General Course Information at LAL Fort Lauderdale

Our Classes

We place importance on the students’ learning environment and therefore keep our class sizes small. We also attempt to have an appropriate balance of nationalities in each class.

The maximum size for all students at LAL Fort Lauderdale is 15 students (exception: Minigroups with a maximum of 6 students). If a student is the only one enrolled in a particular course level, a suitable alternative course will be offered.

Teaching Methodology

Our students desire to use English both accurately and fluently. Our methodology combines the best of traditional language teaching and the latest developments in teaching techniques. Students learn relevant language they may put to immediate practical use. We teach four fundamental language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with emphasis on students’ needs. Carefully selected activities such as role-plays and interactivity discussions, allow students to improve their pronunciation and speak with confidence in a wide variety of situations. Encouraging students to develop effective learning strategies will enable them to continue learning outside the classroom. Students have the opportunity to discuss their progress regularly with their teachers.

Our Teachers

LAL schools employ teachers with recognised teaching qualifications e.g.

UCLES Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Trinity Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages
RSA or Trinity Diploma
Masters degree in ESOL, EFL or Applied Linguistics
post-graduate certificate of education (PGCE)

First Mondays

On the first Monday students are expected to arrive at LAL Fort Lauderdale’s reception at 08:00 with their passports, flight tickets, I-20 visa (if applicable) and vouchers. Host families will assist the student to find the best way to school. After testing, they are given a full orientation session describing the school, the programs and different locations around school. Students are introduced to LAL Fort Lauderdale staff members responsible for their welfare and leisure activities

Course books

We loan students a textbook appropriate for their level as part of their course, and recommend they bring a dictionary. Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of their course.

The following books are used: