I’ve joined the French online group classes with BiCortex to advance my French. Being Russian and living in Belgium. I don’t use French daily as my private and professional life is in English, still it’s much easier to communicate with locals in their language. My goal is to improve my conversational and comprehension skills so that I …
Study English prior to relocating If you are moving to Australia and you are not confident about your English, then taking language classes is a good investment of your time! Learning the language also gives you an insight into the culture of a country. It helps you understand not only what people are saying but …
Australian English: What you need to know if coming to Australia Read More »
I am the HR manager for BiCortex Languages, originally from the UK, four years ago I relocated to Italy. I have lived in other countries before, such as France in my early 20’s. My family are based all across the world and travelling has always been a big part of our lives. Having an Italian grandmother …
Relocation to Italy – By Marie Tyler (HR manager) Read More »
Born and raised in Southeast Asia (Philippines), I am accustomed to hearing different dialects and languages from my family and fellow Filipinos. English and Tagalog are the official languages of the country, with English being used in school and social or business circles and Filipino/Tagalog or other vernaculars the home languages. There are hundreds of …
Travelling and Learning Languages – my experience so far Read More »
Globalisation means companies can operate in any country there is a market for them. This leads to opportunities for their people to live and work in a new place, learn a new language and adapt to a new culture. It’s exciting, but what goes on behind the scenes to make it happen? If you work …
Helping to Mobility and HR departments to create relocation policies Read More »
BiCortex became a new member of EuRA Relocation, the association of Global Mobility companies. An article about BiCortex was published on the last issue (winter issue) of the EuRApean magazine. Our history to become a member of EuRA We are a Global Language provider founded in 2011 in Rio de Janeiro under its former name …
As an expat and a literature graduate myself, I understand that learning a new language cannot be forced or rushed, as it’s largely an organic and gradual process that happens on an unconscious level at times. Language learning is also different for each person: you may be one to pick up new phrases and build …
Many expat families move around the world every year. Due to Covid-19, the last two years have been a bit different. However, families are now starting to move again and with that comes the challenges of transition. When a family moves from one city to another within the same country, the challenges are minimal. The …
Education is more than what it is for expat families Read More »
