In today’s globalized world, the ability to communicate in more than one language has become an invaluable skill. Among the plethora of languages to choose from, French stands out as a language of beauty, culture, and global significance. With over 275 million speakers worldwide, French is not only the language of France but also holds

Let’s face it, French is hard to learn. Its grammar is different than in English, and you have to pronounce things properly. But learning basic terms can help. So here is a list of 25 common words used in French. Word Definition auparavant Beforehand, previously bis a musical encore at the end of a concert;

The English language is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be.  There are always new words that pop into our vocabulary. However, many of the following words have been around for quite a while, we just don’t use them because they are weird or sound funny. Abibliophobia The fear of running out

As we are in Quebec, it is important to know French (even if English is the language most used when dealing with business matters). I was lucky enough to have learnt French as a child. However, a lot of you out there do not know this beautiful language. As an English instructor, the most frequent

Have you always wanted to communicate with others in French? Perhaps, you have a business in the province of Quebec and you need to speak with your employees, suppliers, and/or other contacts. Are you planning to travel where the natives speak French? Wouldn’t it be great if you could ask them questions in their language

Social media has changed the operations of businesses, marketing, and customer service. According to a demographic study, 72% of all Internet users are now active on social networks. The common saying is “if you don’t have a social network profile, you may as well not exist.” If you want them to spread the word, you

Did you know that translation software helps translators when they have to translate a document ?  Here is a short article about Stanfors System which combines software with human intelligence to help improve translation. http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/october/translate-human-machine-10-29-14.html Do you prefer using human translation or software to translate ?  Let us know.  

What does being a mystery shopper entail?  Here is a short article describing this interesting way to supplement your income. http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/mystery-shoppers-spill-the-beans-about-their-customer-experiences/story-e6frfmci-1226742167532 Do you think this helps companies make better decisions when it comes to their customer service ? What are your thoughts ?

Do you know what you can do to bring the workplace more in line with modern day personal learning? Here is a short article about the 20 ideas to modernize workplace learning. http://modernworkplacelearning.com/activities/20-ideas-to-modernize-workplace-learning/ Do you the 6 key features of the way we learn today?