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Magie van de taal: multi-linguïstische woorden

21 september 2023 door Language Partners
Multi-linguïstische woorden zijn woorden die in verschillende talen voorkomen. Het aantal woorden dat onvertaald word overgenomen, en dus in meerdere talen betekenis hebben, groeit. Waarom is dat? Multi-linguïstische woorden in spreektaal  Er zijn woorden die vrijwel universeel gebruikt worden zoals: “uhm,” “wow!” en “okay” of in de afgekorte vorm “o.k.”...
Intercultural Communication

Cultural Similarities and Differences within BBi Communication – How understanding each other benefits us all

5 september 2023 door Paul Van Zanten
Why is intercultural competence necessary? As you may know, Language Partners and BBi Communication merged at the start of this year. We are now an organisation that not only offers Intercultural competence training, it also has offices in four countries and colleagues from many more. Because of this, we felt...
Learning

Spanish Visa Language Requirements

29 augustus 2023 door Paul Van Zanten
Thinking of moving to Spain? Many people might say “you don’t need to learn Spanish”, but there are varying requirements to meet depending on whether you need a visa, a residence permit, or citizenship. We’ll clear that up. Do you need to speak Spanish to live in Spain? No, there...
Language

Swedish Language Visa Requirements

door Paul Van Zanten
Thinking of moving to Sweden? Many people might say “you don’t need to learn Swedish”, but there are varying requirements to meet depending on whether you need a visa, a residence permit, or citizenship. We’ll clear that up. Do you need to speak Swedish to live in Sweden? No, there...
Learning

Dutch Language Visa Requirments

door Paul Van Zanten
Thinking of moving to the Netherlands? Many people might say “you don’t need to learn Dutch”, but there are varying requirements to meet depending on whether you need a visa, a residence permit, or citizenship. We’ll clear that up. Do you need to speak Dutch to live in the Netherlands?...
Language

False Friends – English & Swedish

15 augustus 2023 door Andrea Kneppers
Words matter. Culture matters. Culture influences our vocabulary. For example, Swedes have many words for forestry. The Sami culture (located in Finland, Sweden, Norway) has 800 words for reindeer herding. Each culture has its frame of reference when we interpret words. Some words are difficult to translate because of a...
Language

Bilingualism: Double the Words, Double the Fun

28 juli 2023 door Paul Van Zanten
As our interconnected world continues to expand, cultural differences can create clashes, which hinder intercultural connectivity and collaboration. It also creates a wealth of opportunities, allowing us to leverage our differences for improved innovation, productivity and connection. Now, more than ever the value of learning a second, third or even...
Intercultural Communication

Lost in Translation: Exploring Cultural Bloopers of International Organisations

19 juli 2023 door Paul Van Zanten
As more and more companies do business in international markets, they often encounter unforeseen challenges that can lead to hilarious and, at times, cringe-worthy blunders. It is imperative to triple check your work, making sure you’re taking the necessary cultural perspectives into account. From mistranslations to cultural insensitivities, these unintentional...
Algemeen

The Future of International Business: a Webinar Series

4 juli 2023 door Language Partners
Combining language, intercultural competence and DEI to create business advantages. Join us this fall for a series of free webinars about the future of international business, the challenges organisations face, and how to overcome them. Sign up! Labour markets are rapidly changing, something organisations all over the world are noticing...
Nieuws

Verleg je grenzen deze zomer: Ontdek onze zomercursussen van 2023!

27 juni 2023 door Language Partners
Het is eindelijk zomer! Terwijl je geniet van het warme weer, ontwikkel je nieuwe vaardigheden met onze speciaal ontworpen exclusieve zomercursussen Juridisch Engels. Ben je benieuwd naar ons verdere zomeraanbod? Wij hebben ook speciale cursussen en aanbiedingen voor onze taalcursussen en interculturele competentie workshops Neem hier contact met ons op...

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