There are many different types of listening. Active listening is a skill that we can acquire and develop with practice and it is a skill that I train in my extended version of intercultural communication trainings – because it takes time and patience to develop. Like the name suggests, active listening means to actively listen. It […]
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The importance of Listening in Intercultural Communication
One of the most important skills to learn in effective intercultural communication is listening. Without this ability, messages are easily misunderstood and the communication breaks down. Listening is one of the most important trainings for everyone – parents, teachers, educators, employees, employers… – because good listening skills lead to: better mutual understanding greater effectiveness (and […]
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English as Lingua Franca – Intercultural Communication (part 1)
Language is the tool we use to connect and bond with each other. In international settings, we are required to agree on one language of communication. Although there is a general tendency of switching between languages when in highly international social settings, the Lingua Franca used in most speeches, conferences and meetings is English (ELF= English […]
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How to avoid misunderstandings and 7 tips to speak International English
When a while ago, Angela Merkels’ “no” was misinterpreted by Theresa May in Brussels – and earlier by David Cameron when he asked Merkel to let the UK have a special deal to opt out of free movement of people while staying in the single market – the cultural difference was pointed out in a […]
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TESTIMONIALS WEBINARS Elckerlyc International School Leiden MULTILINGUAL FAMILIES – Consultations, Trainings and Workshops Sara & Nadar B. Den Haag My husband and I were concerned about our son who is 2 and barely speaks. We attended Ute’s workshop “Parenting the Bilingual Child” and had a consultation session with Ute, where we analized our situation in detail. […]
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