How Language Express began

Why we developed the Kitchen English program...

We saw students drop out of adult school English classes because of conflicting work schedules. They were caught in a no-win situation, in which they had to quit school because of work commitments, but couldn't advance because of their poor English skills. Since many of these students went into service industries, we decided to create an accelerated program tailored for their needs. Kitchen English lessons evolved from that program. Today, Language Express materials and programs are used throughout the hospitality industry because they help people communicate quickly and easily to get the job done!

Peri Levin, Founder

Peri Levin founder and director of Language Express, specializes in developing English as a Second Language materials and training for the hospitality industry. Coauthor of Kitchen English, an ESL textbook for food service operations, she has more than 20 years of teaching experience in the US and abroad. Peri holds degrees in education and anthropology, certificates from ESL and Adult Literacy Instructors Institutes, and a California teaching credential. She is a language trainer/instructor at the corporate upper-management level and a UCLA Master Teacher. Currently, Peri continues to research and develop new ESL materials to provide improved solutions for today's diverse workplace.