Check individual listings for each language. Learning a Foreign Language at The New School New School foreign language courses are designed to help you achieve linguistic independence in the language you have chosen to study. All classes require your active participation. Emphasis is on interaction in class between students and instructor and among the students themselves. Study at home is crucial to your success in learning a new language.
Language acquisition is a cumulative process.
Every element of conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax must be reviewed on a regular basis in order to establish a firm foundation for building more complex verbal and written skills. You will need to set aside time outside of class to practice speaking and to memorize vocabulary and grammar. On average, a minimum of two hours of home study for every hour spent in class is required in order to master new material. Each level corresponds to one semester of study. Immersion courses provide the equivalent of a semester and a half of study.