LAA LanguageAcquisitionAbroad
USAFRICOM
We deliver a full spectrum of LREC services in the USAFRICOM region.
Below are a list of locations we suggest based on past performance, experience & security. We offer a variety of specialized services, each mission is uniquely designed & custom made to our clients unique goals and objectives.
ALGERIA
ARABIC - Currently unavailable
ANGOLA
FRENCH language training / immersion in Luanda
BENIN - Recommended location
FRENCH / YORUBA / HAUSA language training / immersion in Cotonou
BOTSWANA
Tswana language training / immersion
BURKINA FASO
FRENCH language training / immersion in Ouagadougou
BURUNDI
FRENCH language training / immersion in Gitega
CAMEROON
FRENCH / HAUSA language training / immersion in Yaoundé
CAPE VERDE
PORTUGUESE language training / immersion
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
FRENCH language training / immersion in Bangui
CHAD
FRENCH language training / immersion in N'Djamena
DEM REP of CONGO
FRENCH language training / immersion - upon request
REP CONGO
FRENCH language training / immersion - upon request
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
FRENCH language training / immersion in Malabo
ERITREA
Tigrinya language training / immersion
ETHIOPIA
FRENCH / AMHARIC / SWAHILI language training in Addis Ababa
GABON
FRENCH language training / immersion in Libreville
The GAMBIA
WOLOF language training / immersion
GHANA
HAUSA / FRENCH language training / immersion in Accra
GUINEA
FRENCH language training / immersion in Conakry
GUINEA-BISSAU
FRENCH / PORTUGUESE language training / immersion
IVORY COAST / Côte_d'Ivoire
FRENCH language training / immersion in Yamoussoukro
KENYA
SWAHILI language training / immersion in Nairobi
MADAGASCAR
FRENCH language training / immersion in Antananarivo
MALAWI
Chewa, Yao, Tonga, Sena, and Elomwe language training
MALI - Currently unavailable
FRENCH language training / immersion in Bamako
MAURITANIA
ARABIC / MAURITIAN CREOLE language training in Nouakchott
MAURITIUS
FRENCH / MAURITIAN CREOLE language training / immersion
We offer the following customized services across this region:
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"STANDARD" LANGUAGE Immersion & Cultural training
Open to all language levels, our “standard” program offers 20 - 30 hours per week of language classroom combined with culture study either in small group classes or private tutor. Students participate in out-of-class activities and weekly field trips.
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CUSTOM TAILORED Programs
For all language levels, we will design a program based upon your request, budget and mission requirements....
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LANGUAGE Training On/Off Site (Military bases/ Installations/Embassies)
We can provide professional tailored language training or regional expertise support to government and military clients worldwide based around the clients schedule and availability.
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POWER Language Immersion (POWER)
Intensive program aimed at intermediate to advanced language students in host country. Increased number of lessons per day living and training with private tutor. Includes comprehensive regional & cultural understanding - completely immersed in the target language.
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AREA Studies Immersion (ASI)
Advanced program for experienced, advanced or native speakers usually 3/3 DLPT. Increased lessons per day, Includes additional comprehensive regional & cultural classes in the afternoon, discussions, debates, guest speakers, on local topics - Religion, Politics, Economics, Security, Military Conflicts, Human rights, etc.
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LIVE Environment Training (LET)
Intensive program aimed at intermediate to advanced language students in host country. Language training includes comprehensive regional & cultural understanding, area dialects and structured interactions.
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ISOLATION Language Programs (ISO)
The goal of the ISO immersion is to enhance the students learning experience by allowing them to interact in a more realistic environment which includes task based exercises using local instructors
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FOREIGN Area Officer Program (FAO)
This program develops Foreign Service Officers/Diplomats for work in international affairs by facilitating language, regional knowledge, and cultural immersion experience…..preparing them to be ambassadors of their country.
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LANGUAGE ENABLED AIRMAN PROGRAM (LEAP)
LEAP deliberately develops language enabled, cross-cultural service members across the General Purpose Force (GPF) with working-level foreign language proficiency. With these skills, LEAP scholars can better support the application of air and space power through strengthening partnerships, interoperability, and adversary understanding.
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TRANSLATION & Interpreter Services
We can help with a wide range of interpreting assignments in-country. Our linguists are vetted and approved and offer many different skill sets and subject matter expertise. We can also handle multilingual translation projects.
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY
Developing global cultural competency is one of the most challenging aspects of working globally. This program is designed to make you culturally aware of your target location.
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STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS (Operations & Logistical Support 24/7)
We offer these support services via our regional team & in-country partners across Africa to enable our clients to operate a successful mission in remote locations – 24/7
LOCATION SPOTLIGHT
Our NEW LAA FRENCH training facility in Cotonou, Bénin
Opened in 2023 our new location is US Embassy & Force Protection approved
MOROCCO - Recommended location
FRENCH / ARABIC / BERBER language training / immersion in Rabat
MOZAMBIQUE
PORTUGUESE / BANTU language training / immersion in Maputo
NAMIBIA
Oshiwambo language training / immersion
NIGER
FRENCH language training / immersion in Niamey
NIGERIA
Hausa, Yoruba language training / immersion
RWANDA
FRENCH language training / immersion in Kigali
SENEGAL - Recommended location
FRENCH,WOLOF, SERER, PULAAR, JOOLA or MANDINKAIN language training / immersion in Dakar
SIERRA LEONE
FRENCH language training / immersion in Luanda
SOUTH AFRICA
SWATI /SESOTHO/ AFRIKAANS language training / immersion in various locations
TANZANIA - Recommended location
FRENCH /SWAHILI language training / immersion in Dar es Salaam & Arusha
TOGO
FRENCH / HAUSA language training / immersion in Lome
TUNISIA
FRENCH / ARABIC language training / immersion in Tunis
UGANDA
FRENCH / SWHALLI language training / immersion in Kampala
ZAMBIA
Upon request
ZIMBABWE
Various languages upon request
OTHER LOCATIONS