language training Archives

Jun 12th, 2023

The ROI of Multilingualism: Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Employees

Speexx Blog Team

In today's globalized business landscape, multilingual employees have become an invaluable asset for organizations keen to leverage international markets. This specialized skill set goes beyond simply knowing another language: it can have a direct impact on a company's success. But how valuable is this skill exactly? And is it possible to measure the return on investment (ROI) of an organization´s multilingual employees? In this article we explore the ROI of multilingualism and how leveraging the skills of multilingual employees can contribute to your organization’s growth, as well as giving it a competitive edge.

The ROI of Multilingualism: Unlocking the Power of Multilingual EmployeesSpeexx Blog Team

Oct 22nd, 2021

Foreign Language as a Career Booster: Language Skills Are So Valuable for Your Job and Career

Miriam Deck

Language skills benefit both our cognitive abilities and our careers. So should we put more time and effort into learning a second or third language? How important are foreign languages at work and how does language training benefit us personally?

Foreign Language as a Career Booster: Language Skills Are So Valuable for Your Job and CareerMiriam Deck

Nov 23rd, 2020

Five Must-Have’s For Innovative Language Training

Sarah Voigt

Innovative language training doesn't have to be complicated. With Speexx, your learners have the ability to develop and maintain their professional language communication skills in a modern and flexible way without ever leaving the platform.

Five Must-Have’s For Innovative Language TrainingSarah Voigt

Sep 2nd, 2020

Product News: Add Certification to LinkedIn Profile

Jennifer Hubauer

Learning new skills takes time and hard work, which is a struggle for many of us. However, if 2020 taught us one thing about our jobs and careers, it’s that an investment in a new skill may be beneficial for professional growth, but even more invaluable during a crisis.

Product News: Add Certification to LinkedIn ProfileJennifer Hubauer

Sep 11th, 2018

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

Jan 11th, 2018

3 Tips to Move from In-Person Corporate Language Training to an LMS

Beate Gallist

An LMS offers flexibility, affordability and the opportunity for blended learning. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of an LMS and how to successfully implement one in your international organization.

3 Tips to Move from In-Person Corporate Language Training to an LMSBeate Gallist

Dec 7th, 2017

What Are the Most Powerful Languages for Business?

Andreas Urban

Why business language matters - Before moving into new markets, L&D needs to consider whether their staff are equipped to deal with a new set of languages and cultural norms. Modern cities aren’t mono- or even bilingual anymore.

What Are the Most Powerful Languages for Business?Andreas Urban

May 25th, 2017

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

Dec 5th, 2016

Strengthening Leadership: Corporate Language Training for Executives

Armin Hopp

Many executives have difficulty finding time to spend on language training. If they travel frequently or meet with investors and stakeholders, it may be impossible for them to attend regular classroom sessions.

Strengthening Leadership: Corporate Language Training for ExecutivesArmin Hopp

Nov 16th, 2016

The Memo November 2016: Does Your Language Training Work?

Beate Gallist

Evaluations of effectiveness are one of the most important steps in the learning design process. The information you gain will help uncover what aspects of the program worked and what you should change.

The Memo November 2016: Does Your Language Training Work?Beate Gallist

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