Often behavior that is interpreted as rude or offensive is unintentional. What is perfectly reasonable to one culture can be highly inappropriate to another. So where does this leave us when working and living in multi-cultural companies or cities? Nowhere is the lack of culture awareness more evident or more problematic than in the world of business. Building trust and effective relationships is...
In the United States, and increasingly in the United Kingdom and Canada, a promenade dance, most commonly called a prom, is a semi-formal (black tie) dance or gathering of high school students.
The ‘Star Wars’ saga has inspired many people around the world to use the movies for learning English and practicing their listening and speaking skills. Here are a few prominent dialogues and one-liners that any Star Wars fans would remember for sure and can be applied to everyday, meaningful conversations while speaking English. 1. Never tell me the odds! – Han Solo Say this...
Did you know that the longest English word ever (a chemical name for titin) is 189,819 letters long and takes approximately three and a half hours to pronounce!
Thankfully not all words are as long or complicated. Some are significantly lower with as little as 24 letters.
Here is a list of the longest words in 13 languages from all around the globe.
These everyday useful phrases in French language are a must for anyone planning a visit to France and to make your trip a memorable experience.
With the advancement of technology, the line between formal learning and social learning is become blurred. An up and coming trend is the emergence of social language exchange platforms. Requiring only an internet connection and the need for thrill that accompanies language learning, many language learners are turning towards these platforms to practice their classroom knowledge of a particular...
When traveling to a new country, we often find ourselves holding a dictionary or a language guide that contains phrases that might not necessarily reflect the local lingo. This gives us away when we try to blend in with the local community and culture as we are regarded as tourists. In order to blend in, picking up a few phrases that are frequently used by the locals can be very handy. Stand out...
So you may be wondering what’s the difference between Castellano, español and Latin American Spanish. So in one sentence: Castellano and español are the same. Peninsular Spanish is the name of the Castilian spoken in Spain. The other forms of Castilian (Spanish) spoken elsewhere are all classified as Latin American Spanish. Phew, now that we have got that clear we will explore Spanish...
An estimated 840 million people speak English around the world. Known as the global business language, there are 335 million people on the planet who speak it as a first language and 505 million who speak it as a second language.
Arabic offers a blend of critical language skills and is useful in over 20 countries with around 300 million native speakers. There are varieties of Arabic and there is no doubt that those who learn Arabic can live, work, and interact with a more diverse set of countries. As the Arabic saying goes, ‘awwal alshshajarat bidharr (“A tree begins with a seed.”) A trend can be seen in the private...