English courses

We live in a small world. It has never been easier to travel across it, communicate with the other side of it, and do business anywhere on it. It is the language and the ability to speak with others that underpins it all.

The EF Method

Learning a language is no easy thing. Together with our academics we have taken learning a language to a next level. We focus conversations around real-life scenarios or ‘tasks’ and combine it with thousands of hours of learning material.

However, even the best task-based curriculum has to be complemented with another critical element: teachers. We know that the very best progress is only achieved when the student has unlimited access to both learning content and teachers.

For Medtronic employees we have the following English courses available. You are able to choose the course that best fits your situation.

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EF EnglishLive Premium (6 or 12 months)

EF’s virtual school provides a full, immersive learning experience with 24/7 access to live teachers.

What’s included?

  • 2,000 hours of interactive movie based content: Unlimited access to General-, Business- and Industry-specific English content
  • Unlimited access to teacher-led group classes: tailored to your level, available 24/7 and no need to book in advance
  • Instant academic and technical support: Regular mentoring and follow-up calls from student advisors, Live academic chat, and 24/7 on-demand technical help
  • The EnglishLive premium course runs over either 6 or 12 months, and you can study on your computer, tablet or smartphone

Is it for me?

You want to improve your English quickly. You need to read, write, speak and listen to English in your daily work. Between 5-30% of your work routine involves English (writing emails, reading information etc.). If you want to improve your English with moderate urgency and want to focus on improving your conversation skills, this is the course for you.

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EF EnglishLive Premium plus (6 or 12 months)

Want to learn English even faster with more teacher time? Get highly engaging course content and endless opportunities to practice with teachers on topics of your choice.

What’s included?

  • 2,000 hours of interactive movie based content: Unlimited access to General-, Business- and Industry-specific English content

  • Unlimited access to teacher-led group classes: tailored to your level, available 24/7 and no need to book in advance

  • Premium Plus only: Extra private lessons (40 minutes) with a teacher on topics of your choice (Premium plus 6 months includes 12 private lessons & Premium plus 12 months includes 24 private lessons)

  • Instant academic and technical support: Regular mentoring and follow-up calls from student advisors, Live academic chat, and 24/7 on-demand technical help

The EnglishLive premium plus course runs either 6 or 12 months, and you can study on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Is it for me?

You need to improve your English very quickly. Besides reading and listening, speaking and writing are essential to your daily work. You have 'industry specific’ or ‘task specific’ learning needs and 30% or more of your work routine involves English. You need to attend and participate in international meetings, conference calls and training initiatives. If you need to improve your English quickly, the private lessons will help you learn faster. Our experienced, fully qualified teachers will give you a personalized study experience and focus on the areas you need to improve the most.

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EF Private Intensive (VIP)

At EF, we have decades of experience teaching English to the most senior leaders of the world’s biggest organizations.

Given the global nature of their roles, we understand the needs to combine urgent business English learning with intercultural skills, as well as preparing for an upcoming speaking engagement or an important presentation. And we have the scale and scope to meet the demand for excellence and flexibility.

It’s with those needs in mind that we created EF Private Intensive (VIP): a premium, highly personalized and service-focused 1:1 course for the top managers and executives in Medtronic.

What do you get with EF Private Intensive (VIP)?

A dedicated expert language & culture coach – With the help of a carefully selected and dedicated language coach, with extensive industry-specific and business experience, students learn in record time the language, business and cultural skills crucial to lead and thrive in a global corporation.

Maximum flexibility to suit your executives’ schedules – We offer a very short cancellation window, as well as flexible lesson durations.

A fully bespoke curriculum – Lessons are tailored and personalized, using our extensive library of EF content. Areas of focus can include grammar & vocabulary as well as preparation for presentations or board meetings.

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EF Solo 12 months

Is there no budget available or is there no business need to improve your English? Then Sign-up for the free self-study course. Please note that this is our basic solution, and only includes access to self-study exercises: there are no teachers or study advisors available.

What’s included?

  • 2,000 hours of interactive movie based content: Unlimited access to General-, Business- and Industry-specific English content

  • Academic and technical support: email option is available

Is it for me?

This course is a benefit course. It is meant for employees who want to improve their English but for whom there is no budget available or no business need.

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Other course options such as EF Professional (blended course) and other face-to-face courses are available upon request. Please email us at medtronic@ef.com for more information.