Intensive Language Learning Programme
About our intensive courses.
In today’s globalised economy, effective communication in multiple languages is a critical asset for senior business executives.
To support executives who need to learn a new language for professional purposes, SSi propose an Intensive Language Programme designed specifically for business leaders. This programme offers a proven, highly individual and efficient approach, ensuring rapid language acquisition for business application.
Why Should Business Executives Choose an Intensive Language Programme
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Time Effieicency:
Executives often have limited availability; an intensive programme accelerates learning within a short timeframe.
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Immediate Business Application:
The programme focuses on real-world business scenarios, improving negotiation, presentations, and cross-cultural communication.
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Competitive Advantage:
Mastering an additional language enhances business opportunities, facilitates global partnerships, and improves leadership credibility.
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Immersion Experience:
An intensive model ensures deeper engagement and faster proficiency compared to traditional learning methods.
About the tutor – Aran
I keep an eye on all the plates we’ve got spinning, work with team leaders to make sure projects are on track, talk to potential partners and lead on methodology.
I’m one of the co-founders of the company – we formed as a company in 2010 after launching our first course in 2009. We released the first course 4 days before my daughter was born, which in hindsight wasn’t a particularly fine piece of scheduling. I speak English and Welsh, and I can hold enjoyable conversations (with plenty of entertaining mistakes) in Spanish and French. I’ve a fair amount of Italian, Arabic, and German, but not enough to hold a conversation. I can also say ‘I want to watch the football at the weekend’ in Manx, which would be more helpful if I liked football.
For the Business:
Stronger Global Presence:
Executives who speak multiple languages can represent the company more effectively in international markets.
Enhanced Client Relations:
Better communication builds trust with international partners and stakeholders.
Higher ROI on Executive Training:
Language skills directly contribute to successful deal-making and global expansion.
For the Executive:
Career Growth:
Multilingual executives have an advantage in leadership roles and international assignments.
Increased Confidence:
Fluency enables effective engagement in meetings, negotiations, and presentations.
Cultural Intelligence:
Language learning includes insights into etiquette and business customs, enhancing professional interactions.
Standard Programme:
5-Day Intensive Course
(Fullt-time immersion)
One-on-one coaching and real world immersion experiences.
Additional Support:
Personalized Coaching
Dedicated leanguage tutor with huge language teaching experience – see tutoring of Welsh to celebrities on the S4C TV Programme.
Online Learning Portal
Access to digital resources
Post-Course Support
Follow-up sessions and progress evaluations
Specialist Offer:
National Anthem taster
(Half day session)
Group coaching of the greatest national anthem in the World – Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau – with two ex-Welsh Rugby internationals.
Pricing & Investment
Pricing: available on enquiry
Corporate Packages: Discounts available for group enrolments or enterprise-level training agreements.
Languages we teach
We have new languages being added all the time, so watch this space!
Welsh
Spanish
French
Italian
Mandarin
Japanese
German
Portuguese
Korean
What others are saying
SSi is an excellent way to build confidence. It gets you speaking and really works! I’m very grateful to them.Leanne WoodFormer Leader of Plaid Cymru
I’m on a four-month trip to Central America and about 95% of the Spanish I’m using here came from SSi.Rachel HealyCosta Rica
The SSi approach flies in the face of established language learning theory and method – and yet, it works!Tess FitzpatrickHead of Applied Linguistics Swansea University
Freqently Asked Questions
Yes, if you work through the course making sure you say ‘something’ in the gaps provided – because this methodology is designed to trigger actual neurological change. It’s impossible to go through the course without creating and strengthening the memories you need – as Jeremy Vine found out live on Radio 2. This just genuinely works.
No. You can work when (and where) you like. You can work through the material in short bursts, or you can do much longer sessions – you can even leave it for a few weeks and then catch up in a couple of hours. It’s entirely up to you. The SaySomethingin app remembers where you got up to and you restart from there. The longest gap anyone has taken so far is 16 months – and he was able to carry on from exactly where he left off.
No, you don’t. You’ll start to USE normal, grammatical sentences because of the way we train your brain to recognize how to put words together – but you don’t need ANY formal understanding of how it works, just as you don’t need to know all the ‘rules’ for English. And we actually prefer it if you don’t write anything down – it helps put the right kind of pressure on your brain to improve your speaking and understanding.
We do, but it’s too expensive for most learners (our 5 day residential intensives cost a minimum of £5000 and our work with organisations is £2000 a day). Our online courses are how we make our uniquely powerful approach affordable for everyone, and our friendly and enthusiastic community (where our tutors also answer questions) will probably be all the extra support you need.
Well, we’re biased! It’s certainly more convenient than being locked in to an evening class, and it’s a much faster process. But lots of people find that our courses also help them get the very best out of an evening class, if they want the extra face-to-face social interaction (but don’t want to get locked into the normal fairly slow rates of progress in classroom learning).
Have any questions?
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our Intensive Language Learning Programme.