Semi-Intensive Language Immersion Course
Course Number: LC-04
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.