About Solvit

 

72% of UK international trade is with non-English speaking countries. (UK Customs and Excise)

75% of the world's population does not speak English at all. (David Crystal: University of Wales, Bangor)

On-line customers are three times more likely to buy when addressed in their mother tongue. (Forrester Research)

When in Rome do as the Romans do …

Solvit is a vital tool for any UK business trading in the increasingly global business environment, and wanting to succeed. Whether you need to address language skills in the workforce, source specialist linguists, translate your website or adapt your products to the culture of the overseas markets you are operating in, Solvit can help.

Solvit is organised under four headings:

International communication planning
This section helps you to set out a plan to address every type of international communication need. It helps to evaluate your markets and your workforce before you take any action, and signposts support services. This is your starting point and introduces you to the other sections of the site.

Spoken communication
Information on the need for spoken international communication in different markets and cultures, recruiting people with language skills, undertaking foreign language training and using the services of an interpreter.

Written and visual communication
Guidelines on how translation services and other language professionals can enhance and focus your written and visual communication through all kinds of media - e-mail, contracts, product packaging, marketing materials and your website.

Cultural communication
Learn about the value of cultural awareness and find advice on business etiquette in different societies.

The Solvit website is maintained by CILT, the National Centre for Languages and was created by Stephen Hagen with the support of the Sector Skills Development Agency and InterAct International, an international SME based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

CILT, the National Centre for Languages is a company registered in England and Wales whose registered office is at 20 Bedfordbury, London, WC2N 4LB. If you have any queries please contact CILT at info@cilt.org.uk.

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