As mentioned in our previous article on Cross Cultural Communication, working with others from across the world is an important tool. It is important on breaking down language barriers. It is also key to understand the culture of your counterpart and communicate with them in a way that is mutually acceptable. But how do you… Read more
The significance of cross-cultural communication cannot be emphasized enough. Particularly, in a world where diversity has become the norm rather than the exception. The ability to effectively communicate across these differences has become a fundamental skill. In this first in a series of articles, we begin exploring the profound importance of cross-cultural communication. Cross-cultural… Read more
Cactus has been designing and implementing language training programmes to a wide range of industries since 2000. From corporations and SMEs to individuals, our range of clients has grown significantly since our inception. Here, we look at our experience working with legal organisations in Europe and worldwide in delivering tailored language training to the legal… Read more
The Importance to Prepare Linguistically and Culturally for Business Travel When working with companies and organisations based overseas it is important to find mutual ground. This relates to culturally as well as language. Making the effort to learn the local dialect is key, but meetings and conversations can turn south over a simple culture faux-pas… Read more
Top Business Spanish Vocabulary – 70 Business Spanish Words Spanish is an important language to learn for business. Spoken across many countries from Argentina to Spain, more than ever, speaking Spanish can determine a successful business relationship amongst business partners. We have listed the Top Business Spanish Phrases you will need to do business in… Read more
Top Business Portuguese Phrases – Most Common Business Portuguese Phrases Portuguese is a language spoken by over 200 million people worldwide. Not only is Portuguese spoken in Portugal, but it is also an official language in Brazil and many African countries. Portuguese is one of the most influential languages in South America. Whether you want to… Read more
Top Business Spanish Phrases – Most Common Business Spanish Phrases Spanish is a language spoken by over 400 million people worldwide. Not only is Spanish spoken in Spain, but it is also an official language across many Central American, South American and African countries. Spanish is also one of the most influential languages in the… Read more
Translation Fails: 5 Epic Translation Fails in Global Marketing Many large companies have learnt that just because a marketing campaign has worked domestically this does not guarantee success when replicated in a foreign market. A campaign message can sometimes get ‘lost in translation’, and worse still, be translated into something completely different, irrelevant or offensive!… Read more
Business French for Beginners: 7 Unmissable Tips for Flawless French Beginner’s Guide to Business French: Our Top 7 Tips Speaking your customer’s or client’s language is one of the best ways to get ahead in the business world – and who doesn’t want that competitive advantage when it comes to closing a deal or… Read more
The direct benefits of language training on business success are numerous, yet it is often a struggle for HR Managers and Learning and Development Specialists to quantify the value of language training to their organisations. Here Cactus Language Training outlines 7 reasons why employee language training is good for business. These reasons are based… Read more
