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An employee language benefit is an additional employee benefit that gives staff access to foreign language learning, funded fully or partly by the employer. It is the simplest form of e-learning for companies \u2013 it does not require building in-house training, because the organization uses a ready-made educational platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

More and more companies in Poland are introducing language benefits as part of their employee benefits package. Employees learn independently, anytime and anywhere, while the company pays only for access to the platform.<\/p>\n\n

Below, we explain how such a benefit works in practice and why SuperMemo is a good fit for this role.<\/p>\n\n

What is an employee language benefit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

A language benefit is a form of learning in which the employer provides employees with access to a language course. It is not in-person training with a teacher, but independent learning on an e-learning platform and in a mobile app.<\/p>\n\n

For HR teams, it is one of the easiest benefits to implement. The company does not organize classes, book rooms or arrange teachers\u2019 schedules. It is enough to grant employees access to the platform, and the benefit can start working immediately.<\/p>\n\n

Why are SuperMemo online and mobile language courses effective?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Traditional language training in companies is usually based on a paper textbook and a shared learning pace for the whole group. However, each participant usually has a different language level and a different pace of learning. Group classes are therefore not the optimal choice, because they may be too difficult for some people, while other employees may find them boring.<\/p>\n\n

SuperMemo courses work differently. Each employee learns at their own pace. Learning is based on SuperMemo\u2019s proprietary repetition optimization method, which adapts the timing of each review to the learner\u2019s individual memorization profile. In addition, the courses are interactive, multimedia-based and supported by artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n

Learning on a phone or tablet is also simply more convenient. We carry our phones with us almost all day, so a foreign language is always at hand. The SuperMemo mobile app also works offline, so employees can learn without internet access, for example while travelling.<\/p>\n\n

Below is a comparison of traditional training and learning with SuperMemo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Criterion<\/th>\n\n \n Traditional training\n\n<\/th>\n\n \n SuperMemo platform\n\n<\/th>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n\n \n \n
\n \n Learning pace\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n The same for the whole group\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Individual, adapted by an algorithm\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Place of learning\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Training room or online classes\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Anywhere \u2013 all you need is a phone, tablet or computer\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Learning time\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Strictly defined by the schedule\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Flexible, fully according to the employee\u2019s preferences\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Materials\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Paper textbook\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Interactive, multimedia-based, with AI\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Class organization\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Required (schedule, teacher, room)\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n None \u2013 independent learning\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n <\/tbody>\n\n \n <\/table>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Criterion<\/th>\n\n \n Traditional training\n\n<\/th>\n\n \n SuperMemo platform\n\n<\/th>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n\n \n \n
\n \n Learning pace\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n The same for the whole group\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Individual, adapted by an algorithm\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Place of learning\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Training room or online classes\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Anywhere \u2013 all you need is a phone, tablet or computer\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Learning time\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Strictly defined by the schedule\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Flexible, fully according to the employee\u2019s preferences\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Materials\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Paper textbook\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Interactive, multimedia-based, with AI\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n
\n \n Class organization\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n Required (schedule, teacher, room)\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n \n \n None \u2013 independent learning\n\n\n \n <\/td>\n\n \n <\/tr>\n\n \n <\/tbody>\n\n \n <\/table>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Criterion<\/th>Traditional training<\/th>SuperMemo platform<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Learning pace<\/td>The same for the whole group<\/td>Individual, adapted by an algorithm<\/td><\/tr>
Place of learning<\/td>Training room or online classes<\/td>Anywhere \u2013 all you need is a phone, tablet or computer<\/td><\/tr>
Learning time<\/td>Strictly defined by the schedule<\/td>Flexible, fully according to the employee\u2019s preferences<\/td><\/tr>
Materials<\/td>Paper textbook<\/td>Interactive, multimedia-based, with AI<\/td><\/tr>
Class organization<\/td>Required (schedule, teacher, room)<\/td>None \u2013 independent learning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

The result is higher motivation and greater employee engagement in learning, because the process is convenient and naturally fits into everyday phone use.<\/p>\n\n

Why is SuperMemo suitable as an employee benefit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

SuperMemo is a popular, mass-market and easy-to-use platform designed for independent learning without teacher support. This is important for employee benefits \u2013 the employee logs in and starts learning without the need for special onboarding.<\/p>\n\n

The platform includes:<\/p>\n\n