Case Study: Providing Relay Interpreting Solutions For UCLG During Climate Week
Global Translation Services at the Olympic Games
The Olympics is one of the most renowned sporting events in history. Although a fierce competition between athletes at their peak, the games provide countries with a forum to set aside their differences and come together through the power of sport. This requires superior global translation services. There are three official languages for the Olympic…
Language Training in the World of Intelligence
On August 25th, 2011, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta delivered a landmark speech at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). Yet instead of extolling the military capabilities of the United States and the virtues of diplomatic action, Panetta praised an important yet unsung aspect of American power: foreign language training. As a…
The Correlation Between Music and Language Training
Language service companies have developed a variety of classes and programs for language training over the years. However, few have seized upon the possibility of using music to promote language learning. Although it’s not obvious, a strong relationship exists between music and language. First and foremost, music functions in a similar structural way to a…
3 Tips for Expanding your Employees’ English Presentation Skills
For many Americans, public speaking is a source of unfathomable fear—even over death. To be successful in a role at some companies, this fear must be overcome. It’s not uncommon for jobs to require professional presentations—sometimes on a relatively frequent basis. While this is enough of a challenge, it can be even more demanding when…
Three Reasons to Invest in Accent Reduction Training for your LEP Employees
Foreign or LEP employees in your companies might retain linguistic idiosyncrasies from their home country. Unfortunately, a strong accent might seem enticing in casual conversations. However, it may quickly lose its charm when it leads to serious miscommunications in the workplace or worse, with clients. Read on to learn how Accent Reduction Classes are a…
Do You Need a ‘Negotiating in English’ Program for Your Employees?
Negotiation skills are increasingly crucial in today’s competitive market, but they don’t come naturally to everyone. It’s especially challenging when somebody must do so in an unfamiliar language. If your employees are non-native English speakers and they must do some high-stakes negotiation, then offering them a training program could be beneficial. A program focused…
3 Reasons to Give Employees Advanced English Training
In today’s diverse workplaces, communication can be difficult. Investing in advanced English skills can vastly improve many facets of work life. Talented employees who excel with their niche technical skills, long-studied trades, etc. might struggle to clearly communicate with coworkers or clients during the most commonplace situations. This can be a problem that distresses…
Top 3 Reasons Why Business English is Important for Your LEP Employees
Employees in the American workforce come from a multitude of non-Anglophonic countries. Teaching business English to your workers can be essential to creating a strong, effective workforce. Read on to find out some of the top reasons why business English is of the utmost importance for LEP employees in the United States. 3…