English classes for international employees

Having many different nationalities on the floor can sometimes be a challenge in making clear what we expect from each other.  We like to take on challenges. So also this one.

To improve the mutual communication, we have launched a course for both our regular and temporary international employees. Over a 20-week window, they are given the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the English language.

Starting from the native language

During an in-house course, our international employees learn the English language from tutors who can address them in their native language. On completion of the course, our employees can speak and understand short simple sentences in English about everyday matters within our company. They learn, in particular, to give and receive clear work instructions in English, understand English texts, and to have short conversations.

In this project, we cooperate with our employment agencies; Efficient at Work and Pro.Kon/Ak and educator Greenskills, a specialist in training non-native speakers in the green industry.