Program Details
A full range of learning options
Our workplace English courses offers you a full range of learning options to help your employees progress with their English in the most efficient way.
We offer
- Individual, Mini-Group and Group English Classes
- Face-to-face In-person Workplace English
- Remote, Online Live English Classes
- General English and Custom Content English
We’ll teach your CEO in their office, and your teams on the ground at your place of work, in our Northampton school, another venue, or online!
We’ve got this covered!
Program Info
Online
Taking classes online means receiving live lessons with your ILI teacher via a video call at a pre-scheduled time.
In-person
In-person lessons take place at our campus in downtown Northampton, MA and require your physical attendance.
In-country
In-country classes are when you travel overseas to study the language in a country where the language is spoken natively.
In-company
In-company classes are delivered in your organization’s premises, or an external location you rent to host your workplace language training.
Group Size
Course Timings
Benefits
Workplace English classes with ILI offer you significant benefits
- Access grant funds for workplace classes if you are based in Massachusetts
- Adaptive programs support you at your pace. We can take it easy or turn up the heat.
- Everyday or technical English: We can switch from building your general English language skills whilst providing you with focussed language around your industry or area of focus.
- Apply skills in your class: Use lesson time to practice presentations, site inspections, guided visits, and get instant feedback.
- Program your classes to fit around your busy schedule
- Cancel and postpone classes with just 24 hours’ notice.
Our teachers
All of our Workplace English teachers are skilled professionals who are experienced in creating both engaging and effective curriculum. Your program will be designed to suit your needs by our academic team, and we can build in elements like testing and regular level checks if you need them.
“Well, now I have lost the fear of talking to my co-workers.”
Julia An English student from Holyoke Medical Center
Program Info
Online
Taking classes online means receiving live lessons with your ILI teacher via a video call at a pre-scheduled time.
In-person
In-person lessons take place at our campus in downtown Northampton, MA and require your physical attendance.
In-country
In-country classes are when you travel overseas to study the language in a country where the language is spoken natively.
In-company
In-company classes are delivered in your organization’s premises, or an external location you rent to host your workplace language training.
Group Size
Course Timings
Formats
Formats
In-person, or Online?
Our Workplace English lessons can be delivered in many different ways:
- face-to-face group or individual English classes in our school in Northampton
- face-to-face English classes at your place of work
- live online group or individual classes which take place on Zoom
In-person, Face-to-Face Corporate English classes in Northampton, Massachusetts
By coming to our school in downtown Northampton for your company’s English classes, you leave the office behind and step into a space which is all about language learning, giving you more of an immersive experience than you’ll get in the office.
We’re just a few minutes’ walk from the Roundhouse parking lot and the Peter Pan Bus Terminal (Peter Pan line, R42, R44).
In-person classes may be more representative of the kinds of real-life situations you might find yourself in when you’re speaking English in the future. Plus you get to encounter our lovely team and meet other students. There’s every chance you might bump into other native English speakers that you can practice with!
In-person, Face-to-Face in-company English classes
If you have a lot of people to train in English, or if you would struggle to come to English class and then get back to work, it makes a lot of sense for one of our English teachers to come to you.
Tell us where you are based when you get in touch with us, and we’ll give you an indication of what it will take for us to get your teacher to you for your weekly English lessons.
Online Group English classes with ILI
If you need to slot your English classes into a busy meeting schedule, then maybe an online English class is the way to go. All of our online workplace English classes will take place with a real teacher, in real time – so it is very much the same as being there in person.
This online format is also brilliant if you have colleagues in other states or other countries who would like to join in. Northampton, Massachusetts is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and observes daylight saving time (DST).
You team can join our online group English lessons from anywhere in the world, so long as you’re comfortable with the regular times the classes run. You can check out the compatibility of your time zone here.
When you get in touch, we can discuss your English learning objectives, and we’ll advise you whether we think online classes can support your needs.
If you’re not sure which option is best for you, please contact us and we can discuss this with you.
Questions
Selected FAQs
That’s a great question! First you must go to the Workforce Training Express Program website to apply for the grant. The website has a list of documents and information that you must submit for eligibility from your employer. Please submit grant applications at least 21 days before the start of your Spanish course. Go here to find a list of Spanish Workforce Training course numbers. Type Spanish into the Course Name section and search for International Language Institute in the Provider Name section. Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.
We still have options. We can provide semi-private tutorials or have your employees join the World Language classes that we regularly run. We can bill you, as the employer, directly.
Whether you’re a business training up your staff in Spanish or other language or an international firm tightening up your team’s English business writing skills, our aim is to teach practical language skills that can be put to use in the workplace immediately.
Our Workplace language training also includes a cultural component to help your employees collaborate proactively with colleagues and contribute meaningfully to the mission of your organization.
We offer all levels of language classes to students with specialized terminology added depending on the specific workplace. Generally, most students need to learn how to communicate in the target language using basic grammar. Specific workplace dependent vocabulary is built into general lessons. For instance, vocabulary like policy, agent, deductible, theft, loss accident, etc. can be added to our curriculum because the grammar constructions (past, present, future, continuous grammar tenses…) are the same no matter the vocabulary.
Maximum on-line class capacity: 10 students per section
Maximum in-person class capacity: 10 students per section
- Relevant materials
- First day assessment
- On-going informal evaluations and supervisor check-ins as needed
- Final evaluations and recommendations for further study
It is possible that your company may qualify for the Workforce Training Fund. Click here for more information.
Please click here for FAQ about eligibility and other funding questions.
Courses are designed to be flexible and focused on effective communication that can be used outside of class right away. Our language training for employees integrates the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the lower levels, participants focus on speaking and understanding to make an immediate impact in the workplace. Our courses incorporate the specific grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills that make the most sense for your employees to learn and practice. Class activities include pair and group work, role plays, work with pictures and authentic materials (readings, audio and video, etc.), writing exercises, and vocabulary building.
A typical 12 week (18 hour) class costs $5,400 ($300/hour flat fee)*. Program length can be customized.
Classes can be held at our school in Northampton, at your workplace if you are within 30 miles of ILI or online.
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Costs
Course fees
You can book any amount of hours and take classes in many different permutations. That said, a lot of our company clients opt for one or two classes per week of 1.5 hours’ duration.
Remember to check whether your company is eligible for free Workplace English (or Workplace Spanish or Workplace Portuguese) classes.
The cost of your Company English program will vary according to how many hours you book in total, and how many students are in each group. Remember, in order to progress correctly, we need everyone in the same group to be at the same (or a very similar) level of English.
18-hour Workplace English classes
- Private lessons (1 student)*$1,35018-hour course
- Semi-private (2 students)*$1,980 per group18-hour course
- 3 – 5 students$4,500 per group18-hour course
- 6 – 10 students$5,400 per group18-hour course
*Private tutorials and semi-private are offered online or at our school in Northampton.
36-hour Workplace English classes
- Private lessons (1 student)*$2,70036-hour course
- Semi-private (2 students)*$3,960 per group36-hour course
- 3 – 5 students$9,000 per group36-hour course
- 6 – 10 students$10,800 per group36-hour course
*Private tutorials and semi-private are offered online or at our school in Northampton.
54-hour Workplace English classes
- Private lessons (1 student)*$4,05054-hour course
- Semi-private (2 students)*$5,940 per group54-hour course
- 3 – 5 students$13,500 per group54-hour course
- 6 – 10 students$16,200 per group54-hour course
*Private and semi-private tutorials are offered online or at our school in Northampton.
If you require a different course duration, please get in touch and we’ll provide you with a quote.
Ready to get started with English Workplace Training?
Registering for workplace English classes couldn’t be easier! Simply follow the steps below to get started:
- Register for our English workplace training by filling out the form.
- We’ll contact you personally to go through your needs.
- You book and we work with you to customize your English program.
Still not sure?
- Not a problem! If you are searching for more information you can:
- Look at the different formats available
- View our frequently asked questions
- Get in touch and ask us a question
- Look at the costs involved.
Other ways to learn
The Intensive English Program
Our intensive English program delivers 21 hours of class time per week with intakes every four weeks. It’s friendly and fun and you’re welcome.
Free English for Immigrants & Refugees
ILI offers free English classes for immigrants and refugees (age 17+) living permanently in Western Massachusetts. Is that you?
The ILI Promise
At ILI, we believe that all our actions should stem from grace and loving kindness.
- We operate as an equal opportunity organization.
- We nurture relationships beyond the classroom.
- We are committed to providing the highest quality language instruction and teacher training.
- We promote intercultural understanding and celebrate the diversity in our local communities.
- We work collaboratively to build and sustain the communities we serve.
- We believe in life-changing teaching and learning.