Corporate expansion into international markets usually requires employees to have a certain level of proficiency in a foreign language or two. It matters little whether a company partner with an international firm, opens additional offices in another country, or just wants to expand its customer base; the ability to communicate in multiple languages is becoming an imperative factor in the successful growth of any business.
Australians have a unique brand of slang and if you come prepared, you’ll have no trouble understanding these expressions and getting along with locals. Aussies tend to shorten words, so instead of saying “We will meet up this afternoon” they will say “We’ll meet up this arvo” or instead of saying “Let’s have a barbeque” they will say “Let’s have a barbie”. Below you will find some other equally useful Australian phrases.
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When you study German in Berlin you will have a chance to explore a wide variety of cultural content originating from different centuries and not to mention the great German cuisine and beers. So here are some of our tips on places to go and things to see and do while you’re studying German in Berlin.
Have you ever watched a British tv show or movie but had difficulty catching some of the vocabulary or phrases even though the main characters were speaking English? Strange, right? This situation is especially familiar to those who learned English as a second language and that are not so familiar with ‘British English’ terminology.
You want to study and learn a new language. In order to do so, you can either stay in your home country and take courses at a language school or with a tutor, study online or you can choose the more exciting and effective option: pack your bags and study a language abroad. Studying a language abroad is an adventure! You will go outside your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a new language and culture.
The Common European Framework of Reference, or CEFR, represents a guideline used to describe the achievement of learners of foreign languages. The guide is applied across Europe and in some other non-European countries such as Columbia and the Philippines. So let’s see what is so special about this Framework.
When you study French in Bordeaux, you won’t be spending your entire time in the classroom. Exploring the city and practising your French skills in everyday life situations is essential to immersion. In order to make your studies in Bordeaux as pleasant as possible, we short-listed some sights and attractions!
We're sure you've researched many language schools online but do you know what you really need to consider when choosing a language school abroad? There are some important factors to think about before you commit to a particular school and program, so be sure you ask all the right questions and get all the necessary information. Here we will break down the most important factors to consider when choosing a language school abroad.