The Russian Federation has over 150 million people, and covers an area of greater than 6,592,800 square miles. No wonder that Russia is a country of cultural contradictions. Now add to this a very noticeable generational gap, which is reflected in the business world.
Learn Russian Business Etiquette; here’s what you need to know to do business successfully in Russia.
If you’re reading this blog post, it must mean you are intrigued by the Russian language. You might be attracted by the beauty of the language, the melody of its sound, or be simply an aspiring linguist looking for a challenge. Whatever your reasons might be, this blog is bound to surprise you with a few facts about the wonderful Russian language that we bet you didn’t know! #1 One of the...
St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and is located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland. The city was founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great and was once even the capital of the Russian Empire.
Nikola shares his memorable trip to St. Petersburg, Russia.
Women have helped shape the society we live in today, using the most powerful tool available: Education. The 19th century saw a shift in perspective about women, which opened educational opportunities for women and girls in various levels of education. In the 1800s, they began to play key roles in education. This paved the way for more women to foray into various levels of education as learners...
Getting close to a Deaf person requires a little vulnerability on both sides. Many Deaf people are just as insecure about not being understood as you are, but most are patient and incredibly skilled at getting their point across to you. Think about how would you feel if you were living in a foreign land where the language, customs, and culture weren’t native to you? Deaf people often feel this...
What is concierge learning? When I talk to our clients about ‘concierge content’ across platforms, I’m not talking about courses for concierge staff in hotels, but for sure the overall concept is the same. Recommendations based on a personalized, conversational experience. Hotels deliver this through knowledgeable staff that also double as tour guides, whereas for edTech, it’s...
Learning a language can be exciting, stimulating, challenging, frustrating, or it can be all of these at the same time. Everyone knows there are oodles of benefits to learning a second language, from improving your relationships to getting that new job or working those gray cells to make sure they last. Most of all, it’s just downright fun, and here are 10 resources that prove just that!
People are different. Therefore, they will behave differently in your classroom. Managing those differences and keeping all students focused at the exact time that you need them to focus is one of the challenges teachers face daily. For language teachers, now throw in the extra interest that comes from teaching to a multi-lingual group, where each native language brings a different set of...
As a working adult, it is not easy to find time to spare. Yet there will be instances when one would have the urge to pick up a new language or learn a musical instrument or simply build up the skills section in the resume. Learning at a physical institution can be difficult for those who have a full-time job and additional responsibilities at home. Despite being tailored for working adults, one...
People communicate with people and not companies, and these days business is an international affair. Clients and suppliers are often spread out throughout around the globe. The linguistic complexities involved are magnified when the company has branch offices and subsidiaries in different countries, with employees speaking a range of languages. Smooth and effective communication can quickly...