The Clingendael Institute’s Post

Intercultural competence is one of the topics, and it is crucial as far as our world is changing, it is important to get knowledge about high context cultures and low context cultures, as well as high power distance cultures and low power distance cultures.

Have you missed the live webinar on intercultural communication? Watch the recording below to learn strategies to create inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms with our speaker Mary Masterson! https://lnkd.in/dR9KzcHG #EUSchoolEducation

diversophy® supports my intercultural communication teaching practice. This semester, I've used the game towards the end of the term, where students hopefully feel both comfortable communicating with each other and confident answering the intercultural communication questions and scenarios. If you’re just getting to know diversophy®, in the Intercultural Communication version of the game, the DiversiSMART questions challenge our factual knowledge of culture(s). During one game this term, a student asked: “How do I learn these answers (to the DiversiSMART questions)?” A fair question. My answer was something like this: Learn in ways that stimulate your curiosity so you keep the learning going. Read and watch through a critical intercultural lens, observing patterns of communication, ethical positions of interlocutors, and how difference provides opportunity for all-important self-reflection. And don't be afraid to ask 'why' in a genuine, want-to-know, way. A pretty vanilla teacher answer, I must admit.    How might you answer to help this student ace the DiversiSMART cards?     #Diversophy

Learning a new language is not just about vocabulary and grammar; it's about cultural immersion and understanding nuances that textbooks often overlook. 🌍 At CORE Languages, we've seen first-hand how mastering cultural competency can make or break business deals. One of our clients, learned this lesson during their expansion into the South American market. With targeted cultural training, they didn't just avoid faux pas—they built lasting relationships that propelled their growth. Have you ever experienced a situation where knowing cultural etiquette changed the outcome? Share your story in the comments! Let's learn from each other.

[ICIE chronicles] 👀 A subsequent analysis of students’ productions, demonstrates that an (inter)action-based approach significantly enhances communication and intercultural skills in using a second language in real-life situations. Read this ICIE chronicles, written in French by Laure Ayosso (IÉSEG School of Management) ✔ https://lnkd.in/eFrACbRY 💡 More info on ICIE, the #IESEG center for #intercultural engagement. ➡ https://icie.ieseg.fr #IESEGicie

🚀 Ignite Your Business English Skills! 🚀 Hello, executives and business enthusiasts! In this reel, I recap the insightful event held by Braz-TESOL São Paulo. The theme was "Teachers, Start Your Engines," and I participated in three dynamic speeches and one engaging round table discussion: 1. Approaching Social Issues with Authentic Materials 2. 7 Practical Tips I Wish I Had Heard from Experienced Teachers 3. Navigating GenAI: Ethical Challenges and Transformative Opportunities in English Language Education Round Table: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Discover how these insights will benefit my students and elevate your Business English proficiency! 🌟

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Ready to take your international business presence to the next level? Join Dinka Krcelic and me for a free webinar that will help you bridge language and cultural gaps! Why attend? - Learn to present yourself confidently in English - Get practical tips for avoiding cultural misunderstandings - Practice key phrases for professional communication in English 🗓️ When? Tuesday, Dec 10th at 11 AM CET 💻 Where? Online 💰 Price? FREE! How to register: Via a Google Form in English (link in comments) Or directly through Eduza.hr platform (in Croatian) This session combines business and language expertise to help you: - Build confidence in international settings - Navigate cultural differences effectively - Enhance your professional communication skills in English Stand out in the global market, network, improve your cultural awareness and avoid those frustrating moments when your message gets lost in translation or cultural differences get in the way of closing deals. Prevention is always less expensive than damage control!