From October 25 to 26, 2012, the 11th LANGUAGES & BUSINESS conference takes place for the second time in Berlin at the Radisson Blu Hotel. The conference addresses the interaction of intercultural communication and successful international operations as well as the importance of intercultural skills and foreign languages.

During the sessions, and the accompanying exhibition, participants have the chance to swap ideas, trends and news regarding the training market. The conference offers an excellent opportunity to network and meet experts from the field. The conference languages are German and English.

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The following themes are on the agenda of *LANGUAGES & BUSINESS 2012*:

International mobility and intercultural cooperation

Knowledge of foreign languages and intercultural skills are the first challenges that need to be faced in the world of international business. In international companies, one of the questions raised is as to whether a uniform business language should be adopted, as well as to how the use of various foreign languages affects day-to-day business.

New technological developments and “Just-in-time” learning

Smartphones and tablets are growing in importance in the modern business world. This means that mobile applications in particular provide employees with new opportunities to further their training.

Diversity of the European language training market

This theme aims to address and discuss the current developments in the language training market using examples of best practice. Various approaches and methods will reflect the diversity of the international training market.

Specialist training - training of specialists

Supply and demand determine business practice. This is also true for the demand for foreign language skills. This topic creates a bridge between the business and academic sectors.

Quality standards and assessment

Quality assurance for training, and especially the practical applicability for relevant operational areas, is essential in business communication. Methods and types of quality management and the criteria in place to ensure quality standards will be presented and discussed.

Industry-specific training and language for special purposes

The demand for industry-specific training is growing and it is enabling access to the workforce in terms of international mobility. Which languages are on the training plan here? What is the future of business English?

Further information about conference themes can be found at: http://nl.xeu.de/j.cfm?i=436879&k=149271

All submissions should be related to the main conference themes of *LANGUAGES & BUSINESS 2012*. Please fill in the proposal submission form under: www.sprachen-beruf.com/proposals.php

Registration for the conference is now open! Make sure you register by April 30, 2012, to secure the special early-bird rate.

Fees: *Prior to April 30, 2012: 360 Euro, *As of May 1, 2012: 400 Euro, *Business Spotlight subscribers: 330 Euro

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*LANGUAGES & BUSINESS* is the leading conference of its kind in Germany. Professionals from internationally oriented companies meet HR manager, trainers, publishing houses, as well as providers of language learning software and programmes.

Whether through sponsoring, exhibiting or advertising, *LANGUAGES & BUSINESS* offers you an excellent place to network and it is the perfect opportunity for you to reach an exclusive target group. It is the only event of its kind where you meet leading figures from all sectors engaged in languages and international business communication.

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At the same time as the conference, *EXPOLINGUA Berlin*, the leading exhibtion for languages and cultures in the German-speaking market, will take place from *October 26 to 28*. More than 180 exhibitors from over 25 countries will be presenting their language learning and teaching services. *EXPOLINGUA Berlin* offers an excellent possibility to network and get to know trends and new products about language learning and teaching. Admission is free for participants of *LANGUAGES & BUSINESS*.

EXPOLINGUA Berlin http://nl.xeu.de/j.cfm?i=436882&k=149271

*LANGUAGES & BUSINESS* is also present in social networks such as, Facebook and LinkedIn. News and links focusing on international business communication and intercultural communication will be presented. Furthermore, you will be informed about current highlights of the conference.

To continue the numerous discussions that have been initiated at the *LANGUAGES & BUSINESS* conferences, and to facilitate an ongoing dialogue between practitioners and stakeholders, we invite you to join our group and page.

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