Malaysia has a healthy foreign population who coexist peacefully with the locals. People from various countries come to Malaysia for tourism, business activities, education etc. Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures. The major ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and the Indians. When conducting business in Malaysia, it is very common to run into people from all or some of these...
What I Learned by Studying Abroad
INTRODUCTION:
Taking the step to work or study abroad is like leaping into the Brave New World. It takes courage, vision and a sense of adventure.
Take Govind. From India, lived in Dubai with his family and then opted to go to university in Malaysia. Here’s his personal take on studying abroad, and ‘what I have learnt in the last four years I spent in Kuching, Malaysia’.
How Workplace Language Learning Through Technology
Learn Spanish Business Etiquette
The Spanish are very open and communicative people; they value highly their families, personal relationships and cultural traditions. As Spain’s economy begins its recovery, understanding this flamboyant culture is key to effectively conducting business in this Europe’s fourth-largest country. Learn Spanish and Spanish Business Etiquette before you go. As Europe’s fourth-largest...
The Rise and Rise of Klingon: A Guide to the Klingon Language
The Klingon language has been popular around Trekkies (Star Trek fans) since it was introduced on the big screen almost three decades ago. Now, non-Trekkies are having a go at learning the Klingon language. Learn Klingon and join a group of very interesting people in a very exclusive language club, where you can be safe in the knowledge that not many people are going to be able to eavesdrop! Here...
Rise of the Droids – Why ‘Bots” are Taking Over the World
Bots are taking over the world. That sounds like the theme of a sci-fi flick but that’s the reality of the world today. Companies like Facebook, Google and Microsoft are pouring their energies into developing chat bots that can interact intelligently with people because people spend much more time on messaging apps than on websites or social networks.
Find out why…
12 Hardest Words to Pronounce in Spanish
It’s usually said that in Spanish, we write as we pronounce. However, it’s not easy to catch our speed as when we speak, we tend to go really fast! There are sounds that don’t exist in other languages, such as our beloved “ñ” or our double r “rr” and, with the latter, one better be ready to roll their tongue. Here are 12 words with tricky pronunciation we are sure you can master with just a bit...
What Does TESOL / ESL Stand For and How Can It Make a Difference?
TESOL is the acronym for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and ESL is English as a Second Language. However, it’s not just about cool acronyms. Teaching English can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do, and if you are looking for purpose in your life, then this is a way to really give back and make a difference. Having spent some years in and out of the classroom...
11 Predictions for 2017 You Need to Know
A massive shout out to Bersin by Deloitte Deloitte Consulting LLP for a report that truly sums up the challenges and opportunities that we face in the coming year, with their top 11 predictions.
Here is our comment on each predication, along with our take out on how this impacts the people and learning space.