Effective communication. It's the foundation of any successful business. Help your management team and employees communicate more effectively with customers and each other. Now with the help of technology, Workplace Languages has developed industry specific language learning programs designed for your business.
From the privacy and convenience of their own home or office our clients are able to learn Spanish words and phrases specifically designed around terminology for your industry. One-on-One lessons are taught over internet webcam 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by one of our 200 internationally based native speaking instructors.
The 30 minute 'micro-lessons' begin with the instructor assessing your ability to communicate in basic Spanish. The next lessons use that assessment to help develop instant real world utilization of vocabulary and phrases commonly used in your industry. There are 10 levels consisting of 10 half-hour lessons each level. When complete, students will be able to speak fluent workplace Spanish and should be comfortable enough to carry on a conversation in Spanish.
Workplace Language teachers utilize 'Skype,' a free videoconferencing program that is easily downloaded and installed. It allows the student and the teacher to work together in real time. And scheduling of lessons can be done 24 hours a day. Students are required to have internet webcam capability.
Some of the largest franchises have utilized Workplace Languages Online Learning Programs. Here's what they're saying:
Time is money. And that means the more effective employees communicate-the more profitable your business becomes. Help your management team and employees develop bilingual skills that will help them communicate more effectively with customers and each other. Language training is a powerful tool in helping you manage your Spanish-Speaking staff. You'll gain increased productivity and better retention rate.
Our Onsite Learning programs are designed to teach industry specific 'real world' Spanish words and phrases that can be used immediately. Our program seminars are conducted on-site at your office or conference center and can accommodate up to 100 students per seminar. The programs ranging from 3 hours to 8 weeks are designed for fast, effective, 'grammar-less' instruction of everyday functional workplace Spanish.
Onsite Seminars
Survival Spanish Seminar (3 to 6 Hours)
The Onsite Survival Spanish Seminar is a 3 to 6 hour offering for today's busy professionals held at your office or conference room. The curriculum is customized for each business by helping students translate industry specific terminology and phrases. We conduct a pre-seminar needs assessment to create a priority list of key words and phrases commonly used in your workplace and industry. The seminar instructor is a Spanish teacher who is also involved in the curriculum development. Seminar materials include a Phonetics/Pronunciation Guide to easily and effectively get your point across. We also include and audio CD based on the curriculum and other materials to help students continue the learning process after the session. Seminars are conducted for up to 100 students.
What We Offer:
Participants are taught a functional language
that can be used immediately.
Industry, company & job-specific materials
designed for your company.
Always on-site at your company for your convenience.
Offered 7 days a week / 24 hours a day.
Our Approach:
Zero-stress classroom environment.
No grammar.
Bridge the communication gap through basic Spanish phrases and commands designed to meet your company's specific needs.
Return on Investment:
Increase cost-effectiveness, productivity & retention with improved understanding between supervisors and workers.
Develop an awareness of cultural behaviors unique to your company.
Offer resources for participants to continue learning outside of this class.
Each Participant Will Leave With:
Customized materials & company-specific handouts.
Functional key phrases unique to your company.
CD to accompany the curriculum.
Pocket-sized Survival Spanish Booklet.
Onsite 8 Week ESL Course
Language training is a powerful tool to help manage your Spanish-speaking staff. Teaching your employees job specific English will help your company increase productivity, retain quality employees, and improve service to your customers. The bottom line becomes-higher profits. Help your employees help your business.
The On-Site English as a Second Language (ESL) course is designed specifically for Spanish speaking employees to learn functional English that can be used immediately in your workplace. This is not a 'canned' course. Each session is developed for each industry making sure students are learning the words and phrases commonly used in your business.
The course consists of eight 3-hour classes--once a week for 8 weeks. Our seminars are taught by certified ESL instructors who will design the curriculum around specific industries empowering students to communicate effectively in the workplace. The 8 week course is perfect for hourly, 'back of the house' or frontline customer service employees who have limited English proficiency.