Communication with Non-Native English Speakers

PROJECT DATA

Tools: Canva

Time in development: 2 hours

My role: Research, Graphic design, Development

Client: Personal project

BACKGROUND & CONTEXT

Fictional Case Study

Context: A company wants to extend its activities abroad. It aims to avoid misunderstandings with colleagues and clients from abroad and excel in a globalized business environment.

Challenges: Even when a language barrier doesn’t exist, cross-cultural communication can be challenging. Each culture has its own set of assumptions and tendencies when it comes to interactions, and it can be challenging at times to effectively represent our point of view.

Solution: This poster highlights the 5 top strategies that need to be considered before any communication with non-native English speakers. Although it is not comprehensive, each strategy is followed by a brief explanation.

Results: This poster is an easily accessible resource acting like a quick reference before communicating with non-native English speakers.