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Businesses are no longer thinking nationally but globally and UK, as a whole, is behind its European counterparts when it comes to speaking additional languages.
As we start trading in new markets it is important to have a number of staff who have a good grasp of the language of the country. Language lessons are often viewed as an expensive and time-consuming process but, thanks to the internet, this is no longer the case. It's easier than ever to learn Mandarin or learn Spanish.
More and more companies are approaching us for online language lessons for staff. These lessons take place via a web camera within our online classroom and last for 30 minutes. Each lesson is a personal, one-to-one session, allowing participants to learn the basics of their chosen language as well as focusing on key phases and terms they need for trading.
Many companies bulk buy lessons for staff, driving down the costs. This flexible approach means staff can learn at their own pace and whenever and wherever they want. We have even had people taking lessons at the airport and on trains.
To ensure you get best value for money when undertaking language training, make sure you select the right personnel to train. It's often not the senior management who would benefit from learning a new language, but staff from all areas of the business who will be dealing with new markets on a day to day basis.
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Shira Rubin, founder of online language school Learn2lingo
