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Cornelia Büttler
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Living in a Multicultural City II

Multiculturalism
Insights from New York City We recently featured the most multicultural cities in the world on our Social Media channels. You might wonder how it feels to live in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken, and different customs and traditions are commonplace. We interviewed Marion Valladares Smith, language trainer at inlingua New York…
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Intercultural Communication, Languages, Multiculturalism, Teaching Languages

Living in a Multicultural City I

multicultural Singapore
Insights from Singapore We recently featured the most multicultural cities in the world on our Social Media channels. You might wonder how it feels to live in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken, and different customs and traditions are commonplace. We interviewed Chris, English trainer at inlingua Singapore and asked him, how the…
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Intercultural Communication, Languages, Multiculturalism, Teaching Languages

#crossinglanguagebarriers

Language course at inlingua Vicenza
”[…] visiting a country on holiday and living in that same country really do mean two completely different things” Sarah Saheed is originally from India and has lived in five countries. She moved to Italy, the home country of her spouse, at the start of the lockdown in 2020. Her transition hasn’t always been as smooth…
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La formazione linguistica, una scelta di politica aziendale (3/3)

formazione linguistica
inlingua Genova ha messo a punto un metodo analitico di valutazione e di monitoraggio delle competenze linguistiche, denominato Metrika,  basato sulla determinazione – mediante test – del profilo delle competenze dei singoli candidati o studenti. La valutazione viene fatta secondo diversi assi di misura verificando tanto le competenze strutturali che lessicali nelle diverse aree di…
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Corporate, Educazione aziendale, Formazione, Italian, Risorse Umane

La formazione linguistica, una scelta di politica aziendale (2/3)

formazione linguistica
inlingua Genova ha messo a punto un metodo analitico di valutazione e di monitoraggio delle competenze linguistiche, denominato Metrika,  basato sulla determinazione – mediante test – del profilo delle competenze dei singoli candidati o studenti. La valutazione viene fatta secondo diversi assi di misura verificando tanto le competenze strutturali che lessicali nelle diverse aree di…
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Business2Business, Corporate, Educazione aziendale, Formazione, Italian, Risorse Umane

La formazione linguistica, una scelta di politica aziendale (1/3)

formazione linguistica
Un importante tema dello sviluppo organizzativo è la valutazione della redditività degli investimenti. Quando si tratta, come per la formazione, di investimenti immateriali, non è del tutto immediato disporre di criteri per valutare in modo oggettivo l’efficienza dei servizi riportandoli a misure di “produttività”. Può risultare difficile quindi effettuare la giusta attribuzione di quote di…
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Educazione aziendale, Formazione, Risorse Umane

How to Become Fluent in a Foreign Language

Becoming fluent in a foreign language
Have you always wanted to become fluent in a foreign language? Our experts in language teaching share their most effective tips on how to become fluent in a foreign language – fast and efficiently. Identify Your “Why” Learning a language opens doors – both professionally and personally. What is or are the reason(s) why you…
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Fluency, Learning Techniques, Multilingual, Polyglot, Structured Learning

How to Become a Polyglot

Becoming a Polyglot
There are quite a few reasons why someone aims to become a polyglot. Besides a relentless interest in foreign languages and constant striving for new challenges, there are also other relevant motives. In today’s globalized world, languages are the key to international job opportunities and allow effective communication between people from different cultures and backgrounds.…
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Learning Techniques, Multilingual, Polyglot, Structured Learning

How Structure Supports Your Language Goals

Structure in Learning, Learning Structure
Do you want to achieve your language goals? Consistency and structure can be extremely beneficial when it comes to learning a foreign language. But what is efficient structure and how can you implement it in your weekly calendar? Develop a Consistent Routine Envision yourself in a few months’ time. What is your language learning goal…
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Learning Structure, Setting Goals, Structured Learning, Study Goals, Study Routine

About Failure – an Honest Double-Sided Perspective

About Failure and Motivation
“In order to progress, one needs to reassess their stance towards mistakes, especially in learning.” – Miriam Mircea Miria Mircea is a language teacher at inlingua Dessau and Halle as well as founder of Fort Knox PR. She has been giving motivational speeches and coaching people since many years. Today, she shares her personal experience…
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Failure, Inspiration, Motivation, Teaching, Teaching Languages