Employers

Do your foreign-born employees need to speak English better?

Do these employees need to speak English better in order to:

• Give presentations?
• Speak at meetings?
• Speak to colleagues?
• Be understood more easily?

Frequently Asked Questions

As an employer, what can I expect?

You will probably notice some quick improvement in your employees' speech and probably more participation within the organization. Over a period of time you will find your foreign-born employees more comprehensible and more able to make presentations (whether to a large group, a small group, or to colleagues) with greater self-assurance. Overall employees report that they feel less stress and that they perceive the workplace as a happier environment.

How do I allocate the hours among my employees?

You can divide the hours or half-hours among your employees as your see fit. Some employers offer the least comprehensible employees more hours initially.

Is there a time limit in which the hours must be used?

There is no time limit, but it is important to realize that initially more frequent sessions yield the greatest benefit. After the employee has attained an optimal standard, monthly refresher sessions are beneficial to maintain the gains that he or she has made.

Do employees usually contribute to the cost of the sessions?

Experience has shown that employees take services more seriously when they are contributing to the cost of the sessions. A contribution of 25% is often optimal.

Will I receive feedback as to how my employees are doing?

If you and your employees agree, an assessment and progress report can be made available to you.

What if an employee has to work on an unexpected deadline and cannot keep the scheduled session?

Changes in session times should be made 24 hours in advance. An occasional last-minute change is honored without penalty.

At what times of the day can employees schedule sessions?

There are sessions available until 9:00PM PST. Some employees prefer half-hour sessions during lunch, others prefer mornings, weekends or evenings.

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