English Language Training On-Site for Employees
Language Connections brings certified English instructors directly to your facility to deliver group English language training for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) employees — on your schedule, in your workplace. We work with large employers across manufacturing, transportation and logistics, construction, apparel and consumer goods production, restaurants and food service, hotels, IT and service companies, aviation, oil and gas, healthcare and hospital networks, utilities, and many other industries that depend on immigrant workers to keep operations running.
When large portions of your workforce don't speak English as a first language, it shows up in safety incidents, missed instructions, slower onboarding, and turnover. Onsite group training closes that gap without pulling employees off-site or disrupting shifts.
Why Companies Choose Onsite English Training
- Fewer safety incidents. Employees who understand safety briefings, warnings, and supervisor instructions in English make fewer costly mistakes on the line, in the warehouse, on the jobsite, on the road, or in the field.
- Faster onboarding and cross-training. New hires ramp up faster when they can follow SOPs and training materials without a language barrier slowing them down.
- Higher retention. Employees who feel invested in — and who can grow into lead and supervisor roles — stay longer. Language is often the ceiling on internal promotion.
- Better shift and team communication. Multilingual crews coordinate more smoothly across shifts, departments, and with English-speaking supervisors and clients.
- No lost production time off-site. Training happens at your facility, scheduled around shift patterns — mornings, afternoons, evenings, or between shifts.
- Scales across teams and locations. Group classes can run in parallel across shifts, departments, or multiple company sites using a consistent curriculum.
Industries We Train
We customize every course around the vocabulary, safety terminology, and daily communication your employees actually need on the floor.
Manufacturing & Production English for machine operation, safety protocols, quality control terminology, and communication with line supervisors and QA teams.
Transportation & Logistics English for inventory systems, shipping documentation, DOT-related communication, dispatch and route instructions, and safe equipment operation — including onsite English training for CDL drivers who need to communicate with dispatch, read road signage, and handle roadside interactions with confidence.
Construction Jobsite safety English, OSHA-related vocabulary, reading basic instructions and signage, and communicating with foremen and crew leads.
Apparel & Consumer Goods Manufacturing Production-line English, garment and product terminology, quality standards language, and communication across multilingual sewing and assembly floors.
Restaurants & Cafes English for kitchen and back-of-house staff, food safety terminology, order accuracy, and communication between kitchen, front-of-house, and management.
Hotels & Hospitality Guest-facing English for housekeeping, front desk, food and beverage, and maintenance staff — plus internal communication with management and other departments.
IT & Service Companies Professional workplace English for technical and client-facing teams, including clearer written communication, meeting participation, and customer support language.
Aviation English for ground crew, maintenance, cargo, and airport service staff, with an emphasis on safety-critical communication and clear instruction-following.
Oil & Gas Safety-first English for field and facility staff, including hazard communication, equipment terminology, and emergency procedures.
Healthcare & Hospital Networks Workplace English for support staff, technicians, and administrative teams — patient-facing communication, department coordination, and medical facility terminology.
Utilities English for field crews and facility staff, covering safety protocols, equipment and meter terminology, and clear communication during service calls and emergencies.
Don't see your industry listed? See all industries we serve — we've built custom curricula for dozens of sectors, and we're happy to talk through yours.
How Group English Training Works
Group English training is built for companies with many LEP employees who need to improve their English together — not one-on-one tutoring, but structured classes designed for teams, shifts, and departments.
1. Language Needs Assessment We assess your employees' current English levels and identify the vocabulary, tasks, and workplace scenarios most relevant to their roles. This takes about two weeks, and your instructor is involved from the start.
2. Grouping by Level and Location Employees are placed into groups of 10–12 based on similar English proficiency, so every class moves at the right pace. For companies with multiple shifts, departments, or facilities, we can run several groups in parallel — each with its own schedule — so everyone gets access to training without operations slowing down.
3. Custom Curriculum Using our Needs Assessment findings, we build a course around your company's real terminology, equipment, procedures, and communication points — not a generic ESL textbook. The same core curriculum can be delivered consistently across multiple locations if your company operates at more than one site.
4. Flexible Scheduling, On-Site Classes are held at your facility. Morning, afternoon, and evening options fit around shift schedules — typically 2–3 sessions per week, 2–3 hours each.
5. Speaking-First Instruction Employees learn by speaking, not memorizing. Instructors use interactive, low-pressure methods so every participant gets speaking practice without being put on the spot.
6. Feedback & Measurable Progress Participants get ongoing oral and written feedback. Supervisors can weigh in throughout the course, and we report on outcomes and improvement areas at the end of each course — useful for HR and training teams tracking ROI across departments or locations.
Courses typically start within 3 weeks of your initial request — 2 weeks for assessment and customization, plus scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up onsite English training for our employees?
Typically about three weeks total — two weeks for the Language Needs Assessment and course customization, then classes can begin within an additional week.
How does group training work if we have employees across multiple shifts or locations?
We can run parallel groups by shift, department, or facility, using the same core curriculum for consistency. Each group is scheduled independently, so training doesn't disrupt any single shift or site.
How many employees are in each class?
We recommend 10–12 employees per class, grouped by similar English proficiency level, so everyone gets meaningful speaking practice.
Can training be scheduled around multiple shifts?
Yes. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening class times and build the schedule around your company's shift patterns, typically 2–3 sessions per week.
Do you customize the curriculum for our industry?
Yes. Every course is built around your company's specific terminology, safety procedures, and daily workplace scenarios, identified during the Needs Assessment.
Which industries do you work with?
We regularly train employees in manufacturing, transportation and logistics (including onsite training for CDL drivers), construction, apparel and consumer goods production, restaurants and cafes, hotels and hospitality, IT and service companies, aviation, oil and gas, healthcare and hospital networks, and utilities — along with many other industries employing immigrant and multilingual workforces.
Is onsite training available nationwide?
Yes, we provide onsite English language training for companies across the U.S.
Get Started
Request a free quote and one of our training managers will follow up to discuss your employees, timeline, and location.