Real Material for Effective Learning
If you have taken language classes, surely you used a set textbook or two. Each unit was about a grammar rule, say passive voice. There was a reading passage, a listening comprehension activity, and practice exercises, both written and oral. Then, on to the next unit and grammatical item. The problem was that the material […]
How Can Mindfulness Help You Feel Better
Much has been made of the importance of practicing mindfulness and how it impacts our personal lives and our work. Have you ever caught yourself ruminating about negative thoughts or past mistakes? And this probably interfered with the here and now and caused you to stress out. Practicing mindfulness will help you counteract this and […]
Translation, Interpreting,Transcreation: What’s the Difference?
How do you communicate with someone, say a potential client, if you don’t speak each other’s language? Suppose you attend a conference with international speakers. How do you understand what they’re saying? Have you ever wondered why the same products have different names in different countries? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to these questions because […]
Top 4 Workforce Learning Trends for 2023
Let me guess: as a manager, your top priorities include upskilling and reskilling your workforce and retaining talent. It sounds daunting, right? As you know, you can improve your retention rate by offering learning opportunities. According to a Linked In survey, 93% of organizations are concerned about employee retention, and according to Udemy, communications kills […]
What Makes a Language Training Program Successful?
Have you ever stopped to wonder what a successful language training program looks like nowadays? We can tell you why our classes and workshops are successful, though. At English Services, we use the latest technology, apply innovative methodos, and use real materials. Let’s break this down. Elements of a Successful Language Training Program Synchronous and […]
Blended Learning, Explained
For decades now, companies have provided training in other languages to improve communication with overseas clients and suppliers. In the current climate, they look to optimize their employees’ time and cut costs, as well as retain talent. Blended learning programs meet both needs, and more. First Things First: What Is Blended Learning? The blended learning […]
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Language Teaching
We’ve all heard the words Artificial Intelligence (AI) but we’re not exactly sure what it means. Or how it can be applied to, say, language teaching. However, we all use some form of AI in our daily lives; for example, when we google something. Or when we ask Siri or Alexa a question. Also, when […]
ChatGPT, the Latest in Artificial Intelligence
Do you get annoyed when a customer service bot doesn’t understand what you’re trying to ask? Well, now it is possible to converse with a bot in a natural way. How so? With ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer), a software application created by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. The Latest in Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT […]
Pros and Cons of the Remote Work Model
Many things have changed in the last couple of years, like the way people socialize, travel, and work. Some changes were temporary and lasted for as long as the COVID-19 pandemic did. However, some changes have become permanent, like the remote work model. When the pandemic hit, companies scrambled to adapt to the new rules. […]
What Is Social Learning?
Do you know anything about social learning? You may have never heard the term, but you sure experienced it at some point. In a nutshell, it’s learning that takes place within a social context. Likewise, it is the sharing of information and knowledge in a social setting. For example, a child learns how to tie […]
