How to Communicate Effectively Across Multiple Cultures and Languages and have fun doing it!
For the first time, people who speak English as a second or non-native language outnumber native English speakers by more than 3-to-1. Trends indicate that in less than a decade, over three billion people will speak English as a non-native language. English has transitioned from being a culture-specific language to a crucial, intercultural communication tool used to conduct business across countries and cultures around the world.
Whether you work in the U.S. or globally, learning the concepts of GSL® English™ can improve relationships, collaboration and productivity. GSL English ensures your messages are understood around the globe, reduces translation costs and helps avoid misunderstandings.
Learning Objectives:
To learn what GSL English is, why it’s essential to anyone who works in today’s global workplace (virtually or in person), why it’s intercultural—not just international—and how it benefits you and your organization, come to this highly interactive session.
You’ll leave the workshop able to:
- Find solutions for common communication issues like accents and English proficiency
- Recognize when English language testing and evaluation is necessary
- Identify strategies to support relevant English communication skills
- Use effective strategies for interacting with people from multiple cultures
