IMMERSE Insights:
- IMMERSE language trainers are the very best - we hire fewer than 1% of applicants to our teaching positions.
- 55% of our trainers have a Master’s degree, and 21% have a PhD.
- Our language trainers have an average score of 4.9 out of 5.0 on learner surveys.
IMMERSE Trainers: A Cut Above the Rest
Asynchronous activities provide a good foundation for learning another language, but employees can’t reach fluency without live practice. Some learning platforms solve this problem by supplementing their content with a live component, such as drop-in classes or tutoring via video conferencing.
Unfortunately, the live teaching components of most language training platforms fall short of the quality that employees need to truly learn to speak a language in the workplace.
One problem, of course, is that video conferencing and even on-site classrooms are inadequate settings for developing the realistic, nuanced communication skills employees need in order to interact effectively in another language.
Another problem is the language trainers themselves, who can vary in terms of their qualifications, teaching experience, and even their own level of language proficiency.
The current EdTech trend is to hire low-cost, “near native” trainers, despite the crucial importance of this live teaching component. The result is inconsistent quality, with many trainers who are not professional teachers or who are teaching a language they don’t even speak perfectly themselves.
In addition, these trainers frequently switch platforms in search of higher pay, leading to high levels of teacher turnover. Learners notice, and the constant turnover and trainers’ lack of commitment to the platform has a negative impact on their learning experience.
At IMMERSE, we recognize that the quality of a language learning provider’s trainers directly impacts how quickly learners can acquire new language skills, and we take pride in offering the best team of language trainers in the industry.
How IMMERSE Ensures Excellence
At IMMERSE, employees learn only from highly experienced, professional language trainers.
IMMERSE requires at a minimum for teachers to have an undergraduate degree in TESOL or a comparable field. In fact, 55% of our language trainers hold a Master’s degree, and 21% hold a PhD.
Our competitive hiring process consists of multiple rounds of interviews, which allows us to assess each candidate’s expertise, teaching skills, alignment with our teaching model, curriculum, and pedagogical values. Our selection process is so rigorous that we hire fewer than 1% of applicants to our teaching positions.
We hire only highly qualified, native-speaker-level candidates with extensive teaching experience and a thorough understanding of the pedagogical principles of IMMERSE.
Once hired, IMMERSE language trainers embark on a comprehensive, multi-week training program. This familiarizes them with the intricacies of teaching in our unique learning platform and ensures they understand best practices for language teaching in VR.
As part of the IMMERSE education team, our language trainers are subject to continuous monitoring and development to ensure they consistently meet our high standards. Our built-in observation system allows for regular, non-intrusive session reviews, ensuring teaching quality without compromising the learning experience.
At IMMERSE, language trainers are not an afterthought. They’re at the core of IMMERSE’s value.
We value the contribution that our teachers make to the high quality of our language training. They are valued and respected IMMERSE employees, not freelancers, and our retention rate is extremely high. It is rare that a teaching position opens up with our platform.
What Learners Think About IMMERSE Language Trainers
It is important to us that learners have an enjoyable learning experience that teaches them new skills in each and every lesson. Feedback from IMMERSE learners shows we’re succeeding.
Learners have the option to rate the lesson and language trainer after every lesson they attend.
The average satisfaction rating lMMERSE learners give their classes is 4.9 out of 5.
Learner comments show that the excellence of our language trainers is a major reason for these high ratings:
“This was my first class. I was so impressed with the patience, knowledge of both the language and pedagogy, and kindness. Thanks! Can’t wait for the next one :-)”
“The teacher is friendly, professional, competent, and supportive. She provides a wonderful balance between teacher support and student production. I appreciate her attentiveness to our speech and the corrections she highlights.”
“The guide provided exceptionally clear explanations during the lesson, making even complex concepts easy to understand. Their teaching style was engaging and fostered a supportive learning environment.”
The appreciation is mutual. IMMERSE hires language trainers who are enthusiastic about helping learners reach fluency, and they care about their students’ success.
IMMERSE English trainer Dr. Sheila Mullooly appreciates the flexibility to tailor lessons to her learners’ specific needs.
“At IMMERSE, I can personalize experiential language learning to their personal, academic, or professional goals,” she says.
“I take a sense of pride in knowing that we are some of the most experienced iVR educators in the world. It is rewarding to create effective and engaging iVR learning environments for such talented and motivated adult ESOL learners.”
