Semi-Intensive Language Immersion Course

Course Number: LC-04

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This is a special half-day immersion course (3 to 4 hours per day) during one or two weeks for individuals or groups.

Course Objectives

The purpose of this Course is to ensure that the client(s) hear and speak only the target language on an undisturbed basis away from their office and normal working language.

The instruction is designed to help them quickly learn terminology and grammar so they will be more comfortable (fluent) in everyday business and social situations – listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Assumptions

It is assumed that the student(s) already have a good knowledge of the language and now desire to improve their comprehension and speaking skills.

Course Curriculum

The course will consist of Conversation Activities, Grammar and Vocabulary Building Exercises, Listening Comprehension, and Role-Play Exercises, as required. Video Films and Cassette Tapes, if appropriate to the lesson objectives, may also be used to present sample business conversations (telephone calls, etc.).

Course Material Provided

Textbooks, Teacher Handouts (Reading Articles, Worksheets, etc.).

Prerequisites

Student(s) should be at the pre-intermediate level of the target language.

Length

15 to 40 hours

Languages

Available in English, French or German

Additional language improvement courses

Course LC-01 – Advanced Language Skills Training
Designed to help individuals or small groups increase their business vocabulary and improve their grammar and fluency. (Two 90-minute sessions per week for a total of 30 hours)

Course LC-01A – Business Language Training for Executives
‘One to One’ language training designed strictly for executives who want to have private sessions tailored to their specific linguistic skills and business requirements – banking, marketing, logistics, etc.