Speexx and Cambridge Assessment English launch business English courses for top global corporations
Leading players in language training and assessment announce a cooperation to launch a series of language certification online preparation apps
MUNICH/CAMBRIDGE (Wednesday, 13 February 2019) – Speexx and Cambridge Assessment English, two leaders in the field of business language training and assessment, today at Learning Technologies UK announced an agreement to offer co-branded language-learning solutions to corporate users worldwide.
The six-month courses allow organizations to use the Speexx learning platform to help their employees prepare for the new Linguaskill Business, an online test that quickly and conveniently allows organizations to check the English levels of individuals and groups of job candidates. The online Linguaskill tests – for which Speexx is now a global partner, as part of this cooperation between both organizations – are based on extensive research, using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to give employers a fast, accurate indicator of the level of English proficiency of individual test-takers or of an entire group with minimal effort. They cover speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and provide detailed reports that help organizations optimize their training. The new course also offers test preparation for B1 Business Preliminary, B2 Business Vantage and C1 Business Higher, which are internationally-recognized Cambridge English Qualifications.
“With more than 10 years of experience teaching and testing language skills, we are well aware of the need for flexible and mobile language assessments in the corporate world. However, until now, there have been no intelligent online solutions for the digital workplace to help corporate users around the world to get ready for those tests,” said Armin Hopp, founder and President at Speexx. “This is why we are extremely proud to launch the Speexx preparation app series with Cambridge English, the biggest and best name in language assessment. Together, we’ve created the first high-quality online English test preparation resource for Cambridge tests on the corporate digital learning market.”
The Cambridge prep courses bring together Speexx online and mobile learning resources and the world’s leading language skills assessment brand. They will be available from 14 February with two different levels. Combining Business English training from Speexx with exam preparation programs developed by Cambridge Assessment English, these courses include practical material, covering each part of the test in detail, with clear examples and activities.
Both Speexx and Cambridge Assessment English reach millions of language-learners every year and committed to the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
Speexx is the first intelligent language-learning platform for the digital workplace, reaching more than eight million learners. For international corporations and a global workforce, Speexx is the only language platform that combines assessment, learning and continuous performance support.
Its branded Perfect Blend solution integrates online business communications skills assessment, mobile and social learning, 1,500 expert coaches located throughout the world and personalized live online activities into one fully standardized, globally consistent learning experience.
Speexx already offers participants in its English language courses the opportunity to take Cambridge English’s BULATS test and Business English Certificates, and the new partnership will allow learners to use the Speexx learning platform to help them prepare for and take Cambridge English exams.
With more than five million candidates every year, Cambridge Assessment English – a non-profit department of the University of Cambridge – is a world leader in English language assessment in schools and universities, and in language testing for international migration and higher education.
Governments throughout the world use Cambridge’s services to help improve the teaching and learning of English and many commercial organisations use its BULATS testing service for recruitment and professional development.
“Cambridge Assessment English exists to help people to learn English and prove their skills to the world,” said Sue Trory Head of Adult Higher Education at Cambridge Assessment English. “By teaming up with Speexx, we will be helping companies all over the world to improve their competitiveness by providing clear structures for learning and tangible proof of success.”
About Cambridge Assessment English
Cambridge English Language Assessment is a department of the University of Cambridge. The organization develops and produces the Cambridge English exams and qualifications for language teachers, which are taken by over 5 million people in 130 countries every year. Around the world, over 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organizations rely on their exams and qualifications as proof of English language ability. They also develop a leading range of support materials and courses for students and teachers around the world.
Cambridge Assessment English is a not-for-profit organization which exists to help people to learn English and prove their skills to the world. All their work is supported by a dedicated team of researchers.
Cambridge Assessment English has played a leading role in the development of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages since its inception and also provides support and consultancy to institutions, ministries and regional and national governments around the world in a wide range of projects involving language learning, teaching and assessment.
About Speexx
Speexx is the first intelligent language learning platform for the digital workplace. For international corporations and a global workforce, Speexx is the only language platform that combines assessment, learning and continuous performance support. Unlike traditional training providers Speexx helps to assess, build, grow and maintain the language skills that matter.
The Speexx branded Perfect Blend integrates online business communication skills assessment, mobile and social learning, 1,500 expert coaches located throughout the world and personalized live online activities into one fully standardized, globally consistent learning experience. More than 8 million users in 1,500 organizations – including UNHCR, Adecco, ATOS, Renault and UBS – use Speexx to learn a language smarter and deliver results on time.
Speexx was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Munich with offices in London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Sao Paulo, New York and Shanghai.
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