This book is a useful resource and source of information for adult language learners, for parents deciding where to send their children for language classes, and for both non-professionals and professionals interested in the state of the non-professional modern language business. This book is essential reading for anyone hoping to learn a language and considering going to a private company for that purpose. This book is also valuable reading for non-professionals trying to decide whether or not to become part of the staff of a language business. People already working in such places can also compare notes with this book and be forewarned about what could happen to them next. This book can help professional modern language educators working for accredited, recognized, and/or prestigious professional educational institutions to understand the state of non-professional language instruction dominating the world.

Author Biography

The author is a professional adult educator whose work includes teaching languages in the Americas, Asia, & Europe. During the years covered in this book, the author attempts to teach professionally at eleven non-professional modern language businesses in five countries.