Mission and Vision
The Global Language Network (GLN) is a DC-based 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance language learning by:
We offer affordable language classes in more than 60 languages taught by dedicated native speakers who volunteer their time and energy to teach their language and share their culture.
GLN makes learning enjoyable and effective — we create a comfortable environment where students and teachers collaborate as learning partners and interact with the target language and culture. This experience builds students’ confidence and competence to communicate with others in meaningful and appropriate ways, while developing teachers as educators and leaders.
Please check out our 2011 Annual Report to see how GLN advances its mission.
Vision: Global change by empowering individuals and communities through the gift of language and culture
Our vision is based on the premise that language is a special tool that elevates people and unlocks the human potential: it opens new perspectives, broadens horizons and enriches lives because it enables people to establish invaluable connections around the globe.
By advancing language learning, GLN hopes to empower people and communities and bring about global change:
In order to realize our vision, we aim to establish a vast, diverse network to deliver our language services within the United States and expand our reach internationally. Please review our Strategic Plan to see where GLN is headed in the next five years.