Everyone learns better in their native language
Considering using videos in your training program? Smart thinking—they’re a great tool for consistent, effective training for new and seasoned employees alike. Not only does every employee get the same experience in training, but the videos can be watched multiple times if necessary, at no additional cost. Videos are easy to follow, clear, and concise, and ensure that all employees get the same level of training.
For non-English speaking employees, however, the experience can be a little different. For workers who know little to no English, video training can be stressful, and these employees may struggle to keep up with their peers. To improve training for all your employees, it may be time to think about creating multilingual training videos to help bridge any gaps in knowledge due to a language barrier. Here’s how multilingual videos can help improve your training program and give your company better results long term.
Improved Information Retention and Safety
Safety should be every employer’s number one priority, right? Unfortunately, without proper training in the language they’re most comfortable with, many non-English speaking workers will likely miss some of the most important aspects of safety training. Employees will be better able to retain the information if they have access to all training videos in their own language. This leads to a safer environment for everyone—and ensures that everyone is on the same page when it comes to safety.
Increased Engagement & Immersion
Admittedly, one of the problems with training videos is that they can be, well, about as dry as stale bread. Now, you don’t have to go as far as these kooky Wendy’s training videos from the 80s to get your employees’ attention, but making the videos as engaging as possible will help your trainees learn and retain the information more quickly.
One way to accomplish this is to make sure everyone has access to the videos in their native language. Employees will have an easier time engaging with the videos and absorbing the information if they’re not struggling to interpret every word in a fast-paced clip. Creating multilingual training videos also signals that you’re making an effort to integrate all employees in the company culture, regardless of the language they speak. This will help make new employees feel included and engaged with the team.
Improved Efficiency
Videos are an efficient training tool—as long as they can be understood by everyone. It may take a little longer to make two versions of your video, but you’ll save time in the long run by cutting down the time it takes to train each employee. Employee handbooks may be good reference materials, but videos are a great way to demonstrate, engage, and get information across quickly. Creating multilingual training videos will help ensure that all employees can be trained on the same timeline, getting everyone up to speed more quickly.
Lower Costs
Videos are a very cost-efficient training option, since they reduce the number of hours needed for live training. Producing multilingual videos can reduce this cost further, as interpretation services are an ongoing cost, while video translation is a one-time expense. Video also allows for employees who have different learning styles to get the training they need in one medium.
Creating Multilingual Videos: A Smart Investment
Now that you know how multilingual videos can improve your training program for non-English speaking employees, how do you get started? First, read up on the best practices for foreign language voiceover translation projects. If possible, it’s best to plan your multilingual video before you actually begin making your training video. You will also need to enlist the help of a reputable translation service to help you bring your project to life. Remember: by translating your training materials, you’re setting all your new employees up for success, and making a smart investment!
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