Interviews & Articles
2010
Developing strategies for a multilingual future - a task for schools, universities and businesses
In what respects should educational institutions and companies be working more intensively together in order to make future employees fit for the market? Wolfgang Mackiewicz is familiar with the challenges from many years’ experience. In an interview with LANGUAGES & BUSINESS he focuses on current spheres of activity from an educational as well as a business perspective.
Christine Wirths: Cross-cultural knowledge alone is not enough
As Christine Wirths states, speaking on the subject of self-gained experience from abroad and foreign languages: This is the basic `equipment’ for intercultural coaches. LANGUAGES & BUSINESS spoke to her about her professional self-image and current client challenges.
Pavlos Koulouris: The Impact of ICT and New Media on Language Learning
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and new media emphasise the importance of being able to access and use information in a number of languages. But what exactly is this newly promised potential? The “Study on the Impact of ICT and New Media on Language Learning” wants to answer to questions such as these. Pavlos Koulouris talked with LANGUAGES & BUSINESS about the results of the study and the impact of ICT and new media on language learning.
Mónica Aznárez: A Good Companion for Language and Intercultural Learning Processes
How can I monitor my own learning style and achievements efficiently throughout my professional carrier? What does this information tell others about my competencies? These questions lie at the core of the Professional European Language Portfolio (Prof-ELP) project that Mónica Aznárez will present at LANGUAGES & BUSINESS 2010.
Mark Powell: High-touch Rather than High-tech
Interview with Dr Yvonne Köster und Michael Tighe
Older Articles
Peter Mathews: We have to raise a profile of the needs for languages in business
Cross-cultural insights – Interview with Prof Nigel Holden
The Mechanics of Teaching Mechanics: Experiences Teaching Military Aircraft Technicians
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