Dallas

Where to Study Foreign Languages in Dallas: If you would like to study languages in a higher education establishment, you will be happy to know there are many opportunities to do so in Dallas. For example, the University of Dallas’ Department of Modern Languages and Literatures houses and coordinates five different programs in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Comparative Literary Traditions. You can also minor in French, German, Italian, or Spanish in combination with any major. Or you may decide to take up higher education at the Southern Methodist University, where you can choose a course in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. In addition to a diverse variety of course offerings, the department offers a range of internships and study abroad opportunities. This means that learning the target language beforehand will come in handy to get by when living overseas. Contact us today and we will adapt one of our courses to your needs and requirements and ensure you are as ready as possible!

Where to Practice Foreign Languages in Dallas: Our professional tutors have years of experience teaching languages and they will tailor every lesson to your needs and preferences, teaching you at a time and place convenient to your location and schedule. But if you would like to perfect your accent and vocabulary while gaining some confidence when speaking the target language, then you should supplement your lessons by joining one of the many meet-up groups that exist in Dallas. For example, LanGo Dallas is a community of native speakers and language students willing to share advice and resources to help members improve. They also meet to find conversation partners, so you can practice your target language and improve your pronunciation. It does not matter if you are fluent in five languages or a beginner: the door is open for everyone! Another option is to join the Language Springboard Meetup, a group that organizes weekly meetings where you can speak in a foreign language while having a good time. Don't worry about feeling embarrassed if you do not know much of the language you want to learn: all levels of proficiency are welcome, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Language Jobs in Dallas: Start your language course today and help your CV stand out when applying for bilingual jobs. Fortune Magazine's 2017 annual list revealed that the city of Dallas has 9 Fortune 500 companies, while the DFW region as a whole has 22, reflecting the continued strong growth in the metro economy. Today, local and global communication and information companies drive a large portion of the local economy, so much that the city is sometimes referred to as the heart of "The Silicon Prairie." The region is home to more than 5,700 companies, including Texas Instruments Nortel Networks, Alcatel Lucent, AT&T, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Nokia, Rockwell Collins, Cisco Systems, Sprint, Verizon, and more. These international companies do business both in Dallas and abroad, and for that they need bilingual speakers to add to their teams. Start a course today and increase your chances of being hired! In case you already have a business and would like to expand into foreign markets, then you should definitely get in touch with the many chambers of commerce with offices in the city, such as those of the Chinese, the Portuguese, and the Spanish. They will provide you with resources and opportunities for networking, so you can establish your business abroad successfully.

Using Language to Explore Culture in Dallas: Dallas is rich with an abundance of culture and history, so you will be able to attend parties and festivals that celebrate the city’s heritage all year long. Some of these include Cinco de Mayo celebrations hosted by the city's large Mexican population, a Saint Patrick's Day parade along Lower Greenville Avenue, the Greek Food Festival of Dallas, and more. If you are studying Chinese, for example, you should not miss the Chinese New Year Festival, a more than 20-year-old city tradition where you can enjoy face-painting, dragon and lion dances, art-making, and giveaways, as well as a special performance that honor the Chinese zodiac animal for that year. If you are learning Hindi, instead, you can participate in the Festival of Joy, also known as Ratha Yatra, an extraordinary cultural festival that celebrates Indian culture. The festival is held at Klyde Warren Park every spring and includes multiple meditation sessions, classes about astrology, arts and crafts, and authentic Indian food. All in all, you will find instances to explore the culture of any language you are learning in and around Dallas. Check out Visit Dallas’ website to see a full list of cultural events and festivals organized throughout the year.

Contact us today to learn a language for fun, for business, for travel or culture. Being bilingual in Dallas will broaden your horizons and help you become more culturally aware. Our tailor-made courses focus on your convenience and ensure you achieve rapid results. Just reach out to us at Language Trainers and we will make all the necessary arrangements for you to study in the comfort of your home or office. Or you may decide to take your lessons in a public place around the city, such as Opening Bell Coffee on Lamar St., Coffee House Café on Frankford Rd., or the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library on Young St.

And those living in Dallas’ surrounding areas like Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Frisco, Carrollton, Denton, Richardson, and Lewisville  should not worry: we have amazing teachers based all around the country, ready and waiting for your call to get started.

If you have taken a course before and would like to keep on improving your skills, complete the relevant language level test. This will tell us your current ability, so we will be able to start tailoring one of our packages to your level and needs.