Services - Asian Center For Foreign Languages

We provide the Best Services

From an extensive range of language classes, to professional translation and interpretation services, the ACFL can cater for all your language needs. Click on any of our services below to learn more.

Choice of languages

We offer our services in over 21 world languages, including Arabic, Bahasa (Indonesia), Bahasa (Melayu Chinese), Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, along with Filipino and other regional languages such as Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Yakan, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Cebuano and Chavancano.

Interpretation services

Working in another language environment can often mean more than simply translating what is being said. Cultural references and hidden nuances can be crucial for effective multilingual communication. In addition to translation, the ACFL offers professional interpretation services, to help you understand the finer points of language exchanges and their implications.

Language Testing and Assessments

Whether you are an individual applying for a job, or a corporate client wishing to evaluate the language skills of existing personnel, we can conduct both oral and written assessments at our premises. Each assessment covers vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, comprehension and writing, to provide an accurate and independent evaluation of competency in a given language. All those who undergo our assessment process receive a ranking and classification of their skills level. Our testers are drawn from a pool of respected, qualified native speakers, and test materials can be tailored for the client.

Sourcing and Deployment

For our corporate clients who wish to expand their language capacities or enter new markets, the ACFL sources competent multilingual individuals across a variety of skillsets. Our Business Development team places all potential applicants through our established language testing service,
so that you can be assured they have the right abilities for the position.

Language Courses Tutorials

Group Classes

Held in our spacious, air-conditioned officers at the Tektite Building ( formerly Philipphine Stock Exchange), all our classes are limited to no more than 10 students. Guided by our experienced instructors, this more personalized learning environment allows students to progress at their own pace, and receive any additional support where needed. All enrollees are offered a diagnostic test to help structure their learning path, and can choose from a wide range of flexible class times.

Corporate Training

We offer customized training packages for companies who wish to provide language training for their employees. Our instructors can bring our language classes to your own premises, at a time that best suits you. These effective and popular packages can boost employee motivation and open up new international opportunities for your business.

Online Courses

Wherever in the world you are based, our wide range of online courses are a cost-effective and convenient learning solution. From your phone, tablet or computer, it’s simple to start acquiring new languages or improving your existing skills. These courses are fully flexible and built upon many years of experience and practice.

How our courses work

Students are grouped according to their language level:

Basic

Designed to provide a good grounding in a new language, sufficient for navigating simple interactions and situations such as greetings, ordering meals, and finding directions. You will be taken through the use common verbs and adjectives, and construct sentences observing basic rules of grammar. By the end of the course, you will be equipped for basic yet functional communication in your chosen language.

Intermediate

This course is for students who wish to improve their language abilities, to better express themselves and their ideas. You will be assisted to significantly broaden your vocabulary, and to sustain a conversation with a native speaker. While complex grammar structures and higher vocabulary will still be limited, by the end of the course you can expect to be able to compose standard business and personal correspondence.

Advanced

This course introduces advanced grammar rules and structures, and the construction of more complex sentences. Students are enabled to communicate with confidence and attain a good spoken command of the language. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to recognize and respond to different forms of writing, as well as to express ideas critically and pick up on the underlying meanings and intentions in any interactions.

Proficiency

This course focus on understanding the finer nuances of the language. Upon completion, you will be able to read and speak the language with ease, possessing a fluency similar to native speakers. In most cases, this course will also help you reach a comfortable level of comprehension in more specialized topics, such as politics, literature, business or science.