All You Need To Know About Chinese Business Etiquette: Part 1
With a population of over 1.37 billion and a culture dating back thousands of years, the Chinese have traditions and customs that not only affect their personal lives but also how they conduct everyday business activities. While it can be quite a challenge to learn all the business etiquette and cultural nuances of the Chinese, […]
Why Should Your Firm Invest More on Language Training in the UAE?
As more companies focus on serving an increasingly multicultural and globalized workplace, the need for a bi-lingual and multilingual workforce is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether companies partner with international firms, open offices abroad or simply strive to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, their ability to communicate in multiple […]
HOW CAN YOU AVOID COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNS IN THE OFFICE?
What is a Communication Breakdown? Communication Breakdown is a situation where the communication taking place between two (or more) people is either inconceivable, wrongly comprehended or entirely absent. It can be caused by any of the following situations between the two parties: Conflicting opinions or actions Unpleasant behavior Ignoring or avoiding each other The workplace […]
7 Quick Tips for Better Business Writing
Today, every corner of the world is increasingly becoming communications-driven. Whether you’re connecting over email, chat, reports, presentations, etc. it’s important that you’re able to write clearly and concisely to get your message across. The truth is, poor writing is a red flag; it negatively impacts your company’s image and also undermines its creditability. Below […]
Think Global: Enrolling in Business English Courses
In this modern age of business, talking to someone halfway across the world is almost next to nothing. Given the global scope of communication, it is no wonder that English is being used as a language for international business. Due to its demand and purpose, people enroll in business English courses to keep up competitively. Working with an international […]
12 COMMON FARSI WORDS AND PHRASES
There are over 100 million people around the world who speak Persian, or as its native speakers commonly refer to it as ‘Farsi’. It is the most widely spoken language of all Indo-Iranian languages and spoken primarily in Iran (official language) and Afghanistan. The Farsi language is spoken by a significant number of people in countries including Turkey, Azerbaijan, […]
Cultural Intelligence: Japan
Dominika V. introduces the essential business etiquette of the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. ‘Japanese Business Etiquette’ is one of the most frequently searched business- related keywords worldwide according to Google. The Japanese business etiquette is very formal and almost ritualistic at times in comparison to European or American business conduct. In business settings […]
5 Steps to Building a Successful Language Training Strategy
According to Eton Institute’s Language Development in the Workforce Survey, 89% of our clients stated that multilingual employees add value to the workforce and 88% stated that recruiting team members with language skills is important to their organization. In a globalized economy, language training is an essential component of corporate success: 72.4% of global consumers are more […]
Not all Business Territories are Created Equal – Part 1
As international trade has become crucial for business success, companies are increasingly spreading their operations across borders. Rapid growth of global emerging markets means that there is increased contact among business partners from different cultures. Regardless of the industry, understanding international cultural differences in business not only builds international competency, but it also enables one […]
Eton Institute redesigns language courses with digital-first in mind
Dubai, UAE – 3 May 2021: Eton Institute, UAE’s largest language and training provider, today announced that it is ready to launch the next phase of its online digital teaching and learning journey with enhanced digital course content to drive learner engagement and student success. In an increasingly digitized world, the skillful deployment of digital […]
