How
long will it take to learn a new language?
It all depends on how much time you invest. If
you spend an hour a day practicing, you will be
able to speak the language in a year and a half.
If you only do your work in class, it will take
much longer.
Can I be fluent in a
year and a half?
Probably not fluent, but you will definitely be
able to hold a conversation.
What if I know that
I am not good at learning a language?
If the student’s perception is that they
are “not good”, we invest a lot of
time figuring out what will make that student
excited. Many times, “not good” really
means “not interested.” So, how do
you make someone enthusiastic? There are people
who are total movie buffs. They may not do well
in class so we have them watch foreign movies.
They read the subtitles and pick up a lot through
their ears. Then we discuss the movie and start
the learning process from that point. There are
students who are “foodies”. They cannot
speak the language, but they can read a menu with
perfect pronunciation. For them we may start their
foreign language education with a unit that incorporates
their favorite words. We also have students who
are musically inclined, can sing in Italian, but
are not able to have a day-to-day conversation.
In this case, we take what they know and create
dialogues with the vocabulary they have already
acquired. We can assure you, THEY LOVE IT!
The bottom line is that there
is a way for ANYONE TO LEARN a foreign language
and we will take the time to help you find your
way.
How long have your teachers
been living in the United States?
On average, our teachers have been living in the
United States for ten years.
What kind of experience
do your teachers have?
Besides teaching in the U.S., our teachers have
taught in their country of origin. Most are also
employed as translators and a few have done movie
subtitling and simultaneous interpretations. Especially
important is their exposure to various cultural
backgrounds.
How old are your students?
Our students range from 3 months to 88 years.
The beauty is that a foreign language can be acquired
at any age.
What is your average
class size?
Four to five
What if the language
I want to learn is not listed?
Talk to us! Give us a call and we will try to
find a qualified instructor for you.
Is it possible to meet
other students or join a group?
Yes, we can introduce you to people with interests
similar to yours and then place you with the group.
We also have group activities such as occasional
luncheons, recitals, movies, theatre, and potlucks.
Students meet and mingle and may bring other friends
who speaks the language.
Is there homework?
Yes, everyone should invest some time outside
of the class. However, if you are an intermediate
plus or advanced student and only looking to improve
your conversation skills or increase your vocabulary,
you do not need structured homework. |
