Comprehensive ESL for business means that your ESL employees receive specific and customized English training that is relevant & aligned with your business objectives. Other English training courses take a generalized approach because it is cheaper- and more profitable- to produce 1 course just one time, and sell it to as many people as possible. That's one way to do things. Our approach is people centered, business focused. Because we understand that centering your real ESL employees on their journey to learn English, produces better information retainment outcomes. And by remaining focused on your specific business objectives, we can address and resolve language barriers in the workplace that you need to see.
English training for work should be specific- and that's exactly what we do best. Because not everyone fits into the exact same box. Your business might have different needs than another, even if they operate in the same industry. "Industry language training" means all content, vocabulary and concepts are centered around your business. English training for professionals can fill in those gaps, and level the corporate playing field between ESL workers (who speak English as a Second Language) and native English speakers.
Whether yours is a white or blue collar industry, ESL speakers at work highlight language barriers that can make communication difficult. English for construction businesses will look different than English training for customer service. Our language training classes provide real solutions for real people. But with so many remote English training providers, how do you know which is the right choice?
Comprehensive ESL for business or another approach?
1. Grammar focused
Grammar-focused English training is what it sounds like. The approach emphasizes the rules and demands mastery of them from students. Everything from sentence structure, to verb tenses, to punctuation and beyond is taught in a strict manner. Utilizing grammar drills, written exercises and textbooks produces stronger reading comprehension and is helps ESL employees to draft written correspondence and reports.
And yet, it fails to encourage speaking and listening skills so the real-world applications are limited. Especially for workers who need to participate in meetings or who have customer facing positions.
2. Conversational ESL
Conversationally centered English training prioritizes speaking and listening through role-play scenarios, improv discussions, and so on. By improving verbal communication, this approach producers more confident speakers, who can listen and interact better in social situations.
The drawbacks are clear, in that there is little to no emphasis on written English with conversational ESL. Which leaves students at a disadvantage in the workplace or school. The gaps in understanding and accuracy can cause misunderstandings and errors that could have been avoided.
3. Comprehensive ESL (our approach)
By taking a 360 view of the English language, we leave your employees better prepared to handle written deliverables, and more confident in workplace conversation. By employing grammar exercises, students learn to understand the complexities of the English language and how to apply them in context.
ESL for businesses balances speaking and writing skills for workplace situations, your ESL employees will be more productive, more collaborative with coworkers and more confident with customer service.
While we cannot be completely unbiased, the information here is clear. Although the other methods are effective- and should be used in certain contexts- don't settle when you don't have to. English language courses for businesses can be anything you need them to be. Customized language training can include professional skills trainings like business writing, accent modification, negotiation and much, much more. We can even incorporate OSHA safety trainings for ESL construction workers. Especially when you can apply for an English language training grant- there is one clear, obvious choice with ESL for businesses.
Our highly engaging In-Person English Training for employees and interactive Corporate English classes online with live native-speaking teachers are easy to access from wherever you are. We offer Real-Time Private and Group Corporate English Training. Get a Free Quote for your Industry Specific Onsite or Online English Classes for Companies.
For more information contact our Language Training Department:
Phone: (617) 731-3700
Email: training@languageconnections.com
