[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"news-list-en":3,"jobs-list-en":2982},[4,86,170,213,298,340,388,439,486,528,570,643,724,772,814,856,916,1034,1144,1249,1291,1336,1427,1502,1560,1596,1641,1738,1797,1841,1898,1949,2000,2041,2087,2264,2310,2358,2406,2439,2544,2586,2631,2676,2720,2771,2821,2866,2902,2946],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"date":75,"description":76,"extension":77,"image":78,"meta":79,"navigation":80,"path":81,"seo":82,"slug":83,"stem":84,"__hash__":85},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-04-16.md","Unlike the Volkshochschule",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":71},"minimark",[10,14,17,23,26,29,32,35,40,48,53,59,65],[11,12,13],"p",{},"Companies suffer great losses from employees losing focus, lacking motivation, and constantly feeling insecure. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We would like to show you how a positive work environment depends on the right mindset, so that your employees keep their focus on your business.",[11,15,16],{},"Weekly language classes in particular allow your staff to practice goal-oriented, structured thinking, become aware of areas for development, and recognise the social impact of each employee’s actions. Our trainers dig deeply and invite strong participation each week.  With crossXculture, you are developing sustainable-minded and reliable employees who are aware of their important role and choose to act responsibly.",[11,18,19],{},[20,21,22],"strong",{},"You are surprised that language training can do this for you?",[11,24,25],{},"At first glance, this is not that easy to see. Moreover, many language course providers themselves are unaware of their role. In most cases, they simply lack the infrastructure and qualified staff needed to make this positive contribution for their corporate clients and participants. As a result, their aimless classes mostly serve to reinforces the idea that, yes: Learning a language is difficult, and that little is to be gained from the course beyond casual conversation.",[11,27,28],{},"crossXculture, however, specialises in corporate training for employees and coaching for executives. For 20 years, we have been working with our clients to develop programs that strengthen their corporate culture, the motivation and productivity of their staff from the inside out. Our instructors are true experts in adult education and are specifically selected for this purpose.",[11,30,31],{},"Let’s shape your future employees together: Focused and motivated in their work, versatile team players, and always open to communication. A positive transformation that you will clearly notice after just three months of training with us. Instead of more frustration, this is a real investment.",[11,33,34],{},"Our introductory offer of 24 sessions makes it especially easy for you to get started: You’ll receive one 90-minute lesson per week in the language of your choice for approximately 3 months (12 weeks) for 1,320 EUR (group rate for 1–6 participants). We would be happy to coordinate your preferred lesson times with you. Our preliminary placement test for all interested parties is already available to you free of charge and with no obligation in English, German, French, and Dutch.",[11,36,37],{},[20,38,39],{},"Free Level Assessment:",[11,41,42],{},[43,44,45],"a",{"href":45,"rel":46},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Flanguage-tests\u002F",[47],"nofollow",[11,49,50],{},[20,51,52],{},"All Offers (in-Company, Online, Hybrid):",[11,54,55],{},[43,56,57],{"href":57,"rel":58},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002F",[47],[11,60,61,64],{},[20,62,63],{},"German@Work (Special Offer)"," ",[11,66,67],{},[43,68,69],{"href":69,"rel":70},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Fparticipant\u002F#format",[47],{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":74},"",2,[],"2026-04-16T08:38:07.253Z","The ability to maintain focus ranks among the most significant skills in today’s world. We simply allow ourselves to be distracted too easily by smartphones, bad news, and other diversions.","md","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F26-04-16.jpg",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-04-16",{"title":6,"description":76},"26-04-16","en\u002Fnews\u002F26-04-16","l9HrPYDr0Un0s999bcEM0vzKa09jbbqEIM9wtvc8lzY",{"id":87,"title":88,"body":89,"date":161,"description":162,"extension":77,"image":163,"meta":164,"navigation":80,"path":165,"seo":166,"slug":167,"stem":168,"__hash__":169},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-02-10.md","The Hidden Cost of Bang for Buck",{"type":8,"value":90,"toc":159},[91,96,99,102,105,110,113,116,119,122,125,128,131,134,139,142,145,148],[11,92,93],{},[20,94,95],{},"We are children, free from guilt and experience.",[11,97,98],{},"In our modern affluent societies, economic decisions are increasingly guided by a single, seemingly rational principle: getting the maximum return at the lowest possible cost.",[11,100,101],{},"Comparing prices has become a passionate hunt for individuals and corporations alike.",[11,103,104],{},"To the shopper, the weapons are international platforms that undercut the prices of any local offer. And to companies providing jobs, automation, outsourcing, and artificial intelligence promise to provide the better deal than human labour. This pursuit of “bang for buck” is celebrated as smart, objective, and necessary in a competitive global market. However, beneath this surface logic lies a systemic problem.",[11,106,107],{},[20,108,109],{},"Caution: We are lighting the candle at both ends.",[11,111,112],{},"When price becomes the dominant criterion and personal engagement disappears as the consequence of a widely accepted popular “sport”, the long-term financial and social foundations of society crumble.",[11,114,115],{},"Historically, economic activity was embedded in social relationships. Buying goods, hiring workers, or offering services involved trust, mutual dependence, and a sense of shared responsibility. A local shopkeeper knew their customers. Employers understood that paying fair wages helped sustain the very community that supported their business. These relationships created informal but powerful “strings attached”: loyalty, accountability, and social cohesion.",[11,117,118],{},"Today, many of these connections have been replaced by anonymity and algorithms. Online platforms allow consumers to purchase goods from distant producers they will never meet. Employers can replace workers with machines or cheaper labour abroad without witnessing the human consequences of their decisions.",[11,120,121],{},"While this system can be seen to deliver short-term savings, it also removes personal engagement and the all-important moral feedback from economic choices. The result is a paradox. Societies that are materially wealthy are experiencing increasing financial insecurity, social fragmentation, and declining trust.",[11,123,124],{},"What we are seeing today is that wages stagnate while profits concentrate. Communities weaken as local businesses disappear. Individuals, although surrounded by digital connectivity, are living ever more isolated lives, often completely unaware of how their everyday decisions contribute to these outcomes and cement a gloomy downward spiral.",[11,126,127],{},"This is where the old ethical principle “what goes around comes around” becomes especially relevant. Often described as the Golden Rule, it reminds us that actions taken without regard for others eventually bounce back to affect us, directly or indirectly. Paying the lowest possible price may seem harmless, but if it contributes to underpaid labour, weakened local economies, or job losses, the long-term consequences are shared by everyone. Reduced purchasing power, social tension, and economic instability are the outcome.",[11,129,130],{},"In earlier times, these consequences were more visible. Exploiting a neighbour meant having to look them in the face the next day. Today, the distance between action and outcome creates the illusion that individuals are unaffected by the system they create and participate in. This illusion is dangerous and at best short-lived. Isolation does not remove responsibility; it merely delays its effects.",[11,132,133],{},"For a healthy society, economic efficiency must be balanced with social commitment. Fair wages, ethical production, and responsible consumption are not sentimental ideals of “wishful dreamers” but longterm investments in stability. Only when individuals and institutions acknowledge that their choices have wider consequences, they help preserve the conditions that made prosperity possible in the first place.",[11,135,136],{},[20,137,138],{},"A society of bargain hunters is not sustainable.",[11,140,141],{},"Education plays a crucial role in this awareness. Language learning, in particular, connects students to  their own and foreign cultures, forms new perspectives, and encourages consequential ways of life. It reminds us that behind every product, service, or message stands a human being. By fostering empathy and critical thinking, education counteracts the narrow logic of cost alone.",[11,143,144],{},"In an age of apparent independence and isolation, the principle of “what goes around comes around” is not outdated—it is a powerful and essential learning experience. Prosperity that ignores social responsibility is fragile from within. Only by recognising our mutual dependence can affluent societies avoid financial and social decline and move toward a more sustainable future.",[11,146,147],{},"This is what it's about. How do we get out?",[11,149,150,153,156],{},[20,151,152],{},"crossXculture.com",[154,155],"br",{},[20,157,158],{},"Good news for you.",{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":160},[],"2026-02-10T15:03:38.256Z","In our modern affluent societies, economic decisions are increasingly guided by a single, seemingly rational principle.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F26-02-10.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-02-10",{"title":88,"description":162},"26-02-10","en\u002Fnews\u002F26-02-10","PZLiHAwhzWPJ0je6sX9qOdhp5tFIuIKJCzZxNSywY6A",{"id":171,"title":172,"body":173,"date":204,"description":205,"extension":77,"image":206,"meta":207,"navigation":80,"path":208,"seo":209,"slug":210,"stem":211,"__hash__":212},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-01-07.md","Here is why I wouldn't want to miss my language course in 2026.",{"type":8,"value":174,"toc":202},[175,178,181,184,187,190,193],[11,176,177],{},"Among the benefits my employer offers me, regular participation in our company language course is one of the most important. Where else would I have the opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the topics of the week with my colleagues in a cultivated environment and under such competent guidance? I usually leave class feeling more relaxed and confident.",[11,179,180],{},"Our language course gives me personal attention and care. My trainer is educated, empathetic, and shows a genuine interest in my development. Together, we look at our  means of communication from different perspectives assuring that blockages and misunderstandings are avoided right at the root. My growing knowledge makes me feel empowered to communicate confidently in our international environment at any time. I find that is a great benefit.",[11,182,183],{},"We often use textbooks at the various language levels that take a closer look at the work and vocabulary of our different departments. There are people working in all kinds of positions, and I find it helpful to understand the struggles my colleagues face on a daily basis. This has given me a better understanding of their situation when working together and has enabled me to prepare my emails for them more effectively.",[11,185,186],{},"Especially in times of technological change, the growing flood of information on social media, and the increasing burden and loneliness in our nation’s households, language teaching offers a welcome space for socialising and active support. Week after week, it also shows us that our individual knowledge has its limits and that our true strength lies in community. This is a perspective that is far too rarely taken today.",[11,188,189],{},"Humanistic education puts people at its center and adds the crucial human question of “Why?” to the technical question of “How?” Our technical capabilities should only be a means to an end. However, they cannot provide us with the social purpose itself. Defining this purpose and exploring it anew week after week and year after year in a changing world remains our common task.",[11,191,192],{},"Amidst all the jubilation about technological progress, and despite the austerity measures that are certainly necessary, we should not neglect our common human mission of providing for each other. I am therefore grateful that my employer recognises this necessity and, together with me, invests in my personal development.",[11,194,195,197,198,200],{},[20,196,152],{},"\u2028",[154,199],{},[20,201,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":203},[],"2026-01-07T10:53:29.736Z","Among the benefits my employer offers me, regular participation in our company language course is one of the most important. Where else would I get such regular personal support and inspiration?","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F26-01-07.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F26-01-07",{"title":172,"description":205},"26-01-07","en\u002Fnews\u002F26-01-07","9v_e9yZ1DYRwl1TjC81f43WBIupTj1pfZ1d7Czskgi4",{"id":214,"title":215,"body":216,"date":289,"description":290,"extension":77,"image":291,"meta":292,"navigation":80,"path":293,"seo":294,"slug":295,"stem":296,"__hash__":297},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-01-05.md","Phishing E-Mails Remain Relevant in 2026",{"type":8,"value":217,"toc":287},[218,221,224,227,230,233,236,239,242,245,248,251,254,257,260,273,276,279],[11,219,220],{},"Private households in Germany are saving again, according to an article published by Deutsche Welle on Friday, 2January 2026. According to the article, Germans have more than €10 trillion in silent reserves in their savings accounts. The assets accumulated for feared times of crisis are thus greater than ever before.",[11,222,223],{},"It is hardly surprising that fraudsters are targeting the money of unsuspecting savers. A popular method is phishing emails, which specifically target data in order to misuse it. Recently, these emails often pretend to arrive from highly official sources, such as the Federal Central Tax Office. What is somewhat confusing is that these are mixed in with legitimate emails from tax authorities.",[11,225,226],{},"“The Saarland Ministry of Finance warns of fake emails requesting data entry and payment that are sent on behalf of the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt),” according to information available on the internet. But for many of those affected, this warning arrives too late. The promise of a tax refund is too tempting.",[11,228,229],{},"The sender, recipient, and reply address appear plausible at first glance. Only when you click on the sender's name does it become apparent that the address behind it is rather dubious. Older people in particular are often not trained to recognise phishing emails and run the risk of following the links contained therein. When they activate the supposed refund, something goes wrong and the money is gone.",[11,231,232],{},"Easier times will surely come again, but for as long as the Germans continue to save on cars, clothing, food, and even language lessons, sales revenues in the domestic economy will decline proportionally. And so all the bad news of recent months continues to have an impact, at least for those who rely on a thriving economy and the local market.",[11,234,235],{},"“Maybe things will start looking up again soon,” Friedrich Merz recently speculated in a TV interview. Anything is possible, but in order to bring about a turnaround by 2026, more encouraging news than just speculation will be needed.",[11,237,238],{},"Phishing messages in the original:",[11,240,241],{},"Phishing-E-Mail Typ 1:\nMitteilung des Bundeszentralamts für Steuern",[11,243,244],{},"Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,",[11,246,247],{},"das Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) informiert Sie hiermit, dass im Rahmen der automatisierten Einkommensteuerveranlagung gemäß den Vorgaben der §§ 36, 37 Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) zu Ihren Gunsten eine Steuererstattung festgestellt wurde.",[11,249,250],{},"Um die Auszahlung Ihrer Erstattung schnellstmöglich abwickeln zu können, bitten wir Sie, das beigefügte Erstattungsformular vollständig und wahrheitsgemäß auszufüllen.",[11,252,253],{},"Bitte beachten Sie, dass das ausgefüllte Formular im Zeitraum vom 05.01.2026 bis spätestens 10.01.2026 bei uns eingehen muss, um eine zügige Auszahlung Ihrer Erstattung gewährleisten zu können.",[11,255,256],{},"Phishing-E-Mail Typ 2:\nGute Nachrichten: Für das Veranlagungsjahr 2025 wurde eine Steuererstattung zu Ihren Gunsten festgestellt!",[11,258,259],{},"So erhalten Sie Ihre Erstattung schnell:",[261,262,263,267,270],"ul",{},[264,265,266],"li",{},"Geben Sie im beigefügten Formular Ihre aktuellen Bankdaten an (IBAN, BIC, Kontoinhaber).",[264,268,269],{},"Überprüfen Sie die Angaben sorgfältig – das verhindert Verzögerungen.",[264,271,272],{},"Reichen Sie das Formular bitte bis spätestens 31. Januar 2026 ein.",[11,274,275],{},"Nach Prüfung Ihres Formulars erfolgt die Überweisung in der Regel innerhalb von 1–2 Werktagen.",[11,277,278],{},"I hope this message has helped to protect you from fraud. Let's stay alert.",[11,280,281,283,285],{},[20,282,152],{},[154,284],{},[20,286,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":288},[],"2026-01-05T16:06:09.878Z","Phishing emails continue to be on the rise. If an e-mail message sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Unfortunately, these emails reach their readers at a time when they are already under stress.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-01-05.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-01-05",{"title":215,"description":290},"25-01-05","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-01-05","dl_TABwlPF51ykHyYMc6Il3pjHnXw1ZEtw7C_WuWYuI",{"id":299,"title":300,"body":301,"date":331,"description":332,"extension":77,"image":333,"meta":334,"navigation":80,"path":335,"seo":336,"slug":337,"stem":338,"__hash__":339},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-12-08.md","Home",{"type":8,"value":302,"toc":329},[303,306,309,312,315,318,321],[11,304,305],{},"Home is a multi-layered experience that is both individual and collective.",[11,307,308],{},"In the first months of life, home is the deep physical bond between mother and child. When stability, nurturing, closeness and warmth are present, they instill trust and calm; when they are missing, they lead to calamity. As the years go by, our understanding of our family grows. We observe how the people close to us interact, and we monitor their successes and failures. Our home lets us experience a range of emotions, from love and hope to frustration and hate, and we learn to weigh up our chances.",[11,310,311],{},"As children, we don't care whether our home is a small, two-room apartment or a huge castle, as long as the people we share it with are approachable and honest. Children have lots of questions about life, and they learn best when they see the people around them trying to experience life to the fullest. When we are young, we view personal success and failure with equal curiosity. It is only later in life that we try to avoid failure in order to achieve stability.",[11,313,314],{},"During our teenage years, we venture out into the world and our sense of home broadens to encompass not just our house, but also our neighbourhood, city, state or even country. We feel at home when we recognise the local accent, walk down a familiar street or smell our favourite meals cooking. It is the feeling of safety that comes from knowing what will happen next. They say: 'Home is where the heart is.'",[11,316,317],{},"In an ideal world, home would be a place where love is shared and stability is provided. However, the abundance of everything has led to the impression that anything goes everywhere, seemingly without consequence. This has made home a far more isolated and unstable experience. As people work longer hours in search of self-fulfillment and prioritise immediate gratification over long-term planning, households have become smaller, more often than not allowing loneliness and hopelessness to creep in. This is as true of Germany as it is of most other developed nations.",[11,319,320],{},"Taking part in the tradition of giving to others at Christmas reveals one of humanity’s best-kept secrets, namely, that we are strongest when we stand together and support each other. As a society, we can bring each other great joy through acts of kindness and by following the old adage that what goes around comes around. Just as a smile gets you a smile in return. In our language lessons we nurture this positive energy on a daily basis. We focus on the soft skills that promote human cooperation, and we demonstrate that no one alone has all the answers. Success comes when we invest the time together.",[11,322,323,325,327],{},[20,324,152],{},[154,326],{},[20,328,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":330},[],"2025-12-08T09:31:26.189Z","Few words capture our imagination like 'home'. Each and every one of us has felt the deep sense of belonging that is typically associated with home; the experiences we have in this context determine our aspirations and what we try to avoid throughout our lives.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-12-08.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-12-08",{"title":300,"description":332},"25-12-08","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-12-08","OBtxUkFNferRSuEUVsHC7_61FADizDz7f1-xSjsrhXA",{"id":341,"title":342,"body":343,"date":379,"description":380,"extension":77,"image":381,"meta":382,"navigation":80,"path":383,"seo":384,"slug":385,"stem":386,"__hash__":387},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-05.md","Email Scam More Convincing than Ever.",{"type":8,"value":344,"toc":377},[345,348,351,354,357,360,363,366,369],[11,346,347],{},"Today, I almost fell for a scam that reached me via email. A company called Sixtus Software sent us an invoice with our company's full billing details. Since I had recently registered with another portal, the invoice arrived as credible to me.",[11,349,350],{},"For a moment, I thought I had made a mistake during my registration, which could have resulted in this invoice for €1,381.70. But then I did some research online and found out that it was in fact a scam that had targeted several people under various pretexts.",[11,352,353],{},"Invoices related to web services are being sent out under the name Sixtus Software. And I even found the exact invoice amount in the information made public by the potential victims. A bank account in the Netherlands is listed as the payee, and our company data appears to come from an official industry register.",[11,355,356],{},"Some victims report that they were even sent reminders and charged interest on arrears. Normally, I would not consider reporting on this topic on our website, but the trend is growing rapidly. And, as technology advances, these scams are becoming increasingly difficult to detect.",[11,358,359],{},"Often, these are invoices for the use of copyrighted images that were previously made available free of charge. Here, too, reminders and fines are not uncommon. Once you pay, you become an easy victim for extortion. But emails with phishing links are just as dangerous. It is therfore always best to go directly to the source and not via the link.",[11,361,362],{},"Nowadays, even images and voices can be faked, so you need to be vigilant. Older people in particular are easy targets. A good friend of mine from Frankfurt was sold a share in an advertising concept in Dubai for EUR 60,000 by supposed investors, who guided the then 79-year-old man through all the necessary identification procedures online.",[11,364,365],{},"And it's not always strangers or relatives who are affected. In 2023, a website interfered with my browser (key logger) and recorded my credit card details, causing me EUR 3,000 in damages for a short time, until the card issuer noticed the fraud and restored the affected accounts.",[11,367,368],{},"So, always be careful.",[11,370,371,373,375],{},[20,372,152],{},[154,374],{},[20,376,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":378},[],"2025-11-04T14:36:44.970Z","As technology advances, so do the opportunities for scammers to defraud innocent citizens of their money. — So do be careful!","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-05.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-05",{"title":342,"description":380},"25-11-05","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-05","ErgV4yJX24Ar15tcs62C6gG13k0ThwVBcv_0VfXyiEg",{"id":389,"title":390,"body":391,"date":430,"description":431,"extension":77,"image":432,"meta":433,"navigation":80,"path":434,"seo":435,"slug":436,"stem":437,"__hash__":438},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-03.md","Glue or Dynamite — You Choose",{"type":8,"value":392,"toc":428},[393,396,399,402,405,408,411,414,417,420],[11,394,395],{},"Let’s not kid ourselves: We humans are social beings who depend on the collective to thrive. Each and every one of us relies on the community for their survival and well-being. Here are the facts: We cannot give birth to or even rear ourselves. They say it takes a whole village to raise a child. ",[11,397,398],{},"It is only for a brief time in our adulthood that we can harbour the illusion of complete independence, before we grow old and become obviously dependent on society once again. It is this relatively short working period of 30—40 years and the beliefs we hold during that time that shape the future of our businesses and determine the resilience of our social fabric. In other words, the decisions you make today are important.",[11,400,401],{},"Being dependent on society is not a sad truth at all, but one that should be embraced and celebrated. Look at it this way: We do not produce most of the food we eat or the clothes we wear. People all over the world are engaged in such productive tasks to support us. Few of us build our own roads, houses, and hospitals. And we hardly know how to teach ourselves without drinking from the current pool of knowledge that has been provided by others. In many cases, we do not know how to heal ourselves from injury either. But all this is OK, as long as we have each other.",[11,403,404],{},"And yet, it is at this high point of human success and collaboration that we start telling ourselves misleading stories, in which one person's financial success is said to be based exclusively on the achievements of a few selected individuals and must therefore not be shared with society. We note an increase in private schools, private hospitals, and private yachts. And we find ourselves celebrating individual accomplishments, even if these come at a dear cost to society at large. Hyper-individualisation results in more people disengaging from social roles and choosing to live alone, working only for their own perceived benefit.",[11,406,407],{},"Recent studies conducted in Germany show that this new level of selfishness works better for those people who inherit their fortunes from the time when society was still functional than it does for those who need to earn their living based on society in its current state. Fully individualised, people are now asked to fend for themselves and have less time and resources available to spend for others. ",[11,409,410],{},"This new condition is frustrating for everyone, especially if we factor in two messages that reach us at the same time: firstly, that labour is global and is sourced from where it is the cheapest, thereby putting the whole globe in competition at once; secondly, that new technology will probably replace most of our jobs in the very near future. The effects of such sad narratives on the increasingly isolated individual are feelings of loneliness, helplessness, and—if not addressed—social and political radicalization.",[11,412,413],{},"We may think that this is a special moment in time, but none of this is really new: Romanticism of the late 18th century shared many of the ideas and ideals of our time, such as the belief that the best time was spent away from society, in isolation and melancholy. But the Romantics, too, had to snap out of their daydream when the social problems around them became too loud to be ignored. Not surprisingly, the next school of thought was called \"Realism\", and the realists had a lot of cleaning up to do.",[11,415,416],{},"Let’s not wait too long. Here is what you can do now: Bring your employees together in training sessions held on a weekly basis that show them you care. Give them a protected space to share their hopes and ideas. From the study of neurolinguistics, we know that language is the basis for our understanding of the world. In other words: “How you see the world is and becomes your world.” By establishing regular language training in your business today, you start the much-needed social healing process for your own benefit and for the benefit of the people you work with.",[11,418,419],{},"crossXculture is a great partner for your business, because we create tangible benefits for all parties involved. Based on a large network of professionals, we effectively team you up with excellent local trainers, and we are proud to pay them well on your behalf. All our training processes are monitored through our own locally hosted software platform. This keeps your important data safe and your courses fresh. Our corporate clients span many industries and have one thing in common: They believe that the future is what we make of it, and they are partnering with us to stay socially strong and healthy.",[11,421,422,424,426],{},[20,423,152],{},[154,425],{},[20,427,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":429},[],"2025-11-03T10:07:19.962Z","Caution: We are falling for a trick, and it is not a new one. The recent increase in sick days and staff turnover is a symptom of the current mindset. And this can be addressed constructively and positively to ensure your long-term success.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-03.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-03",{"title":390,"description":431},"25-11-03","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-11-03","gzr9scdGNvVjSSqLkJmbiSpFfXSPlUN2Nk-GUpd5CoI",{"id":440,"title":441,"body":442,"date":477,"description":478,"extension":77,"image":479,"meta":480,"navigation":80,"path":481,"seo":482,"slug":483,"stem":484,"__hash__":485},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-05-13.md","Du, Sie, -Innen — or perhaps stick to English instead?",{"type":8,"value":443,"toc":475},[444,447,450,453,456,463,466],[11,445,446],{},"Well, it does matter. Humans live within a social network. We need each other to experience recognition and love, to obtain food and other goods, and to live contentedly. It is only within society that we can grow and develop our full potential because there are many things we cannot provide ourselves.\u2028",[11,448,449],{},"Not being able to communicate or not being understood can have serious consequences. That's why we begin to speak from an early age. Through words and gestures, we express our needs and what we have to offer our fellow human beings. The success of this communication later determines our position in society. \u2028",[11,451,452],{},"Naturally, the more I know about the person I am talking to, the better I can tailor my communication to them.  And when both sides follow the same communication standards, misunderstandings are less likely to occur. For this reason, there are solid standards for communication in the workplace that are applied nationally and internationally to avoid serious misunderstandings between strangers and to build trust quickly.\u2028",[11,454,455],{},"And this is precisely where our school’s great strength in language training lies. Over the past 20 years, we have built a team of highly trained and experienced trainers who are well-versed in the tools of corporate communication and can explain them in multiple languages. We select trainers based on each specific assignment and support them in tailoring lessons that meet your exact requirements.\u2028",[11,457,458,459],{},"To help you appreciate what our services can do for your company, we have summarized them specifically for corporate clients on the following page: ",[43,460,461],{"href":461,"rel":462},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cxc-firmensprachkurse.de",[47],[11,464,465],{},"Check it out. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to pick up the phone or write us an email.",[11,467,468,471,473],{},[20,469,470],{},"cXc | crossXculture",[154,472],{},[20,474,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":476},[],"2025-05-13T13:58:39.329Z","Can you relate to this? Recent spelling reforms and gender-sensitive language have made it increasingly difficult to know how to address Germans correctly. And then there is the added challenge of using a foreign language. It feels as though getting it right is nearly impossible — or does it even matter anymore?","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-05-13.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-05-13",{"title":441,"description":478},"25-05-13","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-05-13","Lv-x6UDoP8obE-BGDB7EVPLJV-a-_m9WZ8OIulgKQbo",{"id":487,"title":488,"body":489,"date":519,"description":520,"extension":77,"image":521,"meta":522,"navigation":80,"path":523,"seo":524,"slug":525,"stem":526,"__hash__":527},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-04-01.md","No Joke: Reflections on April Fool's Day and Q1 2025",{"type":8,"value":490,"toc":517},[491,494,497,500,503,506,509],[11,492,493],{},"Yesterday was April Fool's Day—the one time each year we collectively pause and ask ourselves, \"Wait, is this for real?\" After a bustling first quarter of 2025 here at crossXculture, it's an ideal moment to reflect on humor, humanity, and the delightful unpredictability of global interactions.",[11,495,496],{},"April Fool's humor relies on surprise, misunderstanding, and friendly misdirection—elements surprisingly familiar in cross-cultural exchanges. Have you ever nodded confidently during a video conference, only to realize later you'd unintentionally agreed to something puzzling? Or laughed awkwardly at a joke you didn't quite grasp, hoping kindness alone would bridge the cultural divide?",[11,498,499],{},"At crossXculture, these humorous scenarios are part of our everyday reality and precisely why we exist: to transform confusion into clarity and awkwardness into genuine understanding. Recently, I told a story about a prank to a group of international employees, and thought that I had thoroughly explained the expression “getting your goat’”. But at the end of our session, a concerned participant quietly asked if I planned on returning the stolen animal to my neighbor. Even humor, it turns out, can get hilariously lost in translation—but our skilled trainers gracefully navigate these moments with empathy, expertise, and good-natured laughter.",[11,501,502],{},"Indeed, laughter is among the most universal of languages. It's the human side of business, crossing borders, languages, and cultures. April Fool’s Day, gently or bluntly, reminds us that humor relies heavily on trust, context, and sensitivity—qualities we nurture daily at crossXculture. For nearly two decades, we've turned linguistic and cultural misunderstandings from potential pitfalls into powerful opportunities for meaningful connection.",[11,504,505],{},"Closing out Q1 of 2025, we're proud to say our business partnerships are stronger than ever, even if we still occasionally smile at delightful mishaps. From humorous linguistic slip-ups to misunderstood social cues, each moment has offered a chance for growth. Effective communication, after all, is serious business—it strengthens relationships, boosts resilience, and powers successful partnerships.",[11,507,508],{},"Maybe yesterday you were fooled by a playful email or a clever prank. Today, let's embrace clarity, humor, and the authentic connections we've fostered. At crossXculture, helping you clearly and confidently communicate remains our earnest commitment, even if we share a laugh or two along the way.\nHere's to clear communication, meaningful connections, and the occasional good-natured chuckle—with or without goats.",[11,510,511,513,515],{},[20,512,152],{},[154,514],{},[20,516,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":518},[],"2025-04-01T11:57:48.964Z","Yesterday was April Fool's Day—the one time each year we collectively pause and ask ourselves, \"Wait, is this for real?\" ","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F25-04-01.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F25-04-01",{"title":488,"description":520},"25-04-01","en\u002Fnews\u002F25-04-01","pdv9rrBr0TJhcnE4jsBbH36PZ1wVJCELLKX4yhnKXDE",{"id":529,"title":530,"body":531,"date":561,"description":562,"extension":77,"image":563,"meta":564,"navigation":80,"path":565,"seo":566,"slug":567,"stem":568,"__hash__":569},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-11-29.md","A House of Light",{"type":8,"value":532,"toc":559},[533,536,539,542,545,548,551],[11,534,535],{},"Romanticism, a movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, believed that nature and the common man are essentially benevolent and that through isolation and melancholy one could come to a deep appreciation of personal experience. They celebrated passion and intuition as being fundamental to understanding the world, and they idealised the past as having been the nobler times. The Romantics championed radical politics and unconventional behaviour, and they celebrated the achievements of a few “heroic” individuals. ",[11,537,538],{},"In fact, there are many similarities to our modern times, in which individualisation of lifestyles, goods, and services has led to the increasing importance of the personal experience and “Me-Time”—the notion that the most valuable time is best spent with oneself. This strong focus on individual experience has once again lessened our care and commitment to essential social groups, such as the families we live in, the companies we work for, the clubs and associations—all of which we are taking for granted and which have served to keep our communities and our infrastructure strong and resilient.",[11,540,541],{},"In the mid 19th century, Romanticism was succeeded by Realism, which brought about a sober analysis of the needs and situation of society. The Realists looked at pressing issues such as the advancing industrialisation and urbanisation, which had not received as much attention in prior years. International trade was booming, and the increase in the shipment of goods was making accidents at sea a more common phenomenon. For the protection of financial interests and to save the souls on board, ships became larger, and lighthouses were erected along the coast to serve as guiding lights for incoming vessels.",[11,543,544],{},"The Westerheversand lighthouse was built in 1906. It was erected on an artificial mound 1,000 metres in front of the outer sea dyke. It stands 41 metres tall and helps guide navigators past the dangerous shallows of the North Sea all year. As an immovable marker weighing hundreds of tonnes, its reassuring light pulse—one second of darkness followed by two seconds of light—can be seen from as far as 40 kilometres away. And, as modern captains and ship pilots will assure you, lighthouses have maintained their relevance for orientation to this day.",[11,546,547],{},"Lighthouses provide an important sense of direction when our human intuition is simply not enough to stay clear of harm. They facilitate a secure voyage even in treacherous seas, and they provide stability to commerce. They are also a reminder of the virtues of foresight, the communication of ideas, and human cooperation. Whenever a lighthouse gives hope and assurance to souls struggling in stormy seas, it does so because someone communicated the need to put it there first.",[11,549,550],{},"With crossXculture, you are investing in communication and people. Language training classes enhance our understanding of the world and encourage a positive outlook. They strengthen the readiness for communication between colleagues and lead to greater resilience of the workforce in turbulent seas. Our trainers are locally sourced with great care to assure they serve as communication beacons and role models in our time.",[11,552,553,555,557],{},[20,554,152],{},[154,556],{},[20,558,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":560},[],"2024-11-29T15:09:26.591Z","Who has not paused for a moment to admire one of the lighthouses along the coasts of the world's oceans? They not only look appealing, but also convey a sense of purpose and orientation. When viewed from the stormy sea, they point the way to a safe course into the sheltered harbour.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F24-11-29.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-11-29",{"title":530,"description":562},"24-11-29","en\u002Fnews\u002F24-11-29","6az_uZvDG0_LTnh-DKnaufXvo53uOWb1Lqy_pVdHyE0",{"id":571,"title":572,"body":573,"date":634,"description":635,"extension":77,"image":636,"meta":637,"navigation":80,"path":638,"seo":639,"slug":640,"stem":641,"__hash__":642},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-09-30.md","From Human to Human.",{"type":8,"value":574,"toc":632},[575,608,613,621,624],[11,576,577,578,580,582,583,585,587,588,590,592,593,595,597,598,600,602,603,605,607],{},"At that time, my approach was relatively uncommon, because the introduction of the Euro, as the common currency in Europe from early 2002, had brought attention to the considerable price differences between the member states and brought the focus within the German economy on rigorous cost cutting. Because trainer fees are traditionally considered costs, they had not been raised for many years, despite the general increase in the cost of living in the country. Many trainers therefore found themselves in a financial and moral crisis. Some German cities even saw public protests and strikes among the freelance staff.",[154,579],{},[154,581],{},"\nHaving worked as a language trainer myself, I wanted crossXculture to remedy this situation. From the beginning, I viewed our trainers as our most valuable resource. My aim was to have a positive impact on the quality of language teaching through transparent pricing towards our customers and fair pay for our trainer staff. Having grown up in the US, I had an ardent entrepreneurial spirit and believed in the saying, “If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.” This conclusion was certainly not far fetched, because after all, qualified trainers could choose both the industry and the institute for which they wanted to work. Today, we owe it to this new and promising concept that the crossXculture language school evolved to become a hub for highly motivated and qualified trainers.",[154,584],{},[154,586],{},"\nWhen my father saw the logo, he asked me if the “cross” in the company name had a Christian background. I was truly surprised by the thought, since I had based my choice of words on the English adjective “cross-cultural”, which I had heard and used a lot during my studies, in the sense of cross-cultural identity, migration, etc. Yes, perhaps I was even a little offended at the time that my father was inclined to subordinate my newly conceived concept of a revolutionary “language school of fair trainer fees” to an already existing community of values and was unwilling to accept it as my own “creation”. I was thirty-two years old at the time, and such matters are never easy between father and son.",[154,589],{},[154,591],{},"\nAs we moved forward from these early foundations, crossXculture faced significant challenges that tested the strength of our values and the commitment to our trainers. During the financial crisis of 2008\u002F2009, for instance, we lost some of the important customer contacts that we had acquired during the founding years. On the other hand, I met my now wife, Sabina, in that same year, who has since supported me with her solid knowledge in bookkeeping and business management. In 2013, our daughter Sarah was born. In 2016, the Federal Office for Migration (BAMF) managed to poach some of our trainers by stipulating higher fees nationwide and installing lucrative all-day courses for refugees. We reacted by increasing our fees and were able to survive under the new conditions. In 2018, our son Maximilian was born. The birth of our children not only brought joy to our lives but also inspired me to think more deeply about the legacy and values we pass on through crossXculture.",[154,594],{},[154,596],{},"\nIn 2020, the regulations surrounding the coronavirus pandemic put a stop to our in-company language courses. Our income dropped to zero within a week, and despite our successful transition to online training, it would take several years for us to fully recover. We found solutions for each of these twists and turns without losing sight of our concept of beneficial cooperation or lowering the quality of our training. On the contrary, it became clear that we would maintain the bond with our teachers, customers, and within our family, even when things got tough. I guess no one goes through life without a few scars, and perhaps that's a good thing, because each new challenge is also an opportunity to grow and to test one's own resolve.",[154,599],{},[154,601],{},"\nFrom the very beginning, it was important to me to offer training by the people for the people, without losing sight of our humanistic values and achievements. From time to time, we humans put ourselves in precarious situations, and freeing ourselves from these can be a real challenge. And so, perhaps for the first time, I can fully appreciate the importance of not losing sight of the benefit to society when making our decisions. And this is undoubtedly also a Christian concept. In this respect, my father's question was perhaps not as provocative and off-topic as I understood it at the time.",[154,604],{},[154,606],{},"\nWith crossXculture, we offer numerous companies and their employees stable and valuable language course formats for an intelligent and sophisticated exchange of ideas. “Where do we stand linguistically and socially, and in which direction should we develop?” These are important questions, especially today, to which we as a society must find answers in order to ensure our health and well-being in the long term. Language learning groups offer the ideal venue for us to keep our finger on the pulse of our time. For almost 20 years now, we have been documenting the development of our course participants through the language levels and have enjoyed celebrating their successes with them.",[11,609,610],{},[20,611,612],{},"Shifa M. who works for a German NGO writes about her German course:",[11,614,615,616,618,620],{},"\"I have been to many German classes in Germany. When I joined this class, I knew I had found the perfect place to learn German. Her pace and mode of teaching were just what I needed. Learning by doing, by practice, touching, seeing, speaking, and smelling helped me retain what she was teaching. She was just the best. I wish I could join her class again.\" (1 Oct 2024)",[154,617],{},[154,619],{},"\nAfter all, we learn languages best when we have something to say. With crossXcultures' extensive pool of 1,300 qualified trainers, we are giving you access to experienced trainers and conversation partners throughout Germany, both online and on site, trainers who will challenge and support you with all their skills. Just like in real life and from human to human.",[11,622,623],{},"Whether you're a business looking to enhance your team's communication skills or an individual eager to improve your language abilities, crossXculture is here to support your journey. Let's continue this conversation—reach out and see how we can help you grow.",[11,625,626,628,630],{},[20,627,470],{},[154,629],{},[20,631,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":633},[],"2024-09-30T10:09:49.086Z","In 2004, some twenty years ago, I presented the still fresh design of the crossXculture logo to my father and told him about my plan to found a school that would treat its qualified trainers as equals and pay them at a generous rate for their much esteemed work.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F24-09-30.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-09-30",{"title":572,"description":635},"24-09-30","en\u002Fnews\u002F24-09-30","GfbElJOEe5JJ_NkQFg1sduXT5V8adI4iUl82JmKdvBE",{"id":644,"title":645,"body":646,"date":715,"description":716,"extension":77,"image":717,"meta":718,"navigation":80,"path":719,"seo":720,"slug":721,"stem":722,"__hash__":723},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-02-20.md","NEW — English Course Offers in Marne",{"type":8,"value":647,"toc":709},[648,651,659,662,668,671,677,680,682,685,688,691,694,701],[11,649,650],{},"Starting in March 2024, crossXculture will open its training room in Marne for the first time to introduce new range of English language courses. While primarily geared at individuals who need to communicate in English on their jobs, these classes are also open to those would like to practice their English skills in a broader sense.",[652,653,655],"h3",{"id":654},"high-level-english-b2-tuesdays-1800-1930",[43,656,658],{"href":657},"\u002Fen\u002Fmarne\u002F#format","High Level — English B2 (Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:30)",[11,660,661],{},"Is open to individuals who would like to discuss current topics in business and society, work with up-to-date documents from business journals and the daily press, present their ideas in a full and round-about way. Those interested are welcome to join from Tuesday 5 March, and participation is initially free of charge*.",[652,663,665],{"id":664},"medium-level-english-b1-wednesdays-1800-1930",[43,666,667],{"href":657},"Medium Level — English B1 (Wednesdays 18:00 - 19:30)",[11,669,670],{},"Is open to individuals who are looking for smart and effective ways to communicate their ideas in e-mails, meetings, conferences, in smalltalk, or when traveling the world. Using standard expressions greatly helps to gain confidence. Those interested are welcome join from Wednesday 6 March 2024, and participation is initially free of charge*.",[652,672,674],{"id":673},"low-level-english-a2-thursday-1800-1930",[43,675,676],{"href":657},"Low Level — English A2 (Thursday 18:00 - 19:30)",[11,678,679],{},"Is open to individuals who need to build a strong language basis which will enable them to develop a career working in English, to navigate the worldwide web, to communicate with fellow travelers, etc. Those interested are welcome to join from Thursday 7 March 2024, and participation is initially free of charge*.",[154,681],{},[11,683,684],{},"*crossXculture aims to set up language courses that are helpful, fair, and affordable to our students. We are currently investing to expand our local offer in Marne. Our lessons are initially offered free of charge to give us a chance of getting to know the local market and discussing your training needs with you.",[11,686,687],{},"Once we better understand how many individuals are interested in attending each of our classes, we will have a better basis for calculation and will make you an attractive price offer that you can then either accept or decline, as you see fit.",[11,689,690],{},"We look forward to seeing you in March. If you require some prior advice, we will be happy to help you by telephone or e-mail.",[11,692,693],{},"Which course suits you best? Take the test and find out. Write \"Marne\" in the \"Company\" input field at the end of the test so that we can better classify your result and recommend one of the three courses to you.",[11,695,696],{},[43,697,700],{"href":698,"rel":699},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Flanguage-tests\u002Fenglish\u002F",[47],"Test your Skills Here",[11,702,703,705,707],{},[20,704,152],{},[154,706],{},[20,708,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":710},[711,713,714],{"id":654,"depth":712,"text":658},3,{"id":664,"depth":712,"text":667},{"id":673,"depth":712,"text":676},"2024-02-20T08:42:18.820Z","This spring presents new opportunities to you. Take advantage of this unique offer to test our English courses for a limited time free of charge.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F24-02-20.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F24-02-20",{"title":645,"description":716},"24-02-20","en\u002Fnews\u002F24-02-20","TlocwnI1h4V4opH6si_0KjCP3_qP7NEmaMDrAIH2Z3Y",{"id":725,"title":726,"body":727,"date":763,"description":764,"extension":77,"image":765,"meta":766,"navigation":80,"path":767,"seo":768,"slug":769,"stem":770,"__hash__":771},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-12-11.md","The Power of the Fish",{"type":8,"value":728,"toc":761},[729,732,735,738,741,744,747,750,756],[11,730,731],{},"However, from the human perspective, it is rather the fish, along with other creatures of the sea, that performs the true miracle. Separated by the water’s surface, the inhabitants of the water and those on land are leading very different lives, and only few have the ability to thrive in both.",[11,733,734],{},"Fully adapted to their underwater environment, fish have a streamlined body and propel themselves forward with fins instead of arms and legs. Most fishes make use of their natural surroundings in the way they find them without ever feeling the impulse to make structural changes. And from what we know, no complex language has been developed between them that would enable fish to exchange much information. Yes, unlike humans, fish are content to share the bond of silence.",[11,736,737],{},"In other words: The difference between fish and humans could not be any greater. And yet, our existence has been entwined on many levels for thousands of years. For one thing, fish has been a staple food for humans from the beginning. Even before the first boats were built, humans copied the behavior of wild animals in catching fish from rivers, lakes, and the sea. An abundance of fish meant an abundance of food for the family.",[11,739,740],{},"Early Christians took the koine Greek word for ‘fish’, 'ichthys' [ΙΧΘΥΣ], and created an acrostic and hand-drawn symbol to indicate their shared belief during times of persecution. One person drew an arc in the sand and the other prompted by adding the other half to complete the ichthys. The fact that fish do not speak may have added to the appeal of this symbol. To the fish itself, its silence might just be its biggest disadvantage, especially in its contact with humans.",[11,742,743],{},"While fish may adapt to the environment they are in, they lack the means and the “voice” to fight for their rights when their natural habitat is at risk from our human activities. Drilling the sea floor for oil, leaving fishing nets and other plastics in the ocean, and hunting fish on an industrial scale, endanger an ecosystem that has existed long before ours and one that we possibly cannot not live without. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if fish had a voice to speak out for themselves?",[11,745,746],{},"It seems we can learn two things in this context: First: Even voiceless creatures can say a lot about our human existence. Second: Don’t be a fish. Say what needs to be said, because we are all better off that way. In crossXculture language courses we provide you with the tools you need to express yourself and to help shape a world that is alive with brilliant ideas.",[11,748,749],{},"Thank you for supporting us in supporting you better.",[11,751,752,753,755],{},"Your",[154,754],{},"\ncXc | crossXculture Team",[11,757,758],{},[20,759,760],{},"Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!",{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":762},[],"2023-12-11T08:55:20.650Z","If it is true that life on Earth evolved from the sea to the land, the ability of a fish to breathe underwater should be less surprising than that of mammals to breathe on land.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-12-11.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-12-11",{"title":726,"description":764},"23-12-11","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-12-11","FKyeyCEzB9UUUSvuVx4I9mqTOIy9dzizBnHy6bAFFbw",{"id":773,"title":774,"body":775,"date":805,"description":806,"extension":77,"image":807,"meta":808,"navigation":80,"path":809,"seo":810,"slug":811,"stem":812,"__hash__":813},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-11-03.md","But you found us.",{"type":8,"value":776,"toc":803},[777,780,783,786,789,792,795],[11,778,779],{},"But why is this? Does this mean that crossXculture is not any good?",[11,781,782],{},"Well, no. On the contrary: We primarily work as a business-to-business provider and, as such, are only one aspect of a company’s training offers to its employees. When our corporate customers talk about language training, they refer to the lessons as their own company’s courses rather than thinking of them as those of crossXculture. This means that, as long as we provide our services discretely, our students are often less aware of who provides their language classes than of the benefit they receive from their own employer.",[11,784,785],{},"Another reason for our name being relatively unknown to the public is that we do not advertise our courses through public media channels. Rather than spending lots of our client’s money on advertising, we devote some of our time to direct marketing and spend the greater part of our budget on sourcing the best trainers in the country for your language class. By doing so, crossXculture has long since become a home to qualified trainers. And, make no mistake, these trainers have had no difficulty in finding us or in remembering our name.",[11,787,788],{},"Our corporate clients benefit from our high quality, low profile approach regarding services and never need to worry that we will show off their company names as trophies on our website and will rather keep this information to ourselves. This way our clients do not have to worry about constantly showing up in mailing lists and being bombarded by competitor’s offers. Search our page, and you will see that our focus is on training excellence rather than names dropping.",[11,790,791],{},"However, despite our before listed efforts to remain discrete, you have today come across our website, whether this was through a posted job offer, the referral from a cherished customer, through a web-search, or simply by accident. Welcome aboard. Knowing how rare this opportunity is for us, I hope that you will spend a moment considering our training offers. Rest assured that our institution organises some of the most beneficial language courses, creating added value for employees, for the companies they work for, and for ourselves.",[11,793,794],{},"Come and help us invest in training that strengthens the German market by investing heavily in local trainers and strengthening local businesses alike. We will be happy to advise and support you in any training project. And we have the nationwide online- and presence training infrastructure to assure that your project is successful and that your business can thrive.",[11,796,797,799,801],{},[20,798,152],{},[154,800],{},[20,802,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":804},[],"2023-11-03T18:35:04.628Z","Most people will have heard of language schools such as Goethe Institute, Berlitz, and Inlingua, to name but a few. And today is possibly the first time that you read about the crossXculture Business Language School and our services. ","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-11-03.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-11-03",{"title":774,"description":806},"23-11-03","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-11-03","K9W9iG7wjzeuBK2B-dlDvVIWH43ZJgmFE-6zsYvFuis",{"id":815,"title":816,"body":817,"date":847,"description":848,"extension":77,"image":849,"meta":850,"navigation":80,"path":851,"seo":852,"slug":853,"stem":854,"__hash__":855},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-07-03.md","Moving on Up",{"type":8,"value":818,"toc":845},[819,822,825,828,831,834,837],[11,820,821],{},"Upward mobility was in everyone’s mouth in the America of the 1970s and 80s. It referred to the notion that young people who were born into poor families should be given the opportunity to move up the social and financial ladder for the sake of their own fulfillment and also for the greater good of their country. In the years leading up to this change in social sentiment, many societies had placed an unhealthy emphasis on ethnic heritage, family relations, etc., rather than considering the ability and willingness of an individual to perform.",[11,823,824],{},"The concept of upward mobility suggested that each of us had to first earn the right to hold the position we aspired to. It included the promise that no one would be excluded from such opportunities simply based on the color of their skin or family origins. The discussions that arose from this change in perception were similar to those relating to gender equality in modern times. Of course, upward mobility mostly referred to social and financial well-being rather than moving up in the geographic sense. However, when we started looking for a more affordable premises for crossXculture’s new offices, we also found that moving up north was key in Germany.",[11,826,827],{},"With real-estate prices in the greater Rhine-Main area having come under increasing pressure from new interest from foreign investors, the benefits of Frankfurt’s central location in Europe, and a tendency of folks of all generations flocking to the cities, the job of finding crossXculture a permanent home with sufficient room for our growing office demands and our young family looked like an impossible feet. Investments in Rhine-Main proved to be too costly and risky for us to agree to, as any semi-affordable property usually entailed some dire disadvantages in infrastructure in terms of telecommunications, doing the daily shopping, sending our kids to school.",[11,829,830],{},"When faced with an impossible situation, the concept of moving on up often requires us to embrace what is still possible, yes, to “think outside the box”. We took a step back from our original approach of drawing wider and wider circles around Frankfurt and instead circled areas throughout the country in which the criteria that are important for our business to flourish and our family to grow are met. We finally found our new home and premises in the small town of Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, that still offers the infrastructure needed for us to take root at an affordable price.",[11,832,833],{},"Moving on up has many dimensions. For us, it means moving north in the literal sense. And although we will not be moving to Marne until the end of July this year, positive effects of the decision can already be felt at crossXculture. The first benefit is spiritual, in the sense that new energy and excitement can be felt across our projects. We have become even clearer in our communication with our clients and trainers knowing that our cost-conscious approach will also be reflected in continuously affordable lessons for them. Our Fair-Share participation scheme, by which trainers earn 2\u002F3 of our income, can also be maintained, which once again confirms our promise “crossXculture. Good news for you.”",[11,835,836],{},"Good trainers mean good training. Let us innovate, communicate, and not forget to celebrate the many possibilities that are available to us in this world today. In crossXculture language classes, our trainers provide access to a positive and communicative outlook to company staff on a daily basis. And we are pleased to say that we will be able to provide all the necessary support and spirit that will in turn inspire and invigorate your staff and operations.",[11,838,839,841,843],{},[20,840,152],{},[154,842],{},[20,844,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":846},[],"2023-07-04T12:45:11.702Z","Energy needs a direction. The need for more space for company and family leads us to Germany's north so that we can continue to support you with attractive offers in the future.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-07-03.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-07-03",{"title":816,"description":848},"23-07-03","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-07-03","HrmTukTejLVetJ3N67saa-AjWVgYrlDcSUINeyx2qY4",{"id":857,"title":858,"body":859,"date":907,"description":908,"extension":77,"image":909,"meta":910,"navigation":80,"path":911,"seo":912,"slug":913,"stem":914,"__hash__":915},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-06-20.md","A Reassuring Connection",{"type":8,"value":860,"toc":905},[861,864,867,870,873,876,879,882,885,888,891,894,897],[11,862,863],{},"Most people would agree that we are experiencing a pivotal moment in human history. The ‘pivot' refers to a turning point where the current direction and way of doing business gives way to a new direction that requires new procedures. The most obvious way to use the verb 'pivot' to describe a change in direction and action is in sailing. The wind pushes the ship forward until a turning point is reached, the rudder changes direction and the sail pivots around the axis of the mast. Such pivots are typical of the action of sailing, as the ship's destination is rarely exactly in the direction of the wind.",[11,865,866],{},"Pivotal moments are the natural companion of motion. As long as a ship is moored safely in a port, no course corrections are necessary, but there is no fortune to be made here, either. Ships and their crews get rusty when they are not in use. The seafarers may get restless and look for new employment opportunities elsewhere. Running a ship is part of an enterprise, and as such it needs wind in its sails, constant movement and turning points. The ship's crew has learnt to harness the winds and turn them to its advantage. Crucial moments come and go, but the crew's prospects depend on the quality of leadership and cooperation.",[11,868,869],{},"The ability to work side by side and communicate with one-another is perhaps the greatest human achievement. Sailors talk to each other on deck and below about their tasks, their hopes and their plans, making the hours go by faster and their work seem more effortless. Being part of a team, having a role, making a contribution - all these are signs of an individual's value to society. Whether on land or at sea, humans are first and foremost social beings who depend on their community for survival. Even the most basic events, such as being born, learning to walk and talk, receiving an education, and obtaining food, require the contribution of fellow human beings. And yet we have somehow created an environment in which we celebrate individuals who have managed to break free of social obligation.",[11,871,872],{},"It can be argued that concepts such as globalisation, climate change and, more recently, artificial intelligence (AI), represent pivotal moments in our history. In all three cases, the sail is turning around the axis of the mast to steer the ship towards a new horizon. Take globalisation, for example. After many decades of powerful nation-states, tight border controls, and high import and export tariffs, improvements in technology made it possible to organise processes on a much larger scale. This culminated in the idea of a 'global village' with happy and productive global citizens. According to this vision, any seafarer could sign on to ships sailing under any flag and benefit personally from this new freedom. ",[11,874,875],{},"Those who doubted this vision and opposed globalisation often pointed to the fact that our international instruments of justice, taxation, and so on, were not yet mature enough to ensure that the vast global gains would also benefit the national citizens who had contributed to the success. The fear was that each market would compete with all others, and that local workers and communities would be excluded from the global gains. Tax evasion, misreporting, wage dumping, and the destruction of unprotected natural habitats are the most obvious side effects of this scenario. In our ship analogy, the owners of the ships would be sitting around banquet tables on private yachts in some faraway countries, and would not be so concerned about the welfare and ultimate fate of the crews on board their ships. And, in some cases, this fear was not at all unjustified.",[11,877,878],{},"The next pivotal point is a consequence of climate change. In this grim scenario, greenhouse gas emissions from cars and industry are causing global warming on a scale never before experienced by mankind, with dire consequences for food, health, and the wider economy. In other words, there are great dangers ahead, and the ship that is our economy will have to turn fast to not run aground or reach a point of no return. The sails are turning around the axis of the mast for our ship to turn us towards a greener 'non-carbon based' economy. The hope is that a change in attitude and behaviour can reverse the worrying temperature trend that has been with us since the Industrial Revolution. Many people fear massive job losses due to the influx of new technology. ",[11,880,881],{},"The deep fear of losing one's job can best be understood in the context of the social status and preferred self-image that a job entails. According to our current convention, having a job means being a valuable member of society, having some money in your pocket, and earning the respect of your peers. Since social position is often determined by the position we hold in a company, this has often led to a need to see others at work and to be seen at work. In a world where being busy is a sign of value, people often reported being \"busy\" or \"stressed\" when asked how they were doing. Until the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea of working from home seemed less attractive because remote working made it more difficult for employees and their bosses to indicate value by appearing busy.",[11,883,884],{},"When the sail finally swung around and the corporate ships set sail to establish remote working as an acceptable way of conducting business, it caught most of us off guard. Office workers around the world scrambled to free up spaces in their homes and learn how to use the web tools required for the new way of working. The fear of being disconnected from other people and not getting the recognition we deserve led to massive growth rates in the amount of information stored online. In fact, before Covid-19, it was estimated that around 30% of human intelligence was stored on the Internet. By the end of 2023, this figure is expected to reach 70%. In this respect, the Covid-19 pandemic led to the fastest growth of the Internet since its inception.",[11,886,887],{},"With the vast amount of human knowledge available online and at everyone's fingertips, the idea of harvesting this data electronically via bots and using it to generate and sell its creative output was just a few clicks away. Large language models can learn from human input and generate or translate text in any language. Other bots can scour the web for photographic material to create new photos. In this new pivotal moment, the Internet, which we all knew as a resource of information accessible through search engines such as Google and streaming platforms such as YouTube or TikTok, has advanced seemingly overnight to the level of a content creator. Artificial intelligence is still based on relatively simple lines of code that feed off the vastness of the Internet and the enormous computer power available today to create text, image or film output based on a multitude of unnamed sources.",[11,889,890],{},"Given that this new type of software is equipped with self-learning code, such as that used in autonomous vehicles, it is only a matter of time before artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human cognitive ability, knowledge and experience. Some experts say that this time has already come in many disciplines. The simple fact that computers could one day form a single neural network and not need to sleep or go on holiday means that when one machine learns something new, all the other machines will be able to use that information too. This is a benefit that is not yet available to human beings. At this crucial juncture, what happens next is still very much up to us. Will we tackle AI together, or will we fall apart as a society and allow a handful of randomly lucky (right moment, right time) individuals to determine the future of humanity?",[11,892,893],{},"At crossXculture, our answer to this question is clear. Since we started our school in 2005, we have invested two thirds of our income in attracting the best language trainers in the business to teach your class. We believe that each of us has a responsibility to invest in the market we want to see grow. Because of this belief, crossXculture has tied its fate to that of its trainers. In the future, our mission will be to build even stronger bonds with our students and trainers alike by understanding each other even better. The owner of this ship has pledged to sail with his crew, as has been our custom for the past eighteen years.",[11,895,896],{},"And if you too are interested in competent trainers and personal support to help your team navigate these times of change, why not join us for a turn? We look forward to seeing you.",[11,898,899,901,903],{},[20,900,152],{},[154,902],{},[20,904,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":906},[],"2023-06-20T20:03:59.640Z","Now is the best time to invest in your employees and give them the communication skills they need to navigate through the challenges ahead.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-06-20.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-06-20",{"title":858,"description":908},"23-06-20","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-06-20","V3p4zDmrBIPvqrHY9NEg_yrO0PpusK8EaBjxCYzDa_Y",{"id":917,"title":918,"body":919,"date":1025,"description":1026,"extension":77,"image":1027,"meta":1028,"navigation":80,"path":1029,"seo":1030,"slug":1031,"stem":1032,"__hash__":1033},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-30.md","How do humans learn?",{"type":8,"value":920,"toc":1023},[921,924,927,930,1006,1009,1012,1015],[11,922,923],{},"Globalisation, digitalisation and other such concepts have been converted from gross generalisations to specific applications and effects. Not only has this helped individuals to form an educated opinion but also to preserve peace of mind in uncertain times.",[11,925,926],{},"How do human beings learn? is an important question to understand the trainer-student relationship. It cannot be seen as a one-sided process, but rather as a feedback loop in which theories can be applied and new skills can be learnt. By reflecting on the following nine criteria of successful learning, you will see for yourself just how important the role and the choices of the trainer are in the learning mix.",[11,928,929],{},"Human beings learn through a complex process that involves acquiring, organising, retaining, and utilising knowledge and skills. There are various theories and models that attempt to explain how humans learn, and while there may be individual differences in learning styles and preferences, several general principles apply. Here are some key factors that contribute to human learning:",[931,932,933,942,950,958,966,974,982,990,998],"ol",{},[264,934,935,938,939,941],{},[20,936,937],{},"Cognitive processes:"," ",[154,940],{},"\nHumans learn through cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving. These processes involve gathering information from the environment, processing it mentally, and storing it for future use.\u2028",[264,943,944,938,947,949],{},[20,945,946],{},"Sensory input:",[154,948],{},"\nHumans learn through their senses, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Sensory input helps individuals gather information from the environment, which is then processed by the brain.\u2028",[264,951,952,938,955,957],{},[20,953,954],{},"Prior knowledge and experiences:",[154,956],{},"\nNew learning builds upon existing knowledge and experiences. Humans make connections between new information and what they already know, allowing them to understand and integrate new concepts more effectively.\u2028",[264,959,960,938,963,965],{},[20,961,962],{},"Motivation and engagement:",[154,964],{},"\nThe desire to learn and the level of engagement in a learning activity significantly impact the learning process. When individuals are motivated and actively engaged, they are more likely to acquire and retain information.\u2028",[264,967,968,938,971,973],{},[20,969,970],{},"Repetition and practice:",[154,972],{},"\nRepeating and practicing new skills and information reinforce learning. Through repetition, neural connections in the brain strengthen, leading to improved retention and recall.\u2028",[264,975,976,938,979,981],{},[20,977,978],{},"Feedback and reinforcement:",[154,980],{},"\nFeedback provides individuals with information about their performance, highlighting areas for improvement and reinforcing correct responses. Positive reinforcement, such as rewards or recognition, can also enhance learning by increasing motivation and engagement.\u2028",[264,983,984,938,987,989],{},[20,985,986],{},"Social interaction and collaboration:",[154,988],{},"\nHumans are social beings, and learning often occurs through social interaction. Interacting with others, such as teachers, peers, or mentors, can facilitate the exchange of knowledge, discussion of ideas, and cooperative problem-solving.\u2028",[264,991,992,938,995,997],{},[20,993,994],{},"Meta-cognition:",[154,996],{},"\nMeta-cognition refers to the ability to reflect on one's own thinking processes and regulate one's own learning. Individuals who are aware of their learning strategies and monitor their understanding are better equipped to identify areas of weakness and employ effective learning strategies.\u2028",[264,999,1000,938,1003,1005],{},[20,1001,1002],{},"Context and application:",[154,1004],{},"\nLearning is more effective when it is situated in real-life contexts and when individuals have opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills. Practical application helps solidify understanding and transfer learning to new situations.",[11,1007,1008],{},"It's important to note that learning is a highly individual process, and different people may have unique strengths, preferences, and learning styles. Some individuals may be visual learners, while others may prefer auditory or kinesthetic learning.",[11,1010,1011],{},"Recognizing and accommodating these individual differences will enhance the learning experience for each person. Hence, crossXculture lessons offer a rich and varied presentation of content, aiming for a comprehensive learning experience. They provide hands-on training opportunities and provide the realm of social interaction that is so valuable in our times.",[11,1013,1014],{},"Join us at crossXculture.com and let's start your unique learning journey together.",[11,1016,1017,1019,1021],{},[20,1018,152],{},[154,1020],{},[20,1022,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1024},[],"2023-05-30T10:56:18.047Z","We have been actively promoting better understanding between human beings since our foundation in 2005. Our language training seminars have shaped new pathways to growth and provided reassurance in times of fast-moving change.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-30.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-30",{"title":918,"description":1026},"23-05-30","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-30","0I9XoA1vjKii5kkujGcz5iHCGk8c1TY7zZy9D3yJZoI",{"id":1035,"title":1036,"body":1037,"date":1135,"description":1136,"extension":77,"image":1137,"meta":1138,"navigation":80,"path":1139,"seo":1140,"slug":1141,"stem":1142,"__hash__":1143},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-23.md","Training Excellence, Not Accidents",{"type":8,"value":1038,"toc":1133},[1039,1042,1052,1062,1072,1089,1106,1116,1125],[11,1040,1041],{},"As a trusted education partner to HR departments throughout Germany, crossXculture has been able to create an infrastructure that assures high quality employee benefits in terms of social skills, cultural training, and language training.",[11,1043,1044,1046,1049,1051],{},[154,1045],{},[20,1047,1048],{},"human relationships",[154,1050],{},"\nSince our school’s founding in 2005, we have placed our emphasis on strengthening the very real human relationships that are the basis of our operation. By investing 2\u002F3 of our income directly in our trainers and lending support and guidance to them when needed, we have a track record of putting our money where our mouth is and giving back to the communities where our customers are located.",[11,1053,1054,1056,1059,1061],{},[154,1055],{},[20,1057,1058],{},"based on expertise",[154,1060],{},"\nBy partnering with us, you can rest assured that your trainer is a seasoned industry expert with a personal interest in seeing you succeed. Our FairShare participation scheme assures that there is ample time for the student, a equitable compensation for the trainer, and exemplary transparency for HR departments supervising the courses.",[11,1063,1064,1066,1069,1071],{},[154,1065],{},[20,1067,1068],{},"a local investment",[154,1070],{},"\nAs a nationwide provider of language training, we safeguard your data locally, in strict compliance with German DSGVO regulations. Our online tools and services retain minimal customer data, limiting reliance on external platforms. The crossXculture OaSys, our advanced end-to-end course management system, facilitates precise tracking of course status, participant progress, and transaction details.",[11,1073,1074,1076,1079,1081,1082],{},[154,1075],{},[20,1077,1078],{},"well-matched trainers",[154,1080],{},"\nThanks to our comprehensive trainer database, we carefully select the perfect trainer for each new assignment. Our trainers hail from diverse backgrounds, including finance, production, procurement, and advertising, spanning a variety of industries. This diligent pairing of trainers and students has been a fundamental pillar of our 18-year success, contributing to our impressive 89% student satisfaction rating. ",[20,1083,1084],{},[43,1085,1088],{"href":1086,"rel":1087},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fphilosophy\u002F",[47],"Find our more…",[11,1090,1091,1093,1096,1098,1099],{},[154,1092],{},[20,1094,1095],{},"easy low-cost entry",[154,1097],{},"\nA popular entry point with us is our 24-unit (12 meetings) 'Get to know us...' course format. Due to our FairShare pricing scheme you are sure that your company is given the best possible training experience from a provider who cares deeply about your project and about maintaining the local training culture. In this context, excellence is not an accident but the result of a greater project plan. ",[20,1100,1101],{},[43,1102,1105],{"href":1103,"rel":1104},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Fcompany\u002Fkennen-lernen\u002F",[47],"See Prices...",[11,1107,1108,1110,1113,1115],{},[154,1109],{},[20,1111,1112],{},"free starting offers",[154,1114],{},"\nDiscover your training needs with our free online placement test, helping identify who needs training and at what level. We will gladly relay this information back to you to discuss your options for building groups with your specific interests in mind. Have a look at the following link, and do contact us in case of further questions.",[11,1117,1118,1124],{},[20,1119,1120],{},[43,1121,1123],{"href":45,"rel":1122},[47],"Online Placement Tests"," (a free service offer)",[11,1126,1127,1129,1131],{},[20,1128,152],{},[154,1130],{},[20,1132,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1134},[],"2023-05-23T13:26:41.237Z","Do you enjoy being organised and knowing that your time is well-invested? — So do we. Partner with us to bring transparency and consistency to your staff training project.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-23.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-23",{"title":1036,"description":1136},"23-05-23","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-05-23","DEgsEpupQ23uaozMvgNerQ2o3ZE6mhf2E7Xq7Ajcg9w",{"id":1145,"title":1146,"body":1147,"date":1240,"description":1241,"extension":77,"image":1242,"meta":1243,"navigation":80,"path":1244,"seo":1245,"slug":1246,"stem":1247,"__hash__":1248},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-03-20.md","Human Resources & crossXculture | 2023 Edition, Part I",{"type":8,"value":1148,"toc":1238},[1149,1152,1155,1158,1161,1167,1170,1173,1176,1182,1185,1188,1194,1197,1200,1206,1209,1215,1218,1221,1227,1233],[11,1150,1151],{},"HR professionals play a crucial role in addressing new challenges, fostering a culture of learning, and investing in workforce development to build a more competitive and innovative business. As HR departments face challenges, such as attracting and retaining talent, addressing the skills gap, promoting diversity and inclusion, managing remote teams, and promoting employee well-being, they must expand their roles and adopt new strategies.",[11,1153,1154],{},"One way HR departments can prepare for these challenges is by investing in training and development programs, upskilling, and reskilling initiatives. Such programs help promote employee well-being and support flexible work policies. Language training, in particular, plays a vital role in workforce development by bridging communication gaps and promoting better collaboration among diverse and remote teams.",[11,1156,1157],{},"Our Q3 2022 article titled \"8 Questions HR Professionals Should Ask Themselves About Language Training\" aimed to highlight the benefits of language training in developing a diverse, productive, and successful workforce. As a general overview, the information presented is not out-of-date and still worth reading. Nevertheless, as 2023 brings unique challenges, partnering with crossXculture enables HR professionals to provide relevant support for professional development and training while fostering a culture of learning.",[11,1159,1160],{},"The following article delves deeper into the current challenges faced by HR professionals, exploring the ways in which language training can provide tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of today's dynamic business environment. Continue reading to discover how cXc is equipped with the knowledge, understanding, programs, and trainers to face 2023 alongside HR professionals and prepare them for the years to come.",[11,1162,1163,1166],{},[20,1164,1165],{},"Upskilling and Addressing Skills Gap","\nOne of the key responsibilities of HR professionals is to ensure that employees have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles, which involves identifying any skills gaps and developing training and development initiatives to address them.",[11,1168,1169],{},"Providing access to training programs, mentorship opportunities, and learning management systems are all essential components of this process. By offering employees the opportunity for language training, HR professionals fortify the foundation upon which all other professional skills are set, with language and communication skills being particularly important in today's globalized business environment where interaction with clients, colleagues, or partners from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds is essential.",[11,1171,1172],{},"cXc offers customized language training programs designed with employees’ ever-expanding roles in mind, taking daily routines, departmental responsibilities, and the company’s hierarchy and structures into account when planning and conducting lessons. This ensures that the language skills developed through the programs are relevant and applicable to each employee's specific job functions and requirements.",[11,1174,1175],{},"Moreover, cXc's language training programs can help employees transition into new roles or learn additional job tasks more easily, improving communication and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This enhances overall job performance and employees' potential for career growth and advancement within the organization.",[11,1177,1178,1181],{},[20,1179,1180],{},"Embracing New Technologies","\nNew technologies, such as robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), are transforming the way work is done and also affect the skills required to do it. HR professionals should be prepared to identify opportunities for automation and upskilling employees to work effectively with ever-new technologies. They can also leverage AI for recruiting, learning and development, and employee engagement. By incorporating new technologies, organizations can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and remain competitive in the market. Implementing new technologies allows HR to automate processes, improve the candidate and employee experience, and optimize analytics.",[11,1183,1184],{},"cXc offers language training programs that can help employees understand the nuances of new technologies, such as chatbots or voice assistants, that may use natural language processing. These technologies require a strong understanding of keywords and phrasing, as well as the ability to communicate concisely and descriptively. By developing their language skills through cXc's customized language training programs, employees can improve their ability to understand and communicate with these technologies, as well as increase their overall efficiency and productivity.",[11,1186,1187],{},"With natural language processing becoming increasingly prevalent in today's business environment, investing in language training for employees is a smart and strategic decision for organizations looking to remain competitive and innovative in their industries.",[11,1189,1190,1193],{},[20,1191,1192],{},"Supporting Employee Well-Being","\nHR professionals must prioritize employee well-being as part of their overall strategy for building a healthy and productive workplace by taking a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, and emotional health. Implementing employee wellness programs that encourage healthy habits, such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management, can promote a healthy and positive workplace culture.",[11,1195,1196],{},"cXc's language training programs can play a vital role in improving employee well-being by reducing language barriers and improving communication, which actively reduces misunderstandings, enhances collaboration, and improves productivity. Clear communication can help alleviate stress and improve overall employee well-being, creating a more supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes greater employee engagement and job satisfaction.",[11,1198,1199],{},"Partnering with cXc demonstrates your organization's commitment to employee growth, development, and well-being. The investment will also lead to increased employee engagement and higher staff retention, as employees are more likely to stay with organizations that show an interest in their professional growth.",[11,1201,1202,1205],{},[20,1203,1204],{},"Strategic Planning and Execution","\nHR professionals play a crucial role in strategic planning by aligning HR programs and initiatives with organizational goals and priorities, attracting and retaining top talent. To utilize these strategies effectively, HR professionals must collect and analyze metrics such as employee retention rates, satisfaction scores, and engagement levels, using this data to identify areas for improvement, adjust HR strategies, and demonstrate the value of HR programs to senior management.",[11,1207,1208],{},"Improving the accuracy and relevance of HR data and increasing the effectiveness of data-driven decision-making, language training creates a more globally competent and effective workforce that contributes to the organization's success. By offering language training programs, cXc enhances communication across diverse teams, promoting cultural understanding, inclusion, and collaboration across borders and cultures.",[11,1210,1211,1214],{},[20,1212,1213],{},"Flexible Working","\nHR professionals must embrace flexible work arrangements, including implementing policies and technologies that enable remote work and supporting managers in effectively managing remote teams. Offering flexible work arrangements can improve employee satisfaction, reduce overhead costs, and provide greater flexibility for employees to balance their personal and professional lives.",[11,1216,1217],{},"cXc's online language training programs play a crucial role in preparing employees for remote work and virtual teams, while simulating situations that promote awareness and sensitivity to culture and country-specific habits, helping build trust and strengthen team cohesion. By developing their language skills together, team members can better understand each other's perspectives, reduce misunderstandings, and work more effectively as a team in the new remote work environment.",[11,1219,1220],{},"Stay tuned for Part II…",[11,1222,1223],{},[43,1224,1226],{"href":57,"rel":1225},[47],"In-Company & Online Training",[11,1228,1229],{},[43,1230,1232],{"href":1086,"rel":1231},[47],"Quality & Company Philosophy",[11,1234,470,1235,1237],{},[154,1236],{},"\nGood news for you.",{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1239},[],"2023-03-20T08:10:04.322Z","In today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, organizations must adapt quickly to new technologies, changing market demands, and unexpected disruptions. This requires an agile, adaptable, and continuously learning workforce.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-03-20.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-03-20",{"title":1146,"description":1241},"23-03-20","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-03-20","YECmINaiHFrlM9Y3rxZhn0WSTy8IYW2HXRhO2QdoyeI",{"id":1250,"title":1251,"body":1252,"date":1282,"description":1283,"extension":77,"image":1284,"meta":1285,"navigation":80,"path":1286,"seo":1287,"slug":1288,"stem":1289,"__hash__":1290},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-01-17.md","Looking Ahead",{"type":8,"value":1253,"toc":1280},[1254,1257,1260,1263,1266,1269,1272],[11,1255,1256],{},"It is no secret that the two years of restrictive measures during the Covid pandemic in the years from 2020 to 2022 have had a lasting effect on the way we work and do job training in Germany and around the globe. Whereas the focus was on face-to-face contact before the pandemic, working and studying remotely has meanwhile become the new norm. And even though we might not realise it fully yet, this has been a major social paradigm shift with lasting effects going forward.",[11,1258,1259],{},"For the adult vocational training market, which our language classes are a part of, the new preparedness of our participants to take their lessons online creates a whole new blend of risk and opportunity. On the one hand, it is now possible for students to meet their trainers over greater distance so that the most useful match can be found for each individual need. On the other hand, the remoteness of the relationship paired with the vastness of the world market can lead to exploitation, price dumping, and a general decline in training quality and the sincerity of trainer-student relationships.",[11,1261,1262],{},"From our very beginnings in 2005, the crossXculture language school has developed new strategies to establish a higher level of quality in the training market by securing the most experienced language trainers for our customers and offering them better-than-usual rates to honour their excellent work. Our Fair-Share principle has allowed us to invest 2\u002F3 of our income directly in our trainer fees, and we have been able to do so, because crossXculture has taken exceptional care in keeping our overhead costs low. This principle has helped our customers to stay with us through many times of storms and crisis.",[11,1264,1265],{},"Although we also teach a large portion of our classes online, we are not your typical online business. As you may have noticed, there now is an increasing number of online platforms on which learners can meet their trainers. However, pricing and quality are still at random, because the objective of the online business is less to organise your language program for you or to see you succeed. It is rather to collect its share of the training fee that arises from your struggle to learn the language and the trainer’s need for survival, because there is no limit to the online scale of income - if only for the platform operator. The routes of such are mostly in IT and finance rather than language training.",[11,1267,1268],{},"At crossXculture we organise classes for employees within the vocational training programs of our corporate customers. And we do this with all the care of a proper training institution. However, we, too, need to adapt to the more price-driven market that the new offers are in the process of creating. To keep our overheads low for years to come, we will be moving our operations out of Frankfurt to the small town of Marne at Germany’s North Sea. Prices of real estate are still affordable, which will allow us to maintain our attractive pricing towards our customers and our Fair Share payment scheme towards our trainers.",[11,1270,1271],{},"The move will be completed in July 2023. It will present us with an even more versatile office space within an inviting-looking building. There is enough room for our family to grow; and the town itself offers all the amenities that are necessary for our family and business to take new roots. While this is truly a big step for crossXculture administration and our family, it will assure continuity in the quality and attitude of our service in a world that has accepted working remotely as the new norm for doing business and studying languages. Looking ahead, it is a sign of the times that our new office location should also have the facilities for charging an electric vehicle.",[11,1273,1274,1276,1278],{},[20,1275,152],{},[154,1277],{},[20,1279,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1281},[],"2023-01-17T12:32:04.127Z","Life is not a static event, but rather a chain of movements and transitions through time. And sometimes it is necessary to change everything in order preserve what is most precious to us.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F23-01-17.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F23-01-17",{"title":1251,"description":1283},"23-01-17","en\u002Fnews\u002F23-01-17","HluXxSJdvQk5hitk_3VMHsjGwYaEVMlKysWk1_oQ6nU",{"id":1292,"title":1293,"body":1294,"date":1327,"description":1328,"extension":77,"image":1329,"meta":1330,"navigation":80,"path":1331,"seo":1332,"slug":1333,"stem":1334,"__hash__":1335},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-12-01.md","Ä Tännschen Please",{"type":8,"value":1295,"toc":1325},[1296,1299,1302,1305,1308,1311,1314,1317],[11,1297,1298],{},"There is hardly a symbol more German than the myth-enshrouded Christmas tree. But how did it come about that an ordinary fir from the forest has managed to receive such wide-spread attention, first within Germany and subsequently all over the world?",[11,1300,1301],{},"Trees have played a significant role in Christian religion from the very beginning. In the Old Testament, Eve plucks a fruit from the forbidden tree of knowledge and hands it to Adam. Although this action leads to their expulsion from paradise, it is also the start of an independent life for the two of them. Trees also play a symbolic role in the Quran. Thus Maryam (Arabic for Mary), seized by labor pains, leans against a shade-giving palm tree and gives birth to Isa (Arabic for Jesus).\u2028",[11,1303,1304],{},"For the pagan populations of Western Europe, evergreen plants were a symbol of the enduring magic of life during the cold and dark winter months. Around the time of the winter solstice, these tribes carried green branches into their dwellings to celebrate the cyclical rebirth of life and light. The origin of the Christ Tree (Christbaum) is attributed to St Boniface, who was to become bishop of Mainz. During the 15th century, the Church finally linked the symbolism of the biblical 'Tree of Life' with the pagan symbol of rebirth and endurance during the winter solstice.\u2028",[11,1306,1307],{},"The world's first mention of decorated firs being used as Christmas trees is from Strasbourg in the early 16th century. Over a short span of 50 years, the tradition spread within Germany and Europe. By the end of the 19th century, the Christmas tree had become an integral part of German culture, delighting people of many denominations during the dark weeks of winter. German emigrants also carried the custom to America so that, in 1891, a Christmas tree decorated the White House in Washington for the first time.",[11,1309,1310],{},"The fascination of the coniferous tree at Christmas time is that it does not shed its needles, while many other trees already look rather bleak. The ability of firs to survive the cold season unscathed gives us hope that we, too, are able to survive in dark times. We decorate our tree and hang friendly lights on it, and we spend our time in the coziness and shelter of our families, reminding us that each one of us plays a role in the recurring circle of life.",[11,1312,1313],{},"We wish you a Merry Christmas!",[11,1315,1316],{},"Your cXc Team",[11,1318,1319,1321,1323],{},[20,1320,152],{},[154,1322],{},[20,1324,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1326},[],"2022-12-01T10:38:03.200Z","Ä Tännschen, please! — stems from a famous German joke, claiming that this is how the inhabitants of Saxonia purchase their Christmas tree. In their local dialect this is referred to as Tännschen.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-12-01.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-12-01",{"title":1293,"description":1328},"22-12-01","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-12-01","AxiamVg5J0EQHs_ln8gDeg_ifcQ1vER4EvpbQvI2muY",{"id":1337,"title":1338,"body":1339,"date":1418,"description":1419,"extension":77,"image":1420,"meta":1421,"navigation":80,"path":1422,"seo":1423,"slug":1424,"stem":1425,"__hash__":1426},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-19.md","Customer Case 1: International Group Courses",{"type":8,"value":1340,"toc":1416},[1341,1344,1347,1355,1364,1372,1375,1390,1393,1396,1399,1407],[11,1342,1343],{},"A fast-growing Frankfurt-based company in the 'Home Comfort' industry employs young computer scientists, designers, and advertisers from different countries for its online distribution channels. Solid English skills are a prerequisite for employment, because the company language is English.",[11,1345,1346],{},"To raise awareness for German language and culture among its employees, to contribute to the skills of young people, but also in an effort to strengthen cooperation and foster a sense of belonging within the company, courses in German as a foreign language (DaF) are to be offered to all employees.",[11,1348,1349,1350,1354],{},"The talent manager at the Frankfurt-based company contacts Karsten Hein of crossXculture and describes the idea of the project to him. In order to determine the exact training needs, it is decided that all the employees interested should first complete crossXculture's ",[43,1351,1353],{"href":45,"rel":1352},[47],"Online Placement Test"," and provide information about their respective time zones and availability. crossXculture provides the necessary resources for this.",[11,1356,1357,1358,1363],{},"Once the results have been received, the participants are put into learning groups according to their language levels, ",[43,1359,1362],{"href":1360,"rel":1361},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fregistration\u002F",[47],"time zone, and availability",". The result is presented to the talent manager at the Frankfurt company who then discusses the possibilities with the company’s management team. The talent manager is informed about the budget available for the training and knows the employees as well as the local conditions.",[11,1365,1366,1367,1371],{},"It is decided that crossXculture should ensure an average of ",[43,1368,1370],{"href":1103,"rel":1369},[47],"5 participants per course",". The courses are to be administered in three different ways: Online via MS Teams, in the company's seminar rooms, and as a hybrid model in which employees are able to participate both in the seminar room or from home. The overall focus of the program is to be on online instruction.",[11,1373,1374],{},"crossXculture makes the final offer, which the Frankfurt-based company can either accept, review or reject. Thus far, all preparations have been part of crossXculture's service philosophy and are free of charge for the client. Knowing that there are no demands on the side of crossXculture, the talent manager has all options available during the important phase of course planning.",[11,1376,1377,1378,1383,1384,1389],{},"Following the planning phase, the Frankfurt-based company decides that participants at ",[43,1379,1382],{"href":1380,"rel":1381},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002F?info=levels#info",[47],"levels A1-B1"," should receive 2x 90-minute lessons per week and employees at levels B2-C1 should receive 1x 90 minute lesson per week. The courses are to be ongoing and feedback is to be obtained ",[43,1385,1388],{"href":1386,"rel":1387},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Fcompany\u002Fbrush-up\u002F",[47],"every 48 units"," via online questionnaire and evaluated anonymously.",[11,1391,1392],{},"Employees can enter and leave courses on a monthly basis, or switch between them if their work schedule or time zone of residence should change. To facilitate course switching, classes of the same level are taught with identical textbooks. crossXculture’s tracking makes it possible that participants retain all documentation of their attendance and their learning progress even if they change between courses.   ",[11,1394,1395],{},"Invoicing is done via PDF invoice at the end of each month for the units of service rendered, with a seven-day payment deadline. In addition to the detailed invoice showing the units taught on all courses, the person in charge receives precise statistics on the course attendance of the each individual employee. At the end of the course, certificates of attendance are issued upon request, indicating the number of units and the current language level.",[11,1397,1398],{},"At the time of writing about this customer case, the Frankfurt-based company has already trained more than 500 employees via crossXculture and has thereby strengthened the bond between employees in the company. At the same time benefitting from their employees’ deeper understanding of the German language and culture. In cooperation with crossXculture, talent managers can rest assured that the German training market is strengthened in the long term, so that there will always be enough qualified training personnel available.",[11,1400,1401,1402,1406],{},"Since our founding in 2005, our clients have invested two-thirds of their training expenses directly in the fees of the teachers who work for them. They know that ",[43,1403,1405],{"href":1086,"rel":1404},[47],"crossXculture’s Fair Share principle"," ensures them a large pool of qualified professionals in Germany who look forward to delivering motivating and well-founded lessons each day. We proudly carry this pledge of social integrity in our mission statement:",[11,1408,1409,1411,1413],{},[20,1410,152],{},[154,1412],{},[20,1414,1415],{},"Good news for you",{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1417},[],"2022-11-19T18:47:50.364Z","How does corporate training with crossXculture actually work? Do I have to decide how many employees I want to have trained and at which intervals, even if I cannot yet assess our company's needs? - Certainly not. Here is a practical example:","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-19.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-19",{"title":1338,"description":1419},"22-11-19","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-19","ZHHPzeOinhiPydtMm-LEJaiT0gKATMHDHZnY4z0Z930",{"id":1428,"title":1429,"body":1430,"date":1493,"description":1494,"extension":77,"image":1495,"meta":1496,"navigation":80,"path":1497,"seo":1498,"slug":1499,"stem":1500,"__hash__":1501},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-16.md","English Language Training for HiFi Audio Development, Music Production, and for the Entertainment Industry",{"type":8,"value":1431,"toc":1491},[1432,1435,1438,1447,1450,1453,1456,1459,1462,1477,1480,1483],[11,1433,1434],{},"As the founding father of the crossXculture language school, I have come to enjoy two things in my work life: 1. Fostering meaningful relationships with our students, trainers, and clients, and 2. expanding the principle of education to subjects that are currently outside the scope of our daily business. I have found that teaching works best when the trainer, too, has maintained the heart of an explorer and is the student’s guide and companion on the road to new discovery.",[11,1436,1437],{},"Educated in the studies of English Language, Literature, and Philosophy with an M.A. from Bayreuth University, and with 25 years of experience in adult education, I think there is no real doubt that I am able to teach the English language to my students. And by running our language school in its eighteenth year of operation, I have also shown that I am capable of systematic thinking for the greater benefit of those involved. However, few people know that I also worked as technical editor for the German TV manufacturer Loewe Opta in Kronach for four years, a time that trained me in the writing and translation of technical and owner manuals and in the assembly and presentation of specific product information.",[11,1439,1440,1441,1446],{},"My deep appreciation for entertainment technology did not begin in my time with Loewe, nor did it end when I left the company to once again focus on adult education. In fact, I had been constructing loudspeakers and modifying HiFi systems since my early adulthood, and I continued to read widely on the subject after leaving Loewe. When I set up the HiFi audio blog ",[43,1442,1445],{"href":1443,"rel":1444},"https:\u002F\u002Feiaudio.de\u002F",[47],"eiaudio.de"," and started the company by the same name, this was my effort to combine the realm of teaching with the world of technology for a greater benefit to the readers of my blog, the students I was teaching, and to myself. Since its start in the Epidemic year 2020, eiaudio has developed into a learning platform that has explored the boundaries of human listening, analysed and questioned technological advances, and shared shared the passion for audio with thousands of new visitors each month.",[11,1448,1449],{},"My new course program is called “English language training for HiFi Audio Development, Music Production, and for the Entertainment Industry” and has been specifically designed for learners who seek to use the language professionally in this industry. Students joining me on the course will be given the opportunity to learn the language and develop their skills on the very materials and on the exact subject that they are going to use these skills for. The benefit to the learner is that we can make this a bi-directional experience about the subject of our interest while looking at the technical, linguistic, and social norms that are relevant for each language application. This means, there is no gap between the intended purpose and the content of each lesson, making this the next best thing to moving to an English speaking country for yourself.",[11,1451,1452],{},"For those of you working in sales in the HiFi-Audio\u002FVideo electronics industry, who have to deal with international contacts each day: Make sure you make your best impression all the time by understanding what is said between the lines. Let us look at how you best approach international customers to boost your company’s sales. In talking about cultural difference and appreciating each person’s value system, we can get deeper and make your products and services sound much more attractive. Let us find out how your product features can be translated into customer benefit. For the customer to understand the benefit of purchasing from your company, you first have to be convinced yourself.",[11,1454,1455],{},"If you are working in product development and need to pitch your ideas to your colleagues from management, you are facing the difficult task of making your technical vision clear to people who are at most only broadly interested. If this is in English, a language that is not your mother tongue, you are at least facing two problems at once. And still, there is hope that with the right words in a brief presentation you will be able to win people for your cause, not matter how complicated this may seem. Let’s look at how to present your ideas, at how your innovation produces added value for your company. Let your English skills match your professional skills for your highly competent self-presentation.",[11,1457,1458],{},"For those of you working in Music Production it has become ever more important to be heard by the people who still have a say in a market that has been shrinking probably since the development of the mp3-player. Good people skills can be of higher value to you than the quality of your mastering. In a market that is over-saturated with technical experts you need to become an expert on humans to survive. After all, your next project probably has less potential of making you successful than your next big industry contact. Let us speak about your goals in the industry and work on strategies for you to reach these goals.",[11,1460,1461],{},"With all levels of media channels buzzing at the same time, and highlights fading ever more quickly, it has become increasingly difficult to reach satisfactory results working in the entertainment industry. From creating a top-grossing hit to ending up with an all-time loser, anything is possible all the time. Your personality, your selected business contacts, the right idea at the right time, these are dimensions that need to be discussed with other human beings. And more often than not, the language of choice is English. Let us look at how business relationships are formed and how you can use your social and language skills in your favour.",[11,1463,1464,1465,1470,1471,1476],{},"Have a ",[43,1466,1469],{"href":1467,"rel":1468},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Fmusic-industry\u002F",[47],"look at our offer"," and ",[43,1472,1475],{"href":1473,"rel":1474},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcontact\u002Fparticipant\u002F",[47],"contact me"," today.",[11,1478,1479],{},"Best wishes",[11,1481,1482],{},"Karsten",[11,1484,1485,1487,1489],{},[20,1486,152],{},[154,1488],{},[20,1490,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1492},[],"2022-11-16T17:25:08.195Z","In this new project, we are giving you the opportunity to experience live language coaching with crossXculture’s founder. Let us work side by side to develop your skills based on the real-life scenarios you face in your everyday work environment.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-16.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-16",{"title":1429,"description":1494},"22-11-16","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-16","cAqxKa4-g9RWqQLVUiTAHVSjBi3wwj4s0paLUrRfUHo",{"id":1503,"title":1504,"body":1505,"date":1551,"description":1552,"extension":77,"image":1553,"meta":1554,"navigation":80,"path":1555,"seo":1556,"slug":1557,"stem":1558,"__hash__":1559},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-14.md","I have a confession to make",{"type":8,"value":1506,"toc":1549},[1507,1510,1513,1516,1519,1522,1531,1534,1541],[11,1508,1509],{},"“O Lord, open thou our lips and our mouth shall shew forth thy praise”— Liturgy of the Hours",[11,1511,1512],{},"In 2018, I ended a decade of deliberation and “crossed the Tiber” entering into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Since I wanted the Mass to be celebrated in my native English, I obtained permission from my diocese to have my Confirmation [Firmung] and First Communion [Erstkommunion] celebrated in England where I had been a visiting graduate student. My confessor in London, whom I had made aware of my language difficulties, made me promise that I would live a life of good standing with the Church and make every effort to regularly receive the Sacrament of Penance. In the Odenwald, which I now call home, priests speak a variety of languages, but typically not English. However, baring my soul in German proved so difficult that I began avoiding Confession, and consequently the Eucharist. I was feeling hard-pressed to keep my promise.",[11,1514,1515],{},"Eventually, the weight of my guilt compelled me to action. One day, while heading home from work, it dawned on me that I might have better chances of speaking English in a larger city. I googled churches near me and found the Liebfrauenkirche [The Church of Our Lady] in downtown Frankfurt. When I arrived, I timidly found my way in, feeling more like an intruder than one of the faithful. To my relief, I saw the other penitents lined up, their faces calm and introspective, waiting for their turn to speak to the on-duty priest. In hushed voices, I heard a variety of languages, and none of them were English or even German. The knowledge that I was amongst other foreigners put my mind at ease, assuming that, like me, they were hoping to confess in their native language.",[11,1517,1518],{},"When my turn finally came, I promptly sat down in the booth and said something like, “Verzeih’ mir, Father, ich habe gesündigt – and is it possible to speak in English?” The priest sat up a little straighter, raised his head slightly, and in heavily accented English responded, “Yes. Go on.” After I recounted my sins and their frequency, he asked some clarifying questions and then offered some advice. His grammar indicated that he had some working knowledge of English, although, some important vocabulary was lacking. Based on the context, I was able to provide him with the missing words, and I did so gently. “I need better English” he stated apologetically, true to the stereotype that Germans are quick to berate their skills no matter how proficient. At that time, it did not occur to me that I might be the one who could teach him.",[11,1520,1521],{},"Recently, however, we have been actively expanding our language offering at crossXculture. And I remembered my experience at Confession. It suddenly seemed obvious that my combined experience of language training and graduate study in theology could be very useful to the church communities here in Germany in addressing their non-German constituents. Language is the most powerful tool in the spreading of the faith, because after all, “faith comes by hearing (Rom 10:17).”",[11,1523,1524,1525,1530],{},"There is an immense amount of philosophical and theological materials originally published in English, not even counting the growing number of English language translations that are added to the canon on a daily basis. The growing role of English for the world wide web has contributed to the speed of this trend. Read our article ",[43,1526,1529],{"href":1527,"rel":1528},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-18\u002F",[47],"Lingua Franca—Frankly Speaking"," here. Regardless of a person’s country of origin and mother tongue, most non-native speakers of English will find it challenging, even overwhelming, to read such materials in English. After all, these often specialized and technical texts are not meant for those who possess a limited command of English. And unless the work is specifically geared towards beginners, the assumption is that the reader already has a strong grasp or prerequisite knowledge of the content.\nSpeaking presents a similar challenge even for those with intermediate-level English skills, as it was with my Frankfurt priest. Philosophical and theological English is loaded with its own nuances, particularities, phrases, and terms. For instance, what if I asked you to explain the differences between ‘mercy’ and ‘grace’? Is an ‘ordinance’ the same thing as a ‘sacrament’? Or how about clarifying the ‘substitute’ in the arguments of substitutionary atonement and penal substitution? In metaphysics and philosophy, what is an ‘accident’?",[11,1532,1533],{},"Our courses of English for Philosophy, Theology, and Ministry have a special mission: to equip English learners with the language skills they need to perform their roles and do their work, be it academic, practical, or both. Each of the specializations offer pertinent instruction and relevant exercises with the goal of building confidence, increasing competence, and deepening comprehension in English. Armed with these tools, you will gain entrance into a wider world beyond your native language, as you journey on your way to becoming “a person of all seasons (Ecc 3:15)” and “all things to all people (1 Cor 9:22).”\nI look forward to seeing you — Landon",[11,1535,1536],{},[43,1537,1540],{"href":1538,"rel":1539},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.crossxculture.com\u002Fen\u002Fcourses\u002Freligion\u002F",[47],"Find our offer here.",[11,1542,1543,1545,1547],{},[20,1544,152],{},[154,1546],{},[20,1548,1415],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1550},[],"2022-11-14T13:47:29.627Z","In English, ‘confession’ has multiple meanings: a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime (Geständnis); an acknowledgement that one has done something shameful or embarrassing; (Eingeständnis); a formal admission of one’s sins with repentance and desire for absolution (Beichte); a statement setting out essential religious doctrine (Bekenntnis). So which one do I mean?","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-14.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-14",{"title":1504,"description":1552},"22-11-14","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-14","a9isdEd9PJWOzActI152dIulPX0qAwxbQtlHhQ6_MKc",{"id":1561,"title":1562,"body":1563,"date":1587,"description":1588,"extension":77,"image":1589,"meta":1590,"navigation":80,"path":1591,"seo":1592,"slug":1593,"stem":1594,"__hash__":1595},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-07.md","A Fresh New Look",{"type":8,"value":1564,"toc":1585},[1565,1568,1571,1574,1577],[11,1566,1567],{},"Our historic office in Frankfurt Alt-Griesheim was given a modern thermo-insulated facade and a new red paint job, not exactly to match the crossXculture colour scheme but still close enough. With Europe seeing higher than usual energy prices following Russia’s activities in the Ukraine, the overhaul has come at just the right time to help keep our gas consumption to a minimum this winter.",[11,1569,1570],{},"The Frankfurt township of Alt-Griesheim is located just four S-Bahn minutes from Frankfurt’s central train station and is currently seeing some massive investments to its infrastructure. The old industrial park was closed not long ago and this has made the hugely undervalued area a target of investors and developers. Our building is only one example of the many modernisations in this part of town. More than one hundred years ago, this area was home to many factory workers, and many of the houses were built for poorer families. The basic building material was red brick, as can still be seen on the building facade to the right of ours. Recently, the trend has been to cover this red brick with porous insulation boards.",[11,1572,1573],{},"Frankfurt Alt-Griesheim is located on the bank of the river Main, produces much of its own power with the aid of a hydro-electric dam, and even has a sports boat harbour to allow for a holiday resort atmosphere right in the neighbourhood. While Griesheim had suffered from a negative reputation for many years as a result of some local gang wars, the part of Alt-Griesheim was hardly affected by this and is becoming the next frontier in Frankfurt’s search for untapped investment opportunities. Unfortunately, this means that prices have quadrupled in the last 10 years alone, driving families and local businesses out of the inner city.",[11,1575,1576],{},"For the time being, we are enjoying the scenic view of the river and the new facade in bold and friendly red. With the new insulation in place, we are set to brave the winter without having to increase our prices. This should be good news to our customers throughout Germany who are seeing plenty of price hikes elsewhere. And if you are not a part of the crossXculture community yet, this is the perfect time to benefit from our cost-sensitive approach.",[11,1578,1579,1581,1583],{},[20,1580,152],{},[154,1582],{},[20,1584,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1586},[],"2022-11-07T12:36:31.186Z","Following eight weeks of intense renovations, the scaffolding has come down on our building to reveal crossXculture’s fresh new look. Our historic office in Frankfurt Alt-Griesheim was given a modern thermo-insulated facade and a new red paint job, not exactly to match the crossXculture colour scheme but still close enough.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-07.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-07",{"title":1562,"description":1588},"22-11-07","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-11-07","mxCs-a2hO-IqkLyGd3w5KQ75nxxZQacKsGwhVjqxpME",{"id":1597,"title":1598,"body":1599,"date":1632,"description":1633,"extension":77,"image":1634,"meta":1635,"navigation":80,"path":1636,"seo":1637,"slug":1638,"stem":1639,"__hash__":1640},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-09-01.md","Change of DTZ exams provider as of Jan 2023",{"type":8,"value":1600,"toc":1630},[1601,1604,1607,1610,1613,1622],[11,1602,1603],{},"This was announced by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) in its circular Integrationskurse 15\u002F22.",[11,1605,1606],{},"The tasks of the new provider pertain to the areas of organising dates, maintaining and setting up the examination task database, coordinating the nationwide examinations in cooperation with the examination centres, and evaluating and providing the examination results for the participants. The exams will continue to be held fortnightly, alternating with the German Tests for the Professions (DTB). The new portal for exam registration should be available on the g.a.s.t. website from the end of October.",[11,1608,1609],{},"Important for trainers: The existing DTZ licenses of telc gGmbH remain valid for 3 years. What is new, however, is that unused examination licenses now lose their validity within the span of one year. DTZ participants can register for the exam as early as three weeks before the exam begins. Late registrations are possible up to 12 days before the date.",[11,1611,1612],{},"Participants will continue to be registered via their respective local examination centres. What is new, however, is that participants data is recorded centrally and that the examination forms are personalised with a barcode of the participants' data. This is intended to facilitate security and identification. It should also be easier to inspect exams at a later date, as possibilities for this are being created in each federal state. Until now, it was only possible to view the test documents at the telc headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.",[11,1614,1615,1616,1621],{},"More information about the changes can be found ",[43,1617,1620],{"href":1618,"rel":1619},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bamf.de\u002FSharedDocs\u002FAnlagen\u002FDE\u002FIntegration\u002FIntegrationskurse\u002FKurstraeger\u002FTraegerrundschreiben\u002FAnlagen\u002F2022\u002Ftraegerrundschreiben-20220728-15-anlage1.html?nn=282388",[47],"here",".",[11,1623,1624,1626,1628],{},[20,1625,152],{},[154,1627],{},[20,1629,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1631},[],"2022-09-01T12:13:06.172Z","As of January 1, 2023, the provider for the nationwide administration and implementation of the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ) will change from the Frankfurt-based Gesellschaft für Testsysteme 'telc gGmbH' to the Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e. V. 'g.a.s.t.' based in Bochum.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-09-01.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-09-01",{"title":1598,"description":1633},"22-09-01","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-09-01","_9SYFvuTuynn4McCdz8tn9KFU9tBRKZ_AHHeqral06I",{"id":1642,"title":1643,"body":1644,"date":1729,"description":1730,"extension":77,"image":1731,"meta":1732,"navigation":80,"path":1733,"seo":1734,"slug":1735,"stem":1736,"__hash__":1737},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-30.md","How Language Training Helps Your Company",{"type":8,"value":1645,"toc":1727},[1646,1649,1655,1658,1664,1670,1676,1682,1688,1694,1697,1703,1706,1709,1714,1719],[11,1647,1648],{},"crossXculture is such a language partner. We are ready and able to support you in developing and executing your strategies for growth and performance, just as we have done for so many businesses in various industries over the last 17 years. The following Q&A session illustrates how we facilitate the visions of HR teams that we partner with.",[11,1650,1651,1654],{},[20,1652,1653],{},"How can you help us develop our workforce?","\nEmployees enrolled in our programs become better at what they do. Our courses create the opportunities for your employees to engage with their own business culture and reflect on their communication skills. Our empathetic and knowledgeable trainers accompany them on this journey. The classroom, whether in-person or online, is a safe space where it is possible to explore new ways of communication.",[11,1656,1657],{},"Regular speaking exercises, focused on company-related issues in the target language, give your employees the tools they need to participate in your shared vision and ideals. Language training provides your employees with a sense of accomplishment and purpose. And these are only some of the long-lasting effects which everyone involved will notice.",[11,1659,1660,1663],{},[20,1661,1662],{},"How does language training help us to attract talent?","\nMake no mistake, both you and your potential hires are looking to receive a return on the investment of time, money, and energy. But offering a competitive salary is not the only way, or even the best way, to attract talent. Few business activities will attract employees like the intense social engagement of the language learning process. You can be sure that the prospective employees you are hoping to persuade to join your enterprise will perceive language training courses for what they are: a direct and long-term investment in their growth and development.",[11,1665,1666,1669],{},[20,1667,1668],{},"How can you help us manage our business relationships?","\nThe basis of any successful relationship is effective communication. The worldwide lockdown revealed the unpreparedness of many employers and employees in terms of communication. The necessity of working-from-home combined with a slow return to the office highlighted a greater need for clarity and empathy. However, the effect of the lockdown would have been even greater if our electronic means of communication had not been so well-established. Employer-employee and business-to-business relationships are maintained through effective use of language. The ability to find the right words at the right times, and to know how to listen well, can be the difference between a company’s failure and success.",[11,1671,1672,1675],{},[20,1673,1674],{},"How do you assist our business training and development strategies?","\nOur classes deepen employees’ understanding in all business aspects. In today’s business, up-skilling and re-skilling have become common. Our courses better prepare employees to adapt if and when their job descriptions change. In language classes, we discuss all the aspects of business, from day-to-day operations to areas of less familiarity. Speaking about work is a catalyst for personal development, and our language courses ignite your employees’ desire to improve at what they do, expanding their work roles. Language classes offer your employees a perspective of where they are in the world of business and, most importantly, what they might become.",[11,1677,1678,1681],{},[20,1679,1680],{},"How will your language courses help us retain our cultivated talent?","\nCreating learning opportunities encourages employees to stay. Nothing says that you care for your employees like giving them on-going training opportunities instead of one-time experiences. Often, pay-raises are not the best or only incentive. Giving staff more money will only affect their pay-cheques but giving them repeated attention through training will keep their focus on your company. The experience of dedicated and personalised training through our courses fosters appreciation for a professional service and thankfulness for its benefits. There is no comparison to the satisfaction that comes from being recognised and treated as a valued asset.",[11,1683,1684,1687],{},[20,1685,1686],{},"How do you support our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion?","\nWith us, diversity, equality, and inclusion [DE&I] are neither buzzwords nor a marketing ploy. They are instead a major part of who we are and what we have to offer. Cross-cultural identity is even a part of our name. Language learning puts us in contact with “the other”, through which cross-cultural understanding is achieved. And through the acquired grammar and vocabulary, your goals, objectives, targets, and visions are fulfilled. Everyone longs for belonging, and there is no greater unifier than sharing in a new, common language. Being able to rely on a mutual basis of understanding creates cooperation, dignity, and respect.",[11,1689,1690,1693],{},[20,1691,1692],{},"How can you help our company to embrace change?","\nLike the world of business, language is ever evolving. To stay ahead of today’s markets and prepare for the future, your business cannot afford to simply do more of the same. Your company must innovate and adapt, effectively, seamlessly, and as quickly as possible. Poignant and up-to-date language is the robust but buoyant framework that keeps commerce from sinking.",[11,1695,1696],{},"There is no vessel more capable than the one captained by correct language. Better listeners and speakers help to inspire others to instil a sense of common direction and purpose. A business without regular calls for habitual social interaction is likely to loose momentum and direction, because language not only sharpens our understanding of today’s environment; it also shapes the future.",[11,1698,1699,1702],{},[20,1700,1701],{},"How will you affect our employees’ health and well-being?","\nLanguage learning stimulates the mind and contributes to overall growth and development. Amidst ever-changing working conditions and the regulations that enforce and guide them, HR faces the additional challenge of providing up-to-date, meaningful benefits packages. But on their own, things like competitive pay plans, flexible working, and scheduled leave, are not enough to attract and retain employees.",[11,1704,1705],{},"Employees must believe that the company authentically cares about them; they trust their company when they know that the care provided is genuine. The benefits are endless: Language training improves both the mental and physical well-being. It sharpens the mind and helps to alleviate the stresses of the day-to-day routine. Offering language training is an excellent opportunity to show to your workforce that their growth is not only a business priority, but also of genuine interest. The result is personnel that are more energetic, interested, and satisfied, potent contributors to better health and productivity.",[11,1707,1708],{},"You would be hard-pressed to find a more affordable boost to your company morale and work-stream than language learning. We therefore encourage you to explore our website. These links will be of interest to you:",[11,1710,1711],{},[43,1712,1226],{"href":57,"rel":1713},[47],[11,1715,1716],{},[43,1717,1232],{"href":1086,"rel":1718},[47],[11,1720,1721,1723,1725],{},[20,1722,470],{},[154,1724],{},[20,1726,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1728},[],"2022-08-30T15:25:39.695Z","HR departments have clearly defined goals: to seek out and implement ways of organising and developing both the business and employee aspects of their company. In that endeavour it is not always obvious that language training can be a potent tool. To maximise its benefits, your language partner should share your enthusiasm, participate in your values, be proactive and cost-effective.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-30.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-30",{"title":1643,"description":1730},"22-08-30","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-30","wF7ownXsPKXHVfQXQJGiuYguYfYxeBP2rICXw-TxQa0",{"id":1739,"title":1740,"body":1741,"date":1788,"description":1789,"extension":77,"image":1790,"meta":1791,"navigation":80,"path":1792,"seo":1793,"slug":1794,"stem":1795,"__hash__":1796},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-29.md","Music Transcends Culture",{"type":8,"value":1742,"toc":1786},[1743,1746,1749,1752,1755,1758,1761,1770,1773,1776],[11,1744,1745],{},"Jörg first approached crossXculture back in 2002, asking if we were perhaps interested in translating the liner notes for his new CD. The recommendation had reached us via a mutual friend, Thomas Aufermann, and crossXculture accepted the job without knowing what genre of music Jörg played. As it turned out, the album was called ‘Eight to the Bar’, a reference to eight beats to one bar, the foundation of the Boogie Woogie. ",[11,1747,1748],{},"At the time of writing his first translation for Jörg, the Boogie Woogie was a genre that crossXculture’s translator, Karsten Hein, was completely unfamiliar with. And as he had never heard the Boogie performed live, he had to rely on the CD recording to form his opinion. Sadly, as was the case with many live recordings of the time, there was a general lack of dynamics and a lack in stereo imaging that made it difficult to assess the genre.",[11,1750,1751],{},"With each new album that crossXculture was asked to translate, Karsten could hear that Jörg’s skills as musician were becoming ever more refined. And while we gradually grew accustomed to the music and could enjoy it more, the quality of the recordings was still not on par with Jörg’s skills as musician. People who care about sound and celebrate this via their home HiFi systems are a neglected species, and it was quite possible that listening to the CDs on a car radio would have produced acceptable results.",[11,1753,1754],{},"Karsten, a music-lover, was feeling increasingly troubled by the relatively low sound quality of the recordings and decided to address the issue with Jörg. Over the telephone, Jörg consoled him, saying that his 2021 album was to be recorded in a proper recording studio with all the bells and whistles of a modern production.",[11,1756,1757],{},"‘Foot Tappin’ Boogie’ is Jörg’s 10th full CD album. It is also the 6th album for which crossXculture was asked to translate the CD booklet, and it is Jörg’s first album to offer music at a recording quality level that even audiophile listeners can really appreciate. Listening to just 30 seconds of this album will give you a satisfied grin on your face that that is difficult to suppress all the way through to the last song. ",[11,1759,1760],{},"Jörg’s exceptional gift as musician meets sophisticated recording studio quality to create a true firework of a Boogie Woogie performance. Considering the age and increasing rarity of the genre, paired with Jörg’s exceptional skills as artist, ‘Foot Tappin’ Boogie’ might easily be the best Boogie Woogie recording ever made. When we first heard it, we found ourselves running through our language school yelling: \"He did it! He finally got it right!\"",[11,1762,1763],{},[20,1764,1765],{},[43,1766,1769],{"href":1767,"rel":1768},"https:\u002F\u002Fshop.eiaudio.de\u002Fproducts\u002Fjoerg-hegemann-foot-tappin-boogie",[47],"Jörg’s CD can be purchased here and from Amazon.",[11,1771,1772],{},"Of course, it helped that Jörg had called upon a formidable group of musicians to make this recording come to life with him. There is the album’s guest star: double bass man Paul G. Ulrich; his 20-year companion in music: drummer Jan Freund; and Jörg’s long-time friend and Boogie shouter: Thomas Aufermann. Together, they make the Boogie sound effortless, highly rhythmical, and extremely engaging. The recording is well-balanced with the instruments nicely spread out over the stage to form a homogenous musical event. Well done.",[11,1774,1775],{},"If you are looking for an audiophile album to take you on a mature, cross-cultural, and eloquently presented journey through the world of Boogie Woogie that has the skills and the sound quality to match, this is the album to go for. We will keep this CD close at hand in our short-listed collection and will continue to share Jörg’s great work with our customers, that they too can experience the full depth and breadth of the Boogie.",[11,1777,1778,1780,1782,1784],{},[154,1779],{},[20,1781,152],{},[154,1783],{},[20,1785,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1787},[],"2022-08-29T10:42:47.079Z","Nothing says cross-culture quite like a German musician playing an American music style that was developed by the sons and daughters of former migrants from Africa. Jörg Hegemann, a pianist from the area of Dortmund in Germany, has spent most of his life in deep appreciation of the Boogie Woogie and has long-since advanced to become one of the most skilful Boogie pianists in the world.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-29.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-29",{"title":1740,"description":1789},"22-08-29","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-08-29","_24-5-BDy-SjJEHYPovoBiNXSSnkP2OwIY4_7qo6nuE",{"id":1798,"title":1799,"body":1800,"date":1832,"description":1833,"extension":77,"image":1834,"meta":1835,"navigation":80,"path":1836,"seo":1837,"slug":1838,"stem":1839,"__hash__":1840},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-18.md","lingua franca—Frankly speaking",{"type":8,"value":1801,"toc":1830},[1802,1805,1808,1811,1814,1822],[11,1803,1804],{},"This view of things would make English the number two contender, behind Spanish (471 million native speakers). And yet, if I asked you to step outside and report on the first language you hear, I would wager that the one language you will hear most, or even first, is English. But why?",[11,1806,1807],{},"The difference lies in two factors: The number of non-native speakers and the locations where the language is spoken. The number of non-native Mandarin Chinese speakers is a mere 199 million with their greatest concentration in China and Southeast Asia. On the other hand, there are 978 million non-native speakers of English, raising the total number of English users to 1.34 billion, or roughly 17% of the world population. English is the main language of the United States, the official language of 59 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and of 27 non-sovereign entities. In addition, it is a recognized minority language in Greenland, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, and other countries. English is the most widely spoken language in the world today, as it is also the dominant language of the World Wide Web, with more than half the contents of all websites being in English.",[11,1809,1810],{},"This dominance is denoted by the term lingua franca [IT: Frankish language]. Historically speaking, it refers to a mixture of Italian, French, Greek, Arabic, and Spanish, which was spoken during the Middle Ages in the eastern Mediterranean. This jargon, or pidgin, was a means of communication amongst crusaders and traders seeking to carry out their affairs and conduct their business. Today, the term refers to a popular means of communication amongst persons of varying native languages. The 12 lingua francas include, sorted by number of speakers: English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bangla\u002FBengali, Russian, Portuguese, Indonesian, Urdu, and finally, German.",[11,1812,1813],{},"crossXculture offers training in 26 languages, including all of the aforementioned. Our most requested training language is German, owing to the fact that we are a Germany-based business. But our second most requested language is English – and it is even the language spoken in our Frankfurt-based administrative office. English was not always this prevailing. So why does it enjoy such popularity today? How was it that English superseded Koine Greek and Latin (the lingua franca until the mid-18th century), French (17th to mid-20th century), and Spanish (16th to17th century)?",[11,1815,1816,1821],{},[43,1817,1820],{"href":1818,"rel":1819},"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FyMDgmvXWpIk",[47],"Watch our video"," to find out how their crowns were toppled.",[11,1823,1824,1826,1828],{},[20,1825,152],{},[154,1827],{},[20,1829,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1831},[],"2022-07-18T14:49:41.520Z","How do you determine the most dominant language in the world? If you look at the number of native users, there are some 918 million speakers of Mandarin Chinese (technically, not its own language, but a dialect) and only 370 million native speakers of English. From this perspective, Mandarin seems by and large the linguistic champion of the world.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-18.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-18",{"title":1799,"description":1833},"22-07-18","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-18","DmZf87Se7kRzFHTq6EvWRvn5VuDuGHadJCIzUinMWdw",{"id":1842,"title":1843,"body":1844,"date":1889,"description":1890,"extension":77,"image":1891,"meta":1892,"navigation":80,"path":1893,"seo":1894,"slug":1895,"stem":1896,"__hash__":1897},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-05.md","English Loanwords in German",{"type":8,"value":1845,"toc":1887},[1846,1849,1852,1855,1858,1861,1864,1867,1870,1879],[11,1847,1848],{},"As its name suggests, a loanword is an untranslated, typically unmodified word that is “borrowed” from one language and permanently adopted by another. This happens when the target language does not have a suitable word and therefore loans the word from the source language, which is normally also the language of a culture that it is in close contact with. The reasons can range from the purely practical to a more general fascination with “the other”.",[11,1850,1851],{},"Loanwords are not merely foreign words but rather part of a complex process of adaption, familiarization, and usage. It is typical that the speakers of the borrowing language are already familiar with the source language and that the ability to use the borrowed word is born of knowledge and experience.",[11,1853,1854],{},"Convenience creates convention. For example: As a learner of the German language, and when speaking English with my German wife, I very often mix German words into my sentences so that my language becomes gemischt (EN: mixed). It then follows that I occasionally end up pronouncing the German word by English language conventions. In doing so, I domesticate, so to speak, the foreign words. Perhaps you have had a similar experience or know of someone multilingual who intentionally or unintentionally creates such hybrid sentences.",[11,1856,1857],{},"When this happens frequently and on a cultural scale, eventually the word becomes a part of normal communication. Some examples of this happening can be found in the words caravan [from Arabic], ballet [French], guitar [Spanish], kindergarten [German], or sushi [Japanese]. Native English speakers instantly recognize these words and understand them in the context of their mother tongue, rather than conceiving them as being borrowed.",[11,1859,1860],{},"To this end, the phrase, bon appétit, however likely to be spoken at dinner in the United States, is still French; but ballet, a word which English speakers recognize as a kind of dance (and interestingly enough, still retains the French names of its positions) is a searchable word in an English dictionary.",[11,1862,1863],{},"In this episode of cXc Perspectives, we discuss a handful of popular English loanwords that have become a part of casual German language use. In all cases, there is a discrepancy between what the native English speaker understands and how the word is used by Germans—sometimes with humorous results!",[11,1865,1866],{},"Join Karsten and I, as we explore some of the reasons why Germans found it convenient to add some English words to their lexicon [modern Latinized Greek] and repertoire [French].",[11,1868,1869],{},"Landon Key",[11,1871,1872],{},[20,1873,1874],{},[43,1875,1878],{"href":1876,"rel":1877},"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FDj9Mh3j_gT8",[47],"Watch episode on YouTube",[11,1880,1881,1883,1885],{},[20,1882,152],{},[154,1884],{},[20,1886,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1888},[],"2022-07-05T13:10:13.091Z","Words that are adopted from one language into another are called “loanwords”. This can be a handy way of talking about things such as old timers at public viewings. And as you will find out, this convention is useful for everyone, from streetworkers to showmasters.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-05.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-05",{"title":1843,"description":1890},"22-07-05","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-07-05","dUVC9voFyTtRzXgo0LEtA7np_30SDFZqvF-ID3yZtcA",{"id":1899,"title":1900,"body":1901,"date":1940,"description":1941,"extension":77,"image":1942,"meta":1943,"navigation":80,"path":1944,"seo":1945,"slug":1946,"stem":1947,"__hash__":1948},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-07.md","Language is Power",{"type":8,"value":1902,"toc":1938},[1903,1906,1909,1912,1915,1924,1927,1930],[11,1904,1905],{},"“With words we govern men.” — for instance is such a Disraeli quote that has stuck to my memory ever since I first came across it back in the 1990s. It is proof to the fact that expectations towards ourselves and our fellow human beings, right down to the rule of law in a country, are carried forward in form of spoken and written words.",[11,1907,1908],{},"In the modern and ‘civilised’ societies of today’s world, we have come to believe that words are in fact the only tools we need to secure our prosperity and interests. We have developed our channels of communication in such a magnificent way that we can now build nations and tear them down mostly by relying on the spoken and written word.",[11,1910,1911],{},"Before they reach the level of national politics, words are used to create bonds between family members and friends, describe the conditions of a business deal, to give the respective buyers and sellers a feeling for our companies, services, and products. People buy from people, and before they buy anything, they usually need to buy into the idea.",[11,1913,1914],{},"In the following video clip, Landon and I shed light on the connection between language and power and explain why using anything more than words in the pursuit of our interest in the twenty-first century might just as well be seen as an admission of defeat.",[11,1916,1917],{},[20,1918,1919],{},[43,1920,1923],{"href":1921,"rel":1922},"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FXZICoBA082s",[47],"Watch this Episode on YouTube",[11,1925,1926],{},"Feel free to leave a comment, if you should disagree with our findings and statements. We will be glad to reflect on your ideas in one of our next episodes.",[11,1928,1929],{},"Karsten Hein",[11,1931,1932,1934,1936],{},[20,1933,152],{},[154,1935],{},[20,1937,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1939},[],"2022-06-07T17:44:25.425Z","Benjamin Disraeli was a British Prime Minister who served two terms in office during the second half of the 19th century. He is famous for for his clear mind and to-the-point language that has resulted in a vast number of quotes that have remained popular until this day. ","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-07.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-07",{"title":1900,"description":1941},"22-06-07","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-07","ic1S0exZ1ICD7yJ_K9OQiog1Hbku9yLfTFeUnCckHgc",{"id":1950,"title":1951,"body":1952,"date":1991,"description":1992,"extension":77,"image":1993,"meta":1994,"navigation":80,"path":1995,"seo":1996,"slug":1997,"stem":1998,"__hash__":1999},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-01.md","Are You a Peach or a Coconut?",{"type":8,"value":1953,"toc":1989},[1954,1957,1960,1963,1966,1969,1972,1974,1981],[11,1955,1956],{},"Well, in some cases we are pushed, even though we might not want to. This happened to me when my family decided to move from the United States to Germany when I was merely 18 years old. All my friends, my first girlfriend, my drivers license, my understanding of how to be accepted among my peers, all the things I had taken for granted, were pulled from under my feet and had to be re-learnt and rebuilt.",[11,1958,1959],{},"Coming to Germany, I first had the impression that many Germans were rude, cold, and insensitive. When I walked the streets looking around and smiling, I was greeted with absent and uninvolved looks that signalled ‘Leave me alone. I am busy.’ The first friends I made in Germany were friendly enough, but they too kept most of their personal feelings to themselves. In contrast to them, I seemed to be wearing my heart on my sleeve, all too readily sharing most of my personal beliefs.",[11,1961,1962],{},"While this may in part be the experience of a teenager, I was also discovering that German culture had made my friends more like coconuts, whereas my own upbringing had made me more of a peach. But why is this? — Well, this has to do with the different histories of the two countries. While the German population mostly has had a deep-rooted tradition in one geographical place for generations, Americans have been forced to move around, most obviously at the time of the settlement of the country, but also after this. In Germany, therefore, friends could often be friends for life and there was little need to welcome new arrivals into their close circle. ",[11,1964,1965],{},"Americans, on the other side of the ocean, had built a culture that allowed quick bonding of strangers for a specific purpose. During America’s early settlement, there were many houses to be built but the tools were scarce, and people did not have the luxury of waiting for generations to become friends. they were quickly ‘John’ and ‘Marc’ for the purpose of lending hammers and for helping out with work. To quickly reach this level of trust, personal details needed to be exchanged, as if the individuals had known each other for years.",[11,1967,1968],{},"In our video which is taken from crossXculture Perspectives Episode 2, Landon and I explore the difference between the cultures, speaking about peaches ‘soft on the outside and hard on the inside’ and coconuts ‘hard on the outside and soft on the inside’ to illustrate the difference between these two cultures. This is important, because all too often the exchange between Americans and Germans leads to frustrations on both sides.",[11,1970,1971],{},"While Germans often think of Americans as being superficial and insincere, because ‘they are not the friends they seem to be’, Americans have a hard time dealing with the coldness and lack of contact that is shown by the Germans. As I found out myself, it can be quite hard to be a peach pressed between coconuts. And if I should have hardened myself in the adaptation, please accept my apology.",[11,1973,1929],{},[11,1975,1976],{},[43,1977,1980],{"href":1978,"rel":1979},"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F64igyaDOYuM",[47],"Click here to watch the video",[11,1982,1983,1985,1987],{},[20,1984,152],{},[154,1986],{},[20,1988,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":1990},[],"2022-06-01T16:01:58.466Z","New perspectives are derived from leaving our personal comfort zone, that well-known path on which everything is familiar, and stepping out into the unknown. — But why on earth would we want to do that?","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-01.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-01",{"title":1951,"description":1992},"22-06-01","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-06-01","f_PItGzkxI_cnsu8uPbcB7I2VPmFUoEtvZIfVd0oGLU",{"id":2001,"title":2002,"body":2003,"date":2032,"description":2033,"extension":77,"image":2034,"meta":2035,"navigation":80,"path":2036,"seo":2037,"slug":2038,"stem":2039,"__hash__":2040},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-05-25.md","cXc Perspectives (Episode 01)",{"type":8,"value":2004,"toc":2030},[2005,2008,2011,2014,2022],[11,2006,2007],{},"And we look forward to making this series really come alive – after all, language is life. In fact, we've been debating whether or not to post this first episode. Because, from the uncertainty regarding the set-up of our equipment to our struggle against nervousness, everything is still visible in this first video. But, as we often say in our language courses: \"Practice makes perfect.\"",[11,2009,2010],{},"Because you never really know what you are capable of until you give it a try. We hope that you will also be daring, learn and grow, and join us on our journey to uncovering new perspectives. — Let's get involved!",[11,2012,2013],{},"This first episode is called \"What is Language?\" and aims to broadly set the playing field for our more detailed explorations of language that are to follow. Although language is not exclusive to human beings, it is fair to say that only human interaction has brought language to this level of refinement, whether it be in its spoken or written form. In the following 18 chapters we look at the various aspects that determine our use of language today.",[11,2015,2016,2021],{},[43,2017,2020],{"href":2018,"rel":2019},"https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F1faXo8Wp8pg",[47],"Click here to watch"," the full episode on YouTube, or quickly skip to the chapter of your personal interest by hovering your mouse over the timeline under the video.",[11,2023,2024,2026,2028],{},[20,2025,152],{},[154,2027],{},[20,2029,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2031},[],"2022-05-25T12:20:09.751Z","Mission accomplished! We have created a video channel called \"crossXculture Perspectives\" and are pleased that this new space gives us the opportunity to discuss different perspectives on language learning.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F22-05-25.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F22-05-25",{"title":2002,"description":2033},"22-05-25","en\u002Fnews\u002F22-05-25","fAB0fIkFyl3Q18WlsS6hFjpObWfll47vf35WDahziTY",{"id":2042,"title":2043,"body":2044,"date":2078,"description":2079,"extension":77,"image":2080,"meta":2081,"navigation":80,"path":2082,"seo":2083,"slug":2084,"stem":2085,"__hash__":2086},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F21-12-07.md","Focus",{"type":8,"value":2045,"toc":2076},[2046,2049,2052,2055,2058,2061,2063,2066,2068],[11,2047,2048],{},"And, while we cannot say for certain that we only have one life, most people will agree that time is best spent wisely. In an ideal scenario, we find ourselves amid loving friends and family members, doing what we enjoy.",[11,2050,2051],{},"Unlike the generations before us, we are living at a time of plentiful abundance with a multitude of goods and services at our disposal, all the time and almost anywhere in the world. This has made it easier than ever to get distracted from what truly matters to us. With more people being overwhelmed by the multitude of offers, it is one skill in particular that has become essential for our well-being: our ability to focus.",[11,2053,2054],{},"While the opportunity of doing more of everything in a shorter time has lead to a relative decline in the value of each individual product or service, the exceptions have one aspect in common: they focus all their energy and intention on one particular aspect of life to create perfection that is beyond the ordinary and therefore most useful to us in their application. This applies to hardware and software, appliances, consumables, services, and the arts as well.",[11,2056,2057],{},"The basis of focus is the belief that each of us has a place in society and will be loved the way they are. This belief allows us to overcome inhibitions and focus our energy where it matters and for the greater good of society. Spiritual health, physical vitality, love and passion, are the motors that help us overcome storms and crisis, in order to promote a society that is kind, creative, and resilient for years to come.",[11,2059,2060],{},"crossXculture has promoted mutually beneficial relationships since 2005, setting a new standard for teaching excellence by focusing on the most essential aspect of teaching: our shared social integrity.",[11,2062,749],{},[11,2064,2065],{},"Your\ncXc | crossXculture Team",[11,2067,760],{},[11,2069,2070,2072,2074],{},[20,2071,152],{},[154,2073],{},[20,2075,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2077},[],"2021-12-07T16:23:59.146Z","If you had just one life, how would you spend it? — As obvious and provocative as this question may seem, our human condition is such that we hardly ever take a moment out of our daily routine to think about it.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F21-12-07.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F21-12-07",{"title":2043,"description":2079},"21-12-07","en\u002Fnews\u002F21-12-07","JeZLZgnHrk-eNYNlBtHmffurOydhlfHJOiWbb07kJjE",{"id":2088,"title":2089,"body":2090,"date":2255,"description":2256,"extension":77,"image":2257,"meta":2258,"navigation":80,"path":2259,"seo":2260,"slug":2261,"stem":2262,"__hash__":2263},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-28.md","“Ratl & Roll” – an Interview with Rob Price",{"type":8,"value":2091,"toc":2253},[2092,2097,2103,2109,2115,2120,2125,2128,2131,2134,2139,2144,2149,2154,2159,2164,2169,2174,2179,2184,2187,2190,2195,2200,2205,2210,2215,2220,2225,2230,2235,2240,2245],[11,2093,2094,2096],{},[20,2095,1482],{},": I was really fascinated when you said you were into drawing and cartooning. I read “Ratl & Roll” and was impressed with your craft. I thought, surely other people would like to know what this is about.",[11,2098,2099,2102],{},[20,2100,2101],{},"Rob",": It’s a fun read. It’s a comic, a 24-page beginning of a story, and my plan is to have at least 5 issues. I’m actually working on the second issue now.",[11,2104,2105,2108],{},[20,2106,2107],{},"K",": How should we imagine the start of this? There was a history, a development behind “Ratl & Roll” – a younger you, who embarked on this road. What was the road like?",[11,2110,2111,2114],{},[20,2112,2113],{},"R",": Ratl & Roll is only a very recent development but my love of reading and making comics started a long time ago. My mum taught me to read, and I was reading for myself when I was 4 years old. I grew up with comics, and I think comics are a great way to encourage kids to read. And, of course, I started at some point copying and trying to emulate what I was seeing on the pages, and I did that for years.",[11,2116,2117,2119],{},[20,2118,2107],{},": Are comics for kids? I remember reading Walt Disney hardcover comics until I was perhaps 15. Those were funny stories for kids, but “Ratl & Roll” is not “funny” per se.",[11,2121,2122,2124],{},[20,2123,2113],{},": Comic can mean two things: a person trained as a comedian, and a comic strip. When I was younger, I would read the humorous comics: The Beano, Cheeky Weekly, Whizzer and Chips, Whoopee! etc… At some point, I started getting Mickey Mouse Weekly. But I continued to read British humorous comics until I was about 16, as well as 2000ad, a science fiction based comic which I still sometimes read.",[11,2126,2127],{},"Comics in 1970s Britain were pretty different to comics in today’s world, because we had such variety. They were cheap, printed on newsprint, and anybody could afford them. And it makes me sad, that today’s state of comics is not comparable. Today, comics come with a gift to entice kids to want to buy them, and are displayed on supermarket shelves, sealed in plastic.",[11,2129,2130],{},"In the 80s and 90s, a lot of British agents started working for US comics, like Marvel, and other publishing companies such as Impact and Dark Horse. Then, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons released Watchmen. It was first released as single issues and then again later as a compiled album with twenty something copies in it, re-released as a bound version. And this was pretty much the start of the graphic novel movement. Comics had grown up. And I think there’s an amount of seriousness when you put something in hardback.",[11,2132,2133],{},"At some point, when I have released enough “Ratl & Roll” issues there is always the possibility of re-releasing them as one hardbound edition. If this happens, it would be termed a ‘graphic novel’. So, to your question: They can be for kids, but it is not a definite ‘yes’. There are comics for little kids and comics for older kids.",[11,2135,2136,2138],{},[20,2137,2107],{},": How do you get from a single picture to a comic?",[11,2140,2141,2143],{},[20,2142,2113],{},": That’s a good question, because comics are just that: a single picture, realized and described as sequential art. It’s a very visual and highly affordable form of video – anything from 6 to 9 frames per page, depending on how fast you read. And the great thing about comics is that, unlike movies and television back in the day, you can purchase comics once and read them over and over.",[11,2145,2146,2148],{},[20,2147,2107],{},": How did you start out drawing comics? Did you have stories in mind or was it more about the pictures?",[11,2150,2151,2153],{},[20,2152,2113],{},": Basically, it started with just drawing. I remember some of the stuff I drew was simplistic, and really was more like a picture rather than a comic panel. Over time, my art developed, as I copied comics that I liked. And that in itself is an education, because I could see what other artists were doing while I was teaching myself to draw.",[11,2155,2156,2158],{},[20,2157,2107],{},": So, the beginning was basically taking a comic that already existed, opening a page, and recreating an exact copy?",[11,2160,2161,2163],{},[20,2162,2113],{},": Sometimes it was exact, sometimes it was a matter of taking characters that I knew and making them do and say the things I wanted them to say. I enjoyed the stories I was reading, of course, but by using my imagination, the possibilities were endless.",[11,2165,2166,2168],{},[20,2167,2107],{},": Your skills are woven into “Ratl & Roll” on so many levels: as both cartoonist and story-teller, you guide and shape the reader’s experience.",[11,2170,2171,2173],{},[20,2172,2113],{},": And I’m showing them other things the way in which I see them.",[11,2175,2176,2178],{},[20,2177,2107],{},": How long has it taken you to reach this point?",[11,2180,2181,2183],{},[20,2182,2113],{},": “Ratl & Roll” is a short part of a long journey. Drawing comic strips is the one thing that I’ve always wanted to do. I had another idea in the back of my mind since I was 18, but for the longest time nothing ever became of it. After working as a graphic designer in a print copy shop made me dispirited because I was only doing the stuff that I had to do.",[11,2185,2186],{},"It was at this time that I started learning foreign languages for myself and not for school, especially German, French, and Spanish and even Cantonese, and after that, I began travelling and teaching in Korea and Taiwan. I didn’t spend so much time on drawing, and I didn’t have the drive I’d had as a kid. Then I came to Germany mainly to study – that took a number of semesters – and suddenly it was 2015 already, and I hadn’t put together my first comic yet.",[11,2188,2189],{},"I think it was about 2016, when I entered a competition for the comic magazine “2000 AD”, and I actually travelled all the way to Leeds. I met a whole ton of people, whose names I knew, because I’d been reading their comics, and I did get some good feedback. John Wagner is an accomplished British comic writer, and he looked at it and said: ‘You can tell a story,’ and that’s encouraging to hear from somebody like that. I knew that my work could be even better.",[11,2191,2192,2194],{},[20,2193,2107],{},": Basically, this is your art coming together on different levels, including your understanding of history.",[11,2196,2197,2199],{},[20,2198,2113],{},": It is New York, but it isn’t now, and I wanted people to have a feeling that this is something that happened a long time ago.",[11,2201,2202,2204],{},[20,2203,2107],{},": It struck very close to home with me, because New York is where I had lived for many years. And “Ratl & Roll” does say something about the American way of seeing and doing things. Is this a political statement you’re making?",[11,2206,2207,2209],{},[20,2208,2113],{},": I think “Ratl & Roll” is politically relevant, because of the whole immigrant situation, not only in the US, but also in the UK and Europe. Immigrants are in the hope that life will be better elsewhere, so they make a move for it. And at the very heart of it, what can I say but that I am an immigrant myself.",[11,2211,2212,2214],{},[20,2213,2107],{},": There is also the idea that this can either go well or poorly; one fears with the characters and wants them to do well.",[11,2216,2217,2219],{},[20,2218,2113],{},": Well, it wouldn’t be a good story otherwise.",[11,2221,2222,2224],{},[20,2223,2107],{},": Is there a reason why these animals are also immigrants?",[11,2226,2227,2229],{},[20,2228,2113],{},": Well, actually, the way I have it, is that Roll -- who we only learn about in the final pages of Issue 1 – is actually American-born. He’s got a whole backstory, and the way I see him is that he’s not stupid, but he’s a little bit naïve – which is something that Ratl takes advantage of.",[11,2231,2232,2234],{},[20,2233,2107],{},": What made it an interesting read for me was there was almost a sensation of realism that had me fascinated, and there was also this idea of following characters who are obviously not like me, because they look different. But I could still go into and out of these characters that had to do with life in general and your take on it interested me.",[11,2236,2237,2239],{},[20,2238,2113],{},": One thing I’ve learned and noticed from this process is that sometimes what I see is not definitely what everyone else will see. For me, “Ratl & Roll” will be what I’ve wanted to accomplish as a comic. It’s a classic story of the underdog. Ratl is in dangerous situations with people who are much bigger than himself and much more dangerous than himself. And you know he’s bad, but you still want him to beat the odds, to survive. Roll, I haven’t completely introduced, but his time is coming; there’ll be more about Roll in Issues 2 and 3.",[11,2241,2242,2244],{},[20,2243,2107],{},": It has been interesting being taken on this journey. You’ve brought me into a space that is not my own life, but one that I could escape into for a while. A world that is disconnected in terms of time and possibilities, but the feelings that I had during the read were very real. And that was cool to experience. Thank you for this interview.",[11,2246,2247,2249,2251],{},[20,2248,152],{},[154,2250],{},[20,2252,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2254},[],"2020-12-28","Rob Price works as a freelance English trainer with us and is also a cartoonist who has recently published a comic tale of migrants to New York. I bought a copy for crossXculture and invited Rob for an interview. Here is the excerpt:","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-28.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-28",{"title":2089,"description":2256},"20-12-28","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-28","qzdauW9wBto69HqppqasuEiHJuUxK1Z8f48CsFiHuDQ",{"id":2265,"title":2266,"body":2267,"date":2301,"description":2302,"extension":77,"image":2303,"meta":2304,"navigation":80,"path":2305,"seo":2306,"slug":2307,"stem":2308,"__hash__":2309},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-14.md","The Power of the Clover",{"type":8,"value":2268,"toc":2299},[2269,2272,2275,2278,2281,2287,2291],[11,2270,2271],{},"And — as it is often the case with good fortune — the event of finding a four-leaf clover gives valuable reassurance. Luck manifests itself in two ways: In the finder, who is deemed lucky. And in the clover, which becomes a lucky charm.",[11,2273,2274],{},"In Europe, four-leaf clover has been a good luck charm for 2,000 years. The Celts believed that no evil could befall them when they held one in possession. The leaves have been ascribed symbolic meaning and stand for fame, riches, love, and health. Four-leaf clover has also been christened 'world symbol' in that its leaves represent the four cardinal directions: north, east, south, and west — or the four elements even: earth, water, air, and fire. And, finally, there is balance in the four-leaf clover, just as there is in the universe.",[11,2276,2277],{},"The four-leaf clover is a lucky charm, because we consider ourselves lucky when we find one. And yet, this luck would be of little significance, if it were not an affirmation of our ability to create moments or periods of good fortune for us. In other words, unless we motivate ourselves to go out and search for the four-leaf clover, the lucky moment of finding one will probably pass us by. As human beings, we have the power to wish for, to create, to preserve, and to cherish the luck we have strived for.",[11,2279,2280],{},"2020 has been a special year by any standard. One in which many of us have had to re-evaluate what we thought had already been established. And while this year has tested our personal resourcefulness in many ways, it has also shown us how lucky we are to have the support of so many. What are the chances of finding support in order to be carried through all this? How fortunate we are, that we have been able to cary others in return. Thank you for trusting in us to support you.",[11,2282,2283,2284,2286],{},"Let's keep our eyes and our hearts open",[154,2285],{},"\nespecially this Christmas.",[11,2288,752,2289,755],{},[154,2290],{},[11,2292,2293,2295,2297],{},[20,2294,152],{},[154,2296],{},[20,2298,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2300},[],"2020-12-14","The four-leaf clover is a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover. A recent study on the likelihood of finding one has calculated the odds to be at approx. 5,000 to 1. Therefore, those of us who set out to find a four-leaved specimen need to depend on their luck as well as their good eyes.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-14.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-14",{"title":2266,"description":2302},"20-12-14","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-12-14","m33pnCaQ-_nRlWcPs_1VFAbT3bb_f_XHFCwAo0i-12s",{"id":2311,"title":2312,"body":2313,"date":2349,"description":2350,"extension":77,"image":2351,"meta":2352,"navigation":80,"path":2353,"seo":2354,"slug":2355,"stem":2356,"__hash__":2357},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-11-16.md","The Last Grain of Sand — by Bernhard Giersche",{"type":8,"value":2314,"toc":2347},[2315,2318,2321,2324,2327,2330,2333,2336,2339],[11,2316,2317],{},"“You have 10 days to save the world. Otherwise I will erase the world along with everyone in it. I will give you 10 days and 10 nights, and I am giving this message only to you, in order to save the world. Use the time wisely, or die with all of mankind.” — The catch, however, is that God sends this message to all the people of the world individually and simultaneously. Therefore, everyone has the perception that he or she is the “chosen one”. And chaos begins. ",[11,2319,2320],{}," Everyone has their own explanation for the reason behind God’s anger. And because of the thinking that each one is the only individual being sent on this mission, 7 billion humans set out to destroy evil. Within minutes, governments break down, religious leaders are murdered, and even ordinary people are killed in the streets. Neighbours are killing each other for multiple reasons. Water, electricity, and communication networks collapse.",[11,2322,2323],{}," And this is where the story begins.",[11,2325,2326],{}," After the great apocalyptic scenes, the reader follows the destinies of seven people. The first character is Adam, who is also the narrator. In the midst of all the turmoil, he finds a baby whose mother has been killed. The baby cries out aloud, and its face turns red. Due to this, Adam names it “Tomato”. From this moment on they travel together. ",[11,2328,2329],{}," The second person is Brigitta Becker. She is blind, and for this reason, she thinks that she cannot save the world. While she is attempting to escape from a killing field, she runs into Fred Lindner, an angry and unattractive man who has escaped from the psychiatric ward of a forensic hospital. But since Brigitta is blind, she cannot see that Fred is not a handsome man. After a while, with Brigitta, Freds anger lessens. He has never had a girlfriend, but in this situation, at the side of this blind girl, he falls in love. And Brigitta is starting to feel the same. ",[11,2331,2332],{},"We then become acquainted with Laurenz Beck, a bank manager. His chosen path to appease his God and save mankind is not beneficial for anyone else. He has declared himself the leader over some men who elect to kill victims and thereby rid the world of evil. We then meet Evelyn and the pensioners Gregor and Agnes who complete the team. ",[11,2334,2335],{}," These seven souls randomly stumble upon one another at a campground. None of them understand what is really happening. By talking to each other, they find out that each one has received the same message from God. The result is that they manage to stay calm while the rest of the world is running amok. It seems they only have to stick it out long enough, for the others to have killed themselves and can afterward begin a new era. ",[11,2337,2338],{},"While the reader is spending the time getting to know the characters more deeply, the ten days are slowly coming to an end. But will there be an eleventh day?",[11,2340,2341,2343,2345],{},[20,2342,152],{},[154,2344],{},[20,2346,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2348},[],"2020-11-16T08:08:35.522Z","In one of our English lessons a participant was asked to write a short summary of a novel she had read. I was quite surprised by the story Siggi presented to us. Check this out:","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-11-16.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-11-16",{"title":2312,"description":2350},"20-11-16","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-11-16","IkV8V11va272WJcOXJOUlM0jpszO50Cu-LKvsQGPrXk",{"id":2359,"title":2360,"body":2361,"date":2397,"description":2398,"extension":77,"image":2399,"meta":2400,"navigation":80,"path":2401,"seo":2402,"slug":2403,"stem":2404,"__hash__":2405},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-10-29.md","The Germans are hoarding toilet paper",{"type":8,"value":2362,"toc":2395},[2363,2366,2369,2372,2375,2378,2381,2384,2387],[11,2364,2365],{},"Even before the first lockdown imposed by the federal and state governments to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, on 22 March 2020, it was already apparent that food and goods shortages were occurring in some areas of Germany. On 29 February 2020, for example, the newspaper Hamburger Morgenpost headlined: \"Toilet Paper, Noodles and Co. — The Great Hamstering: These Products are Now Running Short\" and showed an empty Aldi shelf in Reinbek, near Hamburg. News of this kind was then taken up by other media and, in the following days, more and more buyers were starting to feel actual shortages. This was in part a self-fulfilling prophecy.",[11,2367,2368],{},"But how much substance is there in the claim that Germans, in the days of COVID-19, are given to hoarding, especially toilet paper and noodles? One would think that such an investigative coverage should have been in the interest of our media landscape. Unfortunately, however, this is not the case, because the survival of the press in times of rapid electronic news distribution is primarily based on the headline and how well this picks up on the zeitgeist. Emotions, such as the fear of sudden change and anger at the inconsiderateness of fellow human beings, serve to create a bond with the readership. Together, we can now look at the greedy hoarders who endanger the community through their selfish behaviour.",[11,2370,2371],{},"And at first it is barely noticeable that the article, through its description of the impending shortage, animates its readers to begin hamstering food and goods for themselves. Indeed, one could understand such an article as the starting signal to a major hoarding event. Both the headline and the photo of the empty shelf are introducing the readers to a situation and concept that they themselves in large parts had not yet experienced or even noticed. It could even be argued that only the subsequent change in purchasing behaviour then results in nationwide delivery bottlenecks. Sadly, the article itself does not address the cause of the empty shelf.",[11,2373,2374],{},"Let’s step back a few weeks to a time before COVID-19. In order to launch a new customer project, crossXculture had invited an expert in supply chain management to give a presentation. In front of a small selection of our assembled trainers, he spoke about supply chains and explained the difficulties in maintaining them smoothly, especially when demand fluctuates. We learned that there is a direct link between the demand on the supermarket shelf and the location where the raw materials are sourced. In a way, this can be seen as a pipeline with the customers at one end and the raw materials at the other end. In between, also connected to the pipeline, there are several steps of processing. Thanks to modern electronics one is able to see through the pipeline, from one end to the other.",[11,2376,2377],{},"Now back to COVID-19 and the time around the lockdown. If you look at toilet paper as a consumable good, the first thing you notice is that it is produced in different sizes for different purposes. In the commercial sector, for example, large quantities of it are needed, which in turn are spooled onto large rolls to lower the frequency of having to replenish, e.g. at gas stations, in schools, in public swimming pools, in large companies, etc. For the private sector, on the other hand, smaller rolls are available in standard household packaging. Whereas in the commercial sector toilet paper is often delivered on Euro-pallets and by truck, private buyers have to consider the aspect of home transport on foot, by bicycle, or by private car, when making their choice.",[11,2379,2380],{},"When companies urge their employees to stay away from the workplace and customer visits are cancelled, when there is less travel in the country as a whole, and when schools and kindergartens are closed, the demand for toilet paper shifts from the commercial to the domestic supply chain. Applying our aforementioned tube example to these two separate supply chains means that the manufacturers of commercial toilet paper are looking into a pipeline with hardly any customers visible at the other end. The result is that this market collapses and production is reduced.",[11,2382,2383],{},"At the same time, manufacturers looking into the pipeline for private buyers now see a threatening number of prospective customers gathered, while at the production end the same capacities are available as before. Manufacturers can now consider whether what they are experiencing is worthwhile for them to expand production — given the short period of time in which the additional demand exists. After all, toilet paper is not a seasonal product, and the situation is very similar for pasta. Large kitchens in companies and schools and the country's restaurants buy from a different supply chain than private consumers. As a result, eating at home creates a shortage in the private sector as well, when the customers of the commercial suppliers disappear. This analysis was quickly confirmed by the experience that wholesalers such as Metro and Fegro still had the products of alleged shortage available in bulk packages, not to mention office suppliers who were sitting on millions of unsold rolls.",[11,2385,2386],{},"While this should be an easy enough principle of supply and demand to comprehend, unfortunately, this  scenario is not as effective for the purpose of media sales as the assumption made by the Hamburger Morgenpost that only 'hamstering’, i.e. the egotism of some individuals, can be the reason for the seen shortages. As far as I remember, pictures of elderly ladies who pushed around with two packs of toilet paper in their shopping carts followed. It is well possible that their only misstep that day had been to read the newspaper in the morning.",[11,2388,2389,2391,2393],{},[20,2390,152],{},[154,2392],{},[20,2394,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2396},[],"2020-10-29T16:19:21.321Z","How our media landscape contributes to the spreading of myths instead of doing a great deal of work to help us clear them up.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-10-29.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-10-29",{"title":2360,"description":2398},"20-10-29","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-10-29","CoEt6a5VsZD6Rv4KY6B25qcNVdeqSTeg-pqZx1Wtl6k",{"id":2407,"title":2408,"body":2409,"date":2430,"description":2431,"extension":77,"image":2432,"meta":2433,"navigation":80,"path":2434,"seo":2435,"slug":2436,"stem":2437,"__hash__":2438},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-17.md","Our Story (2005)",{"type":8,"value":2410,"toc":2428},[2411,2414,2417,2420],[11,2412,2413],{},"The idea for crossXculture was born out of the often painful realisation that the market for freelance language teachers could hardly ensure their financial well-being, as the rates that were commonly paid did not provide any kind of buffer for the risk that the often fluctuating work situation entails. It was clear from the very beginning: anyone wishing to pay their trainers a living wage as a provider would have to be prepared to start saving on themselves.",[11,2415,2416],{},"Our first office was therefore very humble at the time of our founding in 2005, and neither the premises in Frankfurt's Gallus district, which still was affordable at the time, nor the furnishings suggested that a new school concept was in process of being launched at this location. For the first time, this new concept would pay its trainers the space that they need to work sustainably, including the clear benefit of fair pay.",[11,2418,2419],{},"For our corporate clients the difference to other providers was initially hardly comprehensible, as they had to assume that a reasonable trainer payment scheme was the norm in many places. However, it soon became apparent that our trainers fluctuated less frequently and had fewer days of absence due to illness. They were better qualified and more committed to their participants and to the lessons. By then, at the latest, it was obvious that we had created something special and new with crossXculture: a protected space in which a new quality in teaching became possible.",[11,2421,2422,2424,2426],{},[20,2423,152],{},[154,2425],{},[20,2427,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2429},[],"2020-06-17T11:49:57.948Z","New ideas may take their time to grow and mature, but where would we be without new ideas? Here is to the dreamers and inventors who cannot simply accept the world as it is.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-17.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-17",{"title":2408,"description":2431},"20-06-17","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-17","9PJmmgIpBFRjDBkpOHdzADWWpRzNEhreiWLhuHUcwuE",{"id":2440,"title":2441,"body":2442,"date":2535,"description":2536,"extension":77,"image":2537,"meta":2538,"navigation":80,"path":2539,"seo":2540,"slug":2541,"stem":2542,"__hash__":2543},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-03.md","NEW!  'Short Course'  Business English",{"type":8,"value":2443,"toc":2533},[2444,2447,2450,2453,2456,2463,2525],[11,2445,2446],{},"The 'Short Course' Business English, which has been newly developed by crossXculture, will provide you with an overview of your existing skills in the spontaneous use of business English in just 12 lessons. Join us as pioneers in exploring a newly developed course format and be sure to benefit from the limited introductory offer of just 8.00 EUR per 45min.",[11,2448,2449],{},"Corona presents our economy with numerous challenges and will once again put our expertise to the test. Therefore, use this summer in particular to develop your skills and abilities. After all, true spontaneity and flexibility may look easy from the outside, but they in reality require a high degree of preparation and practice.",[11,2451,2452],{},"A relatively small investment of 192.00 EUR in your professional future can make a huge difference in your future outlook and rekindle your passion for new discoveries. With only 1x90min per week, joining us comfortably from home or from your office, you now can practice different situations of everyday business life with us and thereby test your spontaneity as well as practice new techniques.",[11,2454,2455],{},"The 'Short Course' Business English is taught by two native speakinger teachers with more than 20 years of experience in adult education. You can therefore look forward to a positive atmosphere and competent professional guidance. So that you can show your professional capabilities in the foreign language even more spontaneously in future.",[11,2457,2458,2460],{},[154,2459],{},[20,2461,2462],{},"\\ Course Details",[261,2464,2465,2468,2471,2474,2477,2480,2483,2486,2493,2501,2504,2507,2515,2522],{},[264,2466,2467],{},"Type: Business English 'Short Course",[264,2469,2470],{},"Group size: 5-10 participants",[264,2472,2473],{},"Duration: 12 appointments of 90min each (24 units)",[264,2475,2476],{},"Interval: 1x 90min per week",[264,2478,2479],{},"Materials: crossXculture 'Short Course",[264,2481,2482],{},"Participation location: Germany, nation-wide",[264,2484,2485],{},"Course fees: 192,00 EUR, once for about 3 months",[264,2487,2488,2489],{},"Booking: 0800 2910 403 or contact ",[43,2490,2492],{"href":2491},"mailto:karsten.hein@crossXculture.com","karsten.hein@crossXculture.com",[264,2494,2495,2496,2498],{},"Registrations: by 30 June 2020",[154,2497],{},[20,2499,2500],{},"\\ Requirements for course participation:",[264,2502,2503],{},"Windows PC or Mac with microphone",[264,2505,2506],{},"Software: Microsoft 'Teams’",[264,2508,2509,2510],{},"completed ",[43,2511,2514],{"href":2512,"rel":2513},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cxc-student.com\u002Fforms\u002Fregistration.php?language_selection=D",[47],"participant registration",[264,2516,2509,2517],{},[43,2518,2521],{"href":2519,"rel":2520},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cxc-student.com\u002Fforms\u002Fplacementtest.php?language_test=GB&language_selection=D",[47],"placement test",[264,2523,2524],{},"Receipt of payment of the course fee",[11,2526,2527,2529,2531],{},[20,2528,152],{},[154,2530],{},[20,2532,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2534},[],"2020-06-03T11:32:04.712Z","\"Spontaneous\" is what comes to mind after the event. - Do you also know the feeling of not being able to find the right English words in important situations? If your answer is ‘Yes!’, we warmly invite you to explore a newly developed course format with us.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-03.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-03",{"title":2441,"description":2536},"20-06-03","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-06-03","Yf7KhBuyrmUgUeNqiZG9f2V1wxWDFih89DrWNGdYxRc",{"id":2545,"title":2546,"body":2547,"date":2577,"description":2578,"extension":77,"image":2579,"meta":2580,"navigation":80,"path":2581,"seo":2582,"slug":2583,"stem":2584,"__hash__":2585},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-05-25.md","You are not qualified",{"type":8,"value":2548,"toc":2575},[2549,2552,2555,2558,2561,2564,2567],[11,2550,2551],{},"We are sometimes warned that, even if not spoken out loud, being turned down a from job can all too easily be taken personal, and that we should stay clear from personal interpretation. However, I have good reason to believe that it should be taken personal, because this is where the magic begins. The turning down can just as well be considered an invitation to embark on a personal journey of discovery.",[11,2553,2554],{},"I was just about to complete my Abitur [high school diploma] in Germany and had not lived in this country for more than three years, when I was informed of a job vacancy at a large German publisher 300km north of Frankfurt. I submitted my application and was invited for the interview. At that time, I knew very little about German corporate and social life, but was dressed for success, as best as I could, and had read up on the position of ‘Publishing Sales Assistant’.",[11,2556,2557],{},"The interviewers had decided on a confrontational interview style, as was common in those days. Having come from a non-confrontational culture myself, I was caught off guard by the good cop \u002F bad cop style interview. For instance, I was warmly invited to speak about my hobby at the time, but when I happily explained about how I had just finished building my third set of loudspeakers and was a collector of HiFi components, I was rudely interrupted and told to go and make this my job instead. I did not cry, but I was deeply confused, a fact that I could not hide. Some days later, a letter arrived in the mail in which I was informed that I had not been accepted.",[11,2559,2560],{},"This was 27 years ago, but to this day I remember how I felt in that interview. I also remember how I felt, when I opened the envelope in which I received both my rejection letter and my application documents back ‘zu unserer Entlastung’ [loosely translated: so as not to unduly burden our files]. What had gone wrong? What was it in me that they did not see fit for employment? Was it something I said about the loudspeakers, perhaps? Had they mistaken my enthusiasm for my hobby as a sign that I would not be fully committed to the job? The message that I took from this was not to show my true feelings in an interview anymore. To allow employers to behave unkindly towards me and not to show that I was hurt by this behaviour, and if asked about my hobbies to say ‘reading and team sports’ and to shut up about the rest.",[11,2562,2563],{},"Being outcast from society and deemed a social misfit, is a terrible sentence, because we humans so strongly depend on establishing social bonds. This is the message that rejection sends, but it does not have to be received in this way. It has taken me 27 years to understand that I might have been wrong in my reading of the message. Instead of reading: ‘You are not qualified.’, I should have taken it to mean: ‘You can do better than this, and you are free to go.’ The true message may very well have been: ‘We fear that your free spirit and entrepreneurship will clash with our expectations for this position.’ Sadly, my answer at the time would have been ’So do I, please make me be a person who fits in.’ Yet, this does not change the nature of the truth that surrounded all of us on the day of the interview. Namely, that there was a mismatch at the time. My personality had not yet matured enough to explain that instead of just following one interest, I was very well capable of following both. And perhaps the interviewers were too limited in their scope to see that they were curtailing my enthusiasm by making it seem as though I had to make a decision between professional and personal interests.",[11,2565,2566],{},"Therefore, do take it personal. Don’t be afraid of who you are and find ways of expressing yourself. Perhaps there is something to be learned in this for our outlook during the Corona lock-down. Crises will come and go, and in the months to follow, some rejections may arise. However, the more important question is what message we read into them. If it is one of hope and learning, it may provide us with the boost forward, towards a more positive future. Since we are all affected by social distancing and the downturn of the economy, this can be seen as a great unifying experience of rejection. When returning to job life and to our place in society, we now have a greater potential than ever to re-shape our reality in a more appropriate and perhaps more hopeful way.",[11,2568,2569,2571,2573],{},[20,2570,152],{},[154,2572],{},[20,2574,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2576},[],"2020-05-25T11:01:56.139Z","The full impact of these words can initially sound like a death sentence to a young job seekers ears. Or it can just as well be considered an invitation to embark on a personal journey of discovery.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-05-25.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-05-25",{"title":2546,"description":2578},"20-05-25","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-05-25","y0VKCZfusXsNHHeLA4DQoFaGfAm_jQrwGJrMw8i_cGE",{"id":2587,"title":2588,"body":2589,"date":2622,"description":2623,"extension":77,"image":2624,"meta":2625,"navigation":80,"path":2626,"seo":2627,"slug":2628,"stem":2629,"__hash__":2630},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-03-30.md","Coping and Cooperating through COVID-19",{"type":8,"value":2590,"toc":2620},[2591,2594,2597,2600,2603,2606,2609,2612],[11,2592,2593],{},"It could be argued that people of enterprise are always well-advised to create win-win scenarios in which both the provider and the client will benefit from the exchange. Yet, in the world of language training it is often forgotten that the trainer should be part of this equation for the service to be excellent. What is needed therefore is a win-win-win scenario in which the trainer is naturally included.",[11,2595,2596],{},"cXc | crossXculture has always remembered this and has carefully been maintaining a triple-win scenario – client, trainer, provider – to protect our trainers from the hardship of the free market economy. Guaranteeing our trainers a 2\u002F3 share of our generated turnover has garnered some ridicule, but also has set a standard that trainers are so much more than middlemen and women. We call our principle ‘Fair-Share’, and we firmly believe it is the right thing to do.",[11,2598,2599],{},"When COVID-19 hit Germany in mid-March 2020, and our clients closed their doors to outside visitors and sent their staff home to work remotely, all our beloved in-house classes came to a halt within a span of approximately 10 days. As anyone can imagine, this was a hard blow to an exclusive in-house specialist like cXc | crossXculture.",[11,2601,2602],{},"And then two things happened that re-confirmed our belief in the benefits our Fair-Share scheme: Firstly, some of our customers asked us to continue their classes online in the very e-mail that they were informing us about restricting building access. The continued language programs provide a welcome sense of normalcy and reassurance during the current lock-down.",[11,2604,2605],{},"Secondly, we swiftly set up communications with our trainers to install with each of them the necessary tools for online training. Our benefit in this situation was that our Fair Share trainer participation had helped us maintain contact with the best of the business. Therefore, the atmosphere during the transition to online classes was highly productive and professional. Just two weeks into the crises, we now have successfully converted more than half of our lessons into online training. This is a truly amazing feat, and we are indeed very grateful to our professional network of clients and trainers who have helped to make this possible on such short notice.",[11,2607,2608],{},"Running 50% of our lessons via video-based training is not a long-term recipe for survival when all other classes are on hold, but until we can see a return to full in-company training, we continue to invest all our efforts in making lessons rewarding. To our clients for whom receiving lessons online is not an option at this time, we understand the complications and reasons. We also want to continue to pledge our support to you, and promise that when you re-open your doors, we will be available for you.",[11,2610,2611],{},"The economic free-fall effect brought upon us by the Corona virus pandemic has panicked the world. But by means of mutual appreciation and swift collaboration, we have found renewed purpose and re-established hope.",[11,2613,2614,2616,2618],{},[20,2615,152],{},[154,2617],{},[20,2619,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2621},[],"2020-03-30T16:52:25.546Z","Mutual appreciation and swift collaboration have managed to lessen the economic free-fall effect brought upon us by the Corona virus pandemic and given us hope when hope was lost.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-03-30.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-03-30",{"title":2588,"description":2623},"20-03-30","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-03-30","PsIyatCNzvkXB3FQALFYwlUkUstsuZjKU6F124eoiZo",{"id":2632,"title":2633,"body":2634,"date":2667,"description":2668,"extension":77,"image":2669,"meta":2670,"navigation":80,"path":2671,"seo":2672,"slug":2673,"stem":2674,"__hash__":2675},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-25.md","Mardi Gras - Make your brain fat",{"type":8,"value":2635,"toc":2665},[2636,2639,2642,2645,2648,2651,2654,2657],[11,2637,2638],{},"In some countries, this is the last day of the celebration of Carnival which began the day after Epiphany (Dreikönigstag). Here in Germany, this one day is part of an entire season of festivities that began on November 11 at 11:11. It is called Karneval, Fasching, or Fastnacht. Depending on who you are, today is either a sober day of self-examination and confession, or a day to let loose and party in costume – maybe both!",[11,2640,2641],{},"The ‘fat’ in Fat Tuesday has to do with preparations for the season of Lent (Fastenzeit), in which certain foods such as meat, sugary treats, or dairy products are set aside – ‘given up’ (verzichten) – until Easter. Today is a day of indulgence (Genuss), one last chance to eat the foods you will not have after today. As for myself, this evening I will use up the leftover eggs, milk, butter, and sugar in my kitchen and grill up a giant stack of pancakes – Pancake Tuesday.",[11,2643,2644],{},"For those who are obligated (verplichtet) to take the season of Lent seriously, the next forty days might look a little bland (fade). The idea of sacrificing something is not normally an exciting one. But the goal, among others, is to make room in your life. The focus is not so much on the lack (Mangel), but on what can be gained in its place. Where I am from, even those who are not religious attempt to give up certain bad habits, or to develop a healthier lifestyle or routine. Time to renew those New Year Resolutions (Neujahrsvorsätze) that were made in January and possibly already abandoned (vergessen)!",[11,2646,2647],{},"‘Fat’ Tuesday. It reminds me of a kitschy joke that my parents used to tell my sisters and I when we were school children. Just before we got on the school bus, one of my parents would tell us to ‘make our brains fat.’ Later that day we were expected to sit down over dinner and give a detailed explanation of everything that we had learned – a ‘fat brain’ is a brain that grows in both experience and knowledge.",[11,2649,2650],{},"Learning a new language can be a bit like Carnival. Attempting to communicate in a language that is not your own is something like putting on a costume, stepping into a character that is not your usual self, and enjoying the new perspective. But committing to study is also a sacrifice. You have to set aside the time and devote (zuwenden) yourself to memorization and practice. Maybe it means giving up something else in order to perfect your listening, speaking, and writing skills. Imagine how much forty days of dedication could improve your skills!",[11,2652,2653],{},"Whatever meaning the day holds for you, I challenge you to take a bit of both the fun and the strictness being practiced today and combine it with your learning program. So have a good day and don’t forget to make your brain fat.",[11,2655,2656],{},"Landon - cXc English Instructor",[11,2658,2659,2661,2663],{},[20,2660,152],{},[154,2662],{},[20,2664,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2666},[],"2020-02-25T15:14:13.919Z","Today is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Ashermittwoch). It is known around the world by many names, such as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-25.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-25",{"title":2633,"description":2668},"20-02-25","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-25","_COgP5GSSazyQawXMIoEC-rx39mRoxistkl2oceXLzo",{"id":2677,"title":2678,"body":2679,"date":2711,"description":2712,"extension":77,"image":2713,"meta":2714,"navigation":80,"path":2715,"seo":2716,"slug":2717,"stem":2718,"__hash__":2719},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-20.md","2020 Website-Relaunch",{"type":8,"value":2680,"toc":2709},[2681,2684,2687,2690,2693,2696,2701],[11,2682,2683],{},"We have long since come to accept the fact that the only constancy in a person’s life is change: First we are children, then young adults. Some of us go on to become parents and grandparents. Our perspective changes with each stage, and, every few weeks, there is even a software update to highlight the fact that something has changed and that we are moving on.",[11,2685,2686],{},"In contrast to this, the purpose of a training institution, such as crossXculture, is to offer stability and continuity to our corporate customers and course participants. Educational experiences become more valuable when trust is involved, because students can then focus on the subject matter, rather than worry about the relationship. crossXculture has been phenomenal in establishing trust on all sides.",[11,2688,2689],{},"Our 2020 website relaunch therefore needed to find a balance between technological renewal and the trusted continuity that our customers, students, and trainers have come to expect from us. We feel that we have succeeded, and hopefully you will also find that our web design is now as responsive as our tailored language courses, to make sure you have access to the right information at the right time.",[11,2691,2692],{},"To find the items that you are looking for faster, you can now choose between three user profiles right from the start: 1. Course organiser: looking for an in-company provider; 2. Employee: looking to receive training; 3. Parents: looking for a course for their children. Item 3 is a new offer for 2020, and we have already been running four active kids groups in Frankfurt Griesheim since its launch this year.",[11,2694,2695],{},"We hope you will enjoy the new page and that you will recognise the crossXculture signature of a well-thought-out presentation. ‘Responsive’ means that you will now be able to access all functions comfortably, regardless of your web device or screen size, with new features to better support mobile users in Registration, Placement Test, etc.",[11,2697,470,2698,2700],{},[154,2699],{},"\nImproved language training since 2005",[11,2702,2703,2705,2707],{},[20,2704,152],{},[154,2706],{},[20,2708,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2710},[],"2020-02-20","Following 7 years of trusted service, last week saw the closing of our two separate Websites, for desktop and mobile users, for the sake of one newly designed and united presence on the web.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-20.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-20",{"title":2678,"description":2712},"20-02-20","en\u002Fnews\u002F20-02-20","jRBPj8qPgkWt1J33wDETpguw_qp48bpER3A4-nvqzM8",{"id":2721,"title":2722,"body":2723,"date":2762,"description":2763,"extension":77,"image":2764,"meta":2765,"navigation":80,"path":2766,"seo":2767,"slug":2768,"stem":2769,"__hash__":2770},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-17.md","'Glücksschwein'",{"type":8,"value":2724,"toc":2760},[2725,2728,2731,2734,2737,2740,2743,2746,2749,2752],[11,2726,2727],{},"Thank you for making 2018 a truly joyous year!",[11,2729,2730],{},"Merry Christmas and a happy New Year",[11,2732,2733],{},"The Power of the Pig",[11,2735,2736],{},"Pigs have been thought to symbolise strength, endurance, and prosperity in many parts of the world. Be it wild, farmed, or domesticated: pigs have had an impact on human activity and beliefs for centuries.",[11,2738,2739],{},"In ancient Greece, pigs were presented as offering to Demeter, the Greek god of fertility. Germanic tribes celebrated the wild boar as their holy animal of the gods. In ancient Japan, the pig stood for strength and perseverance, and for the Chinese the pig is a symbol of contentment and happiness.",[11,2741,2742],{},"The German concept of a 'Glücksschwein' or Good-Luck Pig appears to date back to medieval times and can probably be ascribed to its role as consolation prize in popular contests conducted at rural funfairs. While the winner of the contest was given a prize, the loser was often given a piglet. Along with scorn and ridicule, the pig being carried to the new owner’s home also meant a new and lucky chance.",[11,2744,2745],{},"Pigs do not need lots of expensive food and will be happy with the discards from the kitchen table. With proper keeping they mature quickly and are ready for slaughter in about six months. A healthy sow will give birth at least twice a year, and the happy farmer can expect to see 5 new piglets being born each time. What a clever way of turning around a streak of bad luck.",[11,2747,2748],{},"And since in today's human world we all experience our own moments of luck and misfortune, there is much to be learned from the moment we are handed our next piglet. As this can be a welcome opportunity to get things in order, prepare the trough, and come out stronger.",[11,2750,2751],{},"Oink Oink! & Merry Christmas",[11,2753,2754,2756,2758],{},[20,2755,152],{},[154,2757],{},[20,2759,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2761},[],"2019-12-17","Literally: ’Good-Luck Pig’. A traditional Germanic belief in which the pig becomes a symbol or charm to embody or bring good fortune, health and happiness.We have very much enjoyed our mutually supportive relationship with you this year and say:","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-17.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-17",{"title":2722,"description":2763},"19-12-17","en\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-17","hkGqzLsEZGov3agKYL2MQYraxc7b4Korm3icmKEi0bE",{"id":2772,"title":2773,"body":2774,"date":2812,"description":2813,"extension":77,"image":2814,"meta":2815,"navigation":80,"path":2816,"seo":2817,"slug":2818,"stem":2819,"__hash__":2820},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-13.md","“Let's build a snowman”",{"type":8,"value":2775,"toc":2810},[2776,2779,2782,2785,2788,2791,2794,2797,2800,2802],[11,2777,2778],{},"Unhindered by the explicit presence of cold temperatures, in spite of the expected physical exertion involved in rolling snowballs along the frozen ground, and even despite the fact that neither snowmen nor snow-women have a long life expectancy, the exercise is enjoyed by both young and old.",[11,2780,2781],{},"One might wonder at the popularity of building snowmen, despite the certainty of impending disaster. Are these happy builders in denial over the fact that a single day of sunshine can melt their work away? Would they not be better advised to spend their time on some activity that is more useful and lasting?",[11,2783,2784],{},"The simple answer is: it’s magic. Snow falls at around the darkest time of year and makes the gloom feel less oppressive. Touching the elements, feeling the frozen water with our fingers, assessing its weight and substance, breathing in the cold, clean air - these are the invigorating, sensory experiences which bring us in touch with ourselves and the natural world. And in building together, we strengthen our social bonds.",[11,2786,2787],{},"More often than not, the real benefit of an activity lies not in the visible product, but in the affect that the activity has on us as human beings. Building a snowman requires resourcefulness, from setting up a team and allocating functions to the strategic sourcing of snow, from processing and sculpting it, right up to its final decoration. Decisions that are not only economic, but also aesthetic and cultural.",[11,2789,2790],{},"Snowmen, just like their builders, come in all shapes and sizes. Did you know that North Americans and Germans build snowmen consisting of three balls, whereas the British build their snowmen consisting of only two? And would you have guessed that the Japanese follow the British model in building their Yukidaruma, despite having been heavily influenced by American culture?",[11,2792,2793],{},"In short, the snowman is a reflection of human imagination, creativity, communication and playfulness. It is a reminder of how the benefit of some of mankind’s most vital exercises is perhaps less measurable in terms of hard facts and figures than in the eye-opening experiences we gain from interacting with others and with ourselves.",[11,2795,2796],{},"Let's stay curious, let's keep fit.",[11,2798,2799],{},"Your cXc | crossXculture Team",[11,2801,760],{},[11,2803,2804,2806,2808],{},[20,2805,152],{},[154,2807],{},[20,2809,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2811},[],"2019-12-13","'Let's build a snowman' is the heart-felt invitation to an activity that is popular around the world, wherever there is sufficient snow to pack and stack a few snowballs.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-13.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-13",{"title":2773,"description":2813},"19-12-13","en\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-13","l-UhNlxJMl7kiUtNp69lG_EUobWB3TeqVCKq7Z80_Wk",{"id":2822,"title":2823,"body":2824,"date":2857,"description":2858,"extension":77,"image":2859,"meta":2860,"navigation":80,"path":2861,"seo":2862,"slug":2863,"stem":2864,"__hash__":2865},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-06.md","Fake it ‘til you make it",{"type":8,"value":2825,"toc":2855},[2826,2829,2832,2835,2838,2841,2844,2847],[11,2827,2828],{},"Challenges, monumental and menial, confront us constantly. Tasks from previous weeks linger, waiting to be accomplished, while new projects stack up and deadlines loom. Sometimes this means quick decisions must be made about what gets neglected so that something else can get accomplished. These are the public and private moments when we are faced with no alternative but to try even when it seems like we can’t succeed.",[11,2830,2831],{},"For such moments, English makes use of some great phrases: “Grab the bull by the horns”, “when the only way around something is through it”, or “when going gets tough, the tough get going”. These fun sayings express that even if a situation seems hopeless, perseverance brings success. But they also imply that you already have everything you need to do what needs to be done. What happens when the job requires more of us than we believe we can give?",[11,2833,2834],{},"My dad loves to tell a story about his youth, when he was eager and desperate for work. He had applied to every open position regardless of his academic or professional background and was finally called in for an interview. Determined to land the job, he said “Yes, of course I can do that” to every question about skill and competency he said. Later that evening he went home and told my mom, “The good news is I got the job and I start in two weeks; the bad news is I only have two weeks to figure out how to do everything I said I could do.” In short, he had to “fake it until he made it”.",[11,2836,2837],{},"Attempting to be successful at something involves a certain amount of trust. My high school coach loves the phrase, “believe to achieve.” But in the case of “faking it”, trusting that you can do something also requires a certain amount of deceit –even if you can’t right now, act as if you can. Yes, my dad outright lied during his interview. But with a wife and three babies at home, he did everything necessary to learn the programs and processes the job required – very often ignoring what was true about his limited skillset, until the truth became that he was skilful.",[11,2839,2840],{},"Like taking part in a play, his role required some acting. He pretended like he was qualified with the goal of becoming qualified. Those first weeks and months on the job, he probably felt as if the curtain would fall at any moment and he would be exposed as a fraud. But there was a process underway, one which gradually replaced inexperience with experience, doubt with confidence and ability.",[11,2842,2843],{},"I don’t know what challenges you are facing or what awkward and difficult situations you find yourself in. No matter who isolated you may feel: you are not alone. Each of us harbors the fear that at some point someone will discover the truth about ourselves; the fear that in the trial we will encounter our true selves and that that self is weak. The way through this anxiety is with courage, and very often this courage comes after, not before, we engage with each other.",[11,2845,2846],{},"The struggle is real; so fake it 'til you make it.",[11,2848,2849,2851,2853],{},[20,2850,152],{},[154,2852],{},[20,2854,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2856},[],"2019-12-06","Rising to the challenge forces us to grow, and this growth builds up credibility with ourselves and others – but to get started you might have to fabricate a few facts along the way.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-06.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-06",{"title":2823,"description":2858},"19-12-06","en\u002Fnews\u002F19-12-06","f6nIuxGGkuN5_DjzqXoTW1yTQmGFEszCERK3uM1pMio",{"id":2867,"title":2868,"body":2869,"date":2893,"description":2894,"extension":77,"image":2895,"meta":2896,"navigation":80,"path":2897,"seo":2898,"slug":2899,"stem":2900,"__hash__":2901},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-06-27.md","This summer, making gains is „in“",{"type":8,"value":2870,"toc":2891},[2871,2874,2877,2880,2883],[11,2872,2873],{},"As soon as summer arrives, the media are full of tips for dieting your way to the perfect figure. Slimming down is once again the hot topic, but let’s spin it the other way: Making gains can also be \"in\", especially when it comes to language competence. Be sure to stack your way to the next level of proficiency.",[11,2875,2876],{},"Language competence is an important tool in everyday professional life. Maintaining eye contact with foreign colleagues or business partners while remaining culturally sensitive towards your counterpart is essential to building trust and comfort.",[11,2878,2879],{},"Therefore, crossXculture language courses offer you more than just language learning. Developing sensitivity in dealing with other cultures, strengthening self-confidence, and the ability to speak freely, are just some of the positive effects of language training with our qualified team of instructors.",[11,2881,2882],{},"Reach your desired level with crossXculture language courses. Make use of our services throughout Germany and reinvigorate your business communication with new energy.",[11,2884,2885,2887,2889],{},[20,2886,152],{},[154,2888],{},[20,2890,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2892},[],"2019-06-27","This summer, making gains is “in”- at least in terms of language competence.With cXc language courses you are sure to reach the next level.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F19-06-27.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-06-27",{"title":2868,"description":2894},"19-06-27","en\u002Fnews\u002F19-06-27","_7K707dmwBeg9deFv4RwwsG3bXQwecOfR9NTABZ2noA",{"id":2903,"title":2904,"body":2905,"date":2937,"description":2938,"extension":77,"image":2939,"meta":2940,"navigation":80,"path":2941,"seo":2942,"slug":2943,"stem":2944,"__hash__":2945},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-02-07.md","All Learning Begins with ‘I Don’t Know.’",{"type":8,"value":2906,"toc":2935},[2907,2910,2913,2916,2919,2922,2925,2927],[11,2908,2909],{},"As a schoolboy, I was eager to answer my teacher’s questions. I loved the satisfying feeling of proving that I had done my reading or thought deeply. It wasn’t long before my reputation became that of a “teacher’s pet [Streber].”",[11,2911,2912],{},"As I grew older, I slowly lost my confidence. I less frequently volunteered information or offered my opinion until I became so hesitant that I hardly ever participated at all.",[11,2914,2915],{},"I hadn’t become a bad student. I wasn’t lazy, or unprepared, and I still cared about the quality of my work. But high school was complicated, and my classmates seemed particularly judgmental. Whether I answered correctly or incorrectly, my peers found harsh ways to ridicule. As the potential for critique and error increased, my confidence and self-assurance decreased proportionately. But I found an effective method for escaping the confrontation and embarrassment. If I just answered with “I don’t know” no harm came to me. Answer with “I don’t know” enough times and teachers stop expecting things, too; at least, so I thought.",[11,2917,2918],{},"15 years later, now I am the instructor; and a big part of my job is asking questions and facilitating discussions. It isn’t always easy, for me or my students. And I get it. I know all too well the panic that an instructor’s questioning causes. It only takes two, three, and four-letter-word combinations, like “Tell me,” “Do you know?” and “What is the answer” to create a room full of students saying “I don’t know” even if they really do. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to break this cycle.",[11,2920,2921],{},"If my students are going to feel and experience the confidence that I lost as a student, then I need to be confident as well. I have to channel my fear and frustrations, and in their place cultivate authenticity and patience. Accomplishing this means re-imagining and re-tooling some bad habits and mismanaged expectations. Being authentic means developing meaningful relationships with my students, providing an engaging and safe environment. By treating students not as a single, massive unit but as individuals, I identify the thoughts and feelings behind each “I don’t know.”",[11,2923,2924],{},"If I could go back and give a younger version of myself some advice, there’s no doubt that I would tell him to be bolder, more enthusiastic, to be less doubtful of himself and not afraid of criticism. Learning is a process and “I don’t know” plays a role in that. What we don’t know provides an opening for knowing. This is what I aspire to impart to my students. It is okay not to know but it’s better to replace not knowing with knowing.",[11,2926,2656],{},[11,2928,2929,2931,2933],{},[20,2930,152],{},[154,2932],{},[20,2934,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2936},[],"2019-02-07","Students often say “I don’t know” because they are afraid to participate. An instructor’s role is to harness this anxiety, transforming it into confidence. By teaching empathetically, I motivate students to find their voice.","\u002Fimg\u002Fnews\u002F19-02-07.jpg",{},"\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F19-02-07",{"title":2904,"description":2938},"19-02-07","en\u002Fnews\u002F19-02-07","SSUhYVkaNsjMdsY0T0QG1pAmTzwEAWpXfw-bh2t7JIw",{"id":2947,"title":2948,"body":2949,"date":2973,"description":2974,"extension":77,"image":2975,"meta":2976,"navigation":80,"path":2977,"seo":2978,"slug":2979,"stem":2980,"__hash__":2981},"news_en\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002F18-04-17.md","To hum like a bug in May - get started today!",{"type":8,"value":2950,"toc":2971},[2951,2954,2957,2960,2963],[11,2952,2953],{},"With cXc | crossXculture as your competent language training provider, you can be sure to practice humming in a comfortable and secure atmosphere before taking flight in front of an audience.",[11,2955,2956],{},"We invite you to rely on our professional network of over 500 qualified language trainers and coaches throughout Germany. Since 2006 we support international corporations, medium size businesses, lawfirms and consultancies, some very similar to your own enterprise, in making excellent use of the economic upswing.",[11,2958,2959],{},"Experienced coaches will tell you: when the your aerial show turns out to be nothing but empty air, this is mostly due to a lack of routine. Therefore: be sure to get your training started today.",[11,2961,2962],{},"Make cXc your resource for qualified in-house language training and trust in the expertise and experience of our professional network.",[11,2964,2965,2967,2969],{},[20,2966,152],{},[154,2968],{},[20,2970,158],{},{"title":72,"searchDepth":73,"depth":73,"links":2972},[],"2018-04-17","Aiming to fly high in your career? 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