The
business of language
HSBC highlight language and cultural barriers
A survey of UK businesses by HSBC Commercial
Banking has revealed that 8 out of 10 businesses
trading abroad agree that cultural differences
in foreign countries make international trade
more challenging. Find
out more.
Get the local knowledge
As an exporter, do you want to explore new
horizons, but need a helping hand? UK Trade & Investment
is running workshops on doing business in
the expanding markets of Brazil (22 January),
China (14 January) and Russia (17 February).
RLN London also offers tailored information
and advice for businesses involved in international
trade.
Boost your career
In the multilingual, globalised workplace,
knowledge of another language can provide
a wealth of opportunities and boost your
salary by as much as 20 per cent - according
to Dominic Luddy, writing for The Independent.
RLN London has collated career
case studies illustrating
the paths London linguists have taken. Find
out more about the article.
European number one for languages
The latest European Cities Monitor 2008 has
ranked London as the top European city in
which to locate a business for the 19th consecutive
year. It is ranked as the number one city
in half of the 12 major areas, including
languages spoken. Find
out more.
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Kath Curry from British Airways and Grace Dawson
from Dormers Wells High School in West London
were delighted to pick up the national Business
Language Champions Partnership of the Year
2008 award at a gala dinner in London, having
faced stiff competition from across the country.
The airline and the school are partners in
RLN London’s Business Language Champions programme,
which is inspiring students across the Capital
to continue with their language learning. 
