After 3 months of training.
Learn to connect and connect to learn
Language and intercultural communication in the workplace— without any loss of productivity. Our customized in-company training courses in Dutch NT2, English, German, French, Spanish, and Polish will increase the confidence and efficiency of your team.
After 3 months of training.
- Accessible approach
- Interactive learning experience
- Measurable results
Our Mission
We break down 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 everyday problems in the workplace
Communication problems in the workplace cause daily losses in terms of time, money, and safety.
Miscommunication in the workplace costs Dutch companies an average of €12,000 per employee per year.
— Communication & Productivity Survey 2024
How we help you
Our proven approach transforms communication,
without interrupting your production.
More Effective Communication
Language skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. You will see results within 4 weeks.
✓ Workplace-specific technical terminology.
✓ Communicate better in the workplace in no time.
✓ Practical, clear, and effective.
Higher Efficiency
Up to 85% fewer communication errors and 30% faster work.
✓ Fewer errors, faster processes, higher productivity.
✓ Work more efficiently through clearer communication.
Better Collaboration
Better collaboration, fewer conflicts, and less stress.
✓ Increased team cohesion and enjoyment in the workplace.
✓ Collaboration is enhanced through language and cultural awareness.
The toolkit
Always at your location
Practical language and intercultural communication training directly in the workplace.
- Skills that can be put to immediate use in practice.
- Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR model).
- Professional guidance "on the job" by a language and intercultural communication specialist.
- Clear interim and final assessments.
VR environment
Practice effectively and accessibly in realistic work situations.
- Realistic practical cases involving intercultural challenges.
- Accessible and user-friendly way to practice.
- Personal feedback from our virtual coaches Maggy & Tom.
- Practicing with VR has been proven to be accessible, safe, and immediately applicable.
Personal remote support
Flexible guidance and e-learning, tailored to your needs.
- Practice in your own time, even after training days.
- Practical e-learning with applicable exercises and tips.
- Always the same trainer throughout the entire process.
Our Approach
A proven 4-step method that guarantees results without interrupting your production.
Analysis & Intake
A thorough start for an effective process.
✓ Introductory meeting with the regular trainer.
✓ Workplace analysis and observation.
✓ Interviews with participants and managers.
✓ Scan and level assessment test of language and cultural challenges.
Customized Training
Training courses fully tailored to your work processes and challenges.
✓ Workplace-specific language skills.
✓ Practical training courses and VR scenarios.
✓ Focus on intercultural communication and awareness.
✓ Tasks that can be applied directly in the workplace.
Implementation
Integration of the new skills into daily work practice.
✓ Intensive guidance in the workplace by a permanent trainer.
✓ Flexible planning tailored to shifts and schedules.
✓ Progress reports with clear benchmarks.
✓ Continuous feedback and immediate adjustments for maximum effect.
Evaluation & Assurance
Measuring results and ensuring the sustainability of the new working method.
✓ Measurable results and ROI reporting.
✓ Certification and recognition of participants upon completion.
✓ Aftercare via e-learning and personal support.
✓ Final evaluation and discussion of follow-up process.
Cases
Discover how we have helped other companies overcome their language and cultural barriers.
Philips
Thanks to Speak and Spoke, 13 production employees at Philips Lighting in Eindhoven have improved their NT2 language skills. We have noticed that communication is now much clearer, the production process runs more smoothly, and our employees enjoy their work more.
— Liesbeth Wijnstroom, In-house recruiter
Fetim Group
“Fetim Group operates a busy production line. We noticed that our Polish production workers did not have a good enough command of the Dutch language, which meant that important safety instructions were sometimes missed. Speak and Spoke helped us tremendously with this. The trainer was very knowledgeable and actively worked with us to come up with flexible training days that fit in perfectly with our production schedule.”
— Sharon van der Heiden, Production Manager
Bosch Concrete
Three employees at Bosch Beton were looking for business English language training. After a personal consultation, we came into contact with Speak and Spoke and decided to work with them. The great thing was that we got a native speaker as a trainer, which enabled my colleagues to learn to communicate in business English quickly and confidently.
– Linda Boon, Sales Consultant
TBP Electronics
TBP Electronics does a lot of business with English-speaking customers in the field of printed circuit board assemblies. Our 20 employees in the consulting and sales department regularly attend trade fairs, but we noticed that their speaking, listening, and writing skills were not up to par. That is why we started looking for a business language training course. Speak and Spoke helped us tremendously in this regard. Trainer Carla was very knowledgeable and, as a native speaker, she was able to help our employees make rapid progress."
— Nannie Verweij, HR Manager
What if...?
Our training courses are scheduled in such a way that processes continue as normal. We work with practical sessions and VR scenarios outside peak times. This ensures that the production line continues to run.
In that case, we take shifts and schedules into account. Training sessions can be scheduled flexibly, so that everyone has the opportunity to participate without disrupting their work.
Fortunately, they learn exactly what they need to know with VR scenarios, e-learning, and practical training in the workplace, at their own pace and without wasting valuable time.
Our approach is always tailor-made: language and cultural training directly linked to the workplace. As a result, employees experience rapid results and the effect remains visible.
We carefully measure progress and results throughout the entire process. With clear reports, we demonstrate how our training courses lead to fewer errors, greater safety, and more efficient processes within your organization.
No more language and cultural barriers thanks to customized learning solutions
Start improving communication barriers in your multicultural team today.
- Free of charge and without obligation
- 60-minute call
- Immediate customized advice
"Within two weeks, we already saw concrete improvements. The business language training paid for itself within four months through fewer mistakes and higher productivity."
We are happy to help you think through your specific situation and challenges.
