Language Assessment
July 6, 2020
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Move over soft skills – power skills are all the rage! What exactly is a power skill? Power skills like creativity, adaptability, and time management are human attributes that machines cannot replicate. The data demonstrates how in-demand these skills are.
The reasons for learning a foreign language are different but all valid: whether it is for personal, professional, study or touristic reasons, speaking a foreign language helps to develop our mind, enrich our vision of life and broaden our horizons. “To learn a language is to have another window to look at the world” Chinese proverb.
The way we learn languages has evolved tenfold in the recent past. Long gone are the tediously boring Berlitz cassettes used in language labs! Thankfully technology has made leaps and bounds, and here is a list of trends for 2022 to prove it!
ELAM is thrilled to announce that, for the second year in a row, we have been selected as a finalist for the Top Supplier as part of WBE Canada’s 2022 Excellence Awards!
Apps are incredible tools with a great mission: to bring education to everyone. However, after spending so much time studying with them, shouldn’t you be seeing improved results? Be honest with yourself. Can you be content simply by learning new words, grasping a few grammatical principles, and even greeting someone in your target language?
It is common knowledge that learning a second language can be a rewarding endeavour. However, many individuals do not know how to learn a new language. There are a variety of methods that people use to achieve success. Some individuals prefer to study in a classroom, while others prefer to utilise online programmes or applications. Some individuals prefer to travel to a country where the target language is spoken in order to obtain a more immersive experience. Regardless of the method you choose, the following tips will help you to learn the language more efficiently.
As the demand grows for language classes, so does ELAM. Since 1994 we have provided companies with innovative and fruitful language programs.
With our in-depth knowledge of the business world and intuitive insight into customer needs, supported by state-of-the-art digital teaching tools, ELAM enables companies in any industry to engage with their clients and stakeholders confidently.
Our customized training, a network of certified teachers, and ability to offer our services worldwide through virtual courses have benefited many companies in developing their employees’ language skills.
Today, anyone interested in pursuing a career does not require professional expertise. Soft skills such as general communication abilities, networking, cultural awareness, and presentation abilities have become increasingly important in recent years. Additionally, there are core competencies such as digital competencies. In today’s globalized economy, a willingness to pursue an international career is also desirable, and companies encourage participation in appropriate additional training programs such as company language courses.
Increasing numbers of businesses and organizations have a global perspective. They require employees who not only speak foreign languages, such as German but also have experience with other mentalities and work practices, such as those gained during a stay in Germany. Such personnel can provide businesses with a crucial competitive advantage.
Let’s talk about something that comes up all the time at ELAM: language learning myths. We hear them in classes,…
This session is all about doing the training, the practicing, the reviewing, and the learning online! At ELAM we are proud that we were able to convert all our signature programs to online versions.
As the world discovers alternative methods of working without human interaction, the work-fromhome workforce is undergoing a transformation. The majority of non-essential workers must complete
their work from home. In the midst of a pandemic, could working from home actually increase your
efficiency?
The COVID-19 pandemic completely altered ELAM’s methods of operation in 2020 and 2021. In the latter part of 2020, the Pew Research Center reported that approximately 71% of employed adults worked from home, up from just 20% before the outbreak. As of 2022, some regions of the world are gradually returning to normalcy, but many businesses are closing their doors. They have realized how cost-effective remote business management can be while assuring the staff’s work is up to par!
Language assessment is something to consider when trying to find the perfect candidate for your business. Nowadays more and more companies require their employees to be fluent in at least two languages. This is where ELAM and our language assessment services come into play. But before we dive deeper let us look into what and why of language assessment.
Learning a language is a long process, and staying motivated on the way to fluency can be difficult. It’s a lot easier to avoid the pitfalls and keep going until you’re satisfied with your foreign language skills if you understand the most common reasons individuals stop studying a language.
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