In English
Strategies for Language, Communication and Internationalisation Training
Galimatias Concept Ltd offers training in communication and organisational culture for business and government in over 30 languages.
We provide translation and localisation services specialise in technical manuals.
We offer our clients added value, cost and time saving concepts.
We are responsible for language and internationalisation training in several organisations in Finland and we are one of the leading companies in our sector.
We provide cost-efficient solutions for successful activities both nationally and internationally. We have collaborators in Stockholm, southern Sweden, Russia, England, Germany, Poland, Malta and France and our network is expanding.
The word Galimatias means gibberish, or small talk and exists also as an ancient word in the English language. Galimatias Concept Ltd was established in Helsinki, Finland in 1996 by Mr François Bergeron a trainer and translator from Montréal, Canada and Ms Therese Söderman, MEd, from Finland.
LANGUAGE TRAINING
Galimatias offers language training aligned with the strategy and demands of the client organisation as well as with the students' levels and needs.
Our training is goal-directed and individually tailored for the specific needs of our clients. The course administration, our Extranet-service Galinet is an efficient on-line system provided for our clients.
Our courses cover a wide spectrum from language courses for beginners to highly specialised instruction in advanced terminology for skilled professionals and executives. We offer advanced seminars in communication skills and media training. Distance learning and efficient internet-based courses in different languages are also possible. We have an extensive on-line material database. We also offer courses aiming at international language examinations such as Cambridge, IELTS or the Finnish National Certificates of Language Proficiency.
We support learning through oral and written exercises, simulated work situations and teamwork. Our areas of expertise are oral communication, customer service, business, finance, law, HR, IT, technology, environment, construction, industry, insurance, entrepreneurship, presentation and negotiation skills, sales, marketing, advertising, design, education, written skills and advanced grammar. Finnish courses for foreigners is one of our main fields of activities for foreigners employed in Finland.
Our trainers have a university degree, pedagogical proficiency or TEFL-studies (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) as well as several years experience in training adults. We have over 60 trainers in the Helsinki region and over 100 trainers all over Finland. According to our quality evaluations, the quality of Galimatias' training is 4,4 on the scale 1 to 5, where 5 means excellent.
We tailor the training to fit the activities and targets of the client organisation:
1. Needs analysis
We analyse the training needs of the organisation and the students.
2. Level testing
We test the starting level of the students using our online level test, corresponding to the European Union A1-C2 scale.
3. Target
We define the targets and present our concept for a successful training process.
4. Course plan
We make a detailed training programme based on the length of the training periods, targets and needs.
5. Quality evaluation
We regularly evaluate the quality of training and maintain a close relationship with the client organisations.
6. Progress
We keep track of the student attendance and learning results on our client specific Extranet-database. The client has access to this information.
INTERNATIONALISATION
Galimatias internationalisation training is designed for businesses and organisations already established abroad or planning to enter new global market areas.
The aim is to give an understanding of a specific geographical market area related to the activities of the business or organisation, to culture, politics and basic values. The training comprises organisational culture, leadership, personnel development or negotiations.
Our lecturers and trainers are experts in their areas with a solid educational background and extensive experience. Training will encompass lectures and workshops designed specifically for a certain organisation, open courses and seminars for participants from different companies or Internet-based training, or a combination of the above.
TRANSLATION AND REVISION
Galimatias translation and revision services cover all languages. We translate technical manuals, annual reports, brochures, speeches, websites and topics related for example to marketing, IT, technology, science, construction, environment and education. We translate demanding legal and financial documents. If needed we do authorised translations of official documents, which are certified by the translator.
Galimatias has over 100 translators in Finland and abroad. Our translators hold academic degrees, they have several years of experience in translation and revision and good references. Our translators use technical solutions and translation software. Our client benefits from a quicker delivery and coherent terminology throughout the collaboration and partnership with Galimatias.
LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle Experience
A boost for even the best teams! Galimatias arranges workshops on different topics for businesses and organisations. A workshop can be held in conjunction with language training in any language or held separately. Please contact us for further information.
Lifestyle Discovery
Come to Southwestern France! Buy some delicious bread in a French boulangerie or fresh fruit at the colourful market, all while speaking French! Enjoy astonishingly beautiful natural sceneries, hike in the Pyrenean mountains, relax in a spa with water from hot springs, play tennis or golf, go horse back riding or perhaps have a refreshing dip in a crystal-clear mountain lake!
Are you interested in good food and wine, French culture, or perhaps a quick visit to the Atlantic coast and Biarritz? All this is possible with Galimatias as you are brushing up your French. We arrange courses in French language and culture in South-western France and the French Pyrenees.
CONTACT
For information in English about Galimatias, our services, courses and Lifestyle programme, please contact
Tiina Lahti, Account Manager, tiina.lahti@galimatias.fi mobile +358 (0)45 125 0080
Therese Söderman, President of the Board, therese.soderman@galimatias.fi, mobile +358 (0)40 534 9771
Galimatias office, office@galimatias.fi
We welcome you to visit our office in the centre of Helsinki city.
Galimatias Concept Oy Ab
Annankatu 12 A 17
00120 Helsinki
