5 Reasons to Choose Ovient

Highly-trained Instructors

We require all of our instructors to have a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.


"Living" Content

We develop all of our curricula in house, and we continually update our content almost in realtime to reflect the bleeding edge of business. No more tired "business English" textbooks. Our curriculum is alive!


Immediate Language Utility (ILU)

Governing all of our training is the principle of ILU--everything that we teach can be immediately applied to the workplace. No wasted time.


Ovient knows business.

Ovient began as an international business development consultancy. We continue to maintain a 10% consulting practice, ensuring our own exposure to the rapidly-changing IT and world markets.


Flexible programs

Since we develop our own programs, update them constantly, and regularly invent new courses and content, we are ready to adapt to almost any situation. Have a specific need? I bet we can help.

 

English Efficiency Training™

Ovient provides English Efficiency Training™ to proactive, multicultural organizations in Silicon Valley and around the world.


Based on Immediate Language Utility™ (ILU) methodologies which we pioneered, Ovient first evaluates the needs of both the organization and the individual, then designs and implements a unique English training program that is professional, respectful, and effective.


Although our services are targeted to non-native speakers of English, we have a history of working with highly-proficient speakers and can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of even the most advanced customer-support personnel, sales representatives, and managerial staff.


Our goal is to ensure that all of your team members can contribute efficiently to internal discussions and communicate effectively with customers.


Contact us today to learn how Ovient can become a vital part of your corporate training program.

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Ovient English Corporate Programs

ILT=Instructor-led training
OT=Online Training
BT=Blended Training
(Online + Classroom)

Custom Programs

We determine the greatest organizational needs and build a curriculum based on the unique terminology and processes of your organization.


  • Can your sales staff coherently describe your products?
  • Is inconsistent pronunciation hindering communication with clients?
  • Are your customers frustrated because they cannot understand your customer service representatives?

  • Corporate Accent Program --We use your materials and corporate language to develop a pronunciation/American accent training program that is focused on the specific language needed for sales, customer service, and other business-critical tasks. (OT, BT)

  • Pronunciation for Customer Service --We apply our expertise in intonation, word stress, linking, and pausing to your content and coach your staff on the importance of correct pronunciation for conveying politeness in American English. (ILT, OT, BT)

  • Needs-based Programs --We train your staff in a variety of skills in a training program configured based on management objectives and the results of the needs assessment. (ILT, OT, BT)

Seminars

All of our public courses can be offered at your location in either extended format (2 hours/week for 6 weeks) or intensive format (two 6-hour sessions or three 4-hour sessions). Click here for a complete list of our public courses.


Individual Coaching

We are happy to make special arrangements to work with individual team members at your location. Programs are based on our Private Coaching Program, but can be customized to meet specific corporate objectives for key individuals.

Ovient English Expertise

Basic Skills

  • American English Pronunciation and Accent
  • English Grammar and Writing
  • Speaking and Fluency
  • Listening Strategies

Business-critical Skills

  • Pronunciation for Politeness and Customer Service
  • Presentation Skills
  • Networking Skills
  • Elevator Pitch/Short Speech Tuning
  • Email Writing and Etiquette
Ovient English Lesson Cost

We have worked with individuals, groups, or large teams in the following industries:


Venture Capital, Financial Services, Medical Equipment, Software, Import/Export/Trading, Real Estate, Research and Development, Internet/Web Services, Semiconductors and Materials, Medical Services, and Foreign Government.

SUCCESS STORIES

September 2006 - Present

Situation:

  • Senior manager from a major medical equipment manufacturer contacted Ovient to provide coaching to several engineering team members.
  • Ovient provided a series of individual goal-setting sessions and long-term coaching.

Result:

  • Manager reported that team members are showing significant improvement in their ability to communicate with staff and customers.
  • Project scope was increased to include new team members arriving from overseas.

October 2007

Situation:

  • Senior manager from prominent Silicon Valley hardware firm contacted Ovient for assistance in preparing a presentation to be delivered in English to corporate partners in Asia.
  • Ovient coached student in two 60-minute sessions.

Result:

  • Very successful presentation resulting in request for repeat presentation from several attendees.
  • Student reported increased interest in presenting and greatly improved confidence levels.

January 2008 - Present

Situation:

  • Engineers at an international mobile technology company contacted Ovient to provide customized English training.
  • Ovient continues to provide an ongoing program of weekly small-group sessions covering topics ranging from life skills to negotiation.

Result:

  • Participants exhibit continued enthusiasm for learning and diligence in completing assignments even after 3rd contract renewal.
  • Participants complete increasingly complex tasks including negotiation/meeting skills simulations.
  • One participant claimed that “Ovient provides the best English training I have ever experienced.â€