Global Language Solutions
Accredited by:
“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
in a dynamic, sunny South Florida location in the heart
of Fort Lauderdale’s art and entertainment district, just
minutes away from beaches.
Benefits of learning
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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
Why choose
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Lingua
True American college experience
Grants I-20 for F-1 student visa
Award-winning methodology
Cutting-edge technology
Certified, culturally oriented faculty
Support on housing, health insurance and transportation services
Proven track record of success since 1998
ACCET accredited
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.
Ultimately, the Intensive English programs at the
Lingua Center at Broward College 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.
About the Lingua Language
Center at Broward College
The mission of the Lingua Center at Broward College
is to provide effective language education leading
to 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. Located on world-renowned
Las Olas Boulevard in the heart of America’s Venice — Fort
Lauderdale, Florida — just next to Fort Lauderdale’s arts
and entertainment district and a couple of miles from the
beach, 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, Financial/Marketing Consultant, ROI Business Strategies
Certification and
accreditation
Lingua 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 English
18 class hours (60-minute hours) per week
or 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:
Mondays through Thursdays:
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
Fridays:
9 to 11 a.m.
Additional
language 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
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upplemental Courses – 6 class hours (60-minute hours) per week
or 8 units of 45 minutes:
- English Conversation & Accent Reduction
- TOEFL Test Preparation
- Business English
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ustomized 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, big groups or oneto-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.
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rovider 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
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rientation 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.
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ealth 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.
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ousing Arrangements: Lingua can assist you in finding accommodations with
an American family or in an apartment/hotel. Please refer to our website for contact
information on our homestay affiliate who will take care of all your homestay, real
estate or hotel accommodation needs.
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ransportation: 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.
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ransfer 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 - 7 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 and 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
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ield 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.
ymnasium: Students in the Intensive English Program can enjoy the
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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.
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esource Centers: Students in the Intensive English Program can utilize the
on-campus computer lab from 2 – 4 p.m. from Monday through Thursday.
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ollege Life: Students in the Intensive English Program benefit from daily
interaction with American college students on any Broward College campus.
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 Programs
• Executive Language Boot Camp
• TOEFL Testing Center
• Official translation of school diplomas and transcripts
Methodology
Lingua’s communicative approach to language training is called “Enter-Training”,
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.
Learning is
• Fast
• Enjoyable
• Relaxed
• Communicative
We stress
• Knowledge of Key Cultural Nuances
• Immersion & Accelerated Learning Techniques
• Learning by Experience
• Integration of All Language Skills
Communication in the language
of study occurs through
• Dialogues
• Role playing
• Oral drills
• Pair and group work
To attain our goals, we use a combination
of resources, such as
• Games
• Realia (real life objects)
• Audio Programs
• Video
• Others
The Lingua Center at Broward College’s
corporate clients include:
...and many more!
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 both
with 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, with whom I had the fortune to learn
a lot 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
Live, learn and play,
and enjoy the authentic
American college experience!
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225 East Las Olas Boulevard, 6th floor
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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