Are you planning your trip to Japan? You might be worrying about accidentally offending someone by saying or doing the wrong thing. It is probably fair to say that Japanese society in general places a premium on etiquette, but don’t … Continue reading
According to a recent study by Cone Communications, employers can increase workplace engagement by offering benefits to their employees beyond the basics. The key findings of the study were as follows: 64% of employees feel their work and personal lives are becoming … Continue reading
usiness negotiations can be tricky in any language, but in a language that isn’t your native language, they can be downright impossible. We wanted to share with you some essential phrases to use in negotiations in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and … Continue reading
Living Language had a great time at the Society for Human Resource Management 2017 Conference in New Orleans—despite the humid and sometimes rainy weather. Knowing multiple languages is becoming an essential asset for employees to have. So, we were able … Continue reading
When traveling for business, you will often either have a translator or be out with someone who can translate for you. But speaking a few words or phrases in the language of your host country can do a world of … Continue reading
What language is most widely spoken in the world? That depends on how you define “language” and who you count. The infographic below is from Rick Noack’s 2015 Washington Post article “The Future of Language” based on data from a 15-year-long study conducted … Continue reading
If you’re doing business with someone who speaks a different language than you, you know that things can easily get lost in translation. While most business is conducted in English around the globe, for those wanting to break into certain … Continue reading
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate Hispanic heritage by sharing some essential Spanish phrases with you. Our Business Spanish course teaches the most essential phrases you need to get by in many business … Continue reading
Here is another installment of our ongoing series of Chinese news story round-ups. You can read a summary of each top news story in English first, then test your Chinese by reading the story in Chinese. You can check to … Continue reading
elow is the fourth installment in our series of news summaries from China for those interested in doing business and/or traveling in China, as a complement to our Business Mandarin Chinese course. 1. A 23-foot-tall air purifier gets a … Continue reading