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“Bilingual people have a competitive edge” —Guy Plastre, The Canadian Modern Language Journal

Mastering a new language will enhance your academic, professional and personal future. It’s that simple.

The intensive English language programs at the

Lingua Center at Broward College offer valuable learning

methods taught using modern, technologically advanced

facilities. We will teach you how to learn, how to keep

your language skills and how to use them in real life

while you familiarize yourself with cultural aspects of the

United States.

Benefits of learning a new language• Expand opportunities globally• Enhance your academic, professional and personal value• Converse with foreigners and locals• Enjoy traveling, culture and diversity• Position your organization in the global market• Improve communication, productivity, customer satisfaction and sales• Outperform the competition• Follow safety procedures confidently

• Live the true American college experience• Track record of success since 1998• Authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant foreign students• ACCET accredited• Granted consecutive awards in the language school category• Technology-enhanced classes• Certified, culturally-oriented faculty• Orientation for higher Education• Support on housing, health insurance and transportation services

Located in two dynamic, sunny South Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale and Weston. Our Fort Lauderdale Center is located in the heart of Las Olas Boulevard, where the city’s art district, dozens of restaurants and river-front cafes, and one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, nightclubs give a unique atmosphere to the area. Students can enjoy vibrant nightlife, take a stroll in a Venetian-style gondola on the river and many canals or simply put, enjoy miles of white-sand, clear-blue water beaches, located within a five-minute drive from the school.

Why choose Lingua

Our Weston Center is located in an internationally-favored, family-oriented, master-planned community where diverse cultures coexist in a friendly environment.

About the Lingua Language Center at Broward CollegeThe mission of the Lingua Center at Broward College is to provide effective language education leadingto the mastery of a new language.

The Center is devoted to fulfilling the mission of empowering

students as well as language service clients with effective

communication in English, Spanish, and many languages of

the world. Lingua offers quality language education through

a proven natural, multisensory approach, delivered by

professional educators who utilize engaging materials and

technology, ensuring students’ success. Lingua provides this

education in an immersive, yet relaxed environment, and in an

ethical and professional way.

The goals of the Intensive English Program are:• To prepare speakers of other languages to learn, improve and master the English language• To guide international students in a successful transition into American institutions of higher education

• To offer key resources to executives and individuals in the enhancement of their professional skills and personal growth.

Now a partner of Broward College, the Lingua Language Center

at Broward College — formerly the Lingua Language Center of

Weston — combines the extensive academic resources of the

second largest institution of higher education in South Florida

with the Center’s proven track record of successful language

learning. Strategically located on East & West Broward on world-

renowned Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of America’s Venice

— Fort Lauderdale, Florida — and in the city of Weston, a hub of

educational excellence, the center is your ticket to a better future.

Our team of dedicated language education specialists is directed

by:

• Andreina Ojeda, B.A. Modern Languages. M.A. Int’l Studies: President• Carolyn Hernandez, B.A. Modern Languages: School Director• David Moore, Ph.D. History: Broward College AVP, International Education• Erwin Richter, International M.B.A.: General Manager• Ramón Ojeda, M.B.A.: Financial/Marketing Consultant, ROI Business Strategies

Certification and accreditationLingua Language Center at Broward College is authorized

by the United States federal law to enroll non-immigrant

foreign students. The school is also accredited by ACCET

(Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training).

Intensive English18 class hours (60-minute hours) per weekor 24 units of 45 minutes* Lingua is authorized by Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant foreign students* Classes start every Monday* Minimum age to participate is 15* Daily Schedule: Fort Lauderdale & Weston Morning Schedule: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Afternoon Schedule: Monday through Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Additionallanguage programs• Semi-Intensive English - 16 class hours (60-minute hours) per week or 21.33 units of 45 minutes

• Part-Time English –12 class hours (60-minute hours) per week or 16 units of 45 minutes

• Supplemental Courses – 6 class hours (60-minute hours) per week or 8 units of 45 minutes:

- English Conversation & Accent Reduction - TOEFL Test Preparation - Business English• Foreign Languages – Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French,

Mandarin...

- Customized Language, Corporate Language or Language Boot Camp Program –13+ class hours per week. Customized programs offer a flexible schedule tailored to your proficiency level, learning style, schedule and location. Although the customized programs generally focus on General Language, Advanced Academic English Skills, Conversation and Accent Reduction, Business or TOEFL Test Preparation, you may request class discussions and jargon of other particular fields of interest. Custom classes are offered to small groups, large groups or one-to-one. The curriculum is customized to the specific needs of your corporate group or individual executive as requested, whether in the medical, business or technical fields. We will come to your facilities for your convenience or you may come to ours.

• Provider of Broward College’s Continuing Education language programs, including Beginner & Intermediate English, Let’s Talk, Accent Reduction, TOEFL Test Preparation and an array of foreign languages.

Support services • Orientation for International Students: We will guide you through the entire

process of enrollment, from applying for your international student visa to selecting other support services. You will receive guidance on completing your English program and transitioning into a higher education degree program at Broward College or another college or university.

• Health Insurance: We have included a link on our website for your convenience. Proof of insurance is required for international students and all students participating in field trips before class start date.

• Housing Arrangements: Lingua can assist you in finding accommodations with an American family or in an apartment/hotel. Please contact our office for a list of our housing partners who will take care of all your home-stay, real estate or hotel accommodation needs.

• Transportation: Lingua can assist the student with transportation to and from the airport and/or contracting with a car leasing agency (only for students of legal age). Please contact our corporate office by phone or e-mail to make arrangements.

• Transfer to Broward College or other higher education institutions: Many students’ goal is to pursue a higher education degree. We guide you in this process so you can smoothly transition into a degree program.

College courses(non-degree) and college placement services College Courses (Non-degree): Students enrolled in levels 5 - 8 of the Intensive English Program can improve their English while learning or perfecting a skill through the Department of Continuing Education at Broward College. Areas of study include business, computers, creative arts, fitness and recreation. For other courses, visit www.broward.edu/ce

College Placement: Students in the Intensive English Program have access to International Student advisors on-site who can explain the admissions process into Broward College and assist with all aspects of enrollment into a degree program.We can also assist them in transferring to another college or university.

Student life at 10 Broward College Centers & Campuses • Field Trips: Students are encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular

activities held by the Lingua Center, including field trips to Fort Lauderdale museums, the Broward Performing Arts Center, the Main Branch of the Broward County Library, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping centers, sports and cultural events, and the beautiful South Florida beaches among others.

• Gymnasium: Students in the Intensive English Program can enjoy the gymnasium at any Campus of Broward College.

• Library: Students in the Intensive English Program have access to the Main Branch of the Broward County Library System located within steps from the Downtown Campus. In addition, IEP students are able to study side by side with American students at any of the libraries of Broward College, and check out books, e-books, movies and music in English and foreign languages. Access to Broward College e-library.

• Resource Centers: Students in the Intensive English Program can utilize any of Broward College’s resource centers, located at different campuses and centers of Broward College throughout Broward County.

• College Life: Students in the Intensive English Program benefit from daily interaction with American college students in all 10 Broward College Campuses and Centers. They can make a new friend at the college coffee shop, have a lively conversation at one of the student lounges, and stroll along beautiful Las Olas Boulevard to a nearby restaurant or art gallery. They can also spend time at one of Broward College’s Student Activity Centers, where they can relax, meet new people, watch a movie, play video games, shoot some pool or play some ping pong. They can visit Broward College’s Museum, the Buehler Planetarium & Observatory, Bailey Hall, the Aviation Institute, Tigertail Recreational Lake, music, theatre and dance performances on campus, and visit on-campus art exhibits.

• Discounts: Public transportation, the movies, restaurants, shops...• Parking: Offered at no cost to students.• Wi-Fi: Available at no cost all around Lingua Language Center and Broward College campuses.

Special Programs:• All-Inclusive Summer or Winter Packages

• Industry-Specializad Customized & Corporate Language Programs

• TOEFL Testing Center

• Official translation of school diplomas and transcripts (not under ACCET accreditation)

• Children’s Summper Camp & After School (not under ACCET accreditation)

Methodology

Learning is• Fast• Enjoyable• Relaxed• Communicative

Lingua’s communicative approach to language training is called Enter-TrainingSM, entertainment and training. Following the principles of neuro-linguistics(multi-sensory practice through visual, auditory and physical activities),Lingua ensures rapid language acquisition for learners at all levels.

Communication in the language of study occurs through• Dialogues• Role playing• Oral drills• Pair and group work

We stress• Knowledge of Key Cultural Nuances• Immersion & Accelerated Learning Techniques• Learning by Experience• Integration of All Language Skills

To attain our goals, we use a combination of resources, such as• Games• Realia (real life objects)• Audio Programs• Video• Others

Testimonials “Thank you Lingua! This has been the most important educational experience in my entire life. I love you guys.”Claudia López, IEP Student, Colombia

“Excellent, innovative and informative. Now I can talk bothwith patients and with other Spanish speakers inside or outside the hospital”Marlene Raisman, Customized & Corporate, Broward Health

“I really enjoyed my educational experience at Lingua. It felt very nice to become a part of this great team at Lingua!”Ahmed Mohamed Ali, IEP Student, Sudan

“Great school where you meet with students of diverse cultures, different ages and with vast experience in different areas. Most importantly, our teacher guides us to understand each other’s differences!”David Lu, IEP Student, China

“Great people and great classes. What more could you want?”Sam Vatani, IEP Student, Denmark

“I wanted to highlight the excellent work and commitment of the Lingua faculty, who I had the fortune to learn a lot from and also overcome many of the language barriers that prevented me from moving forward in learning the English language. This has been one of the best experiences of my life as I not only learned English, but also met some wonderful people and made great friendships!”Yeimy Paola Galindo, IEP Student, Colombia

“I have seen a drastic improvement in my ability to converse in my new language in a short time, which has opened many business opportunities”Herb Schultz, Customized & Corporate, Allstate Insurance

“Unusually superior to other learning methods in the past,” Steven Rosenberg, Tri Rail

The Lingua Center at Broward College’s corporate clients have come from:

...and many more!

Live, learn and play,and enjoy the authentic

American college experience!

Main Branch:Broward College Willies Holcombe Center

Reubin O’D. Askew Tower225 East Las Olas Boulevard, 6th floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Auxiliary Branch:4205 Bonaventure Boulevard

Weston, Florida 33332Public Library Building

Phone: (954) 951-2430 | Toll Free: 1.888.6.LINGUAinfo@linguaschool.com | www.LinguaSchool.com