Digital Language: A Multilingual Language in Its Multiple Dimensions

Abstract

Multilingualism is a European priority in the field of projects and programs. Netherlands Business Academy has designed and implemented numerous mini MBA programs in executive education and lifelong learning. Over the last decade, Business and Leadership programs for professionals in accountancy, banking, corporations, insurance, cultural and educational sectors, as well as for doctors and tourism entrepreneurs, have been among the most successful. These programs benefit from high-class knowledge within a network of partner universities across Europe, Asia, and South America. Communication during project collaboration requires cultural and linguistic adaptation to the target language, as the original conceptualization of meaning was in Dutch, translated into English, and then further into other languages. Language, being a depository of cultural memory, encodes concepts and preserves cultural mindsets, particularly through collocations and phrases. This chapter aims to share multilingual experiences and offer solutions for translating business and cultural concepts effectively.