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📣 PSA on Hispanic recruitment 1️⃣ While most people think of “Hispanic” as a single category, it isn’t a single culture. Traditions, priorities, behaviors, food, music, race and even language vary widely across countries and regions. If you’re doing research to recruit Hispanic populations, you have to include representation from as many cultures and backgrounds as you can to be truly inclusive. You'll be shocked at the differences in language alone. 2️⃣ Speaking Spanish does not qualify someone to write content for your materials (just like it doesn’t in English). I can’t tell you how many incorrect things I’ve seen out there, some even created by the best universities and agencies. Writing content requires specific skills. Writing content for a Spanish-speaking audience requires those same skills PLUS multicultural awareness, knowledge of universal Spanish, and more than conversational fluency. Hire a professional. 3️⃣ Never, ever assume affinity from identity. Let people tell you what they're interested in, do not assume they'll be interested only or primarily in Hispanic-related content because of their background. #hispanicmarketing #spanish #enrollmentmarketing

Fridays are good. Almost the weekend. 👇 When I was at school, Fridays were my favourite. To be honest, they still are. Especially Friday evenings. TALKING OF SCHOOL; this is a photo of me at school. Can you guess where I am in the photo? LET ME TELL YOU why all the kids were wearing fancy costumes. We were taken to the big stage in the city theatre and performed traditional dances. I remember it was a lot of fun. TURNING OUR ATTENTION TO THE WORDS IN CAPITAL LETTERS, why do you think, I’m highlighting them? 👉 These are connectors. They help you transition from one topic to another. When you are in a meeting and need to move on to the next topic, you can use some of the following ones: "With that, we can proceed to..." "Here's some supporting data..." "Now, moving on to..." "Next up, we have..." "Let's shift our focus to..." "To recap what we've covered..." "In conclusion..." "So, to wrap up this section..." 👉 If you’d like to improve your English for meetings, contact me. At the end of October, I'm starting a short, GROUP PROGRAM for non-native English leaders in clinical research and clinical trials who want to become better English communicators and advance their careers in global settings. There are only 4 spaces available. It will cover 5 essential areas that you need to be fluent in. There is a BONUS to win! If you're interested, send me a message, and I will share all the details with you. 👉 What’s your favourite day of the week? _____________________________ I’m Adriana. I provide guidance and tailored courses (1:1 or small groups) to Non-Native English Leaders in Clinical Research and Clinical Trials who want to advance their careers, feel more confident and accomplished, using English as a tool. Contact me for details. Connect | Adriana McNeil Business English Coach Follow me | #AdrianaMcNeil to see all my posts Ring the bell 🔔 on my profile to get notified when I post! #BusinessEnglish #Communication #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalResearch #LinkedIn

The Government is implementing a Multicultural Framework Review to help formulate policies that support and empower our multicultural communities. Australians of all backgrounds and experiences are invited to tell them what is working well, what could be better, and what is important to you. #multiculturalaustralia #diversityandinclusion #immigration

With an average of 56% Hispanic students in the State of California public schools, how is your school district reaching the diverse community? With Granicus’ govMeetings solution, school districts can provide simultaneous, multi-language transparency for residents through English and Spanish live broadcasting. Users can also easily search captions for key words spoken during the meeting. If you are interested in learning more about how #govMeetings can help your school district improve transparency and create a hands-free streaming process, view this success story with City of Santa Ana, CA. With Granicus, they were able to: - Broadcast live meetings simultaneously in English and Spanish. - Streamline their meeting and agenda management process. - Allow residents to easily search captions for key words spoken during the meeting. ✏️ https://okt.to/Gyk9MI #SchoolDistricts #Communication #CommunityEngagement #Transparency #GovernmentTechnology #EducationLeadership

🌍 Big News: We're Transitioning to English! According to the results of our recent poll with 223 participants, 41% have chosen English. Starting this week, we will officially switch to English for all our communications ✅ This move not only aims to provide higher quality content for those preparing for studies in the USA but also to expand our community by attracting subscribers globally. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates 🇺🇸

🌟 Hello everyone! We're back with a summary of our latest survey regarding communication methods in our Social Media channels. 🔍 The results are quite clear: 60% to 40% in favor of posts in two language versions English 🇬🇧 and Polish 🇵🇱 . Here’s what to expect: - The bulk of our posts will be in English, serving as the common language for our community and fostering a global conversation. - Polish versions of the posts will be conveniently placed in the comments to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for everyone. - For events happening in Polish, we’ll communicate directly in Polish, with an English translation available in the comments. -Visual content will primarily be in English, except for materials related to Polish-specific events. 🙌 A Big Thank You to all who participated in the survey. Your input is pivotal in making our community more inclusive and understandable for all. 📣 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! We value your comments highly as a source of inspiration and ongoing growth. 👇 For the Polish Version look in the Comments Below 👇 #IIBAPoland #MultilingualCommunication #IIBACommunity #GlobalConversation #Inclusivity #CommunityGrowth #YourVoiceMatters

🌟 **Hello, World Changers!** 🌍 I'm Jasmine, and I'm thrilled to connect with all of you in the international and public policy community! Here's a little about me: 📚 **My Story:** I've always been fascinated by the power of public policy and how it shapes our world. With a background in business and public policy, coupled with my experience as an ESL teacher and educator, I've gained a unique perspective on the challenges faced by professionals in our field. 🚀 **Challenges:** I understand the struggles of communicating with international stakeholders, writing reports and proposals in English, and navigating the complexities of policy analysis in a global context. 💡 **Results:** That's why I'm here to help! Together, we can enhance your English communication skills, improve your networking opportunities, and boost your confidence in policy analysis and evaluation. Let's achieve your career goals together! 💌 **Connect With Me:** If you're ready to take your career in international and public policy to new heights, I'd love to connect! Drop me a message to start our journey toward impactful change together. Can't wait to chat! ✨ #PublicPolicy #InternationalRelations #EnglishCommunication #ImpactfulChange

In communication, the receiver is important because that is the person that needs the information. So it's necessary to speak in the language of that person. Take for instance, you are a Native English speaking teacher and you have to work with a group of Spanish students. Speaking English to them would mean ineffective communication because they don't understand English. You might need to get a translator to translate to Spanish for the students to understand, only then is communication established. The same thing applies to Health communication. Lets take another instance that you own a women's health company and your target audience are women from age 18 - 55 in Africa. Speaking to this category would mean writing blogs, newsletters or ad copy in a writing style and tone that connects to women living in Africa. This might sound tricky, but it's very easy. That's why Prolific Pages is here to help. We are here to help you speak directly to your target audience in the "language" they understand. #healthcarestartups I hope you learned something today Remember to follow Prolific Pages for more Health communication insights.

Speak the language of your audience. Literally. There's a compelling reason why the best musicians and politicians incorporate a few sentences in the language of the country they're performing in or addressing. When we hear our native language in an international context, it triggers an unconscious sense of connection and engagement. This week, I facilitated a technical webinar for a diverse group of colleagues, including participants from Latin America and Francophone Africa. As we reached the Q&A segment, that moment every facilitator fears unfolded: "It's your chance to ask the presenters any questions you may have," I announced, only to be met with a prolonged and daunting silence. When my prepared backup question still didn’t get the group moving, I decided to try a different approach. Once more, I invited the participants to pose their questions, but this time, I addressed them in Spanish and French. It was like witnessing magic unfold. Suddenly, the chat lit up with comments, and several virtual hands shot up. In the end, the session had to be extended by over 15 minutes just to address all the questions pouring in. Next time you present to an international group, give it a try. Make an effort to speak a few words in the native languages of your audience. You'll be amazed at how it can instantly lighten up the room. #Presentations #PresentationSkills #PresentationTips #PublicSpeaking #Facilitation

Public speaking practices can vary significantly from one country to another due to cultural differences, norms, and expectations. Here are a few general points about public speaking in different countries: Click the link below to read the complete writeup: https://lnkd.in/d-Zqv_wp #publicspeaking