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English Language Programs
These programs are designed to address the needs of non-native speakers
of English on levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced.
Classes are available for private, semi-private, and group
instruction and on schedules varying from twice weekly to
full-time intensive. All English programs are taught by
experienced, energetic instructors.
Summer English Programs
Would you like to improve your English during the summer?
We offer:
COURSES:
We specialize in private and small group instruction,
enabling the teacher to concentrate on the personal language
needs of each student.
CURRICULUM:
We offer intensive English instruction on six
levels to international students. A detailed description of
these courses is available upon request.
SIGHTSEEING TRIPS:
Personalized excursions to local places
and events such as the White House, U.S. Capitol, museums,
Kings Dominion, etc. can be arranged upon request.
English for Executives
Most of our professional English courses are specifically
designed to assist senior level managers and
executives who already possess intermediate to advanced
proficiency in English.
This exclusive course addresses the participants'
specific professional language needs, whether spoken or written,
and provides valuable insight into American business culture and
practice.
Accompanying family members may want to take advantage of our
specially designed Family Fun package.
Accent Modification & Communication Skills
Each of our Accent Modification and Communication Skills
courses is based on the highly successful Sound
Formation Analysis and Visualization System which was developed by
LANGUAGES INC. to assist non-native speakers of English in modifying
their foreign accents. Participants are accepted with intermediate
to advanced levels of proficiency in English.
Program results are:
Public Speaking
Improved communication skills, clarity in speech and expression,
confident oral presentation and increased self-confidence are
always some of the benefits derived from this program.
Participants must possess advanced levels of proficiency in English.
Program results are:
Professional Writing Skills
These programs are designed to address the specific problems
non-native speakers of English experience when writing business and technical
documentation. Special emphasis is on appropriate format and style,
correct grammar and sentence
structure to assist participants with intermediate to advanced proficiency in
generating concise, cohesive reports and manuals.
Foreign Language Training
Language programs at all proficiency levels are taught by experienced
instructors and are designed to meet the students' language goals in
the most efficient manner within the shortest period of time. From
Total Impact programs to Language Maintenance or
Refresher courses - we offer you quality language
programs designed to meet specific needs.
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The above programs can be taken in the following manner:
Total Impact
The Total Impact program is designed for anyone who wants
to acquire language proficiency in the most intense, effective way
possible.
A student in this program receives both language and cross-cultural
instruction which consists of 6 hours per day, 5 days per week
for a minimum of 2 weeks. The daily activity schedule also
includes lunch with the teacher as well as field trips. Total Impact
weekends can be arranged as an alternative to instruction
during the week.
Intensive
A student in the intensive language program attends class
6 hours per day, 5 days per week, with a lunch break
between the 3-hour sessions. Intensive language
instruction classes are arranged in 4-week cycles.
The intensive program is intended for beginners who want
to get a quick start and a solid base in their language learning.
Regular
A student in a regular program receives 4 hours per
day of language instruction for four weeks. Students
can use this program either to begin learning or to move up
a level in existing proficiency.
Refresher
A refresher program assumes previous knowledge of a language.
On a schedule of 2 hours per day, 5 days per week for 4 weeks,
students can reestablish their level of proficiency and polish
skills that might have lapsed through lack of opportunity
to practice the language.
Language Maintenance
A maintenance language program is for those students
who wish only to keep the level of proficiency they have already
reached. Once this level has been determined, 1 1/2 hour classes
will be arranged for once or twice a week according to the
student's linguistic requirements.
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