We offer two types of one-week sessions designed to provide basic language skills as well as the opportunity to participate in a wide range of cultural activities. Intended as a one time only experience, the first one-week program is for 7 to 11 year olds and is the first step to learning a language, making new friends and understanding another culture. The second is for ages 11 to 15 with a focus on experiencing language learning for the first time or for trying a new language. The two-week session is designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced language learners ages 8 to 18.
Villagers learn language through activities, as well as through language classes.
In addition, villagers begin to gain an awareness of how historical, environmental and current world events affect all global citizens through simulations and activities emphasizing cultural comparisons and contrasts. Because so many villagers return every year, program deans keep the activities and sessions varied and appropriate for different levels of language proficiency. To further enhance conversational skills, villagers are placed in language groups with others of similar abilities. Sessions are grouped by age. Successful completion of the course fulfills credit requirements for one year of high school world language study.