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Speaking language for business is fundamentally different than speaking casually: to arm yourself for a business transaction in another language, consider these points of difference: Vocab The most obvious difference is in the vocab range: business has a specific set of words, concepts, acronyms and ideas that are unique to it; indeed specific fields, sectors ...

Learning a language opens up new worlds of possibilities. For Melanie, the people and culture of Italy had been a fascination of hers since travelling there when she was younger. With the help of her tutor Antonio, she is now breaking down the barriers between being a tourist and being an active participant i...

Today we live in a multicultural society whose strength is the ability of different cultures and languages to blend together. According to an European Commission survey more than half of Europe's population speak two or more languages. Apart from obvious advantages of speaking more than one...

Learning a foreign language from scratch is a difficult task for children and for adults. But there are some fun ways to learn a language: Children's learning material No matter how old you are, children's books have a very easy approach of explaining the basics of a language. They als...

There is no doubt that English is by far the most widespread language in the world. Not only do a lot of countries have it as a first and second language but it is also widely taught in schools and colleges all over the world. But today in our globalised world ...

Acknowledging the fact that you have a fear of speaking in another language is already a step towards fighting it. And if you are shy to speak to someone, just let them speak instead, as it will put you at ease and make them more supportive and understanding. You can also ask them for help with your fear and maybe they will suggest the best solution. If you're worried you don't know eno...

Learning a dead language may seen like a curious occupation to some, but immersing yourself in a classical language like Latin or Ancient Greek offers a trove of linguistic rewards. The reason some people still put time and effort into mastering these ancient languages is firmly rooted in...

Every culture has its own way of interpreting language. Most languages use alphabets for writing which are based on the principle that a letter stands for a single sound of the spoken language. The Writing Systems can also be grouped together with alphabets although they are based on a different structure. Syllabar...

In today's world of globalisation the importance of language diversity in business is growing. Even though English is still a dominant language in international business arena, power dynamics are shifting as other countries grow stronger in the market. Mandarin Chinese, French, Arabic, Spanish and Russian are ranked as the most influential in business. Of course it is all relevant and dependent...