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Online Workshop Cultural Conversations® | European Diversity Month 2024

14 March 2024 by Language Partners
Throughout Europe, May is celebrated as European Diversity Month. During this period, organizations and businesses across the EU are encouraged to reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. How do you celebrate European Diversity Month within your organization? At Language Partners, we support organizations by training...
Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrate Diversity Month 2024 with us!

by Language Partners
In May, businesses and organisations across Europe reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace during European Diversity Month. We support organisations by training and developing the intercultural competencies of employees, managers, and HR personnel. Our aim is to facilitate effective communication, mutual understanding, and successful collaboration....
English

Webinar 21-3: Meetings in English: Essential Skills & Cultural Insights

27 February 2024 by Language Partners
For those working in an international environment, it’s inevitable: conducting meetings in English, or perhaps even chairing a meeting in English. How do you approach it? What standard phrases can you use, and what etiquette rules should you adhere to in an international meeting? For everyone who occasionally needs to...
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Tips for better communication across cultures

14 December 2023 by Language Partners
In an international team it’s important to make sure everyone in the company speaks the common language comfortably. But a common language is just the first step. How do you deal with a team that consists mostly of non-native speakers, and what if there is a variety of cultures involved...
Cultuurverschillen

December Holidays Around the World

5 December 2023 by Language Partners
For many cultures, December is a time for celebrations. Unknown to most of us there is a vibrant mix of cultural, religious, and regional celebrations across the world, all of which happen in December. This month offers so many of us a moment to take part in traditions which reflect...
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The Future of International Business: Webinar Recordings

30 November 2023 by Language Partners
It’s a wrap! Our webinar series on the future of international business is finished. In four episodes, we’ve delved into the changing labour market and its impact on HR trends, team diversity, and workplace cultures. We’ve explored crafting inclusive cultures where every teammember can excel. What must organisations do to...
Intercultural Communication

12 tips to improve your intercultural communication

7 November 2023 by Language Partners
Recently we hosted a webinar called Intercultural competence is an essential skill for the future. During the webinar, three of our intercultural consultants shared an experience that stuck with them. From supporting leaders in cultivating their diverse teams, guiding expats in a new culture, to overcoming miscommunication and frustration within...
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Celebrate Diversity Month 2023 with us!

28 September 2023 by Language Partners
In October, companies and organisations across the world are invited to shine a spotlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society by organising events and activities throughout the Global Diversity Month, with October 3rd being Diversity Day! We can help you and your organisation...
Language

Multilingual Words: A Growing Trend

21 September 2023 by Language Partners
Multilingual words are those that appear in several languages. The number of words adopted untranslated, and therefore having meaning in multiple languages, is on the rise. But why is this happening? Multilingual Words in Spoken Language Some words are nearly universal, such as “uhm,” “wow!” and “okay,” or in the...
Language

False Friends – English & Swedish

15 August 2023 by Language Partners
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...

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