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The TransAtlantic Blog
Free cultural insights and communication tips you can use right away.



Navigating trade shows in the US: 12 tips for effective communication
How to communicate with your visitors to not bore them or scare them away. Exhibiting at a US trade show is an investment of many...


Localize your communication skills to bridge cultural gaps
Localizing your communication skills is about creating better understanding. It's a crucial step if you want to reach your stakeholders.


Presentation Skills: Connect with your audience through stories
Storytelling has become an important part of presenting and sharing data. Here are 7 tips to get you started with this valuable skill.


Don’t let pronunciation get in the way of your message
5 reasons why your pronunciation matters.


How to keep the conversation flowing
To communicate effectively, what you say and write must "have flow". Learn how you can create flow with the help of discourse markers.


Intercultural Language Coaching: blending language and culture for better performance
Blending language and culture: How to develop your intercultural competencies along with your foreign language skills.


Lost at the intermediate level: when your communication skills have plateaued
Insights on the language-learning plateau and suggestions for moving on and up.


The meddling mother tongue - when your first language interferes
How to manage the negative impact of linguistic interference and use your first language as a resource when learning a new one


Do Austrians speak Austrian?
Austrians speak German. However,...
A closer look at the variety spoken by Germany's southern neighbors.


Your Foreign Language Skills - are they Hard or Soft Skills?
Communication is among the top soft skill requirements listed by employers. But great communications also relies on hard language skills.


How to minimize language shock
What is "language shock"? Why and when does it happen? And what can you do to reduce and overcome it?
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