As global enterprises face the challenge of attracting talent and fostering an international workforce, Learnlight, a communication skills training provider, and Oxford University Press launched Aspire, a new premium English language training programme. Aspire, designed to help workplace learners achieve English proficiency to the highest standard, combines premium content, world-leading trainers, and cutting-edge features. It concludes with an international certificate upon learners passing their final exam to unlock further career opportunities.
In today’s global economy, securing skilled talent remains a significant challenge. Approximately 80% of employers need help finding candidates with the right skills, often turning to international workers to fill the gap. As a result, one-third of employees now work in environments where they are non-native speakers of their organization’s primary language. These language barriers hinder collaboration and confidence, as well as DE&I efforts.
Aspire aims to address these challenges head-on. It is available for individual and group training on the Learnlight platform in digital and virtual instructor-led formats. Instructor-led training is delivered by world-leading trainers who complete specialized professional development crafted by Oxford University Press.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration, Benjamin Joseph, CEO and Co-founder of Learnlight, said:
It’s an honour to work with such a renowned and respected institution. In today’s competitive global market, a certification from Oxford University Press will undoubtedly help talent stand out, empowering them to work efficiently with colleagues and clients across the globe.
Key benefits of Aspire:
- Proven and Trusted Methodologies: Aspire is powered by Learnlight’s proprietary science, the Learnlight Empowerment Method™, which, IDC reports, is proven to facilitate 40% faster progress to proficiency. This is combined with content from Oxford University Press, designed and developed to have a tangible impact on learning outcomes.
- Expert-Led Instruction: Aspire provides practical, top-tier instruction tailored to professional contexts using world-class trainers. These trainers meet Learnlight’s stringent KPI-based management metrics and have completed specialized professional development with Oxford University Press.
- Tests and Certificates: Learners take an Oxford Placement Test to be assigned to the right learning path. They undergo regular progress tests, and upon completing their final assessment, they receive a co-branded certificate from Oxford University Press and Learnlight.
- Innovative Learning Resources: Aspire includes access to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary and Learnlight’s wide range of learning resources, including Learnlight’s proprietary AI-driven fluency and conversation practice tools in the Fluency Lab, daily conversation practice, a grammar guide, and more.
S. Ruiz de Velasco, MD of OUP English Language Teaching, stated:
We are excited by the opportunity to work with Learnlight, with whom we share a vision of excellence in English language learning, to bring our world-leading expertise to the corporate world.
This collaboration between Oxford University Press and Learnlight will address the language training needs of businesses worldwide.
Learnlight has over 15 years of experience providing language, intercultural, and interpersonal skills training programmes for businesses. It uses cutting-edge technology and instructor-led training to provide digital, self-paced, and virtual instruction powered by its proprietary learning methodology, the Learnlight Empowerment Method™. According to IDC, the platform delivers up to 40% faster progress to proficiency and 57% greater learner satisfaction than other solutions. It has over 1,500 clients in 180 countries and has supported over 700,000 workplace learners, setting them apart in an increasingly complex and global business environment.
