Bridging Language Barriers Training

Break Free from the Limitations of Translation

We train leaders to utilize the necessary skills for communicating with employees that speak limited English, without the use of a translator.

Bridging Language Barriers Training

In multilingual workplaces, specific strategies are needed to help leaders and their employees communicate with one another. In this training we’ll discuss the pros and cons of translation, and provide a thorough understanding of why it is more effective to communicate primarily in English as an organization. Part of the training is conducted in a foreign language, helping participants gain a deeper understanding and empathy for the challenges their non-English-speaking employees experience in the workplace. We will train and practice four strategies to communicate with someone that speaks a different language, and how to ensure understanding. This is delivered as a three-hour training session and can be onsite or virtual. 

How can this course help my organization overcome language barriers in our workplace?

Learning effective communication strategies with non-English speakers is within reach! This course empowers leaders to build empathy for other cultures while equipping them with practical skills to communicate with employees who do not speak English. Leaders will learn how to help employees improve their English skills gradually through workplace engagement and by conducting business primarily in English. By the end of the course, supervisors will gain the confidence to communicate directly with their team members without relying on a translator, strengthening connections and fostering a more inclusive work environment.


Organizations that employ a multilingual workforce (or plan to), and wish to provide leaders with skills to bridge language barriers for effective communication can benefit from this training.

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Multilingual Workforce came onsite for the Bridging Language Barriers training. The training was presented to team leaders, assistant supervisors, supervisors and managers. Cathy and Linda taught our team several strategies for communicating with employees who don’t fully understand the English language. The training was fun, interactive and engaging. The overwhelming response from everyone who attended was that they had key takeaways that they would incorporate into their communications with employees. This training gave us a better idea how to ensure understanding from non-English speaking employees.

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Kim Gibson

HR/Safety Director of National Novelty Brush Company (NNBC)

Common Questions

What You Need to Know About the Bridging Language Barriers Training

What makes this Bridging Language Barriers training different from other offerings? 

In a multilingual environment, most workplaces utilize translation and bilingual supervisors as primary methods of bridging the language gap. Rather than relying on these methods, we teach leaders four proven strategies for effective communication, and how to conduct business primarily in English. 

How many participants can be accommodated in each training session? 

The most effective group size is 15-20 people; enough to allow for plenty of interaction with each other. However, we can accommodate up to 40 participants in a training session.

Who can benefit from taking this course?

All levels of the organization can benefit from this course. When front-line leaders all the way to top executives work on their communication skills, the entire organization benefits. This course can help leaders and communicators of all levels understand how to better communicate with employees for increased understanding. 

This course equips leaders with actionable skills to improve communication with their non-English speaking teams, ensuring messages are not only heard but understood.


This course complements well with Cultural Diversity Training, where we teach you the different characteristics of cultures and how they manifest in the workplace. Get started understanding cultural differences by clicking here.

Who This is For

Leaders of non-English speaking employees

How It's Delivered

Virtually or Onsite by the Multilingual Workforce team

Time Commitment

Three-hour training session

Ready to get started upskilling your leaders to communicate despite the language barrier?

Whether you are new to hiring employees who don’t speak English or you’re looking to improve your existing process, Multilingual Workforce can help your organization overcome the language barriers in your workforce with a focus on results-oriented solutions. Reach out to us today for your initial consultation, and together we can develop a plan to stabilize your workforce.


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