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Language Services Direct Ltd
Trident House, 46 - 48 Webber Street, London SE1 8QW
t: +44 (0) 20 7821 0999 e: info@languageservicesdirect.co.uk w: languageservicesdirect.co.uk
Welcome to Language Services Direct – Business language training
Language Services Direct is the UK’s largest language training provider to businesses and the government. We specialise in tailor-made language courses for corporate and public-sector clients based in the UK and internationally. We are the sole official supplier of language training to HMG and work extensively with the Foreign & Commonwealth Development Office and all other government departments through framework contracts. Read more about us
How we work
We work hard to provide our clients with the highest quality business language training, delivered in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. We offer a highly personalised and flexible service: we adapt both the training content itself and our course-management procedures to suit our clients’ needs. Find out more
Why choose us
Established in 1991, we offer unrivalled experience and expertise in designing and delivering bespoke business language training. This combined with our flexible and responsive approach to course management ensure an excellent return on your investment. Find out more about the unique benefits we offer:
- Business language learners
- HR and learning & development specialists
- Procurement specialists
- Business language trainers
Language courses for the public sector
We have a long and successful history of delivering language training to the public sector including the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO Prime provider 2013 – 2018 and 2021) – to present and other government departments such as the House of Commons, Cabinet Office, Home Office, Department for International Development (DfID), Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), National Crime Agency (NCA), Public Health England (PHE) and many more.
Our work on these prestigious contracts sets us apart from other providers and makes us an excellent partner for our public-sector clients.
The work we have done for these departments spans a wide variety of training types:
• Full time, intensive training from beginner to advanced level, for groups and on a 1-1 basis
• Part time training at all levels, scheduled to fit in around other work commitments
• Weekly group language training at lunchtimes and after 5pm
• Online training delivery
Over the years we have developed a fantastic team of world-class language trainers and have worked hard to maintain and develop their skills through training workshops, observations, mentoring and coaching.
Bespoke training is at the heart of what we do across all areas of our business. From beginner to advanced levels, our courses incorporate current affairs, politics, economics and job-specific language – all tailored to the learner’s work requirements and professional goals.
Our service provision goes from needs analysis, to recruitment of teachers, testing, review meetings through to reporting on progress and information management. We work closely in partnership with all clients to ensure that we deliver on our promises and achieve the results clients need and expect. Find out more
Our Services
Please click on the links below for more information on our services:
- Business language training
- Course formats
- Specialist training
- Pronunciation Course & Accent Training
- Online learning
- Testing and exams
- Syllabus design
- Other services
Languages
Benefits
Client reviews
Language Services Direct has been providing business language training to clients of all sizes and from many different sectors since 1991. We currently work extensively with government and public-sector organisations, providing large and highly tailored training programmes. Our corporate client list includes a wide range of market-leading companies in all major business sectors. Find out more
