Language School

I want to learn Spanish more fluently. Which language school would work best, in which country and for how much?
i want a good, soild place to learn with quailty instruction. Any suggestions?

With language teaching, you get what you pay for.

Hands down, the best instruction you can get would be at a community college in their regular classes. The people who work there usually have Master's degrees or higher and they make language teaching their profession; therefore, they are very well-trained and up on the latest teaching methods. I would recommend a community college to anyone who has the resources.

At a university, you will get teaching assistants who don't have as much experience at teaching Spanish as the community-college instructors. Nevertheless, they will be somewhat informed about the latest teaching methods.

At other vocationa/technical schools, you may or may not get a person who is trained to teach language. These schools exist to make money and sometimes don't care as much about giving quality education.

At community programs, you will probably not get someone who is trained to teach language. The classes are offered less often and the instruction will probably be fun, but you won't progress as much as you would in other classes.

There are also many things that you can do on your own to learn Spanish, if you are diligent and willing to put in the time. You can watch movies, watch television broadcasts, listen to the radio, and read in Spanish. As long as you are understanding something (even if it's a very little bit at first, like the main topic of the story) you'll benefit from individual practice of this type.

If you go to a class, though, try to enroll in a class whose teacher has a Master's degree in Linguistics or Spanish (or a higher degree). Make sure to find someone who does language teaching as a profession (not just a hobby, like the teachers in community education do). They'll be the best-trained people around.

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guys is there any language school for (italian & french) in south london please answer me ...(send me web site )


thanks v .much

yes there are heres one

2008-06-18 08:45:07 by sam d

Price: $29.95

I really want to apply to a performing arts school in Russia, like the Moscow Theatre Art School, but many of the programs I have looked into require that you fluently speak Russian. I've been learning for a couple of months now but I want to take a year or two actually learning the language in Russia. What are some reputable language schools/programs there? It doesn't even have to be a language school specifically, if there is a Russian language program for English speakers at Moscow State University or a Russian college, that would be great too. Thanks!

Hey babe... check out this website...it contains MANY schools that teach the Russian language and the requirements and websites of them. You better start applying soon!

http://en.russia.edu.ru/edu/progr/prep/< br />
I graduated Moscow State University with an engineering degree... before that, I had to attend a one year in the preparatory department to teach me the language, and then I went into the degree program. You will easily learn Russian fluently within one year being immersed and with classroom instruction.

Make many friends and don't speak English once you get there....think in Russian.

2010-07-04 08:34:56 by amanda

Price: $72.95

I'd like to learn German, and I live in Australia Perth
Maybe finding websites may help?
and any tips or personal experiences with a language school?

In terms of finding a language school, the best way to do so would undoubtedly be to undertake a Google search for relevant terms. German is quite a popular language, and most language schools make space for it in their curricula, so you should have no problem finding one close to your home.

As for experiences with language schools, I have had a few, and they have all been quite pleasant. I am currently fluent or semi-fluent in four languages, including my native Portuguese, and while it took me a while to learn each language, I have found every school I attended to be of a rather high standard.

However, if at all possible, I would recommend you go and study German in a German-speaking country, taking a total immersion course. These courses are becoming increasingly popular, and many schools and agencies now offer this type of program. I never had the chance to take such a language course myself, but I wish I had; my sister took a couple of summer courses a few years ago, and they were a perfect complement to her English learning. She already had an advanced level, but after these courses there was a significant and noticeable improvement in her spoken English. Besides, she made quite a few friends and had a lot of fun, making it a very worthwhile experience overall!

While these summer courses are generally only available for teenagers, I would nonetheless encourage you to look for a "regular" adults program and give this experience a try. There are many arguments in favour of it, not the least of which is that such a situation would force you to use your German on a daily basis just to get by, which would make for an immediate and practical application of the concepts learned in class, resulting in much faster progress.

This experience would also allow you to get acquainted with a different country's culture and lifestyle, bringing twofold advantages for those interested in culture and languages! I am myself living and working in the UK at the moment, and can attest to it being a very gratifying and useful experience, both language-wise and as a sort of new adventure!

However, learning German close to home could also be a good solution, provided you make sure your teachers are native speakers. It may, however, take you longer to become fully or semi-fluent in the language, since you don't get to practise it nearly as much.

Incidentally, if you are interested, the company I currently work for offers German courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Click the link on the "Sources" section to see what we offer, and feel free to book if you like our solutions!

I hope I have helped, and wish you the best of luck with your German language learning!

Pedro
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2010-12-02 05:24:13 by heey ;)

This summer i am planning on going to a spanish speaking country to improve on my spanish skills. So far i have been taking 3 years of spanish, so i know the basics pretty well. I want to know the difference between a homestay program and spanish language school program. And what would be better? Thank you

In most cases a Homestay program is part of a Spanish Language School program.

A Homestay simply means that you will be living with a Spanish speaking family. Living means more than just sharing a room, it also means that you are invited to the family outings (whether it be as simply as grocery shopping, or as cultural as birthday parties or quincenas). You will also be have to speak Spanish all day. The on thing that your Homestay will not include is Spanish lessons.

That is where the Spanish language school programs fit in. Generally Homestays are arranged by the Spanish language school. The idea is that yo study Spanish at the school, improving your Spanish in a interactive academic environment, and then go home to your Homestay and try to implement what you have learned. Spanish language schools also should teach you about the local culture and norms so that you can understand why the locals due what they do.

I hope this helps clarify things.

2009-03-15 06:48:05 by AveryQ