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A successful global business requires a global workplace—one where cultures mix and multiple languages are spoken. This is an exciting time to be in business, but it can have its challenges, especially for managers, who have to know how to lead a diverse group of employees. Employees who speak English as a second language bring […]

1. Find out what kind of learner you are. Answer these questions to get an idea of how you learn best. • Do you need to “see” it on paper to understand? (Make sure to use videos or pictures to help you learn.) • Do you need to “hear” it to understand? (Study with podcasts […]

Fear and anxiety freeze our ability to speak in a foreign language, and there are many stressors in the workplace that can heighten that fear. Impatient coworkers are one such stressor. When coworkers refuse to have patience for someone who doesn’t speak “perfect” English, the result can actually negatively affect the speaker’s ability to communicate. […]