Choosing between International and Standard English: Best Practices

What if you are trying to communicate with a country that uses English as an official language? Or you are using English to speak with people in the business world? Your work is done, right?

Not so fast. You need to choose which type of English to use: International or Standard English. Learn how to distinguish between the two.

Learn good international business etiquette

Business travel has begun to rebound from its low mid-recession numbers, with the U.S. Travel Association estimating a 7 percent increase in spending this year. Likewise, an increase in international business travel is sure to follow.

Whether you’re hopping across the border to Canada or flying to Japan for a business meeting, there are things you can do to prepare you for any international encounter.

A new language discovered, two dead languages revived

American linguists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown language in Arunachal Pradesh, a state in Northeast India. The new language, called Koro, is spoken by only 800 people! (Linguists discover new language in remote India) The Google map on the right shows the location of Arunachal Pradesh.

Avoid costly translation mistakes in marketing

It’s time to take advantage of your global presence and expand your marketing efforts outside your borders.

From 2000 to 2010, global internet use rose by 400 percent! This means you have millions of potential customers surfing the web daily.

Apple introduces Cherokee keyboard, wireless printing

Apple’s iPhone and iPod are now equipped with the Cherokee language, a native tongue spoken in parts of Oklahoma and North Carolina. The updated iOS operating system features a new Cherokee keyboard, which allows Cherokee speakers to send e-mails and texts from their handheld devices.

Dolphin species alter “language” to better communicate

The animal kingdom is host to thousands of languages, from a lion's roar to a frog's croak. But how aware are animals of all these different languages? A recent study shows that dolphins may have caught on and are using this knowledge to better communicate amongst themselves.