Today we’d like to introduce you to Gene Evans.
Hi Gene, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In 2013, after living and working in London for many years, my business partner, Dr. Marta Garrido, and I returned to the US and settled in Boca Raton. Boca, a thriving, attractive and welcoming town, seemed to be the perfect location for establishing our language school, Merit International School of Languages – not too far from Broward, Miami and West Palm Beach.
Our school premises were located in East Boca, where we attracted students from around the world. They soon became part of our global family; we taught English, Spanish and other languages on site and also online. In addition, we taught business executives of local companies in Palm Beach and Broward County on both their premises and at our school’s location. Merit soon rose through the ranks to become the top language school in the area.
During the pandemic, like most businesses, we suffered the loss of people attending classes at the school. After our lease expired, we decided to offer the language classes online via Zoom. Our most popular languages courses are English, Business English, TOEFL Prep, Spanish, Italian, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Mandarin.
We continually strive to serve our students locally and globally online. Learning English, Spanish or another language, can open the world to learners – it’s the gift that keeps on giving. We are dedicated to helping our students meet their language goals.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
There were two major hurdles during the course of our run. First, we could not offer student visas because the school was established after the government deadline for language school applications. Secondly, the Covid pandemic put us in a position we could not have anticipated. Luckily, we were able to adapt to both situations and are still successfully teaching students to improve or learn the languages of their choice.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Merit International School of Languages (Merit ISL) is a beacon of excellence in language and cultural education, dedicated to empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our mission goes beyond teaching—we aim to transform lives through the mastery of language and the deep appreciation of cultural diversity, all while adhering to the highest standards of education and student care.
A new cycle of learning is always exciting when students begin a language course at Merit ISL. Our students are adults and teens who want to communicate in the target language; classes are private, one-on-one, and held on Zoom, where each student is the focus of all of our attention. We teach from ages 15 up and all levels from beginner to advanced. Our Business English classes can be individualized or held in a virtual group.
At Merit ISL, we offer an exceptional range of courses tailored to students of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you’re an individual or a company seeking to excel, our highly sought-after classes are customized to align with your unique goals. Each syllabus is thoughtfully crafted to ensure relevance and effectiveness, setting you up for success.
Our expertise extends beyond language instruction. We proudly support organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals with expert editorial, translation, and publishing services, ensuring top-quality results in every project.
What sets us apart is our exceptional accessibility and personalized support. Instruction doesn’t end when class does—our commitment continues beyond scheduled hours. Students receive individualized assistance with personal documents and specific questions via text, email, or phone, including evenings and weekends, at no extra cost. Every lesson is tailored to the learner’s unique needs and goals.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
As avid readers, we are always researching articles and books to find new, successful approaches that will benefit our students.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.meritisl.com
- Instagram: ginger’senglishhacks
- Facebook: Merit International School of Languages
