How English, the Internet’s First Language, Affects Global Businesses
Brazil’s official language is Portuguese. In Spain, Spanish is the official language. Other countries, such as the US and UK, don’t have an official first language, although English dominates in politics and everyday verbal communication. With the use of the Internet, the world is globalizing when it comes to communication. That said, the Internet has […]
How Creativity Can Help You With Your Online English Course
Do you consider yourself creative? Using creativity doesn’t always involve making some sort of “artwork”. We use creativity in everyday life. As a program manager, for example, you have to constantly think of different ways to reach deliverables and goals. As a lawyer, you have to know how to use evidence to present your point. […]
In-Company English Courses vs. English Exams: Which Is Better?
Your level of English is constantly under scrutiny: university admissions, job searching, business meetings, and giving presentations. Different people seek to polish their English skills for different reasons. No matter the case, thinking about becoming certified by one of the major, internationally known testing organizations comes to mind at least once in your language learning […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Accent While Taking Business English Classes
Languages are fascinating communication tools that both separate yet join people together. When mastering a language not native to you, it’s natural to become insecure about your accent. After all, you want to sound as native as possible. No shame there! When taking business English classes, you might be concerned about your accent when giving […]
5 Cultural Awareness Tips for Your Online English Course
In the words of Rita Mae Brown, “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Every culture has its way of communicating. In most instances, language serves as the foundation of daily interaction. Understanding the culture—or the various cultures—of the language a […]
How In-Company English Classes Help Reduce Miscommunication
Languages connect people. Unfortunately, there isn’t a universal language that all people understand. Some argue that a handful of main languages are used to communicate to conduct business globally. Nevertheless, miscommunication tends to erupt when conducting business overseas due to a lack of language skills. That’s why in-company English classes are a helpful way to […]
Do English Language Training Companies Single Out Non-Natives?
A familiar advert reads time and time again: “Learn English fast at our academy with native speakers.” This message is a great way to lure people in and sell English language training packages. It also raises pivotal questions one should ask themselves before signing up for a language training course: Are there benefits behind taking […]
Don’t Let Work-Life Imbalance Hamper Your Online English Training
Imbalance seems like a constant state nowadays. Nobody knows what normal means anymore, and uncertainty becomes more certain than clarity. On top of that, your work and life balance are totally off the scale. The last thing on your mind right now is worrying about your online English training. Reality hits, however, and you realize […]
How to Juggle Online English Classes and Organizational Changes at Work
One of the marvelous things about your job is that your company offers online English classes. How exciting! You can work hard and present meetings in English confidently, knowing that you have weekly language practice. Just when everything is going fine and you think you have a steady routine, everything changes. You get a new […]
5 Tips for Using Business English Communication in the Virtual Age
The way we communicate today versus 20 years ago has changed significantly. In our virtual age, technology dominates language learning and communication. Implementing business English communication nowadays is an essential part of corporate expansion in most of the world. Subsequently, the way we implement language in the virtual age—especially English— can help us grow professionally. […]
