Resources

Bookshops and the web are packed full of useful resources to continue your foreign culture and language learning or to gain some insight prior to taking one of our courses. Some of the best we have found over the years are listed on our recommended books page.

We update this list regularly, and often our language teachers and foreign culture consultants will supply you with recommended reading lists of their own directly relevant to your training course. If there is a particular subject you would like to learn more about, please contact our team to ask for suggestions and recommendations at any time. Need more inspiration? Visit our Case Studies and Babel Blog sections.

Books on Country and Culture

American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States, Gary Althen, Janet Bennett
Americans at Work: A Guide to the Can-Do People, Craig Storti
Among the Iranians, A Guide to Iran's Culture and Customs: Sofia A. Koutlaki
Au Contraire! 2nd ed. Figuring Out the French: Gilles Asselin, Ruth Mastron
The Chinese Business Puzzle: How to Work More Effectively with Chinese Cultures (Working With Other Cultures): Andrew Williamson
Exploring the Greek Mosaic, A Guide to Intercultural Communication in Greece: Benjamin J. Broome
Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf: Richard D. Lewis,
From Nyet to Da, Understanding the New Russia: Yale Richmond
Germany, Unraveling An Enigma: Greg Nees
The Japanese Mind Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture: Osamu Ikeno & Roger Davies
Learning to Think Korean, A Guide to Living and Working in Korea: L. Robert Kohls
The Middle East Unveiled: A cultural and practical guide for all Western business professionals: Donna Marsh
Modern Day Vikings, A Practical Guide to Interacting with the Swedes: Christina Johansson Robinowitz, Lisa Werner Carr
Spain Is Different: Helen Wattley-Ames
Speaking of India, Bridging the Communication Gap When Working with Indians: Craig Storti
Swiss Watching, Inside Europe's Landlocked Island: Diccon Bewes
Vietnam Today, A Guide to a Nation at a Crossroads: Mark A. Ashwill, Thai Ngoc Diep
With Respect to the Japanese, Going to Work in Japan: John C. Condon, Tomoko Masumoto

Books on Culture and Multi-Cultural Teams

Beyond Culture: Edward T. Hall
Breaking Through Culture Shock: What You Need to Succeed in International Business Elisabeth Marx
Building Cross-cultural Competence: How to Create Wealth from Conflicting Values - Charles Hampden-Turner and Fons Trompenaars
Communicating Across Cultures: Stella Ting-Toomey
Cross-Cultural Team Building: Mel Berger
Cultures and Organizations: Geert Hofstede
Exploring Management Across the World: D. Hickson
International Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour: Nancy J. Adler
Management Worldwide: D. Hickson & D. Pugh
Managing Across Cultures: Schneider & Barsoux
Managing Cultural Differences: Lisa Hoecklin
Mind Your Manners – Managing Business Cultures in Europe: John Mole
Riding the Waves of Culture: Charles Hampden-Turner and Fons Trompenaars
Understanding Cultural Differences: Edward T.Hall & Mildred Reed Hall
When Cultures Collide – Managing Successfully Across Cultures: Richard D. Lewis

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Alternatively, visit our Case Studies and Babel Blog sections for more inspiration.

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