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US conversation style: It’s tennis, not golf.
Insights into US conversation style and how you can successfully join in as a non-native English speaker.
Jan 21, 2024


Working abroad: Do you need to choose between authenticity and effectiveness?
Professionals who work in and with foreign cultures can easily feel torn between being authentic and being effective. Can you be both?
Jan 8, 2024


Expressing gratitude: Say thank you loud and clear - and frequently
Guidelines, tips, and phrases for expressing gratitude and saying thank you in American English.
Dec 19, 2023


Help! My conversation partner didn’t understand what I said!
You speak English well, and yet, the native speaker across from you is struggling to understand you. How to speak to be understood.
Nov 28, 2023


Navigating trade shows in the US: 12 tips for effective communication
How to communicate with your visitors to not bore them or scare them away. Exhibiting at a US trade show is an investment of many...
Nov 9, 2023


Smile! You're doing business in the United States
Why do Americans smile so much? And to what extent should you adjust to the American way and put on a smile when you do business in the US?
Oct 5, 2023


Localize your communication skills to bridge cultural gaps
Localizing your communication skills is about creating better understanding. It's a crucial step if you want to reach your stakeholders.
Aug 4, 2023


Presentation Skills: Connect with your audience through stories
Storytelling has become an important part of presenting and sharing data. Here are 7 tips to get you started with this valuable skill.
Jul 11, 2023


Don’t let pronunciation get in the way of your message
5 reasons why your pronunciation matters.
Jun 20, 2023


How to build cross-cultural skills for a diverse society
Seven key benefits of cross-cultural coaching & training
Jun 5, 2023


How to keep the conversation flowing
To communicate effectively, what you say and write must "have flow". Learn how you can create flow with the help of discourse markers.
May 22, 2023


Intercultural Language Coaching: blending language and culture for better performance
Blending language and culture: How to develop your intercultural competencies along with your foreign language skills.
Apr 21, 2023


Lost at the intermediate level: when your communication skills have plateaued
Insights on the language-learning plateau and suggestions for moving on and up.
Mar 21, 2023


The meddling mother tongue - when your first language interferes
How to manage the negative impact of linguistic interference and use your first language as a resource when learning a new one
Mar 2, 2023


Do Austrians speak Austrian?
Austrians speak German. However,...
A closer look at the variety spoken by Germany's southern neighbors.
Feb 14, 2023


Your Foreign Language Skills - are they Hard or Soft Skills?
Communication is among the top soft skill requirements listed by employers. But great communications also relies on hard language skills.
Jan 30, 2023


How to minimize language shock
What is "language shock"? Why and when does it happen? And what can you do to reduce and overcome it?
Jan 13, 2023
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