¿Qué es el contenido auténtico?

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Language learning works best when learners practice with materials that are interesting to them and relevant to their goals. That’s why Voxy’s patented technology takes authentic pieces of media (articles, video transcripts, images, tweets, etc.) and turns them into English lessons quickly.

Leveraging the Benefits of Online Learning: Unveiling the Command Center

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We are excited to report that Voxy has recently released a user-friendly administrative and reporting dashboard—the Command Center—that lets our clients easily and quickly generate, sort, filter, and analyze the data produced by their students. Learn how this tool offers insight into what learners are doing to improve both immediate outcomes and future decisions and how it helps harness the potential of technology to change the way we think about language learning.

[Webinar] Cómo desarrollar un programa corporativo eficaz de capacitación de idiomas—¡Es más fácil de lo que piensas!

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En este webinar, la Dra. Katharine Nielson—Directora de Educación en Voxy—discute las mejoras prácticas de implementar un programa corporativo de capacitación de idiomas.

For HR Departments, Blended Learning Is the Best Bet for English Learning Initiatives

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?

Five English Lesson Ideas Based on Authentic, Real-World Content

We know that using authentic content is important in English language instruction, and there are dozens of ways to do it, from having students write Yelp reviews to watching YouTube videos. However, the bigger question is how to use authentic content in a way that is needs-based, personalized, and relevant.

Implementing Technology Programs in Workforce Language Training [Webinar]

Workforce development is the ideal place to implement a task-based language training program as learners have clear, real-world goals and because language instruction can be incorporated into training for other skills. In this post, an in-depth webinar on developing a strategy, designing effective language instruction, and measuring learner and course outcomes.

Aprendizaje personalizado y “Big Data”

Let’s talk about offering personalized instruction in a classroom environment. At first glance, the two topics seem at odds. How on earth do you teach a class of people while they all do different, personalized tasks?

Cómo desarrollar un programa eficaz para la enseñanza de inglés en el lugar de trabajo: ¡Es más fácil de lo que tú crees!

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Learning and development is only one of the many competing priorities that Human Resources (HR) managers face. Fortunately, though, there are some easy-to-follow guidelines that can help HR professionals assess the quality of their current English training programs and, if necessary, bring in more effective, efficient, and innovative tools to help their employees develop their language skills.

Análisis de la Investigación: Comparación de los resultados de la enseñanza presencial versus la enseñanza en línea

En una investigación exhaustiva que comparaba los resultados de la instrucción presencial tradicional con los de la enseñanza en línea, el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos publicó uno de los primeros informes significativos que analiza la efectividad de ambos métodos. El análisis reveló que, en promedio, los estudiantes que tomaban cursos en línea […]

En una industria de USD 7,6 trillones, la enseñanza de inglés es clave

Cada año, la industria del turismo y la hospitalidad aporta USD 7,6 trillones a la economía global y da empleo a casi un 10 % de la población laboral activa. Pero, dentro de esta gran industria, existen importantes barreras lingüísticas que evitan que las empresas y los empleados puedan ofrecer el mejor nivel de servicio. “Actualmente hay […]

Have you made the switch? Why textbooks can’t compete with digital content.

Think about the last time you read a textbook: You were most likely counting down the minutes until you could close the book, open a pint of ice cream and finish that movie you were watching. Textbooks aren’t traditionally associated with warm, fuzzy feelings, and may remind you of stuffy high school classrooms and standardized […]