Online corporate English classes are so beneficial for every company hiring workers who speak English as a Second Language (ESL) that they should honestly be obligatory. Aside from the clear barriers that a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) poses, like a decline in productivity and poor communication, it can also pose a very real threat to worker safety; which is often overlooked when business leaders and owners weigh the risks against rewards for offering corporate English classes to associates. Statistically, ESL workers are more likely to find employment in blue-collar industries like construction, agriculture and manufacturing that involve regularly operating heavy machinery, in loud and high-stress environments, and depending on the specific job can even demand technical work in collaboration with others. Business owners and decision makers are correct to hire ESL  workers- they bring a variety of skills and techniques that are an asset to American companies. But they are gambling with lives and health and threatening livelihoods by failing to incorporate online English courses into their onboarding programs. Corporations have a responsibility to their workforce and their loved ones to keep the workplace safe. And while some companies might get lucky, and never have an accident at work with their ESL workers... it only takes 1 time; 1 conversation where instructions were misunderstood. It is a gamble that business owners make- one way or another, whether conscious or not- when they opt out of corporate English courses for associates. Nothing is ever guaranteed in life, but being proactive with worker safety is a clear step towards minimizing risk. Here's some ways that online English classes can help businesses in the agricultural industry...

 

3 Ways online corporate English classes can help your associates

1- vocabulary

Online ESL courses can be customized for any industry, or role within it. Specifically for businesses operating in the agricultural industry, workers need to be aware of industry terminology that they will not find in a standard online ESL course for associates. Providing you with a truly customized experience✅ we can tailor our curriculum to meet your specific needs and goals are. Do you own a pig farm and need workers to be familiar with every cut of pork? Do you have a construction business, and need to ensure workers are familiar with protocol and safety trainings?

2- speaking / listening

Online employee language training is always delivered through 100% LIVE video conferencing technology✅ that provides the best online learning experience for your associates. Combining the conveniences of remote learning, with all the benefits of having a traditional in-person class, our expert instructors✅ provide correction in the moment, and can really work hard on improving pronunciation in ways that self-guided English programs cannot compete with.

3- writing / reading

English courses for companies takes a people centered, business focused✅ approach to teaching employee English. By centering your needs as a business, we are able to meet your people where they are at in their journey to learn English online. We work with you to evaluate your individual employees' English levels and help you set realistic goals, and provide you with progress reports along the way. Online corporate English classes can help your associates and your business reach new heights.

 

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