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Language Programs
Does My Organization Need Language Training?
When deciding whether your organization might need workplace language training, consider the following questions:
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Bilingual Resources Group would be happy to meet with you to discuss your concerns and help determine which of our services would benefit your organization. Click here to contact us.• Does your business struggle with high employee turnover?
• Do you have a high rate of accidents and mistakes among your hourly workers?
• Do language barriers prevent your customers from getting the service you'd like them to get?
• Do language barriers present a problem for building teams? For employee training?
• Can employees communicate clearly and effectively on the phone?
• Would you like to increase overall efficiencies?
• Would you like to increase trust and respect among your workforce?
• Would you like to descrease the incidence of discrimination and/or sexual harrassment in your workplace?
• Would you like to promote more of your people from within, rather than look for outside hires?
BRG is pleased to provide global corporations, employees and expatriate assignees customized foreign language training. Training is available in the home or office, and is scheduled according to the student's availability. Our proficiency-based approach accommodates a variety of learning styles and instructional techniques, and focuses on building speaking proficiency in the target language.
Our Method
BRG has adopted the "proficiency-based approach" to language learning. Proficiency-based instruction emphasizes personalized, student-directed instruction with the teacher as the facilitator. The proficiency-based approach teaches students to speak in the language, not speak about the language. Together with their instructor, students are given the flexibility to identify and evaluate their language goals, while focusing on specific areas of interest. This flexibility allows our students to effectively engage in their own language training style, resulting in the successful acquisition of language proficiency that is so vital in today's global market. In order to help us maintain the highest quality standards, Global LT requires that our instructors have: Native proficiency in the target language. Considerable language teaching or private tutoring experience; instructors with corporate client experience are given preference. A college-level degree in the target language or an equivalent education. Professional references, which are carefully checked. Samples of previous curriculum and training development.
Training and Evaluation
Language instructors are evaluated by their students on their preparation, professionalism and effectiveness in teaching throughout their program. Language instructors are evaluated regularly by our language training department staff.
Training Programs
100-HOUR PROGRAM (Standard)
For beginning students with limited or no established proficiency in the target language, BRG recommends at least 100 hours of language training to be completed within 12 months.
50-HOUR PROGRAM (Customized)
For students with some level of established proficiency in the target language, BRGrecommends at least 50 hours of language training to be completed within 6 months.
ACCENT REDUCTION PROGRAM
Accent Reduction is a specialization within the profession of Speech-Language Pathology. Speech pathologists are specifically educated to analyze the speech sounds and train clients to modify their speech patterns.
BUSINESS PROGRAM
BRG's Business programs are designed for learners at all levels. Whether you already have the basic knowledge and basic communication skills in the target language or are starting fresh BRG can help.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
BRG offers Children's language training programs for expatriate children of all ages. Because our programs and instructors are flexible in their teaching styles and approaches, programs are customized to be effective for children, teenagers and young adults.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
BRG designs each ESL program to meet the individual learning objectives of our clients. Clients come to us with varying levels of English proficiency. In order to assess the appropriate level and determine the best program for each individual, BRG uses a specially developed placement test, developed by linguists specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
SPOUSE or PARTNER PROGRAM
BRG's programs are appropriate for the trailing Spouse or Partner. The international assignee or working spouse/partner may need to focus more on business language; whereas a training curriculum for a non-working trailing spouse/partner may be customized with a concentration on day-to-day life, in order to help in the assimilation process.
Training Formats
Individual Instruction
Private, one-on-one instruction yields maximum results.
Small Group (2-5 Students) Smaller on-site corporate training initiatives, trailing spouses, or family members who wish to learn together.
Large Group (6+ Students) Appropriate for corporate-wide training initiatives or large corporate group moves.
CONTACT
Contact our department's staff to learn more about our services:
E-Mail: staff@bilingualcare.com
Phone: 504.253.0364