It has no pre-established length or plan since it adapts to the needs of the student. Specialized program Designed to prepare the student for a meeting, conference or workshop of indeterminate length on a specific subject. The student learns to use the terminology related to the situation via conversation and role playing. Our language classes offer more than the usual grammar lessons. They do, of course, include a fair amount of theory, but we place particular emphasis on the practical use of language in a professional setting.
Conversation is the key to our approach.
It is our belief that theory is useless if students are not given the tools they need for effective communication. Consequently, our conversation-centred approach stresses quickness of speech and spontaneity over passive acquisition. The effectiveness of this method lies in the fact that the correction is made while the original faulty usage is still fresh in the student's mind. This facilitates retention and application of the correct usage. Although extremely effective, this method is not often used because it is ill-suited to a group setting and because of the amount of personalised attention it involves.