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HOW TO DEVELOP MULTI-CULTURAL SKILLS?

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes to his heart”, Nelson Mandela. INTRODUCTION: When Hollywood actor Richard Gere publicly kissed Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, people made a hue and cry over the scene and on the issue across India. Neither Richard Gere was wrong in kissing and nor Shilpa Shetty was wrong in getting kissed but the culture and country in which such a scene happened drew the public and media attention. Although their intentions were right but their actions were misunderstood and were criticized by public. It is a case of cultural differences between two people from two different cultural backgrounds. WHAT IS CULTURE? According to Geert Hofstede, “Culture is the collective programming of ...

WHY CYPRUS FOR STUDY ABROAD

I’d like to look at the potential for U.S. college students to study abroad in Cyprus and discuss the relevance of students and Study Abroad Advisors exploring Cyprus as a relevant and meaningful study abroad destination.First of all, let’s look at those perceived obstacles to study abroad in Cyprus.1. Few Americans know much about Cyprus.- so what? Let’s learn!- most that do know about Cyprus, love it- Cyprus is a modern, thriving EU (European Union) country and should be known by Americans2. Because the first language in Cyprus is Greek, many American students and Study Abroad Advisors might incorrectly assume that unless students are fluent in Modern Greek language, they would not be able to study at a Cypriot institution of higher education.- yes, the official language of Cyprus is Greek, but most of the population ...

STUDY THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND ENJOY THE ITALIAN WAY OF LIFE LIVING WITH AN ITALIAN TEACHING HOST FAMILY IN FLORENCE

How to learn a language without going back to school. NEW ITINERARIES CULTURAL ASSOCIATION is an Association of over twenty qualified teachers living in Tuscany who offer Italian Language and Culture Homestays to foreign students wishing to gain a better academic and working knowledge of the language. As a guest, you will live in the home as one of the family and have daily tuition from one of the hosts who is a qualified and experienced teacher. Since 1971, university students, opera singers, professionals and senior citizens participate in our homestay programs, using our individually-planned, tutor-to-student method. WHAT WE TEACH Italian grammar, with practical, everyday conversation based on the student’s personal interests and goals. Tutor and guest student plan lessons on basic, intermediate or advanced Italian linked to the history of art, music, history, commerce, literature and cooking. WHERE THE ...
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