After 3 months of training.
Learn to connect and connect to learn
Language and intercultural communication on the shop floor– without loss of production. With our tailor-made in-company training in Dutch as a second language, English, German, French, Spanish and Polish, you increase the safety and efficiency of your team.
After 3 months of training.
- Accessible approach
- Interactive learning experience
- Measurable result
Our Mission
We remove language and cultural barriers with out-of-the-box learning experiences
For more than 8 years we have been helping companies remove communication barriers, enabling them to create safer and more efficient workplaces.
Prevent these daily problems in the workplace
Communication problems in the workplace cause daily losses of time, money and safety.
“Miscommunication in the workplace costs Dutch companies an average of €12,000 per employee per year.”
— Communication & Productivity Study 2024
How we help you
Our proven approach transforms communication,
without interrupting your production.
More Effective Communication
Language skills you can apply immediately on the shop floor. You will see results within 4 weeks.
✓ Workplace-specific technical terminology.
✓ Communicate better at work, fast.
✓ Practical, clear and effective.
Higher Efficiency
Up to 85% fewer communication errors and 30% faster work.
✓ Fewer errors, faster processes, higher productivity.
✓ More efficient work through clearer communication.
Better Cooperation
Better cooperation, fewer conflicts and less stress.
✓ Increased team cohesion and enjoyment at work.
✓ Cooperation improves through language and cultural awareness.
The toolkit
Always at your location
Practical language and intercultural communication training directly on the shop floor.
- Skills that can be applied immediately in practice.
- Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Professional on-the-job guidance by a language and intercultural communication specialist.
- Clear interim and final assessments.
VR environment
Practise effectively and accessibly in realistic work situations.
- Realistic case studies with intercultural challenges.
- An accessible and user-friendly way to practise.
- Personal feedback from our virtual coaches Maggy & Tom.
- Practising with VR is proven to be accessible, safe and immediately applicable.
Personal support remotely
Flexible guidance and e-learning, tailored to your needs.
- Practise in your own time, also after the training days.
- Practice-oriented e-learning with applicable exercises and tips.
- Always the same trainer throughout the entire programme.
Our Approach
A proven 4-step method that guarantees results without interrupting your production.
Week 1-2
Analysis & Intake
A thorough start for an effective programme.
✓ Introductory meeting with the dedicated trainer.
✓ Workplace analysis and observation.
✓ Interviews with participants and managers.
✓ Scan and level assessment of language and cultural challenges.
Week 3-8
Tailor-made Training
Training fully tailored to your work processes and challenges.
✓ Workplace-specific language skills.
✓ Practice-oriented training and VR scenarios.
✓ Focus on intercultural communication and awareness.
✓ Assignments that can be applied immediately on the shop floor.
Week 9-12
Implementation
Integration of the new skills into daily working practice.
✓ Intensive on-the-job guidance by a dedicated trainer.
✓ Flexible planning aligned with shifts and rosters.
✓ Progress reports with clear measuring points.
✓ Continuous feedback and immediate adjustment for maximum effect.
Week 13+
Evaluation & Embedding
Measuring results and embedding the new way of working sustainably.
✓ Measurable results and ROI reporting.
✓ Certification and recognition of participants afterwards.
✓ Aftercare via e-learning and personal support.
✓ Final evaluation and discussion of a follow-up programme.
Cases
Discover how we have helped other companies remove their language and cultural barriers.
Philips
“Thanks to Speak And Spoke, 13 production employees at Philips Lighting in Eindhoven have considerably improved their Dutch language skills. Through the combination of practice-oriented Dutch-as-a-second-language training and interactive VR scenarios, employees practised with realistic shop-floor situations, which made what they learned immediately applicable. We notice that communication between colleagues is clearer and more effective, that processes run more smoothly and that employees work within the team with more confidence and enjoyment.”
— Liesbeth Wijnstroom, In-house Recruitment Consultant
Fetim Group
“At Fetim Group we run a busy and dynamic production line, where clear communication and safety are essential. We noticed that some of our Polish production employees did not yet have a sufficient command of Dutch, which meant that important safety and work instructions were not always fully understood. Speak And Spoke supported us excellently in this. Thanks to the practice-oriented approach, committed guidance and realistic exercises, we quickly saw improvements in communication on the shop floor. The trainer also actively helped think about flexible training days and planning, so the programme fitted our production processes and daily work perfectly.”
— Sharon van der Heiden, Production Manager
Bosch Beton
“Three employees at Bosch Beton were looking for practice-oriented business English training. After a personal introductory meeting we got in touch with Speak And Spoke and decided to start the programme with them. Thanks to a native-speaker trainer, our colleagues quickly made great progress in their business communication skills. The practice-oriented approach and personal guidance meant they learned to speak English in work situations with more confidence and professionalism.”
– Linda Boon, Sales Advisor
TBP Electronics
“TBP Electronics does a lot of business with English-speaking clients around printed circuit board assemblies. Our 20 employees in the consultancy and sales department regularly attend trade fairs, but we noticed that their speaking, listening and writing skills were not keeping up. That is why we started looking for business language training. Speak and Spoke helped us tremendously. Trainer Carla was highly skilled and, as a native speaker, quickly moved our employees forward.”
— Nannie Verweij, HR Manager
WienerBerger
“During the programme we saw participants develop more and more confidence in speaking Dutch on the shop floor. The combination of practice-oriented lessons and interactive VR scenarios in particular created strong engagement and recognisable situations from daily practice. The training fitted our working environment well and has visibly contributed to better communication and cooperation between colleagues.”
— Yolanda van Wiefferen, HR Officer
Wila Tooling
“We are very satisfied with the cooperation with Speak And Spoke. Before the training they carried out an extensive intake process, which mapped out our employees’ starting level and learning goals well. As a result, the programme was immediately aligned with practice and daily work. Our employees find the combination of practice-oriented training, interactive formats and VR scenarios very valuable, and it creates an effective and motivating learning experience.”
— Wendy Groot Jebbink, HR Manager
UBA Bouw
“For one of our employees we were looking for an individual language programme in preparation for the Dutch VCA safety exam. Speak And Spoke guided us excellently. Thanks to the combination of personal language training, practice-oriented exercises and attention to intercultural communication, the programme fitted our employee’s daily work perfectly. The trainer took ample time to explain difficult technical terms, safety instructions and real-life situations clearly. As a result, not only language skills grew, but also confidence on the shop floor. Thanks to Speak And Spoke’s professional guidance, our employee passed the VCA exam successfully and we now communicate more clearly and more safely within the team.”
— Suzan Gersen, Coordinator Quality, Safety and Personnel
Hoftijzer Vastgoedonderhoud
“For one of our employees we were looking for practice-oriented training to improve his Dutch writing, listening and speaking skills. Through Speak And Spoke we followed an individual tailor-made programme that fitted the daily work at Hoftijzer Vastgoedonderhoud perfectly. The training took place in the site hut on location, which both we and the employee found very pleasant. This allowed the participant to combine the lessons easily with his work and to practise straight away with real situations, communication on site and job-specific language. Thanks to the personal guidance and practice-oriented approach, we saw clear progress in the employee’s communication, confidence and independence during the programme. Speak And Spoke thinks along actively, responds quickly and knows how to align training with practice in the construction sector.”
— Nathalie Noordpol, HR Coordinator
What if...?
Then we schedule our training so that processes simply continue. We work with practice-oriented sessions and VR scenarios outside peak hours. That keeps the production line running.
In that case we take shifts and rosters into account. Training can be scheduled flexibly, so everyone gets the chance to take part without disrupting work.
Fortunately, they learn exactly what they need with VR scenarios, e-learning and practice-oriented training on the shop floor, at their own pace and without losing valuable time.
Our approach is always tailor-made: language and cultural training linked directly to the shop floor. As a result, employees see results quickly and the effect remains visible.
Throughout the entire programme we measure progress and results accurately. With clear reports we demonstrate how our training leads to fewer errors, greater safety and more efficient processes within your organisation.
No more language and cultural barriers thanks to tailor-made learning solutions
Start improving the communication barrier in your multicultural team today.
- Free and without obligation
- 60-minute conversation
- Immediate tailor-made advice
"Within 2 weeks we already saw concrete improvements. The business language training paid for itself within 4 months through fewer errors and higher productivity."
We are happy to think along about your specific situation and challenges.
