Tag: online language training

Jun 25th, 2019

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9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Language Training Partner – Part 1

Jennifer Hubauer

In an increasingly interconnected world, in which communication across borders is imperative to the success of modern organizations, language training cannot be overlooked. If you’re an HR or L&D professional tasked with finding a corporate language training partner for your organization, there is a lot to consider while you navigate through the wide variety of providers on the market.

9 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Language Training Partner – Part 1Jennifer Hubauer

Nov 16th, 2018

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Design Thinking in Language Learning

Jörg Koberling

Learning may often take place in a classroom full of people (or an office full of colleagues), but the truth is, it’s personal—especially when it comes to learning a new language. And unfortunately, it hasn’t always been easy for HR and learning and development (L&D) professionals to create unique, customizable experiences for employees.

Design Thinking in Language LearningJörg Koberling

Sep 11th, 2018

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How Language Training Programs Use Microlearning to Increase Memory Retention

Armin Hopp

For many Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, it can be difficult to encourage employees to really commit to training programs. This is especially true when it comes to language training programs and the modern learner.

How Language Training Programs Use Microlearning to Increase Memory RetentionArmin Hopp

Jul 18th, 2018

Smart Language Learning in China

Jennifer Hubauer

The Future of Smart Language Learning in China As the Chinese Economy continues to grow, so does the need for online corporate learning solutions in China. In 2015, China Daily reported that nearly half of non-multinational companies in China said they used English [...]

Smart Language Learning in ChinaJennifer Hubauer

Jun 15th, 2018

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Learning and Training – for Success

Jennifer Hubauer

Apart from keeping your job as an L&D professional, what does ‘success’ in L&D mean? How do you achieve it – and how do know when you’ve achieved it? Along with L&D professionals being put under increasing pressure to ‘perform’ by senior managers, the growth in the use of technology – both as learning delivery media and in business operational terms – is changing both the workplace and the human perspectives within it.

Learning and Training – for SuccessJennifer Hubauer

May 25th, 2017

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What Motivates Employees to Learn a New Language?

Armin Hopp

There is little doubt that companies benefit from having multilingual employees. Staff members who know a second language can provide basic translation services. Sales and customer service representatives tend to enjoy better rapport and success in the market if they speak the native language of the people they’re contacting.

What Motivates Employees to Learn a New Language?Armin Hopp

Jan 9th, 2017

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Rewarding Language Education: Career Advancement and More

Armin Hopp

If you work in a large, global organization, especially within the European Union, you will likely be required to communicate and work alongside colleagues in different regions. Multilingual employees have the ability to communicate effectively across international borders, making them prime candidates for promotion over their monolingual colleagues.

Rewarding Language Education: Career Advancement and MoreArmin Hopp

Nov 22nd, 2016

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Corporate Language Training: How to Ensure Certification Equals Competency

Beate Gallist

Supporting your employees in learning a second language equips them with the skills they need to thrive in a global market. It will enable your workforce to enter new markets and effectively interact with potential clients and colleagues.

Corporate Language Training: How to Ensure Certification Equals CompetencyBeate Gallist

Oct 11th, 2016

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How to Make a Business Case for Mandatory Language Training

Armin Hopp

Companies who operate internationally have to interact with people in many different countries, who may not speak the same languages as them. Language training is obviously beneficial in these situations, but should it be mandatory?

How to Make a Business Case for Mandatory Language TrainingArmin Hopp

Oct 4th, 2016

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Breaking Down Cultural Barriers with Language Training

Lucia Alexandra Scurei

More companies rely on a global workforce to meet the needs of today’s international economy. This means employees are dispersed in key markets around the globe, and bring diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to the job.

Breaking Down Cultural Barriers with Language TrainingLucia Alexandra Scurei