10 Tips for Efficient Language Learning
Research suggests that it takes approximately 2 years to become a proficient foreign language speaker. Quite a long time when you think about it, right? However, you can always speed up the process of successfully learning a new language by implementing a few personalized strategies! Here are 10 tips for efficient language learning that will enable you […]
Top 6 Most Multicultural Cities in the World
With the increasing number of multicultural people living and interacting in one city, ethnical lines are slowly blurred (or even erased entirely). However, there are certain cities around the world that are considered to be prime examples of cultural hubs. These ‘melting pots’ are perfect for those who are bilingual or multilingual, and who want […]
65 Must-Know Arabic Words & Phrases for Anyone Working in Hospitality
Do you work for a hotel in the Middle East? If Arabic is not your first language, it should definitely be your second (or third)! Knowledge of the Arabic language is essential to support your customer service skills as well as ensure guest satisfaction and loyalty. Speaking to a guest in their native language turns average service into excellent service. It […]
How To Create A Language-conscious Workplace
Syntax, phonetics and morphology are normally the first words that come to your mind when we talk about languages. But have you ever thought of language and its relevance to safety and communication in the workplace? When we think about safety and health, we consider all the small details but we miss a critical concept that we do not […]
Effective Strategies for Corporate Language Training
Having a diverse workforce is necessary and a good strategy to excel in every department of a corporate organization. The only obstacle is the language barrier making it difficult to communicate effectively. It is not only problematic for members of a company but also creates trouble in interacting with other organizations. This gives rise to […]
Top 6 Foreign Languages to Learn (to Make More Money)
Some learn a new language for travel purposes while others learn it to expand their intellect and explore new cultures. However, a large number of people acquire a foreign language to help increase their employability as well as earn more. Deciding which language to learn can be tricky as it depends on your priorities and motives, such […]
8 Most Useful and Critical Languages to Learn for Your Career
Languages play a pivotal role in building ties with other nations possessing entirely different cultures. They are the most important tool in the evolution of international relations, that for most part, depend on communication. The same goes for trade and businesses that expand globally and provide career opportunities to people around the world. In this […]
10 Reasons to Start Language Learning as a Team
Learning a new language is a unique and exciting experience, one that teaches the individual more about the people from other cultures as they build stronger relationships with them. While learning a foreign language can be quite a challenge, working as a team to achieve a shared goal can help each individual learn more and […]
Top 3 Reasons to Learn American Sign Language for the Workplace
The origins of Sign Language In the late 1600’s, Jonathan Lambert travelled from Kent, England to Chilmark in Martha’s Vineyard, an island part of Massachusetts, United States. According to records, Lambert was deaf, as were the children he had after arrival into the town. They are known to be the first genetically deaf people of […]
22 Useful Tips to be Ethical in the Workplace
Kamal S. gives you the do’s and don’ts of practicing ethical conduct in the workplace. The Oxford English dictionary defines ethics as: The moral principles governing or influencing conduct. Ethics are involved in many of our professional decisions – they affect us and the people around us. When we are dishonest, not only do we lose […]
