Speaking the Language

You must have heard the expression, “speaking their language.” When teenagers complain that their parents do not understand them, they said the older generation does not “speak their language.” When factory union workers agitate against management, they are often reported to be “speaking in different languages.” Wouldn’t business be easier if you could always speak the language of the person you interact with? With expert corporate language training, you can.

So, what are the languages you should get trained on? Well, that entirely depends on your needs, especially the places where you do business and the people you do business with. For all practical purposes, English is the language of business, and hence, all executives should be proficient (if not fluent) in this language. Also, to add to that, if you are doing business in Chile or any place in South America, knowledge of Spanish is a must.

Learning a language for business involves much more than memorizing some common expressions, such as greetings or appreciative remarks. While it may take years to understand the subtle nuances of any language, with the proper language teaching guidance, enough can be learned in mere months to suffice for most business interactions.

When you speak the client’s language, both literally and figuratively, you not only forge a personal bond but also show that you care. In other words, learning a language is a demonstration of dedication. Also, it helps you in difficult situations like contract negotiations where inability to understand a language can give the opposing party the upper hand. Thus, expertise in languages can make you an expert in business.

Therefore, if you want to know where such expert English courses and Spanish courses are offered, you should certainly check out Executive English Solutions (ww.ees.cl). We are confident you won’t be disappointed.

Choosing an English Language Training Firm

English, is the most widely used language in the world. Although a greater number  the world´s population speak Spanish and Mandarin  as their  native languages, if you were to take and combine these numbers and compare them to  those who speak English as a second on third language, English is the number one most spoken language in the world. Additionally, it is the most spoken  language of the two most important economies – the United States of America and the European Union – and is therefore , the most important language for international business and travel.

Hence, it is clear that professionals of all should have a handle on their English commutations skills to achieve business success. This is very much the case today with business crossing geographical boundaries, where English commonly acts as liaison between different countries and cultures. Today´s world economy  burgeoned the demand for English courses Business English course in particular. This ever increasing demand for business English education has resulted in a surfeit of executive training firms. However, like men, not all training firms are equal.

How can you differentiate a premier executive training firm from the others?  Most important is  its record and  staff.  A language training organization which has a proven track record, consistent successes in imparting business English education and employs only certified and experienced trainers, should be your  choice . EES Executive English Solutions is one such premier South American executive training firm in Santiago, Chile.

However, EES not only offers courses in Chile, but also around the globe. It is partnered with centers in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and Malta as well. EES is backed by over a decade of experience, ISO9001 quality Certifcation and  is staffed exclusively  by CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), TEFL (Teacher of English as a Foreign Language)  or TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualified instructors.  EES is  a wise, no risk choice when choosing a training provider.

What Are the Best GMAT Study Resources?

The GMAT has long been accepted as the de facto standard test for admission to b-schools worldwide. Not surprisingly, there is a gamut of study sources out there. One of the first challenges you will face in breaching the 700 barrier is in determining the best way to prepare. While you, as an applicant, may greatly benefit from specialized guidance as offered by 700PLUSGMAT at Executive English Solutions Chile http://www.ees.cl/cursos-gmat .  There’s no harm in doing some preparation yourself. That brings us the question – which is the best GMAT study resource available?

Now, “best” is a matter of opinion, and different people may have different perceptions. With that being said, I have always found The Official Guide for GMAT Review to be the best study resource out there. If you think this through, it makes sense to go for the OG, as it is popularly called. When you buy a new television, you refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for guidance. Considering that the OG is published by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the same body that conducts the GMAT, this choice is logical.

If you reside in the US, you can purchase the OG directly from the GMAC website at http://www.mba.com/store/product-info.aspx?ProductID=21. If you are outside the US, the shipping costs would be considerable;  To ship these items form the US to Chile you can expect to pay between 10 to 15 US$. So you may do better buying it from a local bookstore.

As of today (August 2011), the OG is in its 12^th edition and includes:

• A total of 907 questions and thorough answer explanations for each
• 100-question diagnostic test
• 807 practice questions in order of difficulty
• 270 essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information
• Comprehensive math and grammar reviews
• The truth about the Top 10 GMAT myths
• Tips to prepare for the GMAT exam

Of course, if you have the time (and the money), you can also pick up The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review and The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review as well. There is no overlap of content between any of these Official Guides.