The world of inlingua

Language training success

Why choose inlingua? With over 50 years of experience and a unique method there is no better partner for your language training needs.

High-quality language training is our mission

Since the beginning, inlingua’s mission has been to provide high-quality language training to its customers. Our network of independent language training centers ensures that our standards, unique method and materials are employed all over the world and that our training method is continuously adapted. Learn more about the unique success story of inlingua:

Business English as the Corporate Lingua Franca

As the world becomes more and more connected and businesses find themselves communicating across borders and cultures, Business English plays an increasingly important role. Business English is a type of English used in a range of international contexts, including international trade, commerce, travel and tourism, insurance, banking, human resources and finance, to name a few.

inlingua’s programs and materials

Watch our animated video and learn about inlingua’s programs and materials. You will see that we offer engaging, efficient and dynamic solutions to your language learning needs. With our focus on spoken language, we combine our state-of-the-art material with eBooks, online learning tools and apps. Meaningful language instruction for all your needs has never been easier.

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inlingua celebrates its 50th anniversary

50 years ago German entrepreneur Adalbert Schwarz laid the foundation of a company that counts today as one of the largest language service providers in the world: inlingua. This success is not only due to its structure: the licensed language centers operate with clear quality standards, and thanks to their legal independence can adapt and optimize services to meet local needs.

Thanks to a proven methodology and the courage to adapt and innovate, inlingua is well equipped to continue to set standards for high-quality language instructions into the future.

The global network of inlingua

inlingua can rely on a worldwide network of independent licensees. These partners support the corporate image and coordinate local, national and international language training initiatives. Today, inlingua is represented by over 200 language centers in more than 30 countries all over the world.

New technologies – new challenges

New developments in technology and educational methods demand action. The inlingua method and materials are constantly adapted and renewed. In 2006, inlingua successfully launched a blended learning tool called “inlingua Online Learning”. The tool combines the benefits of both classroom teaching and individual training on the computer and blends the two approaches.

A rising demand: Business English

In the early 1980s, the need for business English grew. Recognizing the need for action, inlingua started working on special training material and produced a highly focused Business English line – the first business language program by an international language organization.

Expansion to a worldwide institution

The inlingua founders were experienced language-center owners who felt the need for an international network. They declared that the international centers would share a common method and materials. The idea of diverse international centers with a common method was extraordinarily successful. Only a few years later, inlingua consisted of nearly 100 centers in Europe. The innovative language school also published training materials in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Since then, inlingua has expanded to numerous countries spanning four more continents.

The very beginning

Did you know that inlingua is one of the oldest global language specialist? The renowned language company was established in Bern, Switzerland, in 1968. The passion of the founders together with the creation of the inlingua method fueled the success of the new enterprise.

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