Language Matters Blog

US teen speaks 23 languages!

  We have seen a video of this young man before, but here is a more updated one with his extra languages. Very impressive! http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/apr/09/us-teen-speaks-23-languages-video

April Temp of the Month

  Congratulations to our April Temp of the month, Boudewijn van Houten. He was nominated for his insight, drive and enthusiasm whilst working on a difficult Dutch sales campaign. Well done Boudewijn, the voucher and certificate are on their way!

What is the fastest way to learn a foreign language?

Below is a blog with a few tips showing the most effective ways to learn a language, it includes information from a man who has learnt 50 himself! A very interesting read if you are looking to learn a new language or improve the ones you already know. http://io9.com/5936123/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-learn-a-foreign-language

Business a la francaise…..

Follow this link for an interesting article compaing British and French business strategies, published by the Financial Times.   http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/8259f3f8-85f5-11e2-9ee3-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2QHv

March Temp of the Month

  Congratulations to our March Temp of the Month, Olesia Gurina, who has been nominated by her supervisor for always being courteous and helpful. Olesia has been a valuable employee whose work, under stressful conditions and strict deadlines, is thorough and diligent and she is always prepared to come in early or work late. Well [...]

Temp of the Month – February

  Congratulations to our February Temp of the Month,  Tiina-Liisa Kujala, who has been nominated by her Customer Services Team Manager for her loyalty and outstanding service to the Nordics Team.  Tiina-Liisa has readily volunteered to take on any task sent her way, and has been a very enthusiastic participant in an ongoing project they [...]