From the late 2000s to the present, there has been a surge in interest in learning Mandarin. For the longest time, many people believed in China’s economic dream of becoming a prosperous and open country. China is wealthy today, but it is most emphatically not open.

Feeling overwhelmed is a normal feeling while trying to learn a new language. Between learning new vocabulary and grammar rules as well as trying to speak it well it’s easy to want to give up.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

ELAM is thrilled to announce that, for the second year in a row, we have been selected as a finalist for the Top Supplier as part of WBE Canada’s 2022 Excellence Awards!

The way we learn languages has evolved tenfold in the recent past. Long gone are the tediously boring Berlitz cassettes used in language labs! Thankfully technology has made leaps and bounds, and here is a list of trends for 2022 to prove it!

As the demand grows for language classes, so does ELAM. Since 1994 we have provided companies with innovative and fruitful language programs.
With our in-depth knowledge of the business world and intuitive insight into customer needs, supported by state-of-the-art digital teaching tools, ELAM enables companies in any industry to engage with their clients and stakeholders confidently.
Our customized training, a network of certified teachers, and ability to offer our services worldwide through virtual courses have benefited many companies in developing their employees’ language skills.

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.

Having a multilingual workforce is good for all kinds of businesses. It means better communication and problem-solving skills, more creativity, more confidence, and more chances to form alliances and build a strong customer base. Our clients often ask us how to get their employees to learn a new language to keep them motivate and to build loyalty.

Learning a language is a long process, and staying motivated on the way to fluency can be difficult. It’s a lot easier to avoid the pitfalls and keep going until you’re satisfied with your foreign language skills if you understand the most common reasons individuals stop studying a language.

There are numerous free language iPhone and Android applications available.
Many of these apps cannot take you all the way to fluency, but they can get you off to an excellent start.
Try out these 10 free language-learning applications!

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.