Corporate Learning Service: Productivity Tools

A translation and text-to-speech feature—available from nearly every page on the site—provides translations and the ability to hear text read aloud.

• Text-to-speech increases learners' comprehension of English while improving listening and reading skills.
• The audio is available in multiple accents, and the two speed settings make the tool valuable for learners at all skill levels.
• The translation feature lets learners instantly find translations for individual words or blocks of text up to 150 words in any of our supported languages.

The GlobalEnglish Productivity Toolbar™ sits in the Internet browser and provides quick access to translation, text-to-speech, and other GlobalEnglish resources.

• Convenient access to important productivity tools makes it easier for learners to use English on the job.
• The toolbar gives learners immediate support for work-related tasks, such as writing emails, producing documents, or preparing for meetings.

The Vocabulary Center allows learners to create and manage their own words lists and access industry and topic specific vocabulary.

• The center provides comprehensive word lists for specific industries and job functions such as banking and finance, IT, pharmaceuticals, accounting, and customer service.
• Learners have access to lists for common everyday topics, such as careers, entertainment, sports, and more.
• Each entry includes a definition, translation, and a sample sentence, and audio is provided for the word or phrase and the sample sentence.
• Learners can build word lists relevant to their own business needs, using the existing lists and adding their own words, as desired.
• Four activities allow learners to practice the new vocabulary, improving retention and the ability to use the new words and phrases in conversation.

The Writing Center provides a variety of resources to help learners write clearly and create effective documents in English.

• Sample documents include some of the most common types of business correspondence and model effective tone, phrasing, and other key elements of clear writing.
• Learners can export sample text to an email application and then customize the text easily and quickly to meet their needs.
• Specific writing guidelines offer direction on writing effective emails, preparing presentations, and handling other important writing tasks.

The Business Situations Index makes it easy for learners to find the GlobalEnglish course activities that focus on the language they need for a specific business situation.

• The comprehensive index is organized by topic, situation, and activity type, with links to activities for learners at all levels.
• Learners can also use the index to go back to certain activities if they feel they need some review.

The Culture Notes provide extensive cultural information to help learners prepare for international business interactions.

• In-depth country reports familiarize learners with key cultural elements of countries important to their business and professional lives.
• The reports provide detailed notes on culture, including characteristics of society, business etiquette, managing customer relationships, and more.
• Topic notes compare and contrast specific customs around the work to help learners navigate the complexities of multinational business.

The Accents and Dialects of English feature exposes learners to accents that are different from their own, helping them interact confidently and effectively with English speakers from around the world.

• Learners improve their ability to understand and recognize various English accents from speakers in over 60 countries.
• Learners improve their listening skills while building cultural awareness about native and non-native speakers of English.
• Written transcripts provide support for listening comprehension

The Geographical Names feature models the correct pronunciation for the names of global business centers and other important cities in English-speaking countries.

• Learners become more familiar with the names of specific cities, counties, and countries, enabling the learner to increase the effectiveness of their daily interactions.
• The place names are spoken by native English speakers, giving users valuable exposure to authentic pronunciation.