Cultural Intelligence Tips on Doing Business in Russia
Global trade and multinational businesses continue to grow and expand, and modern transportation and mobile technologies bring together people from all around the world. International business etiquette, cross-cultural intelligence and cultural savoir-vivre paired with multi-lingual communication form an essential skill set if you aspire to be successful doing business with international companies. During international […]
The Magic of Salamanca, Spain
Vannesa U. experienced a magical moment in Salamanca, Spain as she revels in the tranquility of the Spanish university town with her travel buddy. I wish I could tell you I was thrilled to get out of the city, and could not pack fast enough! I wish I could tell you I could not wait […]
5 BENEFITS OF LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE WHEN TRAVELLING
Learning a new language has proven to have various benefits time and again. More so than it has any disadvantage. From the biological part of training your brain and improving memory, to helping in landing a job abroad, being multilingual opens many doors to many far stretched opportunities. Aside from this, learning a new language also […]
Why London Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
London as your next travel destination? Traveling to London on a whim is never a great idea. You have to plan and do a bit of research first before you set foot on this amazing urban jungle. I scheduled my trip on the last week of May which gave me joyful sunshine all week long […]
Valentine’s Special: Popular Terms of Endearment in 5 Languages
Love knows no boundaries, and sometimes you can find yourself falling in love with someone who doesn’t speak your language well. This Valentine’s week, why not fall in love with a new language and surprise your better half with a multilingual valentine? French Definitely one of the most romantic languages in the world, French speakers […]
Chinese Travel Phrases You Need To Know
Nearly 1.2 billion people speak some form of Chinese as their first language. One of its main dialects is Mandarin, spoken by over 955 million native speakers worldwide. By learning Mandarin Chinese, you unlock the potential to speak to over 13% of the world’s total population. Given its rich history and culture, huge population, vast […]
17 Common Spanish Words and Phrases
Melodic, beautiful, historical and one of the world’s most romantic languages – that should sum up the Spanish language for you. Did you know that native Spanish speakers love when people learn to speak Spanish? Even if you speak a little bit of it, it is appreciated! Besides, Spanish is one of the easiest languages […]
7 HISTORIC PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN THE UAE
The UAE is not just about tall buildings and modern skyscrapers. It is also a rich host of cultural places that boast stories and experiences, transcending time and people. That is why the UAE has been tagged as one of the most visited countries in the world, projecting to gather 20 million visitors by 2020. Here are 7 […]
THE 7 ROLES OF A TEACHER IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Nola A., a Senior English Instructor at Eton Institute, provides a useful insight into the roles relevant to today’s teaching. The 7 Roles of a Teacher in the 21st Century: Think about the type of lesson you normally teach: In which roles are you often involved? Are there any roles in which you have less experience? […]
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Culture Change when Relocating
Whether you’re moving abroad as part of a business assignment or moving overseas in pursuit of adventure, there are a variety of steps that you can take to ensure that your cultural transition is as smooth as possible. Here are our Top Five steps that you should take, before moving abroad: 1. Start learning the […]