Our trainers 

At Language Services Direct we recognise the importance of providing our clients with language trainers of the highest calibre. All our trainers must therefore meet the following minimum requirements: 

Qualifications & Experience 

  • university degree or equivalent, preferably with a post-graduate qualification
  • a recognised language training qualification to teach their native language
  • at least two years experience teaching business learners
  • a thorough understanding of key business roles and issues
  • preferably, personal business experience working in a commercial environment

 Teaching Skills  

  • able to deliver highly effective and enjoyable language lessons
  • able to train learners of varying backgrounds and abilities
  • the flexibility to adapt teaching methods to suit each learner’s needs and preferred learning style
  • experience designing and developing tailored courses in line with learner and business requirements
  • the ability to provide constructive feedback to learners about their progress, both in writing and face-to-face
  • a dynamic, enthusiastic & energetic teaching style
  • a commitment to keep up-to-date with recent developments in teaching methodologies and materials

Professional & Personal Skills

  • excellent administration, communication and time-management skills
  • flexible and responsive to short-notice changes of schedule
  • be able to receive and respond to both positive and negative feedback
  • be able to complete reports and records in a clear and unambiguous manner within deadlines
  • maintain high levels of professionalism
  • client-service and business orientated

To this end we have a rigorous recruitment policy, which includes the following:

Trainer Recruitment

  • screening of CVs against our Language Trainer Specification
  • face-to-face interview at Language Services Direct, including a 30 minute demonstration lesson
  • two references (one professional and one academic) checked and verified
  • attendance at an induction meeting, at which Language Services Direct (and our clients’) policies, procedures and expectations are outlined and agreed

For more details about how we monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our training please select the relevant section under our approach.

If you are well qualified and experienced language trainer please click here to find out about the benefits of working with Language Services Direct.