Online Language Learning for the Military

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1 EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions Online Language Learning for the Military Trusted by the World

2 Learn the English you need online! Our career-specific courses in English for the Military are an ideal way to improve the language skills of people who work in an international military setting. Aimed at facilitating communication and international cooperation, the courses are designed to meet STANAG 6001, the language standard throughout NATO, by focusing on the specific language needs of military and peace-keeping personnel. These themed courses give learners the opportunity to develop their language skills so they can perform better during complex international operations. The most effective and engaging way to learn English EF s advanced learning system provides a 100% flexible solution for training a large and varied workforce in a short amount of time. Training military personnel presents unique challenges due to the wide variety of job types that need to be catered for and the busy schedules of the learners. The beauty of EF s awardwinning Online School is that it allows learners to study at their own pace and lets them focus on the learning tools that work best for them. For example, pilots can follow the aviation-specific courses, nurses can follow the medical-specific courses and military personnel can follow the military-specific courses. Hours of engaging, job-specific content keep each level of personnel motivated to learn. Focus on the language you need for your job EF s English for the Military courses cover vocabulary and phrasing for specific military and humanitarian functions, such as preparing for a mission, communication between ranks, military vocabulary including equipment and technology and even describing and debating things to do when taking R&R in a foreign city. These speciallydesigned courses cover reading, writing and listening skills as well as grammar and vocabulary to help learners reach their target NATO language profile quickly. Case study: EF and the French Ministry of Defence EF began providing language training to the French Ministry of Defence (FMoD), specifically the French Air Force in FMoD S Need: Varied and numerous FMoD personnel required English language training to meet NATO requirements and function better in the workplace. EF s Solution: EF developed specific industry courses for the FMoD to efficiently train personnel to the required point, not more or less. EF s Online School provided the quality and flexibility required for such an undertaking. In a hurry? The Results: EF s Online School has helped the FMoD become more efficient, saving them time in their everyday role. EF s customized solution allowed the FMoD to monitor progress against key performance indicators and adapt services and communications to maximize progress and pass rates. 100% of students surveyed found EF s Online School a useful way to learn English and all agreed that the school helped them improve their speaking and listening skills. For staff with urgent language needs, EF offers Military-specific immersion courses at our EF Executive Language Institutes in the UK and US. Contact us for more information see back page to find your nearest office.

3 The world s most advanced online English school EF has been revolutionizing language learning for several years. Our advanced language training system, Efekta, combines powerful technology with the very best in teaching. With over USD70 million invested in research and development, our method just got ten times faster more interactive, more engaging, and more advanced. Writing classes: In EF s Online School, learners participate in writing classes online and get their assignments back with comments from a native-speaking teacher within 48 hours of submission. Productivity tools to learn faster: EF s Online School includes an extensive palette of self-study tools to strengthen learner skills in an effective and engaging way. Popular tools include: the pronunciation lab, the grammar guide and the flashcards. Progress reporting: EF s stateof-the-art reporting tool allows learners to monitor their own progress against key performance indicators. It also allows Training teams to adapt services and communications to maximize student progress and pass rates. Content-rich movies: Story-led, high-definition movie clips aid learner comprehension and listening skills - an essential component for effective communication. Advanced Speech Recognition (ASR): EF s core objective is to give learners the self-confidence to speak English in any type of real-life situation. ASR technology hones in on speech patterns and improves pronunciation fast. Conversation classes: Learners can attend unlimited teacher-led virtual conversation classes every hour, on the hour, 365 days per year. These classes are open to EF learners across the globe, meaning learners can interact with their peers internationally. Industry-specific English: EF offers specific industry courses which focus on key terminology within major industry groups including: Banking & Finance, Military, Aviation, Medical, and Hospitality. Business skills courses: EF s Business English skills courses are a series of modules available to all learners. They are aimed at improving the business language skills professionals need on a day-to-day basis. Courses include those on: Leadership and management, business writing, meetings, negotiations, presentations. I found EF s Online School a good way to improve my comprehension and my communication to meet the ICAO linguistic requirement Pilot, French Air Force Easy access to varied and job related courses, downloadable resources and podcasts help me to get ahead in my training Secretary, French Air Force

4 EF s tailored language training offering for the Military Based on our understanding of your needs, we have developed a solution for the Military that is: Scalable Specifically designed to be easily implemented across different locales and functions, EF s language training solutions can be seamlessly integrated into organizations of any size and across all geographies. We offer a unified, cross-cultural standard for training. Flexible Different training methods work for different job functions. For remote workers, online training is often the best option, but for workers with urgent needs, an immersion course abroad at one of our Executive Language Institutes would be perfect. In-company training is also available for fixed groups of employees. EF provides a variety of training options so you can apply what will work in each situation. Convenient Busy personnel can arrange their study schedule around their job and location by using EF s Online School, which is accessible anywhere there is an internet connection. EF s award-winning Online School is the most flexible language training solution. With live teacher-led classes 24/7, personnel stationed in a remote location or those in the barracks of a major city can study anytime and anywhere it is convenient for them. Our Online School contains over 2000 hours of content, oral and written evaluations, speech recognition software and downloadable offline content. With over US$70 million invested in research and development to date, you can rest assured you will have access to the most cutting-edge content that is constantly being updated and improved. Similarly, with our on-site training, teachers can come to you whenever and however often you need them. Tailor-made Between our Online School, immersion courses abroad and in-company training, we will work with you to develop a customized training plan with the best return on investment. Specific Military courses teach vocabulary and phrasing that employees need for their jobs. Our Military courses are a series of no-nonsense language lessons that go right to the heart of the industry s vernacular. Learners use the courses as a springboard to higher confidence, better communication and greater job satisfaction. The series uses movies, audio files and speech recognition to focus on key terminology and functions learners need to master in order to perform their jobs see box below. Military-specific language areas covered in EF s Online School: 3 The United Nations 3 Diplomatic relations 3 Political systems 3 Travel and transportation 3 NATO 3 Justice 3 Terrorism 3 And many more

5 EF s Online School generates proven results 93% of our learners feel they can apply their learning to their job immediately, adding value to your business straight away 86% say their improved English skills help them to better meet their job goals 87% report that EF s English language training increases their confidence in their role, so they are more likely to take on additional responsibilities Fast progress Learners that study for just 2 hours per week in our Online School, on average, improve their English competency by one level every 25 weeks. Award-winning Online School HR Executive Online Top HR Product Winner 2010 W³ Awards Gold Winner: General Website Categories Education Comenius EduMedia 2010 Teaching and Learning Management System Red Herring 100 Asia Top 100 Tech Startup WINNER WINNER e-learnin ng 2010 ele 0 awards ards IMA (Interactive Media Awards) Outstanding Achievement Award WINNER (Education) OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT E-Learning Award Silver Winner: Best Online or Distance Learning Program Education 2010 WebAward Outstanding Achievement in Web Development Davey Awards 2010 Silver Winner

6 EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions Online Language Learning for the Military Language learning solutions for companies, public sector and professionals EF offers business language training for all needs in our schools abroad, in your office and anywhere, anytime online. For more information please visit Trusted by the World Contact EF today Europe Denmark Finland France Germany The Netherlands Italy The Americas Brazil Chile Mexico USA Norway Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia China Hong Kong Japan