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The Strategic Language Institute at Florida International University offers non-credit, state-of-the-art, intensive, business language courses in US Government-designated strategic languages. These languages are critical for US national security as well as commercial relations and economic competitiveness. The current demand for proficient speakers of these languages greatly exceeds the number of bilingual speakers available. The Strategic Language Institute offers a unique opportunity to develop professional language skills that are in great demand throughout the US employment market. By participating in an SLI course, you can expect to: Develop your professional language skills Improve your career outlook Acquire cross-cultural competency in the target language Experience how to conduct business in the target language Be taught by native speakers Be tested though American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards Facilities SLI Staff SLI Faculty Contact Us Strategic Language Institute Strategic Language Institute at FIU Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs 11200 SW 8th Street, SIPA-511 Miami, Florida 33199 Email: sli@fiu.edu Phone: (305) 348-7222 Find us on Facebook Join us on LinkedIn HomeAbout Us About Us The Strategic Language Institute at Florida International University offers non-credit, state-of-the-art, intensive, business language courses in US Government-designated strategic languages. These languages are critical for US national security as well as commercial relations and economic competitiveness. The current demand for proficient speakers of these languages greatly exceeds the number of bilingual speakers available. The Strategic Language Institute offers a unique opportunity to develop professional language skills that are in great demand throughout the US employment market. By participating in an SLI course, you can expect to: Develop your professional language skills Improve your career outlook Acquire cross-cultural competency in the target language Experience how to conduct business in the target language Be taught by native speakers Be tested though American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards