In this article, we explain why it’s important to invest in corporate language training and what the best language learning methods are.
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the business world as we knew it—but it hasn’t changed the most major trend in business. Though it has accelerated and compounded the effects of technological change as well as remote and international work, the underlying context is the same: forward-thinking businesses will keep trending towards a global perspective, and an increased focus on multilingual and multicultural teams will be a predictable result.
But to make sure that your workforce speaks the same language, it’s important to invest in corporate language training. Babbel for Business offers two blended learning language training solutions to help you create a united team.
Table of Contents
- Why investing in video language training is a future-proof strategy
- The best flexible video language learning solutions
- Invest in a scientifically proven language learning method
- Corporate language training via video: The takeaway
Why investing in video language training is a future-proof strategy
For companies to thrive in this digital world of business, the current issues must be addressed with an eye on the future. While multilingual teams offer many advantages, they also present new communications challenges for companies.
Companies can invest in digital team development and training programs to strengthen their workforce. Fortunately, investing in language training via video through Babbel for Business is a beneficial and proactive investment strategy for companies. The language learning platform accomplishes multiple things at once: it protects a company’s existing business during the pandemic by streamlining and strengthening team communication, and it positions companies to leap into future growth opportunities.
The best flexible video language learning solutions
Because all companies do business differently, corporate language training should not take a one-size-fits-all strategy. That’s why Babbel for Business offers different approaches to language learning:
- Companies who want to improve their workforce’s language skills, as well as team spirit, may want to use Babbel Live, which provides a comprehensive curriculum with group lessons on an adjustable scale to fit your team’s needs.
- For companies looking to more rapidly improve their teams’ language skills through one-on-one tutoring, Babbel Intensive may be a better fit.
Babbel’s language learning platform offers curriculums for 14 different languages with a focus on business-related topics, along with access to certified teachers and data to track progress.
Invest in a scientifically proven language learning method
According to a study conducted by an independent research collaboration between PhD-level professors at Queens College and the University of South Carolina, Babbel was successful at significantly improving business Spanish proficiency for 92% of study participants. The results also showed that the effect of using Babbel’s language learning platform for 21 hours over a two-month period was equivalent to one college semester of Spanish classes.
In the context of companies working with a multilingual workforce, a case study with Sodexo has shown how useful Babbel for Business’s language learning platform can be. Sodexo is one of the world’s largest multinational corporations, with 420,000 employees representing 120 different nationalities. The study focused specifically on strengthening native English-speaking employees’ Spanish skills and strengthening native Spanish-speaking employees’ English. By following Babbel’s 15-minute lessons during breaks and on work commutes, 90% of participants said they gained self-confidence and self-efficacy in their work communications.
Babbel for Business can offer the same results to companies of all sizes through its flexible video language learning options at affordable price points and unaffected by health measures or restrictions.
Corporate language training via video: The takeaway
With Babbel for Business’s video language learning options, companies have a unique opportunity to bet confidently and boldly on a bright future—all while strengthening the individual connections that make it all possible. To learn more about our language learning solution, visit our website and schedule a demo.
What are the benefits of blended learning for your company?
In this eBook, find out more about the benefits of a flexible language learning method for your employees and why blended learning is the most effective method to learn a new language.
