At ELAM, we know language learning isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different industries, teams, and professional realities require different approaches. That’s why every ELAM program is built around flexibility, customization, and results. Whether your employees need a steady pace, a high-intensity boost, or support tailored to their industry, our signature programs ensure that learning adapts to them—not the other way around. 

Below is an overview of ELAM’s core programs, who they’re ideal for, and why they consistently deliver strong outcomes for corporate learners. 

LAD

Format: 2 classes per week, 10 weeks
Weekly class time: 2 hours/week

Best for: Professionals who learn best with consistent, moderate pacing

Why it works:
LAD provides the perfect rhythm for busy employees. With two instructor-led sessions per week, learners build vocabulary and confidence steadily while still having time to practice between classes. This format supports retention, professional fluency, and long-term progression without overwhelming schedules.

LAD Express

Format: 1 class per week, 10 weeks
Weekly class time: 1 hour/week

Best for: Teams with limited availability or unpredictable workloads

Why it works:
This lighter structure allows employees to train without sacrificing productivity. LAD Express keeps learners engaged while allowing time for self-study and consolidation. It integrates seamlessly into demanding professional calendars.

LAD Intense

Format: 4 classes per week, 10 weeks
Weekly class time: 4 hours/week

Best for: Learners who need rapid improvement or language preparation for a new role, relocation, or project

Why it works:
High-frequency exposure accelerates progress dramatically. LAD Intense immerses learners in the language throughout the week, enabling faster acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and communication skills.

Blended-Lingua

Format: 1-hour live class per week + guided app practice
Weekly class time: 1 hour/week (live instruction)

Best for: Independent learners who thrive with digital tools and flexible timetables

Why it works:
Blended-Lingua combines structured teacher guidance with flexible, self-paced digital practice. Learners benefit from accountability, real-time feedback, and the convenience of mobile learning.

VBOB

Format:
• 1.5-hour group session per week
• 30-minute private session per week

Weekly class time: 2 hours/week

Best for: Teams needing both collaborative interaction and individualized support

Why it works:
Group sessions strengthen communication skills, while private coaching addresses individual needs such as pronunciation, clarity, and role-specific vocabulary.

Lingua30

Format: 10 sessions × 30 minutes (bookable with 24 hours’ notice)
Total class time: 5 hours

Best for: Executives and professionals with highly variable schedules

Why it works:
Short, focused sessions remove scheduling barriers. Lingua30 delivers efficient, targeted language training that fits into even the busiest workday.

HILT – High-Intensity Language Training

Format: 5 one-on-one sessions × 45 minutes
Total class time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Focus: French for medical purposes

Best for: Healthcare professionals and employees with urgent communication needs

Why it works:
HILT is designed for professionals who need to boost fluency, accuracy, and response speed in a short timeframe. Delivered in high-impact 45-minute individual sessions, the program emphasizes real-time language use and fast-paced interaction.

Each session focuses on practical clinical communication, including patient interviews, explanations, reassurance, and medical terminology relevant to the learner’s field. The intensive structure pushes learners to think and respond spontaneously, building confidence and precision quickly.

What makes HILT unique:

• 45-minute high-intensity sessions:
  One-on-one lessons simulate real clinical and professional situations, encouraging natural speech, rapid response, and efficient communication under pressure.

• Real-time application:
  Learners practice spontaneous conversation, vocabulary recall, and immediate response—mirroring real workplace interactions.

• Drills that build fluency fast:
  Sessions include targeted repetition, correction, role play, and situational dialogue to increase speed, confidence, and linguistic accuracy.

French Connection

Format: 2 classes per week × 1 hour
Weekly class time: 2 hours/week

Created for: Professionals collaborating with French-speaking colleagues

Why it works:
French Connection emphasizes real workplace communication through structured conversation practice, scenario-based learning, and culturally informed interaction.

French for Medical Purposes

Format:  2 classes per week × 1 hour

Created for: Healthcare professionals, medical students, and patient-facing staff

Why it works:
This specialized program equips learners with the precise language skills required for safe, respectful patient communication. ELAM has successfully delivered this program to McGill medical students for the past two years.

Why ELAM Programs Deliver Results

All ELAM programs share core principles that ensure measurable success:

• Live, teacher-led instruction

• Industry-specific content

• Fixed, clearly defined class hours

• Practical, communication-first methodology

• Real-world professional scenarios