Tag: Asia
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Language of the Week #7: Nuosu
Onwards now, we move to China’s spice capital of Sichuan, to discuss one of its ethnic minorities, the Nuosu, or Yi, and their prestige language. For clarity’s sake, this article will use Nuosu to refer to the language, and Yi for the people and broader language grouping. (AN: I apologise for the delay in this…
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Multiculturalism and multilingualism in multi-national corporations
Multilingualism and cultural diversity can be powerful tools for a multinational corporation (MNC) to connect to diverse cultures and effectively build connections with clients. However, if not properly managed and understood, these cultural differences within a company can cause miscommunication and confusion.
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Language of the Week #2: Mongolian
Taking a long and indirect flight away from Wales, we now head to Mongolia and cover Mongolian, a language with a great deal to offer. The Mongolic languages have travelled far across the steppe, shaping and being shaped by their neighbours across Eurasia, and developing into a sprawling mix of dialects and languages. The basics…
