{"id":4544,"date":"2015-10-06T11:25:07","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T11:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguafranca.lv\/en\/?page_id=4544"},"modified":"2026-08-17T08:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T08:34:04","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linguafranca.lv\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>LINGUA FRANCA<\/strong> Language Centre has been providing high-quality language education in Latvia <strong>since 2002<\/strong>, offering English, French, Latvian and Russian language courses and private lessons. The founder of LINGUA FRANCA is Matthew Ettl (USA).<\/p>\n<p>Since 2010, LINGUA FRANCA has officially held the status of an educational institution. Our educational institution registration certificate was issued by the <strong>State Education Quality Service of Latvia<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/linguafranca.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/LF-re%C4%A3istr%C4%81cijas-apliec%C4%ABba.-2016pdf.pdf\">View here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our mission is to help students and professionals develop and <strong>improve their everyday and business language skills in a positive and supportive learning environment<\/strong>. Our courses are taught by caring, experienced and professional <strong>native-speaking teachers<\/strong> who are committed to helping every student achieve their language-learning goals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our vision is to become <strong>one of the most respected language schools in Latvia<\/strong>, helping our clients achieve their language-learning objectives while providing an exceptional learning and cooperation experience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All of our language courses are taught by <strong>qualified and experienced native-speaking teachers<\/strong>. Our teachers have extensive experience working with students of different ages, levels and professional backgrounds, from individual learners to employees of major companies and organizations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What We Offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>LINGUA FRANCA offers a wide range of language learning options <strong>in Riga and online<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>English, French, Latvian and Russian language courses<\/strong> for individuals, including private lessons and group classes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business English and corporate language training<\/strong> for companies and organizations, delivered at our premises, online or at the client&#8217;s location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language training for organizations and institutions<\/strong>, tailored to the specific needs and objectives of each client.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to study <strong>English and French through the State Employment Agency of Latvia (NVA)<\/strong> under its non-formal education and training programmes. <a href=\"https:\/\/linguafranca.lv\/kursi-ar-nva-kuponiem\/\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gift cards for private language lessons and group courses<\/strong>, making language learning a practical and meaningful gift. <a href=\"https:\/\/linguafranca.lv\/davanu-kartes\/\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3 Reasons to Learn a Language at LINGUA FRANCA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1. <strong>Native-speaking, qualified teachers<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn English and French at every level with qualified teachers whose native language is the language they teach.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Real language immersion from the first lesson<\/strong><br \/>\nFrom your very first class, you are encouraged to communicate and learn in an authentic English or French-speaking environment.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>High-quality language training at reasonable prices<\/strong><br \/>\nWe combine professional teaching, experienced native-speaking teachers and practical language training with competitive prices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LINGUA FRANCA Language Centre has been providing high-quality language education in Latvia since 2002, offering English, French, Latvian and Russian language courses and private lessons. 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