German and English Language Tuition and Translation

UK
Germany
China

Cultural Training Whether you’re working, meeting, entertaining or negotiating in an international environment, you can improve your cross-cultural relationships by having a better understanding of how culture impacts on business and life in general. A full workshop programme can cover everything from “State and Government”, “Tax Regime” and “Education System” to “Dress Codes”, “Greeting and Meeting” and “Topics to Avoid”. However, all cultural training programmes are tailored to the customers’ needs. Together with you we will develop an individual programme to make the workshop a first class experience.
UK Topics can include the following: The Monarchy The UK Government and Parliament Devolution (NI, Scotland, Wales) Taxation The NHS The Education System Social Security Judicial System Counties and Local Authorities “Relevant” Groups Religions Trade Unions NGOs Sports Organisations The Media TV and Radio Print New Media The Arts Theatre Music Literature Art The Business Environment Key Industries First Meetings Office Etiquette Socialising Other Customs and Traditions The Retail World Property Market The Class System Public Transport Food and Drink Current British Issues Life in the UK Some Useful English Phrases Useful Contacts	Germany Topics can include the following: The Federal State Government and Parliament Taxation Social Security (Health Insurance, Pensions, Social Benefits) Judicial System The Environment The 16 “Länder” Responsibilities The Education System Local Authorities “Relevant” Groups The Churches Trade Unions NGOs Sports Organisations The Media TV and Radio Print New Media The Arts Theatre Music Literature Art The Business Environment Key Industries First Meetings Office Etiquette Socialising Other Customs and Traditions The Retail World Property Market A Country of Clubs Public Transport Food and Drink Current German Issues Life in Germany Some Useful German Phrases Useful Contacts	China Topics can include the following: Facts About China History and Legacy Political Structures Economic Reform Business and Commerce Environmental Issues Social and Community Life Religions and Ideologies Current Chinese Issues Life in China Some Useful Chinese Phrases Relationships between some Chinese Cities Chinese Social and Cultural Characteristics How to do business from a cultural point of view Chinese Work and Communication Styles How to make domestic and international sales How to close a sale How to negotiate on a daily basis Contracting Chinese Social and Business Etiquette How to integrate How to avoid embarrassment in a Chinese business environment How to use chopsticks, learn more about Chinese food culture and table manners Chinese Attitudes Towards Management, Teams and Leadership How to motivate and manage people How to do performance management How to Network Effectively in a Chinese Setting Useful Contacts