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Language Programs

It’s not only about proficiency, but understanding the culture and traditions of the language you are learning.

All our courses are designed to meet the needs and objectives of our clients. We assess the needs of our clients and their long and short term goals as well as their current capabilities in order to design a program which will deliver maximum results.

In addition our professional communications courses focus on

CORPORATE ENGLISH PROGRAM

The Individualized Corporate English Program is customized one-on-one English language instruction focused on developing verbal and written skills required for effective communication in the workplace. In addition, our instructors incorporate cross-cultural awareness and support to help engage employees more fully in their new business environment. The Private Business English lessons take place on-site at the employee’s office.

Our professional communications courses focus on:

  • Effective presentations
  • Language for meetings and negotiations
  • Effective business writing – emails, reports, letters
  • Intercultural communication
  • Business terminology and idioms

SMALL GROUP BUSINESS LANGUAGE TRAINING

The Small Group Program is provided in various languages as English, French, Portuguese, Russian and others. The goal of this program is to help employees learn the language necessary for their work-related travel and for improved communication with their colleagues. Small Group Programs are offered at beginner, high-beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. All Small Group Programs focus on the communication skills required for business communication, basic daily interactions, travel and cultural awareness. The Small Group lessons take place on-site at the employee’s office.

IMMERSION CORPORATE ENGLISH PROGRAM

The Immersion Corporate English Program is customized one-on-one English language instruction focused on developing verbal and written skills required for effective communication in the workplace. Typically, this program is provided for expatriates arriving in the United States with English skills ranging from high-beginner to low-intermediate. The program schedule consists of 8-hours of language training per day, typically for a duration of 2 to 3 months. The carefully predetermined curriculum allows the employee to quickly develop the communication skills necessary to engage in their work assignment with confidence and success. Instructors incorporate cross-cultural awareness and support, enabling the employee to engage more fully in their new business environment.

PRIVATE LANGUAGE TRAINING IN OTHER LANGUAGES

Individualized programs are designed to fit the student’s specific goals and interests. The goals of these programs typically range from general interest in the language, expatriate assignments, language needed for travel purposes or for communication with visiting colleagues who are speakers of the other language.

PRIVATE FAMILY ENGLISH PROGRAM

The Family ESL Program provides individualized instruction for spouses and children to develop their English language skills. The goal of this program is to provide family members with the communication skills necessary to successfully integrate into their new community and/or school. As with our Corporate English Program, instructors incorporate cross-cultural support to help ease the transition for families. The Private Family English lessons typically take place at the students’ home.