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How to punctuate successfully
In a world of fast communication, incorrect or the lack of punctuation can get us into quite some hot water as shown in this article.
English Dutch homophones
In a world of fast communication, incorrect or the lack of punctuation can get us into quite some hot water as shown in this article.
Lost for words
In his book Lost for Words the writer John Humphrys advocates simplicity in communication. How can you communicate in a simple, clear and honest way?
Chantal Janzen's German
The best way to really learn a foreign language is to start using it in the real world immediately after taking lessons. Actress, presenter and musical star Chantal Jansen can attest to that. Just one week after completing her German course at Regina Coeli, she was already co-hosting the German version of The Voice Kids for German network SAT.1.
Negotiating in turbulent Mexican waters
Being able to negotiate successfully in a language that is not your mother tongue demands a great deal of your linguistic skills. If you want your arguments to be convincing, you have to speak the language very well indeed. Into the bargain, a condition of success in negotiating requires knowledge of the customs and culture of your future business partners so that you can communicate with them appropriately. Bluewater Energy Services BV has obviously got it right.
Why are Spanish surnames so long
Spanish surnames are often impressively long. That is because a child is given the surnames of both parents at birth. The first surname is that of the father, the second of the mother. In principle, then, children never have exactly the same surnames as their parents.