We know from copious amounts of research that instruction works best when it is personal. Yet daunted at the prospect of sorting this out, many language programs revert to the outdated approach of just assigning everyone the same thing. However, maybe incorporating individualized instruction into a group curriculum isn’t as hard as it might seem.
Educational Technology, HR Trends & Insights, Learning & Development, Training Methodology
For HR Departments, Blended Learning Is the Best Bet for English Learning Initiatives
24
May
May
Are you searching for the best way to provide English instruction to employees? If so, then you’re probably considering two options: self-study online courses or teacher-led live classes. But did you consider a mixture of both?
HR Trends & Insights, Industries
By the numbers: Meeting global demand for a growing maritime industry
15
Dec
Dec
Global demand for maritime workers has grown by 45% since 2005. And with increasing demand, HR professionals are facing greater hiring challenges, especially when onboard communication is of critical importance. Forty percent of all ship accidents are caused by communication factors, which means the need for English proficiency among crews has never been more important. […]
HR Trends & Insights, Industries, Learning & Development
10 hospitality workforce trends you can’t afford to ignore
19
Oct
Oct
Did you know that even though 97% of global hospitality employees report that English skills are required or important for their jobs, only 7% say their current English level is sufficient to do their jobs? We’ve been keeping a close watch on workforce trends and compiled a list of 10 stats for hospitality HR and […]
HR Trends & Insights, Learning & Development
What makes learning English so hard? Voxy’s patent portfolio has the answer.
27
Sep
Sep
Learning a new language is one of the biggest challenges a person can face, but what exactly makes it so hard and what can we do to help? Voxy recently received a third patent for our unique technology that allows us to analyze a text—like a news article, for example—and assign it to an English […]
Educational Technology, HR Trends & Insights, Industries, Learning & Development, Learning Content, Training Methodology
In $7.6 trillion industry, English training is key
22
Sep
Sep
The tourism and hospitality industry contributes $7.6 trillion to the global economy every year and employs nearly 10% of the world’s working population. But within this vast industry, there are critical skill gaps preventing companies and employees from providing the highest level of service. “Today we have a shortage of qualified employees,”explained Ghassan Aidi, President […]
HR Trends & Insights, Industries, Learning & Development, Learning Content
3 Reasons Why English Training is Necessary for the Future of the Oil and Gas Industry
03
Aug
Aug
While the inherently cyclical oil and gas (OG) industry has encountered many challenges over the past decade, the continued global demand for oil and natural gas is expected to drive major growth in the years to come. But to support this growth, HR teams will need to play a significant role in the hiring and […]
Case Studies, Educational Technology, HR Trends & Insights, Learning & Development, Training Methodology
The Future of English Language Learning is Mobile
11
May
May
It’s been estimated that more than 2.3 billion people will be smartphone users in 2017—an almost 150% increase in just three years and climbing. And for the first time in history, more people are accessing the internet using a mobile device than a desktop computer. These numbers are staggering and the shift to mobile is […]
23
Jun
Jun
Voxy is revolutionizing the way people learn English all around the world, and recently the team participated in an event in Spain called Sobrevivir Cambiando, or “Surviving Change.” Sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand, Watch & Act and Voxy, Sobrevivir Cambiando brought HR executives together in a dialogue about how companies need to be prepared to adapt […]
Educational Technology, HR Trends & Insights, Learning & Development, Learning Content, Training Methodology
The Power of Contextual Language Learning [RESOURCES]
14
Jul
Jul
The concept of contextual learning is hardly a new one. American philosopher and educational reformer John Dewey imagined it in the first half of the 20th century when he advocated project-based learning and experiential education. Kurt Lewin and David Kolb established similar theories on experiential learning, or the process of making meaning from a direct […]