Category: Culture
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The Importance of Language to the FIFA World Cup
Key Points Multilingual Communication at the FIFA World Cup As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup, the significance of language plays…
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Building Across Borders and Expanding Overseas
Taking on an overseas project? Working with clients in a different country? While expanding overseas is an exciting undertaking, it can also present a…
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Considerations for Environmental Engineering Overseas
Although the modern study of environmental engineering is relatively new, the desire to preserve the environment while improving the quality of human life is…
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The Many Benefits of being bilingual
Being bilingual in the United States has not been a goal for most Americans in the past. Unlike most other parts of the world,…
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Understanding Cross-Cultural Competency
Key Points The Importance of Cross-Cultural Competency In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, understanding what is cross cultural competence is no longer…
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Sounds of The World Cup Part 1: Samba and the Brazilian World Cup
With the Brazilian World Cup being broadcasted worldwide, Brazil often finds itself in the spotlight, not just for football but for its vibrant culture…
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Cultural and Linguistic Competence within the Healthcare System
What is cultural and linguistic competence? Today’s blog sets out to establish a solid understanding of this thought and why it should be embraced…
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A Brief History of Romance Languages
Key Points: Introduction Romance languages are an integral part of the world’s linguistic and cultural heritage, tracing their origins back to Vulgar Latin, the…
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Preserving the Culture and Language of Guam
Key Points Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands located in the Western Pacific Ocean, has been a territory of the United States since…
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The status of social media across the globe
Social media in America is frequently viewed as a series of fads: FaceBook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and many others all give users the…