Cultural differences (such as respect for hierarchy) strongly impact how we define passive, aggressive, or assertive behaviors, and for many, assertiveness is a new and uncomfortable skill. In this video, learn language and techniques to be an assertive communicator...
If grammar and vocabulary are “WHAT we say” then language functions are “HOW we say it.” How we say it is deeply tied to culture. Many non-native speakers who are fluent in English still struggle with some English language functions that may...
Check out Lauren’s article in this month’s MultiLingual for a primer in cultural competency and cross cultural communication. “Why You Should Localize Your Business Communication.” (p.36)
View the video of my presentation Improve Your Presentation with Stress and Intonation, presented for the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) on January 19, 2021. Learn how to use phrasing, stress and intonation to be more understandable, engaging and memorable....
Our Partner Axiom Learning Solutions is spreading the good news about our new Accent Reduction Series! Unlike multi-week classes, these workshops function singularly, so you can chose to attend one, a few, or all sessions. You don’t need to take them in order and you...
CAL Learning is proud to announce our partnership with Axiom Learning Solutions as their intercultural and language training provider, within their Learning Services. We continue our commitment to serving the pharma/biotech, technology, healthcare, and other...