Global LT is pleased to provide global corporations, employees and expatriate assignees customized foreign language training. Training is available in the home or office, and is scheduled according to the student's availability. Our proficiency-based approach accommodates a variety of learning styles and instructional techniques, and focuses on building speaking proficiency in the target language.
Our Method:
Global LT has adopted the "proficiency-based approach" to language learning. Proficiency-based instruction emphasizes personalized, student-directed instruction with the teacher as the facilitator. The proficiency-based approach teaches students to speak in the language, not speak about the language.
Together with their instructor, students are given the flexibility to identify and evaluate their language goals, while focusing on specific areas of interest. This flexibility allows our students to effectively engage in their own language training style, resulting in the successful acquisition of language proficiency that is so vital in today's global market.
In order to help us maintain the highest quality standards, Global LT requires that our instructors have:
Native proficiency in the target language.
Considerable language teaching or private tutoring experience; instructors with corporate client experience are given preference.
A college-level degree in the target language or an equivalent education.
Professional references, which are carefully checked.
Samples of previous curriculum and training development.
Training and Evaluation:
Instructors are trained in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and Principals, Global LT Instructional Philosophy, Code of Conduct, Oral Proficiency Interview, and Course Development/Curriculum specific to his/her target language.
Our Teacher Website gives our instructors the opportunity to share ideas and discuss strategies for providing customized language lessons according to the principles of the proficiency-based approach. This ensures that consistent quality is maintained in our program delivery models around the globe.
Language instructors are evaluated by their students on their preparation, professionalism and effectiveness in teaching throughout their program.
Language instructors are evaluated regularly by our language training department staff.
Training Programs:
100-HOUR PROGRAM (Standard)
For beginning students with limited or no established proficiency in the target language, Global LT recommends at least 100 hours of language training to be completed within 12 months. more
50-HOUR PROGRAM (Customized)
For students with some level of established proficiency in the target language, Global LT recommends at least 50 hours of language training to be completed within 6 months. more
ACCENT REDUCTION PROGRAM
Accent Reduction is a specialization within the profession of Speech-Language Pathology. Speech pathologists are specifically educated to analyze the speech sounds and train clients to modify their speech patterns. more
BUSINESS PROGRAM
Global LT's Business programs are designed for learners at all levels. Whether you already have the basic knowledge and basic communication skills in the target language or are starting fresh Global LT can help. more
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Global LT offers Children's language training programs for expatriate children of all ages. Because our programs and instructors are flexible in their teaching styles and approaches, programs are customized to be effective for children, teenagers and young adults. more
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Global LT designs each ESL program to meet the individual learning objectives of our clients. Clients come to us with varying levels of English proficiency. In order to assess the appropriate level and determine the best program for each individual, Global LT uses a specially developed placement test, developed by linguists specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).more
IMMERSION PROGRAM
Our Immersion programs offer maximum personalized attention and engagement to guarantee the fastest progress in mastering a language. more
SELF-PACED PROGRAM
Global LT offers training in a variety of Foreign Languages. Global LT designs each Foreign Language program to meet the individual learning objectives of our clients. more
SPOUSE or PARTNER PROGRAM
Global LT's programs are appropriate for the trailing Spouse or Partner. The international assignee or working spouse/partner may need to focus more on business language; whereas a training curriculum for a non-working trailing spouse/partner may be customized with a concentration on day-to-day life, in order to help in the assimilation process. more
CONTACT:
Contact our department's staff to learn more about our services:
Language@Global-LT.com | 248.786.0999 ext. 14
