by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Aug 5, 2014 | Culture and Values
Your language could be influencing your financial health. In this video, Keith Chen gives a very interesting Ted Talk on how language affects how you view the relationship between the past, present and future. For many English speakers, as well as those from many...
by Heather Chetwynd | Mar 26, 2014 | Culture and Values
We often misunderstand others who have been raised in the same country, often even from within the same family. So when we have been raised speaking different languages and holding different beliefs and values, misinterpretation can run rampant. In this interview,...
by Heather Chetwynd | Dec 23, 2013 | Accent Modification
In writing, we often mark phrasing with punctuation. In speech, we mark phrasing with intonation and pausing. If it is not done correctly, you might be misunderstood! Take a look at the following examples: WHAT IS IT? Let’s eat Grandma… OR… Let’s eat, Grandma....
by Heather Chetwynd | Jan 11, 2013 | Culture and Values
This is the second in a series of articles based on excerpts from a presentation made by Heather Chetwynd at the ING Cafe in downtown Toronto in Fall 2012. Please watch out for more upcoming posts based on the variety of topics that were covered at that event....
by Heather Chetwynd | Oct 2, 2012 | Culture and Values
I recently went with some colleagues to walk around the edge of the CN Tower, about 350 meters high. They call it ‘The Edge Walk’ and, while it may not actually be risky – you are tied in pretty tight! – it certainly feels risky. (Check out the...
