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Apr 2015
Change your excuses into reasons to learn a new language
Studying a new language is an epic journey that can be very rewarding. And because this can be complex, excuses, delays and procrastinations can easily become a normal part of a language learners thought process. For that reason we will share some excuses that we’ve heard to often when the going gets tough, but because […]
23
Apr 2015
A perfect day to share interesting facts about the English language
Today is a lot of things, as well as being a beautiful spring day, it’s also St George’s Day, and not only this, but today also marks the celebration of Shakespeare Day. And in honour of all things English, we’ve decided that there is no better way than to celebrate the wonders of the English […]
22
Apr 2015
Is grammar as important as we think?
The subject of grammar is a touchy one, especially if you regard yourself a grammar stickler like Lynne Trust, author of the infamous and witty grammar book ‘Eats, Shoots and Leaves’. I picked up a copy of the book in my first year at university after having it recommended to me by a lecturer. […]
02
Apr 2015
My Experience of Customer Service in Japan
I’ve had my fair share of customer service experiences, in fact I’ve been on the other end, having worked in hospitality for a number of years. I would like to believe that I know a thing or two about what customer satisfaction truly means…or do I? I mean while this statement is true here in […]
31
Mar 2015
Don’t let this happen to you…
Lost in Translation…This is how simple language misunderstandings and translation errors can affect your life! Don’t let this happen to you…
18
Mar 2015
How I Learnt Spanish In A Year
Today we have a guest post from Hanna Wilson, a language learner from Brighton who has fulfilled her New Year’s resolution of learning the Spanish language. But it wasn’t an easy journey as Hanna will tell you, but a very fulfilling one. Learning the Spanish language has been a reoccurring new year’s resolution of mine for many years. My quest […]
10
Mar 2015
3 reasons why translators DESERVE more credit!
Translators are not always given the acknowledgement they deserve . And as simple as it may seem, translating is much more than simply changing words from one language and into another. A seasoned translator would in fact tell you that it’s a multifaceted job that requires skill, determination and patience. And while some may have […]
06
Mar 2015
The Impact of Slang on Language
Every year numerous new words and abbreviations find their way into the dictionary. Some may say this is all part of a language revolution while others can’t fathom how words, phrases and abbreviations used informally can be given such importance. Popular terms such as ‘duckface’, ‘lol’ and ‘jel’ have all been included in the […]
20
Jan 2015
How to have a successful multicultural business?
In today’s globalising world it isn’t only businesses that are expanding abroad in pursuit of new markets and customers. Potential employees are also traveling across the border seeking better career prospective and new challenges. Living and working in a multi-cultural city such as London can sometimes be as challenging as it is rewarding and exciting. […]
16
Jan 2015
When product names go culturally wrong…
When someone approaches a PR company with a great local product with the wish to market it worldwide in order to potentially reap profits from a greater market share, that someone may think having a great marketing team who will come up with an awesome marketing strategy for their business expansion will make it all […]