Promoting language learning with microlearning

• During his classes with their language trainers, employees will benefit from inverted teaching methods. He will supply professional topics he needs to be able to talk about in the target language.
• Access to a Digital Learning platform will give employees access to a wealth of online resources to continue learning between classes with their trainers.

Why? Because the digital learning platform will encourage microlearning. This learning method is characterised by the use of very short digital teaching content, generally lasting just a few minutes. This revolutionary approach to language learning encourages linguistic immersion between lessons with the trainer. It also fits perfectly into a busy professional schedule.

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Flexibility and efficiency

Microlearning, via a Digital Learning platform, enables employees to follow short modules dedicated to language learning:

• They can log on for a few minutes every day to review concepts covered in their course with their trainer.
• They can deepen their understanding of a subject quickly, thanks to the digital content recommended by their trainer.

A Digital Learning platform also allows them to:

• Benefit from reminders to log on between their classes.
• Follow their modules whenever and wherever they want.

This digital approach allows employees to follow their modules efficiently between classes, and thus reinforce their language skills.

Variety of teaching materials

Microlearning incorporates a range of engaging teaching aids, such as:

• Videos
• Podcasts
• Quizzes
• Interactive exercices

This variety stimulates learner commitment and motivation, by preventing monotony. What's more, this content can be adapted to the interests and tasks of each employee, boosting enthusiasm for language learning.

More personalised support

Digital platforms offer personalised monitoring tools:

• Employees can quickly see how they are progressing, thanks to the different badges and levels they have achieved. This boosts their motivation and makes them more active during lessons with their trainer.
• The HR department can have access to their progress statistics, enabling a rapid assessment of the return on training investment.
• The trainer can use the statistics to continually adapt his lessons and focus on the linguistic concepts to be reinforced, rather than on what has already been learnt.

This increased personalisation enhances the effectiveness of learning, as it focuses on individual shortcomings.

Combining microlearning and language lessons with an instructor: the key to success

As a stand-alone method, this digital approach has many advantages. However, to maximise the effectiveness of corporate language learning, it is essential to combine it with courses given by an experienced trainer.

Human interaction with a trainer remains irreplaceable to:

• Practise listening and speaking in real time.
• Get answers to questions immediately.
• Benefit from direct feedback from the trainer.
• Maximise employee engagement throughout their language course.

This social dimension boosts confidence and language skills.

And, during lessons with the trainer, employees can revisit certain concepts seen or heard in a microlearning module. They can immediately apply their knowledge in a real-life professional context. Or clarify certain points that they did not fully understand.

In summary

Proficiency in several foreign languages is a major competitive advantage for companies. Microlearning, used via a digital platform and combined with instructor-led courses, represents an effective and flexible approach to corporate language learning.