Lack Of Language Skills Is Damaging UK Businesses

A recent survey by the office workspace giant, Regus, has found that a large percentage of UK businesses do not believe it is necessary to have fluent local language skills in order to have successful overseas business. This perception is despite an increasing number of UK businesses already trading with the overseas market or willing to do so. With the current global economic climate it is essential that firms speak their customers’ language in order to be competitive.

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Global Communications Provider Adds Websites In Seven New Languages

An industry leading e-fax communications provider – j2 Global Communications Inc – has expanded its services to another 11 countries. Due to this expansion the provider now has websites in seven new languages to include Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Mandarin and Romanian. These seven new language-specific websites are in addition to their current eight language-specific websites in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian and Polish ensuring j2 Global Communications has a strong international presence.

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Good Business In More Than 35 Languages

In today’s business world, it pays to have an edge on the competition. Good communication skills is a must no matter what language is spoken and for the staff at Longo Toyota, based in Southern California, this is what has improved business. The vehicle company’s sales force alone speaks more than 35 languages and can even offer financial contracts in a variety of languages including Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Tagalog.

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Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese

Do you want to win more business in China?
Do you want to serve your Mandarin Chinese-speaking customers better?
Do you want to work more effectively with your international business partners?

Teach Yourself Business Mandarin Chinese is a three-hour, all-audio, straightforward course that will help you to acquire essential up-to-date business language to use in China. Read more

‘Chinglish’ – A New York Comedy Explores Cultural Barriers

A recently opened comedy in New York’s Broadway called ‘Chinglish’, is causing a stir for all the right reasons. The play opens up conversation about the communication gap between the English-speaking world and China, but in a light-hearted way. It makes light of the cultural barriers which can happen when an English-speaking person tries to communicate or do business with a Chinese-speaking person. The play is in English and Mandarin Chinese.

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Mandarin Chinese – A Language On The Rise

China is sending over 5000 Chinese language teachers abroad in a bid to increase the number of students learning Mandarin Chinese. It is already becoming a popular language to learn around the world. Even developing nations such as Pakistan is to make studying Mandarin Chinese compulsory in their schools.

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After English, Mandarin Chinese Is The Most Useful Worldwide Business Language

According to US Bloomberg Rankings, Mandarin Chinese is the most useful worldwide business language to know, after the English language. The English language is still the most preferred business language to use around the world. However, Mandarin Chinese, which is spoken by over 845 million people, comes in a close second and is a useful language to learn when doing business in China. Read more

French Business and Culture Workshop

Sarah Carroll, www.languageadvantage.com’s founder, is speaking at UK Trade Investment’s Business and Culture Workshop on France in London on Tuesday 13 October 2009.

The workshop will explore the business challenges faced by existing UK exporters to France and will help exporters discover practical solutions and business advice to overcome potential language, communication and cultural barriers when trading in the French market. Read more

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Gordon Brown Urges British Business To ‘Take it to the World’

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged a new programme of support for British companies that seek to sustain jobs in the downturn by exporting to foreign markets.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said:   “I know times are tough here and across the world right now, but there are still markets for British goods if we help businesses access them. Read more

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