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In our increasingly globalised world, collaborating with international teams is no longer an exception but rather the norm. Whether you do business with partners abroad, manage an international team, or work with customers from different cultures, effective communication is crucial. Managing cultural differences in international teamwork is essential for overcoming...

Language and culture training for companies Why investing in language and culture training is key to success In an increasingly globalised world, multilingualism plays a crucial role in business. Companies that invest in language and culture training, as offered by our language training company, see significant benefits. In this blog,...

Non-verbal communication across cultures Communication goes far beyond words. What we do not say can often be just as powerful, if not more powerful, than what we do say. Non-verbal communication covers a wide range of behaviours, from body language and facial expressions to gestures and tone of voice. In...

Importance of diversity in the workplace In an increasingly global world, diversity is no longer a choice but a necessity for companies that want to grow and innovate. Diversity in the workplace means more than just having employees from different ethnic backgrounds; it also includes variation in gender, age, skills,...

Impact of English on Dutch Language through Loanwords In our rapidly changing world of globalisation and technology, the impact of English influences on the Dutch language is undeniable. Whether we are talking about technology, business, or everyday pursuits, English words are deeply embedded in our daily language usage. In this...

Agnieszka Kowalska is a Project Developer at Protix, where she serves as the primary liaison between diverse teams and project management, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements. Originally from Poland, Agnieszka now works and lives in the Netherlands. With about 25 colleagues, she attended a “Working with the...

For those working in an international environment, it’s inevitable: conducting meetings in English, or perhaps even chairing a meeting in English. How do you approach it? What standard phrases can you use, and what etiquette rules should you adhere to in an international meeting? For everyone who occasionally needs to...

How many of us sit behind screens, talking as we write, forgetting that writing is a completely different skill to speaking? Verbal speech allows for pauses and even has vocabulary for it.  Writing though, should be the result of summarised thought put into a clear-cut content driven message, not spoken...

You read all documentation in English, wrote the English emails and now suddenly face-to-face, you’re mumbling as words evade you. Racing through short term memory for exact jargon, the Dutch version dominates and you succumb to internal pressure. Unexplainably, your thought screen is now broadcasting even the French or German...

In an international team it’s important to make sure everyone in the company speaks the common language comfortably. But a common language is just the first step. How do you deal with a team that consists mostly of non-native speakers, and what if there is a variety of cultures involved...