Although we all may long for a warm summer, when the temperature get too high, we look for ways to stay cool. Here in the Netherlands, we can have very warm summers too. Our summer might not be as long as in the Mediterranean area and even hotter countries, but we have pretty warm days […]
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How to Handle Interruptions in Intercultural Communication
How can we handle interruptions in intercultural communications?
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Ute’s S.M.A.R.T. Effective Intercultural Communication Plan© for International Teams and Multilingual Families
Effective intercultural communication is more important than ever.
Whether you’re part of an international team at work or an international family where each parent speaks a different language, navigating cultural differences can be both challenging and enriching. At Ute’s International Lounge, we’re committed to helping you thrive in these diverse environments. That’s why we’ve developed a S.M.A.R.T.* Intercultural Communication Plan© tailored to the unique needs of international teams and families.
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Understanding Language Vitality: The EGIDS Framework and Real-World Examples
Many languages face the risk of endangerment or extinction, which makes preserving the world’s linguistic diversity a pressing challenge. The Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS) builds on Fishman’s (1991) original GIDS model and consists of a 13-level scale that assesses the vitality and endangerment of languages based on their transmission across generations, institutional support, and societal use.
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Communication in Exogamous Families
Every international family is unique. There are many different kinds of international families, when you read about them. Some partners come from the same country or share the same language and citizenship, others are from different countries, ethnicities and speak different languages. In exogamous multilingual families, partners come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and experience unique dynamics in communication.
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