Making A Difference In People's Lives

Workplace ESL Solutions has enjoyed an excellent reputation for over 20 years for offering classes that truly make a difference in people's lives.  Our Workplace ESL class is a perfect example.  Companies who have a large international staff hire us to help their employees learn English better and improve workplace success.

Our students learn more than English - they gain a new sense of accomplishment and confidence to be able to live and work and succeed in the United States, their new country.  Families and co-workers come to cheer on graduates and more often than not, many happy tears of gratitude are shed.  We're so proud of our graduates! 

                          
(This is our most recent class of graduates from MGM Resorts International!  They just graduated yesterday!)


Workplace ESL offers customizable classes for employees in several different industries:

• General Workplace ESL
  Employees will emerge from this course with enhanced English communications skills and the ability to communicate with a wider range of people, from co-workers to other employees. 
• Workplace ESL for Construction
  Through this Workplace ESL course tailored specifically towards the construction industry, we'll help your employees achieve a higher level of communication project-wide. 
• Workplace ESL for Hospitals
  When the housekeeping staff is better able to communicate with patients and their visitors, a hospital can create a better experience in trying times for those facing health concerns. 
• Workplace ESL for Hotels
  With our course designed specifically for hotels, your staff will be well on their way to greater levels of workplace confidence, enhanced communication skills, and feel they are an integral part in the overall guest experience.
• Workplace ESL for Laundry Facilities
  With the course designed specifically for laundry facilities, your crew will enjoy an enhanced ability to communicate in English resulting in fewer errors, timely machinery malfunction alerts, and a facility that operates with a higher level of efficacy.  

We're happy to create a special class for YOUR company!
Feel free to visit our web site for more details or call for a free consultation!

Learning Is Supposed to Be Fun!

Congratulations our newest Spanish class graduates!  The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas invited several managers and supervisors to attend the 8 week course offered by Workplace ESL Solutions.  The goal of this class content is to improve communication with Hispanic co-workers and create a better working environment with cultural understanding and respect.

This ain't your common high school class!  Each week the class participates in role-playing that includes workplace vocabulary, games, videos, and lots of laughter.

Students taking Workplace ESL Solutions courses learn how to communicate better and take on more effective leadership roles in their workplace.  Class sizes are small, allowing for individualized instruction and content that is completely customized to meet their unique needs.  Students learn by talking, talking, talking!  (There's even a little bit of singing too.)

As you can tell by this photo, FUN is a big part of how Workplace ESL teaches our classes!  Who said learning was supposed to be boring?  Students don't sit and listen to endless lectures.  Students actually become active participants each week. 

We'd love to have you join us for our next class!  To learn more about creating a class for your employees or to purchase our Workplace Spanish books, check out: http://workplaceesl.com/workplace_spanish.asp

Helping employees become US citizens

Happy 4th of July!!

There is always a surge of patriotism in July, as Americans celebrate Independence Day and pause to remember the founding of this great country.  

Does your company have employees who are working towards citizenship?  Any business who has employees who are preparing for their citizenship exam should consider hosting a Workplace ESL Solutions' Citizenship Preparation Course!

Show your eligible employees that you're as invested as they are in the process of their U.S. Citizenship interview by offering them the opportunity for qualified and focused instruction on relevant subject matter through their work place.  

Employees passing the citizenship exam will not only appreciate you, but have an increased sense of loyalty and pride that they bring with them each day to the workplace.

What do you do to help your international employees feel at home here in the good 'ole USA?  How do you help them learn about America?
We'd love to hear your ideas!

For more information, go to:  www.workplaceesl.com

Train Your Trainers to Teach English

If your workplace or adult school/community college is considering implementing a workplace ESL program, send your designated trainers to Workplace ESL Solutions’ Train the Trainer course. They will learn how to teach English as a second language.
 
With this certification, you and/or your designated training staff will gain the expertise, credibility and confidence to develop and/or teach a Workplace ESL course to employees at your company. 
Our intense one-day course delivers instruction from an industry leader in workplace ESL programs and methodology, allowing you to implement the most effective program possible.  Better training makes for better teachers – Workplace ESL Solutions makes it possible.

 Topics Include:

• Needs Assessment – employee and employer 
• Marketing to employees 
• Selling to management 
• Workplace ESL methodology 
• Second Language acquisition theories 
• Course content development and lesson planning
• Assessment 
• Resources and material selection for your program

Who Will Benefit From This Course?

• Human Resources staff who plan on starting a Workplace ESL program at their company
• Individual ESL teachers who plan on starting their own Workplace ESL Company
• Adult schools who want to start a Workplace ESL component
• Housekeeping staff who plan on starting a Workplace ESL class in housekeeping
• Language Schools who want to begin offering Workplace ESL courses as a part of their business

Course Duration:

One full day, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Course Take-aways:

• A zest for language training 
• An understanding and appreciation of different cultural backgrounds 
• 120-page resource binder with all course materials
• Student book and teacher’s guide
• Email and phone support from Workplace ESL Solutions for 6 months following your course

To learn more or register your company for this training, visit us at:
 http://workplaceesl.com/course_train_the_trainer.asp

10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn for your Business

Here at Workplace ESL we're all about helping employees become more successful at their jobs.  We train managers and supervisors to be better leaders and motivators.  In fact, on our web site you'll see our mantra "Workplace ESL: Making Success the Common Language!" 

We like to teach employees and managers about tools that improve communication, so it would be natural for us to talk about LinkedIn, a social networking tool online where professionals can gather and discuss solutions to common problems.

Below is our list of the Top Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn effectively with your company:

 

  

• 1. Make sure your profile is public, so that even non-LinkedIn-users can find you.
• 2. Publish your LinkedIn profile on business cards, email signatures and your website.
• 3. When you invite people to connect, don't use the generic personal note supplied - write your own unique invitation to more effectively engage a connection.
• 4. Use relevant keywords throughout your profile.
• 5. Frequently answer question posts from other users; this helps to brand you as a knowledge leader in your field.
• 6. Offer to write recommendations for your connections - don't just ask for them. It's more sincere, and more effective for gathering positive recommendations.
• 7. Don't connect with people just to get something from them or to ask a favor; offer to do something for them, like make introductions, write recommendations, etc. Sincerity counts, even online!
• 8.  Join some of the terrific industry groups to connect with even more people in your field. 
• 9.  Keep it professional; share your personal pictures on Facebook or some other social network. 
• 10. Be sure to "friend" our Workplace ESL Solutions teachers and staff!   

For more ideas on how you can improve the effectiveness of your business, go to: 
www.WorkplaceESL.com 

Hotel English Online Joins Forces with PBS

Workplace ESL and PBS have combined to create a NEW online course for Hotel English! 

This course contains very specific vocabulary to help hotel employees better communicate in English as their second language.  It can fit into anyone's schedule because it can be done online at home at the student's convenience!

Students will be able to begin speaking English on their very first day and will find that the material easily fits into their everyday work experience.
                           

Here is what some of our customers had to say about the program:
 

"...an excellent job developing curriculum, training volunteers, reviewing electronic and Internet resources and providing professional development for the Nevada Literacy Coalition."

Literacy Coordinator
Nevada Literacy Coalition

After 10 weeks, there was a major change in housekeeping employees confidence and ability to speak English to customers and co-workers. 

Director of Housekeeping
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

"instrumental in raising the level of customer service and teamwork .... Starting with an in-depth needs analysis and department interviews, through their custom-designed curriculum and follow-up, the services were innovative, intensive... and fun!

Training &
Development Specialist
Harveys Resort Hotel & Casino

"Hotel English Online is a phenomenal learning instrument for the hospitality industry by teaching the words and phrases workers will use most frequently in their jobs." 

                                                                              Doris "Connie" Garzon-Bernal      

                                                        C.B.A. Site Manager and UCF Business Incubator 

                                                                       Daytona Beach International Airport

 

 To learn more about this terrific new English tool, please visit our site at  http://www.hotelenglishonline.org/

Need help finding a job?

It's a tricky economy out there.  Even super sharp professionals are getting laid off.  There is debate about what the REAL unemployment numbers, but I can tell you that I know an awful lot of people who are either unemployed, underemployed, or hate their job that they're lucky enough to have!

Considering you're going to spend over 40 years working, shouldn't you find a job you love and actually get paid what you're worth?  

Workplace ESL can help!  We're now offering a fun, new workshop for job seekers that will help improve your business writing skills.  Need to brush up your resume or learn how to send more effective emails?  We can show you how!

The new class entitled "Write Right to Get A Job: Emails and Resumes, and Cover Letters, Oh My!" is offered in three different formats:

1) Live Workshop in Las Vegas - 2 hours

2) One-on-One Training via Skype - 2 hours

3) Live Workshop outside Las Vegas - 2 hours (plus travel expenses)

Call us to set an appointment for this timely topic or visit our website for more information at: www.workplaceesl.com