Brendan Quinn

I'm Brendan, the founder of Sankofa. If you would like to know more about English Language Training for your team, please get in touch. You can send a message below or contact us at hello@sankofa.es

Why your employees freeze in English meetings — and what to do about it

Why your employees freeze in English meetings — and what to do about it You have invested in English communication training for teams. Your employees have done the classes. They can hold a conversation. But put them in a meeting with a client from London or a partner from Frankfurt — and the room goes […]

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How to measure the ROI of business English training (and what to tell your manager)

How to measure the ROI of business English training (and what to tell your manager) Measuring the business English training ROI is the question HR managers dread most — not because the answer is complicated, but because nobody told them how to find it. Senior management wants numbers. The training team knows the sessions went

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5 señales de que tu equipo necesita formación de inglés en el trabajo

5 señales de que tu equipo necesita formación de inglés en el trabajo La formación inglés equipos empresas es una de las inversiones más postergadas en el mundo corporativo español. No porque no sea necesaria — sino porque los responsables de RRHH a menudo no saben exactamente cuándo ha llegado el momento de actuar. Este

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In-company English training vs language academy: which is right for your Barcelona team?

In-company English training vs language academy: which is right for your Barcelona team? In-company English training in Barcelona is now the default choice for most mid-sized and large companies — but that does not mean it is automatically right for every team. Language academies still have their place. This guide breaks down the real differences

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How to choose a business English training provider in Barcelona: 7 questions to ask

How to choose a business English training provider in Barcelona: 7 questions to ask Finding the right business English training provider in Barcelona can make or break your team’s development programme. Choose well and you get measurable results, motivated employees, and a clear return on investment. Choose badly and you waste budget, frustrate your team,

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Why Business English Meetings Still Fail — Even with Good English

Practical insights into English communication at work in international environments Many professionals use English every day at work.They attend meetings, collaborate with international colleagues, and communicate confidently on paper. Yet Business English meetings still feel unclear, inefficient, or frustrating. Decisions are not always explicit.Some participants dominate the discussion, while others hold back.Follow-up emails reveal that not everyone

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How to Say No Politely in English at Work

Simple, professional phrases to say no politely in English at work without upsetting people. Saying “no” at work is never easy — especially in English. Many learners worry about sounding rude, unhelpful, or negative. As a result, they sometimes say “yes” when they should not. In Business English, it is possible to say no politely and

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How to Write Clear Requests in Business English

Simple phrases to help you ask clearly and professionally at work. Many problems at work happen because requests are not clear. In Business English, being polite is important — but clarity is more important. The good news is that you do not need complex grammar to write effective requests. You just need the right sentence

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