Mauril is a free language-learning app designed to help learners improve their listening comprehension in English or French using authentic Canadian content from CBC/Radio-Canada.
Key features include:
- Videos and audio-clips from actual shows, news, podcasts and documentaries — all Canadian-produced.
- Content that is level-adapted: whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, Mauril tailors the material for you.
- A focus on listening and cultural immersion rather than simply vocabulary lists. The app invites learners to “step out of your comfort zone with practical daily language challenges.”
From ELAM’s perspective, Mauril offers an excellent complement to structured classroom or corporate language programs, especially for workplace learners who need to improve comprehension of real-life speech, multiple accents and Canadian contexts.
ELAM’s Webinar on September 26, 2025: Featuring Mauril with Our Ed-Tech Expert
On September 26, 2025, ELAM hosted an exclusive webinar titled led by our ed-tech expert, Monica. In this session we covered:
- A detailed demonstration of the Mauril app: how to register, navigate, select content, track progress.
- How Mauril fits into corporate training workflows: e.g., blended programs, asynchronous listening homework, usage analytics, and tying listening practice to in-class sessions.
- Discussion of best practices in embedding Mauril in workplace language initiatives: motivation strategy, tracking usage, aligning with specific business use-cases (customer-service training, employee onboarding, bilingual corporate communications).
- Q&A session with participants: questions came up about regional Canadian accents, managing licensing/region issues (Mauril is Canadian-based), and how to integrate it with existing LMS/training systems.
The feedback was positive: attendees appreciated seeing a real-world tool that provides authentic listening exposure — a longtime challenge in corporate language training.
Why Mauril Aligns with ELAM’s Corporate Language Approach
At ELAM, we emphasise that language training for professionals must go beyond grammar and vocabulary—it must include real comprehension of authentic speech, workplace contexts and cultural nuance. Mauril aligns perfectly with this because:
- It uses real media content, not artificially created sentences, which means learners get exposed to natural speed, variety of accents and topical vocabulary. Mauril+1
- It supports self-paced, mobile learning, which is ideal for busy professionals: learners can practise on their commute, during a break or at home.
- Its level-adjustment feature means we can recommend Mauril as a supplemental tool alongside ELAM’s core language sessions: for example, after a class on meeting-room English, the learner uses Mauril for listening homework.
- It reinforces the listening & cultural comprehension skills that often create bottlenecks in business interactions, especially in multilingual or international-company environments.
Next Steps for ELAM Clients
For our corporate clients interested in leveraging Mauril as part of their language developmentprogramme, here are some suggested next steps:
Trial pilot: Select a group of employees and assign Mauril listening tasks for 4-6 weeks, track usage and outcomes.
Blend with ELAM classes: Use Mauril as pre- or post-class homework to reinforce audio exposure.
Set measurable goals: For example, “complete 10 Mauril modules by X date and bring three listening questions to class”.
Monitor & report: Use usage data (from Mauril) to inform your monthly language-training dashboards (attendance, listening hours, progress).
Scale up: If successful, roll the model company-wide or across departments, customizing content themes (e.g., business, technical, client communications) to each group.
In summary, Mauril is a timely, engaging, and effective tool that complements ELAM’s corporate language training philosophy. Our September 26 webinar provided a hands-on walkthrough and strategic context for implementation. For any client of ELAM looking to elevate their workforce’s listening comprehension and bilingual readiness in today’s global workplace, Mauril is definitely worth considering.
If you’d like more information about how ELAM can integrate Mauril into your training programme or would like access to the webinar recording, please let us know.
