American Language Programs, Inc.

  United States

Fort Lauderdale,  Miami,  Miami Beach,  Orlando,  Palm Beach,  West Palm Beach

Dates: All Dates - 365 days a year!

Description: English as a First or Second Language has become increasingly popular throughout the world. Whether you come from Europe, Middle East, Far East, South America or Canada, its importance is recognized in academics and communication among countries as well as international businesses. American Language Programs, Inc. was created to offer the best method of learning English in the least amount of time through our method of total English language immersion.

Students from all over the world, ages twelve to eighty years old, professional and non-professional gain rapid facility in their use of English as a Second Language through our unique method of English language immersion. Students live (homestay) in the home of their own, qualified English teacher. They live the "American life" interacting with their American family in a totally English environment while they receive private, intensive English lessons of 15 to 25 hours per week from their own teacher in her/her home. Lessons and vocabulary are needs-based and personalized to suit each student individually.

ALP offers programs in:
* Boston, Massachusetts
* Orlando & Kissimmee, Florida
* Palm Beach & Boca Raton, FL
* Miami, Florida
* New York City, NY/New Jersey
* Phoenix, Arizona
* Los Angeles, California
* San Francisco, California
* Honolulu, Hawaii
* Vancouver, B.C., Canada

We offer year-around enjoyment and study to our students. Students can plan a combination of two or more states and/or programs.

ALP-Florida welcomes you to sunny, fun-filled Orlando & Kissimee/St.Cloud, Florida---home of Walt Disney World Theme Parks: Epcot, Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Wide World of Sports Complex, Water Parks, and Pleasure Island. At Disney's wondrous parks you can marvel and participate in scientific exhibits, dance with Mickey, take a refreshing plunge into one of the three characteristically different water parks or enjoy an evening out at numerous disco, techno and jazz clubs. It's all here!

Imagine, you can receive your intensive, private English lessons in the home of your teacher and live nearby to all of this! But there is more! Shopping abounds at Orlando's Premium Outlet Stores, excite to the Rodeo, find Jaws or ride through the future in "Back to the Future" at Universal Studios. Want to cool off' Try Water Mania and Wet'n Wild or try an airboat on an Everglades swamp where you are sure to find wildlife such as alligators, blue herons, otters, and many other different species of birds and turtles. The list goes on and on!

ALP-Florida welcomes you to Palm Beach & Boca Raton, Florida! Palm Beach offers endless stretches of pristine beaches nestled against the exotic blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This ocean location offers scuba diving galore -- but don't forget the dozens of challenging golf courses or Lion Country where you can get a close up view of African Wildlife from the safety of your car. An international airport is only 3.5 miles away! What more could you ask for?

Nearby Boca Raton offers romantic scenery as well as festive nightlife. It abounds in beautiful buildings and exquisite beaches not to mention a fascinating cultural history. This lovely area makes an equally desirable place for study and relaxation.

Highlights:
ALP offers four levels of intensive language instruction:

* Standard

* Business & Specialized

* Deluxe Five-Star

* "Customized"

Lessons are offered at the convenience and agreement of both student and teacher. The family provides all meals plus they offer a minimum of one excursion per week. All of our teachers/homes are carefully inspected to ensure student comfort and safety.

We also offer these Special Programs:

* Lessons Only: Private English or Spanish Lessons (without homestay)

* Corporate / Workplace Program: English or Spanish

* Public Speaking/ Business English Instruction

* Homestay Only (without lessons)

Standard: Our most popular program, the Standard Program is designed for an eager teenage student, young adult employee or the retired executive. ALP allows flexible, private teaching hours of 15, 20, or 25 hours English study per week/family with homestay/meals included.

Business and specialized vocabulary: This program is designed for the busy executive/professional. Teachers employ specialized vocabulary and teaching aids to better familiarize the student with our American corporate scheme. This accommodation includes the above standard accommodation as well as specialized vocabulary, instruction, and opportunity to participate in and witness first hand American business culture whenever possible. The accommodations are slightly better than in the standard booking and it is prime for professionals in any field.

Deluxe: The ALP Deluxe Program is the most prestigious accommodation possible at an affordable price. The deluxe accommodation includes the above standard and business & specialized vocabulary programs while also offering the finest accommodations and meals. Students can enjoy private bath/shower as well as a prime location with this program. Gourmet dinners, meeting interesting people, and more sightseeing are only a few of the advantages of our Deluxe Program.

Medical reservations- ALP will assist students in preparing for medical appointments in the U.S. Our teachers/ALP can locate specialized doctors in our medical metropolis, Boston, Massachusetts; Miami, Florida or Phoenix, Arizona. We can provide assistance with medical information forms as well as telephone contact and histories. Many people in Europe and Asia realize that some of the most innovative and cutting edge programs in medicine come from the U.S.A

TOEFL and exam preparation/ application- ALP teachers are all qualified to prepare students for the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) and the LLM (Master of Law-"L. Legum Magister"). Specialized workbooks, cassette tapes, computer programs as well as targeted teaching are used to prepare students to do his/her best on these important exams.

University application and preparation- We understand that finding and applying to the right university is not an easy task. Therefore, we have designed programs wherein teachers help students fill out applications, write essays, and prepare for their interviews while English is learned to its highest possible degree.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

American Language Programs, Inc.'s Mission Statement: American Language Programs is a private homestay language immersion program wherein students stay in the homes of their American teachers. There, they receive individualized teaching according to their level of ability in English. The emphasis of our program is that students have the opportunity to 'practice what is preached! In other words, their entire stay is practice in using English. Their teacher and homestay host is a very qualified teacher usually with many years of training/experience and one or more academic degrees from well-known American colleges or universities. Students become immersed in the daily lives of their "new" family and practice English their entire stay. Lessons are private (one-on-one) and scheduled at the discretion of teacher/student. Meals and trips are with the teacher and his/her family. This method of perfecting a second language has proven to be very successful and numerous studies support this. Why don't you join us on an adventure of a lifetime? Learn the world language of English and share in an American experience!

Year Founded: 1990