LLT Professional Workshops and Training

Local Language Training has partnered with Rainville Training Solutions to offer a variety of bilingual workshops and training sessions in professional and personal development. Looking to reserve a specific date? Let us know, we would be happy to accommodate you!

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Public Service

Passing the Public Service Second Language Evaluations

Local Language Training

Facilitators: Emeline Guillaumie, Stéphane Rainville
Language: XFrench XEnglish
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Duration: 3 hours
Min participants required: 4

Cost: $240.00 per participant
*for groups and organizations, contact us for a list of our rates

Presented by Local Language Training Inc., this information session is for anyone who wants to be well prepared for the official Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) language tests: Reading Comprehension, Written Expression and Oral Proficiency. We will cover all aspects of the assessments, such as the nuances between language proficiency levels, your various options before and after a test, as well as preparation techniques. You will also have access to practical exercises and online learning tools.

Topics covered:
  • Language profiles for various public service positions
  • Second language test preparation techniques
  • The new adapted tests from PSC during COVID-19

Becoming a Language Teacher in the Public Service

Local Language Training

Facilitators: Emeline Guillaumie, Stéphane Rainville
Language: XFrench XEnglish
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Duration: 3 sessions of 2 hours
Min participants required: 4

Cost: $540.00 per participant
*for groups and organizations, contact us for a list of our rates

Are you interested in teaching second languages to federal public servants? Our team of qualified trainers can help! Presented by Local Language Training Inc., this professional training session is for anyone interested in new employment opportunities. We will cover all aspects of second language learning in the public service, such as language requirements, the second language training program for public servants, official federal second language evaluations and adult teaching techniques. You will have access to training materials, useful pedagogical resources and online tools to ensure the success of your learners. In addition, participants will receive a certificate of completion for their training.

During the workshop, we will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to the second language program for public servants
  • Preparing for the second language evaluations in the public service
  • Teaching techniques for federal public servants
  • Preparing a learner training plan

Management and Team Leads

Chairing a meeting in a bilingual team

Local Language Training

Facilitator: Stéphane Rainville
Language: XFrench XEnglish
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Duration: 2 hours
Min participants required: 4

Cost: $60.00 per participant
*for groups and organizations, contact us for a list of our rates

Presented by Local Language Training Inc., the objective of this presentation is to provide you with the necessary tools to effectively chair your management and team meetings in both official languages. We consider all aspects of chairing a bilingual meeting, such as the notice of meeting, the agenda, supporting documents, as well as techniques to promote bilingual interaction within a team. You will also have access to templates of authentic workplace documents.