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Learn a
foreign language privately, on-line in your office or
home. On your schedule, day or night.
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You are Live; |
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Your
Instructor is Live. |
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Your personalized lessons are taught by a
well-educated, native speaking instructor. |
Take
advantage of the newest technology.
You now
have an excellent and convenient solution
to become comfortable in a
foreign language. Because it is On-Line, no
matter where in the world you are, you can have your
lessons.
With
personalized and convenient instruction, you will be on the
way to speaking the language of your choice sooner than
you expect!
In
addition to learning the language, if you are interested,
you can learn about the culture and business etiquette of
each country without having to travel there.
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Starting Dates:
Please let us know your preferred Starting Date.
We will
try to start your language lessons as soon as possible.
However, you need to take a Placement Test and an instructor
needs to be scheduled.
We would
prefer to have at least two weeks lead time, but will try to
schedule the lessons with
much less time if
necessary.
The Instructors:
Quality control is important. The instructors
/ teachers in each
country are supervised / organized either by a foreign
language institute or by a foreign language and cultural
organization or similar type quality control organization.
All instructors / teachers are university graduates.
The fact that
there are a few instructors involved insures that students
(of all ages) will be taught by someone with experience at
the level of the student.
If you are not happy with the
instructor, changes can be made.
Texts & Materials:
For those who want a traditional
language learning program, there are texts and materials
that will be supplied / e-mailed to you. They will
be part of an established program.
For those who want to concentrate on
specific vocabularies or specific grammar problems or
specific situations, we will work with the materials you
provide or will look for materials that meet your needs.
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How The Program Works:
An oral and/or written Placement
Test to assess your level will be given before
lessons begin. No tests for absolute beginners.
A customized program will be
developed to fit your specific needs and level.
Learning materials will be forwarded
in advance of the language lessons, via e-mail attachments,
so you and the instructor will
be looking at them simultaneously.
A customized schedule will be set-up
to meet your particular requirements.
You can begin as soon as you receive
all your materials and your schedule is set up.
Schedules:
Schedules will be set up to meet the convenience, as closely
as possible, of all participants. Evening schedules and
morning schedules can be arranged.
China
will conform to all time zones.
You can take as many lessons as you want at the same time.
From one lesson every two weeks to 2 or 3 or 4 days or an
entire week of back-to-back lessons.
Schedule
Options:
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FIXED Schedule: |
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You
commit to a certain time and day of the week, on a
regular schedule.
You will
almost always have the same instructor |
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FLEXIBLE Schedule: |
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If your schedule is
too hectic to commit too far in advance to a Fixed
Schedule, you can contact us a couple of days in
advance or a few hours in advance or on the spot and
the coordinator will try to meet your requirements.
If you call just
a few hours in advance
or on the spot, we cannot
always guarantee that an instructor or that the same instructor will be available. |
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VERY INTENSIVE Schedule: |
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For
those who want as many lessons as possible as soon
as possible |
The longer in advance you sign up or request a time period, the
easier it will be to get the exact time you want and the
instructor that best meets your requirements.
Not all
options are available for each country. Individual
differences are noted on the Costs pages.
Personalized
Programs:
Programs will be set up
to meet your needs.
Specialized
vocabularies for business, health, law, etc., can be
arranged. There may be an additional fee.
You can evaluate your
program after each lesson to make sure it is going in the
direction you want it to.
Instructors do have the
right to make final decisions on certain aspects of language
study. There are certain things grammar that must be
studied in a specific order / sequence.
If you want "Conversation
Only," this can be set-up for you. However, if the teacher
determines that you need some help with grammar it will be included in the
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What You Will Need:
a computer with broadband (cable, DSL) internet
connection,
a headset or speakers,
webcam (optional),*
SKYPE (free software) installed.**
There is no charge for SKYPE calls when using computer to
computer connections. You can communicate with your teacher
at no cost during your language lessons.
* The teacher will use a
webcam so you can see him / her. If you also have a webcam,
your instructor will be able to see you as well. The webcam
is not necessary, but makes it more enjoyable and more
personal. The teacher can see you and there is more
interaction. Webcams are very inexpensive.
**To download Skype, go to
http://www.Skype.com
Comments:
Sound
& Visual Quality of each lesson:
Most of the time, the quality is
very very good. However, this is a new technology. It is
possible that in a session there will be momentary hiccups
in transmission. The technical term is delays. In most
cases, it is a very very short term, momentary / seconds
glitch. It does not influence the content or overall
quality of the lesson.
Accents and characters: For those who are concerned about the written part
of foreign language study
Once in Skype, you can
go into the Tools Menu, and select Change
Language and you will get the accents and
characters of the language of choice.
Certificates:
If you need one, you can receive a Certificate
of Study upon completion of a course or a
specific number of hours or a certain level. Certificates
will be specific to what you have studied number of
lessons; material covered, etc.
Levels:
Lessons are available for All Levels:
Absolute Beginner to Advanced.
Business
Etiquette:
Business Etiquette will be incorporated into the
lessons when requested.
Refund Policy:
Variations for each country are noted
on the costs pages.
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