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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Masterclass: Optimising your Website for International Trade

Sarah Carroll is running UK Trade & Investment’s specialist training workshop to learn practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online. The Masterclass will be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012, 09:00 -13:30, 60 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6JP, UK.

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Give A Kid A Language Gift

Looking for something different to give your children this year? We have hand-picked our top language gifts for kids so they can start to learn another language and find out about other cultures.  Give a kid the gift of language this holiday and it will last a lifetime!  Happy holidays! Read more

Internationalise your Website and Maximise your Market Potential

Language Advantage’s founder, Sarah Carroll, is presenting at a workshop run by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday 11 October 2010 at the British Library.

The workshop is ‘Internationalise your Website and Maximise your Market Potential’ and Sarah will help you to understand why you should internationalise your website as well as the key elements of an international web strategy. It’s far more than just translation … Read more

Internationalising Your Website

Sarah Carroll, the Founder of Language Advantage, is speaking at UK Trade & Investment’s Internationalising your Website Workshop in London on Tuesday 25 May 2010.

The workshop will explore practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online.  Read more

Internationalising your Website

Sarah Carroll, the Founder of Language Advantage, is speaking at UK Trade & Investment’s Internationalising your Website Workshop in the South East on Friday 29 January 2010.

The workshop will explore practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online.  Websites can be a cost effective tool for companies wishing to sell their products and services overseas.  You will receive the latest knowledge about multilingual search engine optimisation and international social networking. Read more

Internationalising your Website

Sarah Carroll, the Founder of Language Advantage, is speaking at UK Trade & Investment’s Internationalising your Website Workshop in London on Tuesday 10 November 2009.

The workshop will explore practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online.  You will receive the latest web knowledge and tips so you can grasp the international opportunity that web 2.0 presents Read more

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

Languages & Business Conference 2009

8th Conference on Languages and International Business Communication
15 – 17 June 2009 | Duesseldorf, Germany

Languages & Business 2009 takes a professional look at the subject of language training for business. The annual event offers a forum for the exchange of experiences and the chance to get up-to-date with best practice. Read more

Teach Yourself Business French

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

Business French is a three-hour, all-audio, straightforward course that will help you to acquire essential up-to-date business language. Read more