Courses move at a faster pace than the normal introductory language sequence because of the small size of the classes.
Emphasis is placed upon oral and compositional skills.
The student is expected to write brief reports and to prepare oral classroom presentations. The primary goal is limited oral ability, although reading and writing are not neglected. The standard lesson format takes the students from an oral preparation with careful explanation of the new words and grammar through recitation based on a short reading selection to brief situational dialogues intended to provide a basis for free conversation. Students are given periodic oral grades based on classroom performance and written quizzes. Emphasis on oral presentation, composition, and conversation with careful attention to grammatical and idiomatic usage and vocabulary development.