Building a Career in Tourism is Easier When You’ve Got Language Skills

Building a Career in Tourism is Easier When You’ve Got Language Skills

There’s an instant association between language skills and tourism. It’s only natural. After all, the bigger the international pull that an area or attraction has, the more tourists that visit from other countries. And many of these overseas visitors speak different...
3 Untimely Disadvantages of Only Speaking the English Language

3 Untimely Disadvantages of Only Speaking the English Language

The fact that the English language is the lingua franca can lull us in to false sense of security that it’s ok to only speak English. Additionally, it can provide us with a convenient excuse for not bothering to learn any other languages. But Baroness Coussins of the...
Adult Language Learning: 3 Persuasive Reasons for Old Dogs to Learn New Tricks

Adult Language Learning: 3 Persuasive Reasons for Old Dogs to Learn New Tricks

Does the prospect of adult language learning fill you with dread? You might be worried about taking the plunge, especially if you haven’t undertaken any sort of learning and development for years, even decades. If this resonates, you’re going to want to pay close...
In the Staffroom: Parlez-vous français? Say “Oui” to Learning French with Elisabeth

In the Staffroom: Parlez-vous français? Say “Oui” to Learning French with Elisabeth

It’s comical that the Brits love learning French above any other language, whilst claiming to be not so keen about its country of origin. And there’s no love lost on the part of the French either. They don’t claim to be GB’s biggest fans. The underwhelm is mutual. In...
Are Chinese for Business Lessons the Difference Between Where Your Company Is and Where You Want to Be?

Are Chinese for Business Lessons the Difference Between Where Your Company Is and Where You Want to Be?

The United Nations places sufficient importance on the Chinese language to dedicate an annual celebration to it. And a survey carried out by the British Council has revealed that UK parents consider Chinese the most important non-European language for their children...