| One
World, Many Differences
As the corporate training division
of the Connect School of Languages
, we are one of the Toronto's leading
providers of language and cultural
training. We have earned our reputation
for providing
individually-designed
language and cultural solutions to
match the demands of our corporate
clients.
Founded by language professionals
with over 10 years experience
managing businesses and language schools
in Toronto,
Nova Scotia, Japan, Korea, Italy
and Mexico, a large number of our
clients work with us as a result
of word-of-mouth and personal recommendation.
We believe this is a reflection of
the high standard we maintain.
Specialists in Understanding
Cultures
The ability to succeed in business
does not depend solely on a good
command of the English language.
Understanding the various cultures
in a workplace will guarantee harmony
and respect throughout your company.
Our trainers provide a unique expertise
in understanding the diverse cultural
needs your employees. Having taught
individuals from more than 75 countries
- from Greenland to Afghanistan to
Singapore to Chile - the trainers
are sensitive to the needs of each
person and the integrity of their
culture.
Our trainers have over 10,000 hours
of in-class experience and are university-qualified
with a wide pedagogical experience.
They all hold a teaching certificate
from an accredited institution and
have experience teaching
in Canada and
abroad. They go through a rigorous
training and testing period to ensure
they have the suitable skills and
knowledge to teach at Connect.
The Importance of Learning
English
Today's employees come to your office
from all over the world. Your office
may be a cultural mosiac with people
from various ethnic groups trying
to work together, to understand each
other and to communicate in English
- a language they may not have mastered.
Since there are no two countries
alike, the ability to understand
the English language and the culture
of a workplace can prove to be the
difference when building profitable
relationships.
As a result of our programs, employees
are:
- able to handle an expansion of
their job duties
- more effective
in customer and client relations
- better team players
- stronger
contributors to the corporate
culture
Specialists in Improving
Communication
As the corporate training division
of the Connect, we are one of the
Toronto's leading providers of language
and cultural training. We have earned
our reputation for providing individually
designed language and cultural solutions
to match the demands of our corporate
clients.
Our Clients
Currently, Connect's Corporate Training
Division
is responsible
for training
over 1500 employees at a huge multi-national
company in the Toronto-area. Connect
was chosen from all other language
schools because of our strong reputation
and flexibility in program design.
Additionally, other clients have
included the government of Canada,
numerous Internet and computer companies,
individuals in the financial and
insurance industries as well as reputable
lawyers from abroad looking for a
quick upgrade.
On-Site or At Our School
Connect offers tremendous flexibility
for your program. It can take place
at our centre or at a location of
your choice - world-wide. Our trainers
are chosen to provide the specific
requirements you need.
Schedules are set up to match your
needs and the needs of your employees.
Morning, afternoon or evening programs
are available as well as Saturdays.
By tailoring each program to your
specific needs, we can
offer you an unparalleled level of personalized training
.
International Executive
English
Are you interested in sending your
employees abroad for a short study
period? Contact Connect today to
learn more about how our International
Executive English program can help
your company.
Group of private lessons for international
executives who need a quick upgrade
in their English is provided year-round.
On-site or at your company, these
intensive English lessons are designed
to improve your English in a short-period
of time. Full and half-day programs
are available.
Contact us with details about your
employees and one of our Account
Managers would be pleased to discuss
the various options available.
Your Needs Are Met
In order to ensure that your course
is tailored to your requirements,
we will conduct a needs analysis
of your situation and a language
assessment of your employees.
This is completed free of charge
and without any obligation on your
part.
The objective of the needs analysis
and language assessment is to establish
realistic targets and identify areas
of study. Based on this information,
we will make our recommendations
on the duration, format and cost
of the entire program.
During the program, we provide monthly
reports to show the attendance, ability
and classroom behaviour of each participant
to assist you in further training
and promotion.
At the conclusion of the program
we provide you with a final evaluation
plus a certificate of achievement
for all participants.
Our Programs
Connect provides a wide variety
of programs to help your employees
improve all areas of their English.
Programs run from a minimum of 2
weeks up to one year. Groups are
limited to a maximum of 10 people
per class.
All programs are flexible and can
be arranged with two weeks notice.
Here is a brief description of some
of the programs we can tailor to
meet your needs:
| Speaking Clearly |
This program helps participants
enunciate more clearly. Participants
learn the technical aspects of
pronunciation such as intonation,
stress, and syllables of English.
An excellent program for those
in customer service or who meet
with clients on a regular basis.
We use audio and video to help
clients improve their overall
ability. |
| Business English |
This program
includes exercises and role-plays
that focus on interviewing skills,
delivering presentations negotiating
contracts and agreements, telephone
skills, developing plans and
other topics of importance to
the workplace. |
| Business Writing |
This program
focuses on the technical aspects
of writing formal business letters,
reports, memos, emails and faxes. |
| General ESL |
This program
is a longer-term solution to
participants' language learning
objectives. We can provide up
to six levels (elementary to
upper advanced) through which
participants can progress. This
program focuses on improving
the vocabulary, grammar, writing,
reading, listening and speaking
in a social context. If required,
we can add other classes to the
program. |
| French Conversation |
Group or private
lessons to help your employees
improve their spoken French.
We work on your listening, vocabulary
and pronunciation skills using
a wide range of techniques. Our
focus is to increase the abilities
of your employees to function
in a social or business conversation
setting. |
| Custom-Designed Programs |
We can custom-design
a program by combining or by
adding material to the curriculum
to match the specific needs of
a particular participant, workplace
or industry. |
Cost of the Program
Our programs are designed to give
you maximum flexibility and cost
effectiveness. Pricing is developed
on a per hour basis rather than a
per person basis. In case of illness
or absences by an employee, the cost
of the program will not be affected.
Additionally, we can offer you an
instalment plan to help you manage
the cost of the program. Contact Us
Let us know how we can help you.
Send us an email detailing your situation.
One of our Account Managers would
be happy to speak with you. |
