International Women’s Day, on March 8, provides an opportunity to reflect on the struggle for greater gender equality. Although the origins of this annual event date back over a century, its focus on women’s respect and opportunities remains overwhelmingly relevant today—from sexual harassment and violence to imbalanced laws and workplace unfairness, where women are far too frequently underemployed, underpaid, and underpromoted, still in 2022.

Note-taking is a skill that we employ in many aspects of our lives, including language classes and the workplace. Many people, however, may recognize that they have not entirely polished the skills required to get the most out of their note-taking, so here are six pointers on how to be a more efficient and effective note-taker.

Let’s face it—education doesn’t look the way it used to. Chalkboards, heavy textbooks, and neat rows of desks are slowly…

Why are anglicisms used, and does the use of these words really impoverish the language of Molière?
Before answering this question, let’s start by defining what an anglicism is.

When it comes to developing a multilingual, multicultural workforce, strategy is vital. We’ve put together a quick guide to helping your training department get the most out of foreign language training.
A multilingual team can be a significant asset in today’s global business world. We look at some of the ways you may make the most of language training in your organization as more companies look to diversify their workforce by implementing in-house foreign language training programs.

Today, anyone interested in pursuing a career does not require professional expertise. Soft skills such as general communication abilities, networking, cultural awareness, and presentation abilities have become increasingly important in recent years. Additionally, there are core competencies such as digital competencies. In today’s globalized economy, a willingness to pursue an international career is also desirable, and companies encourage participation in appropriate additional training programs such as company language courses.

For the second year in a row ELAM has launched this week, its annual 12 Days of Donating to various community, environmental, and health organizations. Some of these organizations benefit from monthly donations while others are part of our yearly initiative. Our suggestions come from staff and clients, and we all have very valid reasons for choosing our causes.

If you’ve ever felt the frustration of miscommunication in the workplace, you’re not alone. Whether it’s with clients, suppliers, or…

Learning a second language is a very personal experience, and people learn best in different ways. While there are slight and generalized differences between how introverts and extroverts experience a second language, both personalities have the same ability to become fluent in a new language!

Apps are incredible tools with a great mission: to bring education to everyone. However, after spending so much time studying with them, shouldn’t you be seeing improved results? Be honest with yourself. Can you be content simply by learning new words, grasping a few grammatical principles, and even greeting someone in your target language?

Increasing numbers of businesses and organizations have a global perspective. They require employees who not only speak foreign languages, such as German but also have experience with other mentalities and work practices, such as those gained during a stay in Germany. Such personnel can provide businesses with a crucial competitive advantage.

Let’s talk about something that comes up all the time at ELAM: language learning myths.  We hear them in classes,…

The COVID-19 pandemic completely altered ELAM’s methods of operation in 2020 and 2021. In the latter part of 2020, the Pew Research Center reported that approximately 71% of employed adults worked from home, up from just 20% before the outbreak. As of 2022, some regions of the world are gradually returning to normalcy, but many businesses are closing their doors. They have realized how cost-effective remote business management can be while assuring the staff’s work is up to par!

As a company in an ever-changing marketplace, you’re always looking for ways to streamline the recruitment process. Language assessments are a key skill in many workplaces, and ensuring that candidates have the required language skills, both oral and written, is essential.

Move over soft skills – power skills are all the rage! What exactly is a power skill? Power skills like creativity, adaptability, and time management are human attributes that machines cannot replicate. The data demonstrates how in-demand these skills are.