4 Key Benefits of On-site Language Training

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In today’s global economy, demand for bilingual and multilingual employees is on the rise. According to New American Economy’s 2017 report, there were approximately 240,000 job advertisements for bilingual workers. In 2015, there were 630,000. This means that over the span of 5 years, demand for bilingual workers in the United States has more than doubled! It was also reported that Americans lose nearly $2 billion each year due to language or cultural misunderstandings. With such strong trends, it’s obvious employees should sharpen their English for Business skills to become more competitive in the workplace.  Along the same lines, Businesses should invest in corporate business English training like on-site language training or customized English training classes for their own and their employees’ continued success.

On-site Language Training VS. Online Training

Language training can be done either on-site or remotely (via the phone and skype) or with standardized programs online. On-site training is taught by a professional who’s physically in the room with students as they instruct. They interact with students face-to-face, facilitate discussions and encourage practice to improve and hone your skills.  Of course, not everyone prefers to learn in person, but this is often proven a more effective method.

Meanwhile, online training is often done through an online platform. Students can control the depth and pace of the courses. However, if a student needs any clarifications, they must work harder to get it, either asking via a forum or emailing their instructor. This method of communication with a teacher is often considered a disadvantage as compared to in-company language training, where students can ask their questions directly and get answers instantly.  Though employees have different learning styles and preferences, on-site language training is generally the best choice for more effective learning of business English.  Businesses that take advantage of corporate group language training for their employees find that workers have clearer speech and can convey more complex idea structures. Here are 4 more benefits to choosing on-site English training for your employees.

4 Advantages of On-site Language Training

1. Elimination of Travel Expenses

One of the most obvious values of on-site business ESL training is monetary value saved with the location of the language training. Trainings can be done within the office facility, such as in a conference room or cafeteria. Employees don’t need to travel anywhere to participate in language training.  This eliminates costs, like renting premises and travel reimbursements for gas.

2. Directly Relevant Practice

On-site English classes are usually customized for the employer.  This means that while doing on-site training, employees can practice their English skills with exercises and material that are also relevant to their jobs.  The lessons and exercises in on-site language training are based around the industry that the company operates in. Employees can acquire industry-related vocabulary, or they can practice exercises like emails or writing reports that they’d normally do for their supervisors.  They can also learn industry trends and new insights while in discussion groups.  With business English language training, employees increase their English skills, as well as their value as employees.

3. Productivity – Big Step to Grow

For companies, it’s important that business grows quarter by quarter, year by year. At least some of this growth depends on employee productivity. When it takes employees a long time to understand a task because their English skills are lacking, this is time and money wasted!  Language training for companies can help dramatically with this issue.  Building better communication skills in English will translate directly into an employee who is ready to learn and take on new tasks easily.

4. Flexible Schedule

The last reason in-company ESL classes are advantageous is because employers can decide what’s best for their employees.  The language training will either be built right into their workday or it will be held afterwards.  On the one hand, holding it during working hours makes it easier for employees to attend (because they’d already set that time aside to be at work).  If companies hold training after work hours, they’ll benefit because they won’t lose employees’ time working towards important deadlines.

What will you get out of training?

  • Corporate ESL courses relevant to your industry

  • Native-speaking instructors who set clear goals for development

  • Progress report to the employer

  • Efficient and confident employees

Register for our next Business English Course to improve your professional communication and expand your business English vocabulary.

For more information contact our Language Training Department:

Phone: (617) 277-1990

Email: yfisher@languageconnections.com