Resources

The Regional Language Network North East (RLN NE) has a number of resources that may be of interest to businesses, education providers and individuals. For details of what is available click on the following links.

Free Resources

The RLN NE offers a number of free resources giving information about RLN services, language careers and business communications.

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RLN NE Toolkit for Businesses

The Toolkit is designed to help your business develop skills to gain a competitive edge when trading internationally.

It is intended for:

• New exporters
• Those entering new and emerging markets
• Companies already trading in overseas markets
• Experienced exporters

Download the full Toolkit here - 4MB

or download the individual components here

 

RLN NE Toolkit for Tourism

The Toolkit is designed to help your tourism business provide a warm welcome to international tourists. They are a series of guides that can be downloaded free of charge.

The toolkit is intended for:

• Hotels
• B&Bs
• Tourist Attractions
• The Hospitality Sector

Download the full Toolkit here - 3MB

or download individual fact sheets here

Case Studies

Over the years the RLN have been involved in developing and publicising a wide range of case studies.

Click the icon below to download the full collection.

World Class Communications

The following presentations are taken from the World Class Communications seminar organised by the Regional Language Network North East, UKTI and Business Link.

The seminar focused on the key marketing and communication elements of international business success, and featured presentations on International Sales, Online Marketing and Business Support among others.

Download Presentation 1 - Business Support

Download Presentation 2 - e-Marketing

Download Presentation 3 - Intellectual Property

Download Presentation 4 - International Communication Skills

Download Presentation 5 - International Sales

 

How to Guides for Businesses

The Regional Language Networks in partnership with CILT, the National Centre for Languages have produced a range of 'How to guides' aimed at businesses. You can download them from our site or request hard copies.

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E-Newsletter

The RLN NE produces a quarterly e-newsletter, The Business of Language. Each edition features news and information related to language and cultural issues within the region and nationally. You can read the current edition and view our back issues by clicking on our archive.

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Recommended Podcasts

Enjoy languages on the move with recommended podcasts from the Regional Language Network. Whether you're a beginner just starting out with conversational vocabulary or an international trader seeking to explore new markets, these downloadable podcasts mean you can carry a language lesson with you, wherever you go.

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Cultural Guides

Download copies of cultural guides for 16 different countries. Each guide covers topics including, business culture & etiquette, language, environment and key sectors.

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Audits and Reports

Download a copy of the ONE North East Language Skills Capacity Audit, a survey of demand and supply for language skills and services in the North East. You can also find links to other language and culturally related reports.

View/Download Audits and Reports

European Language Portfolio (ELP)

The UK European Language Portfolio for adult and vocational purposes was developed to provide an attractive, portable and motivating way for the individual learner to maintain an up-to-date record of their language learning experience and to track their changing levels of performance. The concept was initiated by the Council of Europe, and it is currently the UK's sole model for use by adults.

View the ELP