English training for employees is a very important aspect of onboarding. Employers like Amazon and Chobani that hire Limited English Proficient (LEP) workers are starting to see the value. For one, growth opportunities like employee English training provides incentive to remain employed for longer periods of time. According to the 2024 LinkedIn workplace learning report, employee retention rate was improved by over 57%. Secondly, companies that provide learning opportunities as a benefit create more confident workers who are more likely to grow into higher paying roles.
It is clear that corporate English training is mutually beneficial for worker and employer alike. But the true benefit is determined by the quality of the program you choose. Because not every corporate English training program is created equal. Some cheaper online programs are self-guided. In that there is no actual instructor leading the course and providing correction. They rely on videos and readings and assume every user grasps all the content in the exact same way. Then there are the courses operated with Artificial Intelligence (A.I).
3 limitations of A.I to consider when shopping for English training for employees...
1- Jokes and metaphors
Certain jokes and metaphors are hard for people to understand on a normal basis. Even if you are a native speaker, idioms and metaphors and jokes are colorful ways to express concepts and get points across. It can be hard enough for native English speakers to understand some of them, let alone for Artifical Intelligence. Language training at any level can be difficult for adults, but getting clarity on the nuances of language from A.I can make it needlessly difficult.
2- A.I is called artificial intelligence for a reason
A.I must be taught language from humans, because language is an inherently human invention. Robots and technology, no matter how sophisticated, got that way because of humans. Not because they are intelligent on their own - that's why it is artificial. It has taken different forms like Alexa, Siri and ChatGPT that are available for most professionals. And of course, more advanced Artificial Intelligence exists for exclusive use. But with employee English courses A.I cannot deliver the personalized experience your company needs to provide your employees. With so many ways to customize, we offer corporate language classes that are as unique as your company.
3- the tech available isn't as advanced as you might think
Even the most advanced tech is no where near ready enough to learn every single language that exists, all of its nuances, all of its syntax and cultural references. Our workforce English training programs can be customized to fit your individual company objectives. While also meeting your people where they at in their journey to learn English. So while a course with an A.I instructor might be cheaper, it likely won't deliver the results you need to see.
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.
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Phone: (617) 731-3700
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