What Does Learning Arabic Have to Do with Levelling Up in 2026?

What Does Learning Arabic Have to Do with Levelling Up in 2026?

Ever toyed with the idea of learning Arabic?  Yes or no, Arabic Language Day on 18th December is your cosmic nudge. And you really need to read this if you’re inclined to brush it off as another virtue signalling UNESCO day. “The Arabic language is a pillar of the...
Transform Learning a New Language with the Men Who Teach It

Transform Learning a New Language with the Men Who Teach It

Wondering what learning a new language has got to do with International Men’s Day  (every 19th November)? Good question. This annual day is a global movement to champion men’s wellbeing, positive conversations about masculinity, and awareness of issues affecting boys...
Before You Decide Not to Learn Japanese, Read This

Before You Decide Not to Learn Japanese, Read This

It’s not uncommon for people to ask whether it’s really worth the time and effort to learn Japanese in the UK in the 2020s. Japanese Culture Day, every 3rd November, is the ideal moment to address concerns. Bunka no Hi, as it’s known locally, is a national holiday...
Business Language Training Claims to Boost Workplace Inclusion. But Does it Work? Here are the Facts…

Business Language Training Claims to Boost Workplace Inclusion. But Does it Work? Here are the Facts…

Business language training is a real game-changer to ensure all employees feel seen, heard, and valued – an ethos at the heart of Inclusion Day on 10th October. And it’s no wonder workplace language learning is gaining traction. A recent HRD Connect article Corporate...