A cooperative of language professionals dedicated to quality linguistic services and teacher training
Services
We provide language classes of all kinds, translation and proofreading, materials and curriculum development, and teacher education.
Language courses
We have extensive experience delivering English classes to companies, institutions and organisations – from 3D design studios to hospitals to community mental health projects. Whether online or face to face, our team is well prepared to offer you or your business a solution perfectly tailored to your needs.
Learning and materials
SLB’s writers are experts in learning and educational material design. From language courses to university entrance preparation, SLB is experienced in developing materials and courses adapted to a wide variety of business, academic and leisure needs. Get in touch to find out what we can create for you.
Translation & proofreading services
SLB boasts a number of professionals who are specialised in various languages and sectors and are able to translate, proofread and edit documents to a high level of precision and quality. Our experienced translators offer a personalised and reliable service at a very competitive price.
Teacher development
SLB offers a range of teacher development courses and workshops/webinars for teachers, both online and F2F, for both individuals and organisations. The SLB’s highly experienced trainers are particularly specialised in task-based learning for professional and academic purposes.
We mutually support each other to give advice on freelancing, share resources, provide professional development opportunities, and market our talents.
Be part of SLB
SLB may be of particular interest to freelance language teachers, materials writers, teacher trainers, translators and proofreaders. It can be an advantage, although it is not essential, to be based in Barcelona or the surrounding area.
Anyone who agrees with our objectives can join SLB! These are:
Benefits for members:
Fiscal & legal advice
especially for freelancers in Spain. Includes support in submitting tax returns – you may no longer need to use an accountant!
Access to materials
and other resources to support professional activities, including a dedicated materials bank, shared subscriptions to tools for online teaching, and an SLB email with access to the Google Suite of applications.
Professional development
Training and professional development run by members for members.
Work for SLB clients
The chance to work for clients contracted by SLB, at a fair rate of pay decided by members and inclusive of prep and travel time (freelancers only).
Increase work opportunities
An increase in work opportunities through the network of members.
Develop independent projects
The chance to develop independent projects in collaboration with other members, and to have our own projects promoted by the co-op.
We offer expertise on state-of-the-art needs analysis methodologies, innovative language-learning approaches, and quality teacher -training & CPD.
Contact
For any language-related needs for yourself, your company or institution.
