English adds to global success. We are unlikely to be surprised when we learn that a company is now doing business globally, or here in the United States for the…
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The 2nd Most Powerful Language in the World: Mandarin
Mandarin opens doors in China. Closing in on one billion native speakers, Mandarin is #2 on the list of the world’s 10 most powerful languages. Taking into account China’s giant…
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The 3rd Most Powerful Language in the World: French
Putting a French accent on business. How can the #3 language in our countdown of the world’s 10 most powerful languages contribute to your global business success? If your partners…
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The 4th Most Powerful Language in the World: Spanish
Knowing Spanish helps grow business. For many, separating personal and business lives is routine. However, in Mexico, business colleagues often blend the two. There is a high expectation of hospitality…
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The 5th Most Powerful Language in the World: Arabic
You Say Giraffe, I Say Zarafa A word in one language that sounds similar in another language is often a loanword. Its journey can pass through several languages, further modifying…
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The 6th Most Powerful Language in the World: Russian
Even Astronauts Learn Russian Today our series spotlight shines on Russian, #6 on the list of the world’s ten most powerful languages. English is often called the international language of…
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The 7th Most Powerful Language in the World: German
German: A Key Language In The European Union We’re glad you’ve joined us as we continue our countdown journey of the world’s ten most powerful languages. This week we focus…
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The 8th Most Powerful Language in the World: Japanese
In feudal Japan, a samurai warrior would yell Mi no hodo o shire! or know your place! when someone did not act according to custom. Failing to show proper respect…
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The 9th Most Powerful Language in the World: Portuguese
Language was a major export of countries that once colonized territories around the globe. Over the centuries, many of those territories became independent nations that embraced those languages. How business…
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The 10th Most Powerful Language in the World: Hindi
Transliterating a word or phrase in one language means we have represented or spelled them in another language. Let’s look at a typical expression. When someone in your organization often…
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