Publications

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

Free publications

The RLN NE offers a number of free publications 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

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 - 3MB

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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Cultural guides

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

View/Download Cultural Guides

 

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