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Children’s Foreign Language Company Begins Franchising
ELBURN, ILLINOIS, March 18, 2004 -- Language Leaders
Franchising, Inc., an educational organization that specializes
in providing foreign language instruction for children and
adults, has begun offering franchises in 24 states across the
U.S. The parent company, The Foreign Language Network, was
established in 1998 by a select group of foreign language
educators dedicated to providing high quality foreign language
programs for children. The Foreign Language Network, a member of
the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages,
currently provides enrichment and in-curriculum programs to more
than 6,000 students in over 120 preschools, elementary schools,
middle schools and park districts per year throughout Illinois.
The Foreign Language Network also provides translating and
interpreting services. Language Leaders was formed as the
franchise company, offering the same high quality language
instruction and services while incorporating the ability to
establish its programs nationwide.
Extensive research studies prove that the optimal time for
children to learn a second language is between birth and age 10,
and there are numerous benefits to learning a second language at
a young age. For example, students who study a foreign language
have greater success in reading, writing, grammar, social
studies and math and, on average, score higher on ACT and SAT
tests. Children can also imitate new sounds with ease and are
more likely to speak with native-like pronunciation.
In recent years, however, funding for education has been
dramatically reduced, forcing many school districts to eliminate
foreign language from their curriculum. Language Leaders is able
to provide schools with the means to take advantage of
children’s “window of opportunity” to learn languages by
providing parent-paid foreign language programs that are offered
before or after school. In-curriculum classes can also be
implemented during regular school hours at an affordable cost.
Language Leaders offers instruction in Spanish, French and
German for
pre-K – 8th grade, and the curriculum meets State Board of
Education Standards for Foreign Language Instruction.
Instructors utilize a natural, conversational approach with
gradual immersion in the new language while motivating students
through participation in games, songs, and hands-on activities.
The company develops and produces its own theme-based workbooks
and song CD’s that allow students to learn practical vocabulary
and language skills covering a wide array of subjects. Teacher
materials include daily lesson plans, vocabulary posters,
flashcards, and suggestions for games, activities, and crafts.
Due to the ever-increasing need to communicate globally,
Language Leaders offers translations, interpreting services, and
custom-designed private and group language classes for adults
that are held on-site at the client’s home or business. They
will develop a course that not only includes standard lessons,
but terminology that is specific to the client’s travel or
business needs. Day, evening and weekend classes are available
for beginning, intermediate and advances levels, and intensive
seminars from half-day to one or more weeks in duration can also
be provided. The company has implemented their language programs
in hospitals, universities, law offices, and manufacturing
companies.
Language Leaders’ newly franchised home-based business is
opening territories all over the United States. The company
offers a low franchise fee and low initial investment, minimal
overhead, complete and comprehensive training, a unique
curriculum and the opportunity for strong financial return.
For additional information, please contact Language Leaders
Franchising, Inc. at 1-877-532-3370.
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