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Fast track to a new language...

22/4/2020

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You can't use body language over the telephone.... if you don't have the word, there is no communication. Between friends it may not matter, but when your business is on the line, you have to learn the language. English speaking Australians sometimes become complacent and have the attitude of "let the rest of the world learn English as a common language, we're OK!"
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French is the official language of diplomacy and the Olympics, but English is more important in academic and business dealings, along with a choice of Asian languages, but which one? 
​A past student of ours, Darren, decided on Japanese.... "languages are interesting", he says. "I have Japanese friends, so it took off from there. The course will be most useful for future employment in the area of tourism, hopefully in Japan." Once he had decided to learn Japanese, Darren did some research and spoke to a variety of language schools who taught Japanese. He chose VLLC because it offered an individualised, fast track method, particularly geared toward using the language within  the vocational arena. He has also really enjoyed the course.

Students have to be excited about what they are going to do with their language. When you learn with a specific goal in mind it helps you to retain the language more easily and it also allows us to gear all your tutorials to your requirements, VLLC gets you thinking and communicating in your new language from day one rather than focusing on grammar, because that always involves English.  The course can also be completed completely online! A whole new language can be learned through pictures and mimicking the native speaking instructors (tutor). Script and correct sentence construction will follow naturally from the conversation and from specialised writing classes.
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VLLC has many corporate clients whose executives and tourism staff can quickly learn the language of overseas clients and business partners. It can also be instrumental in getting unemployed people back to work, or giving them an edge for career change. The big advantage of individual tuition is that VLLC can tailor a course to suit an individual's vocation.
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Once people are serious about learning a language, they can look upon it as part of their professional training. The students motivation is a vital factor. Language learning is no longer intimidating but can open doors to new adventures.   
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Keeping your business going during Covid-19

14/4/2020

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Australian businesses are experiencing a once in our lifetime situation. VLLC included. We are fortunate though as we are able to run all our language courses completely online so our students have had only minimal disruptions.  I have recently read a really informative article from the small business site in WA which has put together a checklist. 
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I have added some of the key points below and included the link to the complete article at the end. 
1. Understand your financial position. 
2. Check your eligibility for government assistance
3. Contact your bank and insurer.
4. Communicate with your stakeholders.
5. Seek advice on deferring tax payments.
6. See if your business can still operate.
7. Understand your options in relation to employees.
8. Check your licencing requirements.
9. Commercial leasing - talk to your landlord
10. Consider whether you can draw on your superannuation.
11. Build your networks. 
12. Keep informed of changes.  


https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/blog/keep-your-business-going-during-covid-19-pandemic 
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Why should I invest in learning a language?

1/4/2020

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Language is how we communicate and has been important from the most basic of communication since man first started to grunt and make sounds to get a message across.  On modern day earth there are some 6,500 spoken languages that allow some 8 billion people to communicate.  Language is clearly Important.
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You are reading this article in English, it has become the language of business, but it is not the most spoken language in the world. Mandarin is the most spoken mother tongue language in the world with some 1,213,000,000 people speaking it, English in comparison has only 360,000,000 speakers which gives rise to why learning a language is a great investment.
There is something powerful and magical about learning a language and investing in learning a language which opens doors both in life and business that no other tool can. In a world where technology is bringing cultures closer, language is still the most important tool. Sure, anyone can type a message and have Google Translate it, but have you ever tried translating the translation back into your original language?  Tone and emotion are lost and very often the meaning is not what you really wanted to say.
Investing in learning a language allows you to use your human mind to converse with emotion and meaning. The value of this alone is worth more than many imagine, and from it comes a level of respect that few people will ever understand. The emotional power of being able to speak another language is worth more than any investment you could make elsewhere.
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The real value of investing in learning a language today must surely be business.  Finding a way to give you the edge rather than your competition is the goal of every business today. Language creates more than just one step better and affords improved long term and sustainable relationships just because communication is improved.  For this reason, people looking for a better paid job with more prospects become valuable resources to any company if they have invested in learning a language. ​
There is very much a win-win result in business today when someone can speak an extra language. Companies investing in their employees to learn another language is on the increase because they understand the value and importance of vocal communication and cultural understanding and tolerance.
Investing in learning a language has another benefit over and above being good for business and job prospects. Speaking a second or even third language allows a person to get under the skin of another country, its culture and people. Having invested in learning a language, any business trip gains a new dimension and vacations become that bit more off the beaten track.  As was stated at the beginning, language is the key to opening many doors and in reality, adds extra zest and enjoyment to life in way that nothing else can.
If your only reason for investing in learning a language is just because, then do it and you will see a whole new world open up around you.
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