Language Services Direct
Maria Ilenia Benfatta is an experienced language professional with a diverse background in teaching, translation, and account management. Currently serving as an Account Manager for the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office at Language Services Direct, Maria also holds roles as Course Manager and Team Leader. Since February 2020, Maria has been a Language Teacher at Language for Life and Business LTD and has coordinated language courses and taught at tertulia language since September 2021. Maria’s freelance translation work includes collaborations with Safe Passage International, Chris Polatch Languages, and the World Food Programme. Maria's experience also encompasses interpreting for Advising Communities and various roles during academic tenure at the University of Essex, including Student Ambassador and Language Mentoring Scheme Coordinator. Educational qualifications include degrees in Modern Languages and Visual Arts from the University of Essex, with additional studies at Universidad de Los Andes and Università di Catania.
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Language Services Direct
Language Services Direct is a leading supplier of professional language training in the UK and globally. Forming part of the Language Services Group, we specialise in tailor-made business language courses for corporate and public-sector clients. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality training, delivered in the most cost-effective manner. We offer a highly personalised and flexible service, working in partnership with our learners and clients to adapt both the training itself and our course-management procedures to suit their learning and business requirements. We work with client companies in a wide range of sectors including finance, insurance, media, automotive, legal and energy sectors. Training can be provided at our clients’ premises, at one of our two central London locations or remotely. We run training programmes of all sizes including large-scale group programmes, and to meet additional requirements such as bespoke syllabus design and testing. Established in 1991, we work with highly qualified and experienced training consultants to deliver courses: • in all world languages • at all levels of ability • in a wide range of formats including one-to-one and group courses • with both extensive and intensive schedules • using various delivery modes: face-to-face, online, telephone and blended • targeting both language and business-communication skills • using a rich variety of relevant and engaging content and activities to maximise motivation and learning Our trainers are supported by a team of talented and experienced account managers, operations managers, and pedagogic leads, dedicated to ensuring the smooth running of our services, optimal learning outcomes and maximum return on investment for our clients. For further information about our services, please refer to our website - www.languageservicesdirect.co.uk - or contact us on +44 (0)207 821 0999 / info@languageservicesdirect.co.uk.