Curious about what is going on in language and innovation at In’to and in academia? You can find our articles on language and communication here, ranging from useful language tips to fascinating discoveries.
Teilnehmer*innen, TeilnehmerInnen or Teilnehmer(innen)?
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘gender debate’? Chances are slim that you’re thinking of punctuation marks like asterisks, slashes and underscores. But a gender debate has been raging for several years amongst our eastern neighbours.
The time is NOW!
In this Radboud Academy column, Marije Klomp, Program Director of Sustainability at Radboud University, describes how postgraduate education contributes to making our society more sustainable.
Writing understandably: looking for the right mix
If you know lots about the topic of your story, it can be difficult to make choices and use an appropriate style. Marjet Tamse, senior trainer at In’to, knows just how difficult it can be to switch to a way of writing that is clear to everyone.
Tips and tools for keeping your language skills up to date
How do you maintain your language skills once the course is over? Only then does the real challenge begin: keeping your language skills up to date and making sure you do not lose what you have learned, but rather continue to make it your own.
In’to developed a C1+ level Dutch course
In'to developed the unique new course Dutch for advanced plus (C1+), including the teaching materials. Marieke Elderman collaborated on this and explains why it is so important and valuable that this course at C1+ level now exists.
Didactic innovation using a learning technology ecosystem
LES is a didactic innovation project that has recently been successfully introduced to all In’to Languages courses. Kasper Maes, a member of In’to Languages’ innovation team, talks more about it in this blog.
OneRoom: the classroom that really brings together in-person and online teaching
Our new Oneroom classroom is equipped with the most advanced technology specifically designed to teach on-site and online participants at the same time. We asked Kasper Maes, innovator at In’to, about what makes this space so special.
Tips for translating responsibly using translation machines
How can you use machine translation services responsibly? Lonneke Dortmans, translation expert at In’to Languages, can tell you everything you need to know.
Free translation and language learning apps for when you are on holidays
It can be useful to have a translation or language learning app at hand when you’re on holiday or exchange, to quickly look up a word or phrase.
Useful Spanish phrases
Do you want to speak Spanish for work, holidays or because you think it’s a wonderful language? We have listed some useful phrases for you for your first Spanish conversation.
Learning business German: “Übung macht den Meister”
As a Dutch entrepreneur, you would like to enter the German market. Most Dutch people do speak a fair bit of German and if not, you can always switch to English. This is a misunderstanding we would like to clear up.
I am charting my own course, which gives me strength and confidence.
Asha Parisius works as a Manager of the Programme Office Lifelong Learning. | E: asha.parisius [at] ru.nl | T: 06 - 31 13 32 75