The global mobility industry has undergone significant changes over the past 12 months, driven by evolving workforce dynamics, economic conditions, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As companies continue to adapt to a more interconnected world,...
Are you a non-native English speaker working in the United States or collaborating virtually with U.S. colleagues? If so, you’ve probably heard, and perhaps been puzzled by, American English slang. These informal words and phrases can be tricky to understand,...
You may have heard the famous quote that the U.S. and Great Britain are “two nations divided by a common language.” But the divide between British English and American English actually affects people from other places, too. As providers of corporate...
If you’re moving to the U.S., we know you’ve got a lot on your mind. But we want to add one more thing: English idioms. Why? Consider this anecdote (based on a composite of Fluency Corp client experiences): During a crucial update meeting, Elaine, a project manager at...
When we work with expats in the U.S. on their English skills, they often tell us that one of their challenges is figuring out American English slang. We can understand why. Ask just about any parent of teens in the U.S., and they’ll tell you that they have trouble...