{"id":9047,"date":"2021-04-27T17:51:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/englishbusstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=9047"},"modified":"2025-09-30T20:49:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:49:40","slug":"trends-in-learning-and-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/trends-in-learning-and-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Laura Blackburn on the digital trends in learning and development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-rogoyq-0031dddbd671bf5491f7743ff4ae8778 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-p31502-019cbf34198df1a81c315cafb26b699c av-gridrow-cell av_one_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_cell_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first ' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><\/div><\/div><div class='flex_cell av-nbr6tu-509e783a376ddc99ae929c634f61c474 av-gridrow-cell av_three_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_cell_one_fifth  el_before_av_cell_one_fifth ' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-70b24b469e04924b7dc76a3b6f9a1d97\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-70b24b469e04924b7dc76a3b6f9a1d97{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-70b24b469e04924b7dc76a3b6f9a1d97 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-70b24b469e04924b7dc76a3b6f9a1d97 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-70b24b469e04924b7dc76a3b6f9a1d97 av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Laura Blackburn on the digital trends in learning and development<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-khd6ouia-2e4a8bef09a0043f67f661dcbca524cb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>The learning and development industry is evolving at a rapid pace, supercharged by a global pandemic. Our Business Development Manager, Laura Blackburn, stays ahead of the curve by attending conferences such as the <\/em><em>LEARNTEC xChange. Read on to find out about all the new tricks, tools and trends!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jw2823qo-b445d394cbc4d7328f940bff410dfc69\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jw2823qo-b445d394cbc4d7328f940bff410dfc69 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jw2823qo-b445d394cbc4d7328f940bff410dfc69 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jw2823qo-b445d394cbc4d7328f940bff410dfc69 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-9048 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9048 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Virtual-learning.jpg\" alt='Virtual learning' title=''  height=\"400\" width=\"700\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Virtual-learning.jpg 700w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Virtual-learning-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Virtual-learning-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jw2840sd-a46ab5df0baa4ba1772e8ac5ed70f824 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Can you give us a short summary what LEARNTEC xChange is and what you enjoyed most about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learntec.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEARNTEC xChange<\/a> was an event over three days comprising webinars, online lectures and discussion rounds on topics surrounding the digitalisation of the learning and working world. In the past, we have attended the LEARNTEC in Karlsruhe and were happy to discover this event as a digital alternative.<\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed the variety of talks available and getting inspiration from forward-thinking experts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you rate the virtual conference format compared to in-person events?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The digital platform was one of the best I\u2019ve experienced so far. The webinars ran smoothly, and each session was well moderated. Questions from the audience were integrated and made the sessions more interactive \u2013 arguably even more so than the in-person events.<\/p>\n<p>It is also more accessible to attend from the comfort of my home! Of course, recreating the networking experience is a real challenge. The \u2018get together\u2019 sessions provided a good alternative to small discussions and guests were able to reach out to each other and set up meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_icon_box '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<article  class='iconbox iconbox_left_content av-ko07a44i-f8f99dd5c291e76d85aa30ad7fd5e4ee av-icon-style-no-border  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8c9' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/div><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >3 trends in learning and development<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Learning is becoming more self-determined and informal<\/li>\n<li>Access to learning has improved, levelling the playing field<\/li>\n<li>Content curation will be a priority as the offering is becoming increasingly overwhelming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jw2840sd-a46ab5df0baa4ba1772e8ac5ed70f824 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>What are the skills that companies are trying to build in 2021?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Self-organisation, meta-skills, digital competency and a philosophy of limitless learning. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nextskills.org\/future-skills-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Skills Profiles<\/a> identifies classic skills such as communication and cooperation competences as remaining as important as ever, now paired with digital literacy and the ability to reflect and project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has COVID-19 impacted the learning landscape?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The obvious answer is that COVID-19 has accelerated the move to virtual solutions. However, the true fall-out won\u2019t be known until the pandemic is over. I believe a large amount of training will remain virtual going forward. The surge in E-Learning services and their relative success (from current statistics) shows that such solutions are popular, above all for their flexibility and variety. I think there are very few negative sides to this \u2013 more access to learning can only be a good thing! Having said that, some training &#8211; especially intercultural or soft-skills \u2013 will always be preferable in-person and will return when it\u2019s safe. But they\u2019ll remain the exception (and need to be exceptional!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jw2823qo-99adba73557bc3581a23b9296ca17629\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jw2823qo-99adba73557bc3581a23b9296ca17629 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jw2823qo-99adba73557bc3581a23b9296ca17629 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jw2823qo-99adba73557bc3581a23b9296ca17629 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-9049 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9049 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Online-learning.jpg\" alt='Financial' title=''  height=\"400\" width=\"700\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Online-learning.jpg 700w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Online-learning-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Online-learning-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kghq78dt-d0beab5181e65331c268fec185a9d4dd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jw2840sd-a46ab5df0baa4ba1772e8ac5ed70f824 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>How will the role of trainers change in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Face-to-face training will be something of a special occasion and therefore the facilitation of these sessions will need to be high-quality. Trainers holding virtual classes will first and foremost need to be able to move with the times and adapt to demand. Additionally, they\u2019ll have to be prepared to work harder to keep their participants\u2019 attention and add real value to their learning experience. There are so many digital tools to supplement the virtual classroom, but the key will be finding a couple that align with learning goals and support the learners. In our business specifically, we\u2019re teaching (English) business skills, and this means understanding the challenges our clients have in their daily business lives. If they\u2019re doing all their business virtually, our trainers need to grasp what that means and be able to bring those skills to the lessons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you come across any new learning or teaching software that you\u2019d like to implement at EnglishBusiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve highlighted <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/blog\/the-5-best-ways-to-use-miro-for-online-language-training\/\">MIRO as key software for our seminars<\/a> and have been working hard on implementing this wherever it adds value. A main pillar of our seminars is collaborative interactivity, and it has been important for us to find a tool which lets us recreate as much of the live experience as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Internally we also moved to Microsoft Teams just before the pandemic hit and have been discovering a lot of new tools within the Microsoft universe. For example, we\u2019re experimenting with creating a social learning space for our freelance colleagues within this \u2013 a place where we can make training materials available to them and encourage further development, but they can also exchange tips and materials amongst themselves. This is something we\u2019ve always done live in monthly meetings until now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One of EnglishBusiness\u2019 areas of focus is cross-cultural communication. How relevant is this skill today?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More relevant than ever! Not only are we seeing with increased remote teams that our colleagues and clients can be located anywhere in the world, adding complexities to our interactions, but for us at EnglishBusiness, \u2018cross-cultural\u2019 doesn\u2019t strictly mean \u2018cross-national\u2019. Our individual culture and thereby the way we behave is shaped by a wide variety of influences. It\u2019s about <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/blog\/a-conversation-on-cultural-dimensions\/\">opening up the dialogue to better understand your team<\/a>. Teams are dynamic, people are complex and successful communication is a lifelong study \u2013 I can\u2019t imagine a scenario where this wouldn\u2019t be a vital skill! This is one of the reasons our <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/facilitation-and-workshop-design\/building-teams-across-cultures\/\">Cross-Cultural Simulation<\/a> remains so popular as a team-building activity, whether with international teams or not \u2013 unfortunately we haven\u2019t quite figured out how to hold this virtually yet but watch this space!<\/p>\n<p><strong>You have recently transitioned form Head of Learning &amp; Development to Business Development Manager. What are your goals and challenges in the new role?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EnglishBusiness has, like many small companies, had a bit of a bumpy year due to COVID-19. A major challenge for all of us and particularly someone starting out in a business development role under these conditions, like myself, will be to keep long-term clients onboard while winning new contracts in an industry which has shifted immensely.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Apps and E-Learning can build a great foundation, but we\u2019re convinced that human-to-human interaction still provides one of the best learning experiences and that\u2019s where our expertise lies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Suddenly, our competitors are not only primarily Hamburg-based language and soft skills providers, but also include tech companies spread worldwide. EnglishBusiness sees value in keeping the human element to training; apps and E-Learning can build a great foundation, but we\u2019re convinced that human-to-human interaction still provides one of the best learning experiences and that\u2019s where our expertise lies. A big goal for me is to find my voice within the role \u2013 I\u2019ve been in the industry for almost 10 years (!) and I know EnglishBusiness, its clients, the trainers and our products inside out. Now, the goal is finding the best way for me to share this knowledge with decision makers.<\/p>\n<p>One thing I\u2019ve enjoyed thus far has been the relative ease with which I can meet new contacts through video calls \u2013 much nicer than a phone call and less organisation than a visit. Of course, it would be great in future to be able catch up over coffee again!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does attending a conference like LEARNTEC xChange help you in your daily work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inspiration! Sitting at my desk (at home by myself due to COVID-19) and checking things quietly off my to-do list, it\u2019s quite easy to forget that we work as one small part of a huge industry, full of companies passionate about learning and development. Attending conferences and trade fairs is a reminder that things are constantly moving and is a great motivator. Also, being able to see innovative solutions and developments within learning and seeing how things are being done at other companies is a great way of finding small things that can be adjusted within my own role or in the company. There\u2019s also the opportunity for networking with peers and of course it\u2019s a bonus if we manage to get some new business out of attending, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What new products is EnglishBusiness working on?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our focus in the past year has been on adapting our current courses to the digital sphere and helping our trainers get comfortable using new software. Our language and <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/communication-seminars\/\">skills seminars<\/a> run over 2 full days when held face-to-face. We know that in a virtual setting this isn\u2019t practicable, nor is it going to get the best results. Therefore, we\u2019ve broken down the sessions into shorter chunks and supplemented them with offline activities where applicable. This has proven popular and as an additional bonus allows for participation of colleagues across time-zones.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also started offering a 60-minute unit for <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/english-language-courses\/executive-coaching\/\">one-on-one classes<\/a>. In speaking with our clients and trainers, we\u2019ve recognised that virtually this works well for the client, and as the trainer saves on travel time, it also allows them to be more flexible.<\/p>\n<p>One completely new product we have added to our portfolio is an <a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/communication-seminars\/copywriting-for-international-markets\/\">online writing module<\/a>. Teaching writing skills in a classroom, face-to-face or virtual, is often not the best use of contact time. This package allows learners to work in their own time on written tasks common in business correspondence, with suggested phrasing and model answers for comparison. Arranging a meeting or answering a customer enquiry, for example. We believe this complements our current products nicely and provides an option for anyone who struggles mainly with written communication.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you have a question for Laura? <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/contact\/\"><em>Get in touch<\/em><\/a><em> to discuss how you and your team can keep learning!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m91dcy-e7a3efd425b5ea6d467b91c3f3ed7d8c\">\n.flex_cell.av-m91dcy-e7a3efd425b5ea6d467b91c3f3ed7d8c{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-m91dcy-e7a3efd425b5ea6d467b91c3f3ed7d8c{\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-m91dcy-e7a3efd425b5ea6d467b91c3f3ed7d8c av-gridrow-cell av_one_fifth no_margin av-hide-on-mobile  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_cell_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last ' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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href='https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/englishbusiness-announces-strategic-partnership-with-deepl-to-empower-clients-with-safe-informed-ai-translation-solutions\/' class='small-preview'  title=\"EnglishBusiness Announces Strategic Partnership with DeepL to Empower Clients with Safe, Informed AI Translation Solutions\"   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/negotiation_to_win-180x180.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-4050 avia-img-lazy-loading-4050 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image\" alt=\"Negotiating to Win\" srcset=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/negotiation_to_win-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/negotiation_to_win-80x80.jpg 80w, 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Solutions\">EnglishBusiness Announces Strategic Partnership with DeepL to Empower Clients with Safe, Informed AI Translation Solutions<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/category\/press-releases\/\" rel=\"tag\">Press Releases<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/englishbusiness-announces-strategic-partnership-with-deepl-to-empower-clients-with-safe-informed-ai-translation-solutions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"post-meta-infos\"><time class=\"date-container minor-meta updated\"  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-09-16T21:47:57+02:00\" >16 September 2025<\/time><span class=\"text-sep\">\/<\/span><span 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itemprop='name'>Tony<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1_Logo_EB_4c_Claim_grau_M_300dpi_25cm.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Tony<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2025-09-16T21:47:57+02:00\" >2025-09-16 21:47:57<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2025-09-30 20:49:23<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>EnglishBusiness Announces Strategic Partnership with DeepL to Empower Clients with Safe, Informed AI Translation Solutions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class=\"post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-8318 post-loop-2 post-parity-even single-small with-slider post-8318 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-translation tag-copy-writing tag-international-business tag-translation-business\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class=\"blog-meta\"><a href='https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/translation-or-localisation-how-to-tailor-texts-to-the-global-market\/' class='small-preview'  title=\"Translation or localisation? How to tailor texts to the global market\"   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets-180x180.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-8319 avia-img-lazy-loading-8319 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image\" alt=\"Writing for international markets\" srcset=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><span class=\"iconfont\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/translation-or-localisation-how-to-tailor-texts-to-the-global-market\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Translation or localisation? How to tailor texts to the global market\">Translation or localisation? How to tailor texts to the global market<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/category\/translation\/\" rel=\"tag\">Translation<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/translation-or-localisation-how-to-tailor-texts-to-the-global-market\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"post-meta-infos\"><time class=\"date-container minor-meta updated\"  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-06-07T12:30:49+02:00\" >7 June 2023<\/time><span class=\"text-sep\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/author\/rolf-heckenenglishbusiness-de\/\" title=\"Posts by Rolf Hecken\" rel=\"author\">Rolf Hecken<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class=\"post_author_timeline\"><\/div><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Writing-for-international-markets.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>400<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>700<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Rolf Hecken<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1_Logo_EB_4c_Claim_grau_M_300dpi_25cm.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Rolf Hecken<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-06-07T12:30:49+02:00\" >2023-06-07 12:30:49<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2025-09-30 20:49:24<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Translation or localisation? 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still master telephone skills in 2023\">Why (and how) you should still master telephone skills in 2023<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/category\/business-communication\/\" rel=\"tag\">Business communication<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"read-more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/englishbusiness.de\/en\/blog\/telephone-skills\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"more-link-arrow\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"post-meta-infos\"><time class=\"date-container minor-meta updated\"  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-05-05T11:01:29+02:00\" >5 May 2023<\/time><span class=\"text-sep\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a 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