8 Mistakes To Avoid in E-mail Communication
Clear, professional e-mail communication plays a critical role in how messages are received, interpreted, and acted upon. Whether writing an initial inquiry or managing ongoing correspondence, awareness of common mistakes to avoid in e-mail communication helps ensure clarity, credibility, and culturally fluent collaboration. Although e-mail is often treated as an informal channel, professional standards still […]
Synonyms for Great – Expanding Vocabulary and Conversation Series
Do you want to expand your vocabulary? Try using synonyms to bring richness and variety into your spoken English. How can I use synonyms? Write out the sentence that you want to use or repeat it multiple times. Choose a word to replace with its synonym. Look up the definition of the synonym. Does […]
English Alphabets in Malayalam Script – MTI Reduction Tips
The grid below is a lesson in the book “Rapidex English Speaking Course” that demonstrates how to pronounce English letters though the Malayalam script. I am not an expert in Malayalam Linguistics, but from my limited understanding, I would guess this chart is written in a way to reduce the Mother Tongue Influence while spelling […]
Get to Know RapidValue Solutions in Infopark, Kochi
In this installment of the Infopark Startup Series, meet Rinish, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of RapidValue Solutions. Jennifer: Greetings Rinish, thank you for your time today. Please introduce the readers of Authentic Journeys to your company. Rinish: RapidValue is an end-to-end enterprise mobility solutions provider. We provide mobility solutions to the world’s largest […]
Stop Robotic Speaking – Try This Trick
Let’s take a moment to compare the vowel sounds of Indian languages vs. American English. Indian Languages: Have symbols representing short and long vowels in written word The symbol [typically] always represents the same sound We know if the vowel sound is long or short both in written and spoken language If a […]
Happy 5th Birthday Authentic Journeys Facebook Page
Happy 5th Birthday Authentic Journeys (on Facebook)! It’s hard to believe, but five years have passed since Authentic Journeys made its appearance on the Internet. It’s debut on Facebook was on April 1, 2009. While the Facebook page started on April 1, 2009, the blog started in early 2010. To commemorate five years, let’s take […]
Engaging Employees and International Clientele: A Conversation with Cabot Solutions
Venkatesh Thyagarajan is the dynamic and personable CEO of Cabot Solutions, with offices in Infopark and Thevara (in Kochi). I have known the Cabot Solutions team for a year. They always impress me with their forward thinking and new ideas. Jennifer: Venkatesh, good day. Thank you for your time today to participate in this interview. […]
Malayalee By Choice – Foreigners at Home In Kerala
Being a foreigner in some countries makes you an instant celebrity. Everyone knows who you are. People greet you on the street. Many, many people. Some you know, some others are complete strangers. It’s done out of curiosity and friendliness, though at times it can either be flattering or overwhelming. It’s not easy to blend […]
The Real Litmus Test: The Litmus7 Story
Venu Gopalakrishnan was one of the first entrepreneurs and start-up founders I met after coming to Kochi. His journey to entrepreneurship left a lasting impression on me. Today, I would like to introduce you to Venu and his company, Litmus7, located in Infopark, Kerala, India. Jennifer: Good day, Venu. Thank you for taking the time […]
Ways to Avoid Extending Meeting Times
Do you ever feel that you’re running against time because meetings get extended without warning? Or, are clients requesting meeting extensions while you are confident that the messages have been communicated? Recently, a participant in a training session shared with me that the US counterparts are extending meetings without asking for permission. After sharing that, […]
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