Business language learning

: Maria Gordo; Business language learning; 26 February 2021; Hits: 4081; Rating:

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Foreign languages and communication skills in the insurance industry: a make-or-break deal

Maria, one of our experienced Client Managers takes a closer look at the need for foreign languages in the insurance industry and shares her experience managing language training for some of the key names in the business.

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: Marco Sardi; Business language learning; 25 January 2021; Hits: 4461; Rating:

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Blended learning: combine face-to-face and online language training to optimise learning

Blended learning is a buzz word in the world of language training. It essentially describes learning via a combination of methods, such as the mixture of face-to-face lessons and e-learning. Read more to find out how PLS’s blended learning solutions can save your business time and money.

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: edited by Corinne Taylor; Business language learning; 14 October 2020; Hits: 4036; Rating:

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PLS selected for a language training award! An exclusive interview

PLS is delighted to announce that Corporate Vision magazine have chosen us as Best Government Foreign Language Training Provider for their 2020 awards. Here we take 10 minutes to interview the Managing Director, Crispin Tucker, who founded the company in 1991.

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: Maja T.; Business language learning; 19 August 2020; Hits: 5266; Rating:

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Intercultural communication: Meetings

Imagine you are at an international conference in the interpreters’ booth. The presenter starts speaking and you start interpreting. The speech starts with a joke and you have to think quickly and find a translation that works both linguistically and culturally. Luckily, the audience laughs! Phew!

Even though the joke might be well accepted, there are a lot of ‘what-ifs’. What-if the joke isn’t funny or relevant and is met with blank stares? Even worse, what-if the joke is misunderstood or, even worse, the audience finds offensive?

Tags: culture, languagegoals, languageforbusiness