Developing Language Proficiency with Smart Fluent

PriceSmart’s operational footprint includes English- and Spanish-speaking countries, and we’re proud to have many bilingual employees. For individuals who want to improve their skills in a second language, in FY2024 we introduced a new benefit for all team members: access to goFLUENT, a platform that offers an online language campus designed to enhance employees’ professional and personal growth.

We were inspired by the high rate of participation in this program – by the end of FY2024, PriceSmart employees had completed more than 6,779 hours on the platform, including 8,515 activities, 634 group conversation classes, and 413 hours of individual conversation classes.

Key Benefits

Quick assessment test to determine your current proficiency level.

Customizable learning programs that can be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Convenient learning environment to study anytime, anywhere, if an internet connection is available.

How do we assess your level?

The platform aligns its language proficiency assessments with the Common European Framework, and classifies students into 6 levels.

Languages you will be able to learn or improve:

How can you complement your Smart Fluent training?

Movies and TV shows

Video games

Group chats

Podcasts and audiobooks

Reading books and articles

Language meetup events

Employability

Speaking more than one language can open doors to a wider range of career opportunities, as many employers value language skills in today’s globalized. economy.

Cultural advantages

Bilingualism fosters greater adaptability and empathy towards diverse perspectives, promoting effective communication and collaboration in multicultural environments.

Health benefits

Research suggests that biligualism may contribute to cognitive reserve, potentially reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline and offering long-term health benefits.

Gray matter size

Increased gray matter density in areas related to language function. which can enhance problem solving skills and cognitive flexibility.

Did you know?

Bilingual individuals enjoy certain cognitive and professional advantages compared to those who only speak one language.