Corporate language training for companies

Corporate language training is a targeted educational initiative implemented by companies to enhance the language skills of their employees in a professional context. This training is designed to improve communication effectiveness within a company, emphasizing aspects such as business-specific vocabulary, written and oral communication skills, cross-cultural competence, and industry-specific language requirements. The goal is to equip employees with the linguistic abilities necessary to excel in their roles, foster clearer internal and external communication, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

There are many aspects to take into account when selecting language training for your employees. It's important to consider what your company would like to achieve but you should also understand what will help keep your teams engaged. Flexibility is an important factor. The ideal corporate language training should include flexible schedules and activities that can be accessed at any time. Online training options allow for even more flexibility. Private or group classes should also be a point of consideration, depending on the specific needs and size of your teams. Classes adopting modern teaching methods will help business students make the most out of their training. Microlearning, which favors learning and knowledge retention, is a fine example of a modern teaching approach. Finally, cutting-edge technology to deliver the classes and track employee training progress is crucial.

The teams and companies that are working with Preply Business value the following six benefits of the Preply corporate language training program:

• Flexible scheduling: Preply corporate language training accommodates the busy schedules of employees, allowing them to receive training at convenient times, anywhere they have an internet connection.

• Customized learning plans: Companies receive personalized learning plans for their employees based on their language proficiency levels, industry-specific vocabulary, and communication needs.

• Dedicated tutors: Learners receive training with hand-picked certified tutors who specialize in language training for professionals and communicate in your team’s native language.

• Progress tracking: Administrators have access to a dashboard specially designed to track and evaluate employees’ language learning progress. The Preply dashboard features language proficiency improvements, the number of classes attended, and other relevant metrics.

• Customer support: Preply has a dedicated team ready to answer any questions and solve issues instantly in your team’s language.

• Flexible payment process: Companies use an easy and flexible payment process involving one monthly payment and no extra costs.

One of the main advantages of Preply is that all organizations get a tailored hand-picked list of top Preply tutors selected by our account management team, based on your team’s learning criteria. Your team will have the opportunity to choose their preferred tutor from a curated list we provide. Our tutors will be notified about the upcoming lessons with students and will prepare the appropriate training materials (e.g. business language vocabulary and interactive exercises, videos related to the business or field your team is working in, and other contextual resources).

Every learner's journey on Preply starts with a placement test to understand their current level of proficiency. We have developed a dashboard to help the management team or the administrator measure learners' business language proficiency and track their development throughout the program. The dashboard will help you understand:

• Overall team’s language level (according to CEFR framework)
• The total number of lessons completed and scheduled, etc.
• Individual and team performance and progress
• Ability to export the data to Microsoft Excel

The language training program can cover a comprehensive range of language skills, including written and verbal communication, business correspondence, presentation skills, and industry-specific vocabulary, among others. The course content will vary following the employees' individual needs.

Learners will have access to a range of resources, including course materials, Preply Classroom, and interactive tools. The materials are designed to be relevant, up-to-date, and applicable to real-world business scenarios.

Yes, we understand the importance of flexibility and allowing busy professionals to learn languages at their own pace. With the Preply online platform, your employees can develop their language skills anywhere they want at any time.

Corporate language training programs for employees can be delivered in a range of formats. Among the most popular are in-person classes, online courses, blended learning, private tutoring, group workshops, industry-specific training, intensive immersion programs, communication skills training, and customized programs. The choice of corporate language training course will depend on the individual company's needs.

Preply is an online platform that helps students find tutors from around the world and learn languages. Preply Business is a corporate language training program specially designed for teams, business or organizations, and focuses on improving employees' language and communication skills through customized 1:1 training.

Preply Business allows for easy administration, analysis, and payment for businesses. The organization administrator can analyze students’ schedules, learning progress, etc. regardless of their geographical location. And students and administrators have access to a professional account management team that helps them navigate through the learning experience more effectively and efficiently.

Preply offers an individual learning approach. Because learners often have different requirements, our tutors have different resources and flexible methodologies to create tailored language learning plans. The individual lessons may focus on preparing for business presentations with native speakers, improving pronunciation, and learning finance-related business words on top of improving the overall language level. Our tutors know people thrive when learning a language in a contextual way, so they know to go beyond general grammar exercises and traditional teaching methods.

Overall, each student will find a tutor that works best for their learning needs with our recommendations. The student will be provided with a placement test (CEFR levels) to understand their initial language level. Your team will receive regular assessment tests to check the progress they are making toward their learning goal and their language skills.

Students have access to our user-friendly and secure video learning platform, Preply classroom. Our learning platform supports live video sessions, interactive materials, and collaborative tools thus ensuring a seamless and engaging online learning experience. To access Preply Classroom, all learners need is the latest version of Google Chrome and a pair of headphones.

Pricing is tailored to the specific needs and scope of each corporate training program. We provide transparent pricing structures and there are no additional costs, to ensure transparency and meet your budgetary considerations. Please request a demo to receive all the details about our corporate language training programs.

Yes, customization is a key feature of Preply's corporate language training. The program will be customized through initial assessments to identify your employees' language proficiency levels and specific communication challenges. We also work with expert tutors who understand that there are industry-specific language requirements and who tailor the content to address the unique communication challenges faced by their employees.

The duration and format can be flexible to accommodate your company's language learning preferences. Whether through intensive workshops, regular sessions, or a combination of both, we aim to provide a schedule that minimizes disruption to daily operations.