Slide 1 : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 E-learning project
for companies
Introduction : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Introduction This is a project that we propose. In case of needs and requests for other type of e-courses, the platform can easily be modified.
The Business /Management English project concentrates on teaching vocabulary (terminology) and not grammar, though some important aspects can be presented/studied
The e-lessons for general English/ German teaching will cover vocabulary, grammar and language functions- at higher levels Business topics will be included
Our partner, an important software company is the guarantee for a highly professional technological service
Main objectives : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Main objectives To give company employees the possibility to perfect their language skills needed at work
To help companies continuously develop a “learning organization” culture among employees
Provide training& development managers highly professional “soft skills” management trainings by paying only for Business English courses
Develop company employees as people
The advantages of e-learning : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 The advantages of e-learning Ubiquitous accessibility of resources
Richer curriculum
Interactive technology, instant feed-back
Learning in the students’ own rhythm, in his/her personal style
Much bigger audience- possibility of covering hundreds of students
The weaknesses of e-learning : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 The weaknesses of e-learning Possible high costs with technology
Computer skills needed
Highly effective only with motivated students
Relative dehumanizing of learning if focused on the system and not on the student
The main areas/ English for Specific Purposes and General English/German : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 The main areas/ English for Specific Purposes and General English/German Business/ Management English (6 modules: Finance, Procurement& Logistics, HR, Marketing& PR, Sales& Commercial, General Management)
English for the Natural Gas Industry (one or two levels)
English for the Electric Power Industry (one or two levels)
English for Specific Purposes (other)
General German (two levels)
General English (two levels)
Romanian for Foreigners
Content and Objectives : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Content and Objectives Each module contains a mix of language work, specialist vocabulary, and a focus on the skills management/ HR/ marketing and PR/sales and trade/ procurement and logistics/natural gas and other energy industries professionals need in order to communicate and work effectively
English for Finance- topics : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Finance- topics Jobs in finance
Basic financial accounting
Company results
Cash flow
Teamwork and managing people
Accounting software and IT
Company formation and company law
Internal audits and control
Taxation
English for Finance- part two : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Finance- part two Client relations
IFRS and accounting standards
Audit and assurance
Banking and insurance
Financial markets
Risk assessment and analysis
Mergers and acquisitions
Budgeting
Debt and corporate distress
Ethics and corporate governance
English for Finance : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Finance This e-course and its “blended” form was created to support and direct preparation for ICFE- International Certificate in Financial English
English for Human Resource Management- topics : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Human Resource Management- topics Roles and functions of HRM
Organizational behaviour and culture
HRM processes, company policies, job analyses, job descriptions
Recruitment and selection, interviewing, release form the organization
Performance management- principles and practice
Reward management, pay structures, reward systems
Human Resource Development, training, career management, management development
English for Human Resource Management- topics/ part two : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Human Resource Management- topics/ part two Employee relations, negotiating and bargaining
Welfare services
Employment practices, HRM procedures
English for Procurement and Logistics- topics : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Procurement and Logistics- topics Logistics information systems
Strategic procurement
Purchasing and procurement
Strategic logistics management
Research methods
Public procurement
Effective negotiations
Contract management
Bids and proposals/ tendering
English for Procurement and Logistics- topics, part II : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for Procurement and Logistics- topics, part II Supplier relations
Types of commercial relationship
Risk analysis
Spend analysis
Logistics and supply chain management
Modes of transportation
English for General Management/ Marketing& PR/ Sales& Trade : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for General Management/ Marketing& PR/ Sales& Trade The topics cover all aspects of general/ sales/marketing management
English for the Natural Gas Industry- topics, part I : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for the Natural Gas Industry- topics, part I Equipment, systems, technology
Maintenance activities
Natural gas and LNG production, transportation and processing
Natural gas exploration
European natural gas markets
Natural gas pipeline engineering and economics
Gas safety (installation and use) regulations
Gas storage
English for the Natural Gas Industry- topics, part II : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for the Natural Gas Industry- topics, part II Natural gas storage
Appliance testing
Natural gas trading
Natural gas transmission and distribution networks
Environmental aspects
Specialization areas in the industry
English for the Electric Industries- topics, part I : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for the Electric Industries- topics, part I The basics of electricity
The electric power industry-general aspects
Equipment, systems, technology
Maintenance activities
European electric power markets / profiles of participants
Safety regulations
Trading of electricity
Environmental aspects
English for the Electric Power Industries- topics, part II : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 English for the Electric Power Industries- topics, part II Electric power production
Electrical transmission and distribution systems
Specialization areas in the industry
On-line course structure : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 On-line course structure Each lesson has: text, audio or video file and exercises (with instant correction) based on these
A group of 8 lessons is followed by an approx. 50-60 minute test
Course Structure/ General English and German : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Course Structure/ General English and German The general English/ German/French/Italian / Spanish lessons consist of reading, listening, writing exercises
Each lesson has vocabulary, grammar and language function parts
A group of 8 lessons is followed by a approx. 30 minute long test (with instant correction)
Duration of the on-line courses : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Duration of the on-line courses English for General Management/ Finance/ HR/ Sales& commercial/Marketing& PR/Procurement& Logistics : 52 lessons- 1 lesson/week or 2 lessons/week
General English/ German/French/Spanish/Italian 1 module: 32 lesson- 1 or 2 lessons/ week
Romanian for Foreigners: 32 lessons- 1 or 2 lessons/week
English for the Natural Gas Industry: 52 lessons- 1 lesson/week
English for the Electric Power Industries: 52 lessons- 1 lesson/ week
Why a success? : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Why a success? An almost 4 year old experience of Linguaprof with company employee students, professionals of different areas and interests
More than 20 000 teaching hours for companies (managers & other staff)
Huge experience (in management and with the language required) of the project leaders/e-learning coordinator and consistent knowledge in Business English of the other three project assistants
Highly professional, enthusiast, committed and motivated language teaching team- participants at the project
An extremely trustworthy and serious professional IT partner for perfect services
Why a success? : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Why a success? Excellent cost/benefit ratio
Reduction of the cost of language teaching materials
Highly attractive mood of improving language skills
Very effective teaching, that combines texts, graphs, pictures, audio and video files with exercises
Instant feed-back for students
Regular testing of students’ progress
Very simple accounting of students, lessons, modules
Why a success? : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Why a success? One Project Coordinator located in Bucharest – easy communication with company training & Personnel Department Management
Maximum efficiency of a correctly managed ‘blended learning’ structure if students are selected carefully
Why a success? : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Why a success? Our focus is on the STUDENT and not on the SYSTEM!
Alternatives for courses with Linguaprof : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Alternatives for courses with Linguaprof Classical, “face to face”, communication based courses only
e-learning only
‘blended learning’- mixture of face to face courses& e-learning
Thank you for your attention! : Copyright Linguaprof 2008 Thank you for your attention!