Want to boost employee retention and engagement?
Better English language skills equals better business. Findings from the report confirm investing in top talent can give you a competitive edge.
Get the most out of your talent
Only 10% of employees with limited English skills feel they can fully express themselves at work, with 72% saying their jobs would be easier with better English skills.
Drive job satisfaction
Employees who work for a company that provides language training are more than twice as likely to say that they are very satisfied at work, compared with those that don’t.
Promote inclusion
Despite English being a key skill for employees of all levels, those in more senior roles are more likely to be offered language training (55%) than more entry-level employees (19%), suggesting a hidden inequality.
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Supporting organizations with engaging, flexible and relevant corporate language training
Fast-tracking your employees’ skills has never been more enjoyable, relevant or easy to access, with our app-based learning, powered by the GSE.
Digital Language Tutor
Our first business-focused role-play with AI-driven avatars for realistic speaking practice and tailored feedback.
Language Tutoring
Live tutoring classes to accelerate employees’ spoken English skills, build confidence and put learning into practice.
Workplace English
Enhanced business-centric and soft-skill content that teaches employees how to use English confidently and effectively at work.
General Language Learning
Enables your employees to improve their everyday English language skills and learn 41 languages from their mother tongue
"English language training around the world has never been in such high demand. High-quality English training that uses technology to personalize learning should be the standard for every HR department and educational institution."
Isaac Johnson, CEO, EduGuide, Saudi Arabia
"Leaders today are looking to drive business results in a fast-changing world by taking a skills-first approach and English proficiency is key to moving into a skills-based economy. English competency and capability open doors for people, wherever they are in their career, while enabling businesses to capitalise on opportunities provided by technology, experience and interactions, such as the increasing engagement with generative AI."
Alan Malcolm, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Japan, Udemy
*Survey of 5,000 speakers of English as a second or additional language from across the globe, conducted by PSB Insights and Pearson, October 2023. For full details, check out the Research Overview in the Global report.