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Specialist Language Servicesin York
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Agenda
• SLS company profile• The SLS way• SLS Profiler• SLS courses• SLS Executive Training
Centre• SLS instructors• Training example• What to do in York• Where to stay in York
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
SLS company profile
• Established since 1975• Corporate clients worldwide• Highly experienced instructors• Customer-focused services• ISO 9001:2008 certified• No-risk guarantee
We are professional, efficient & friendly
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way
• The participant is the centre of the SLS Way• Participants shape their own course content and we set
realistic goals• We go deep into the relevant areas of the business
requirements outlined by the participant• We treat English as a practical tool in the “real world”• We offer a unique tool to observe and measure your results
- SLS Profiler
We are with you before, during and after the course
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: Pre-course
• We carry out a full participant’s needsassessment in conjunction with theirmanager or training manager
• An SLS professional conducts a pre-course assessment phone call
• The participant completes a “PersonalInventory”
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: During course 1/2• The Course objectives are set,
agreed upon and signed off• The participant is asked to assess
their level of effectiveness inEnglish at the start of the courseusing the SLS Profiler
• The course is delivered inadherence to the agreed objectives
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: During course 2/2
• In-depth feedback is given to theparticipant
• A continuation “Action Plan” is prepared• The participant is asked to re-assess
their level of effectiveness in English oncompletion of the course using the SLSProfiler
• A full “Course Report” is written andreturned to the participant’s manager/training manager.
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: Skills transfer
• The participant transfers theacquired language skills intotheir working environment
• The continuation “Action Plan” isadhered to
• The manager/ training managerexperiences the real benefit ofthe participant's neweffectiveness in English
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: Follow-up
• A 3 month follow-up is sent tothe participant to record thecurrent level of effectiveness inEnglish using the SLS Profiler
• These are then assessed andthe results are then discussedwith the manager/ trainingmanager if required
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: SLS Profiler
• Is a unique value-added tool to measure the results ofyour training investment in one-to-one courses
• It ensures that the course is participant-driven• It facilitates a clear understanding of the training benefits• All participants are encouraged to use the SLS Profiler to
self-assess their effectiveness when performing their jobin English. This happens at the start of the course, oncompletion of the course and again after their return towork at the 3 month stage.
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
The SLS Way: SLS Profiler
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Visiting Suppliers
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The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
SLS courses
• One-to-one courses• Group courses• Flexible options• In-company courses• Business Skills & English
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
delivered at SLS
PremierPlatinum
PremierGold
PremierSilver
PremierBronze
Jobtalk Specialistclient group
SLS Profiler
tailor-made
pre-written
one-to-one
group
management skillstraining
delivered in-company
flexible option
SLS course features overview
* These courses are pre-written or designed exclusively for you, depending on your requirements
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The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Our range of one-to-one courses include
• Intensive training• Entirely focused on the
individual business Englishobjectives
• SLS Profiler• Work-related samples• No-risk guarantee
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
One-to-one courses: Premier BRONZE
• Designed exclusively tomeet your needs
• One instructor• 50% published material• 50% tailored made• Self-development time• Suitable for beginners (A1-
A2) and pre-intermediate(B1)
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
One-to-one courses: Premier SILVER
• One instructor• 100% designed to meet
your specific needs• Intensive training for a
specific purpose• Self-development time• Suitable for any level
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
One-to-one courses: Premier GOLD
• Two instructors• 100% designed to meet
your specific needs• Very intensive training for
a specific purpose• Recommended for
professionals who want towork intensively on theirEnglish
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
One-to-one courses: Premier PLATINUM
• One instructor & onemanagement trainer
• 100% designed to meet yourspecific needs
• Highly intensive training forspecific purpose
• Suitable for a good level ofEnglish
• Combines English languagetraining with Management training
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
All our group courses
• are based on realisticbusiness situations
• score highly on courseevaluations
• are Interactive
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Group courses: JOBTALK
• Max 6 participants• Pre-written and developed
by SLS• Focus on fluency and
confidence• Fixed course start dates• Can be delivered in-
company• Suitable for intermediate
(B1+) level
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Group courses: SINGLE CLIENT GROUP
• Pre-written or tailor-made• Specific needs• Same job area• At SLS or in-company• Course dates to suit you• Similar levels
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Flexible options
• Premier Group– One week Jobtalk– Combined with one week of one-to-one– Suitable for intermediate (B1+) level
• Shared Premier courses– Colleagues can share a Premier course if their levels and
training needs are compatible
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
In-company courses
• Courses delivered on client premises• Our experienced team travels worldwide• Designed to meet your specific training needs• Expertise in course development for a wide range of
industry sectors– e.g. engineering, automotive, food & drinks manufacturing,
pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and journalism
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Business skills & English
• Combine your businessskills and English needs
• 2-day courses• Practical & interactive• Customised courses• Delivered at SLS or in
company
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
SLS Executive Training Centre
• Professional and friendlyatmosphere
• Modern business trainingrooms
• Comfortable coffee loungewith refreshments andnewspapers
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
All our SLS instructors
• Are well-qualified and vastly experienced• Have worked with people from a wide range of industry
sectors and job functions, both in York and abroad• Are highly motivated and fun to work with• Understand their participants’ business needs• Are skilled in course design, production and delivery
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Training example
Intensive in York
In-house intensivedelivery or telephonesession using SLSmaterials
Intensive in York
Intensive in York
In-house intensivedelivery or telephonesessions using SLSmaterials
Time
Englishproficiency
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
What to do in York
• Historic buildings andmedieval streets
• York Minster and city walls• Cosy tea rooms• Traditional pubs &
restaurants• Museums, theatre &
musicals• Trips to the countryside
www.visityork.org
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
• Preferred by most participants• Ensures full immersion in English• Comfortable and friendly• Breakfast and evening meal
provided on weekdays, full boardon weekends
• Transport to/from SLS every day• €52 per person per night
Where to stay in York: Host families
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
• SLS recommend a range ofhotels and guesthouses inYork
• SLS can book the hotel onyour behalf
• Accommodation available tosuit most budgets
• Taxis can be arrangedto/from SLS every day
Where to stay in York: Hotels
The Benchmark for Business English
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE SINCE 1975
Thank you for your attention
SLS Partners in Training Ltd
+44 (0)1904 691313
www.slsyork.co.uk