Britain’s Reluctance To Learn Languages Will Cost Us Dear

A recent article in The Guardian once again highlights the serious lack of language skills in the UK.  With even lower numbers of young people learning languages and the rise of the importance of global trade with countries such as China, Brazil and Arab-speaking countries, there is a fear that the UK is going to get left behind in the competitive global market.

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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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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

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 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

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