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If you have seen the opening, closing, and medal ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, you may have been surprised to hear so much French – even before English was spoken. Although the Olympic games have roots in ancient Greece, the French – and by extension, the French language – had a massive historical impact and role in the organization…
After a delay of one year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Olympic Games are finally in progress in Tokyo, Japan. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 countries are competing at this year’s Summer Olympic Games. Even though Covid-19 safety precautions have limited the number of in-person spectators, thousands of people are presently attending. While the Olympic Games…
Data recently published by the Census Bureau for 2017 shows roughly half of residents in America’s five largest cities now speak a language other than English at home. While China may have its fair share of the media limelight, economic experts proclaim it’s India we should pay close attention to. According to an article in…
Looking for a magnetic location for your next, multinational conference? Miami, Florida should certainly be a contender, particularly if your colleagues, clients and/or prospects are from Latin America or other Spanish or Portuguese-speaking countries. According to the NAHJ South Florida, “About 70 percent of the entire Miami population are Hispanics and Latinos, and within their…
Are you planning an international conference or global business event in the near future? Odds are location is one of your primary considerations and San Francisco, California meets the desired requirements on all fronts. In addition to its compelling location on the West Coast of the United States, San Francisco is a melting pot for…
What is Scandinavia exactly? Technically, Scandinavia consists of the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The name Scandinavia originally referred to Scania, a former Danish region that is now part of Sweden. The popular usage of the term in these three countries became a unifying concept in the nineteenth century. In 1839, after a…
A country dotted with castles amid forests, Germany is picturesque and saturated with history. While Germany is known for its precision, organization and orderly diligence, German literature and music are also filled with deeply romantic yearnings. Beethoven’s triumphant “Ode to Joy” from his 9th Symphony, written after he became deaf, communicates a dawning and resilient…
French is one of those delicious and intriguing languages that nearly everyone wants to learn, but few actually seem to master. Sexy, sibilant and seductive with a whisper of poetry just underneath its apparent rigor and romance, French is a language that never fails to enchant.
There is not only one French, there are many.
Having an interpreter at a business meeting can prove to be a huge asset when you are doing business with international clients and business prospects. So, when is it appropriate to provide an interpreter to help you conduct international business more easily? When you’re dealing with clients that do not speak your language comfortably or…
In order to have a successful business venture in India, you must understand when traveling to India for business how to address both men and women, cultural protocols, business protocols, and even how your body language may affect your dealings. Meetings and Greetings It is always important to make a good first impression; however there…