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One of the main reasons that our students learn Spanish so quickly is that instead of pouring over myriad textbooks and writing endless essays, our teachers take a more practical approach. Language is communication. Therefore students will begin to communicate in Spanish beginning in the first class. Taught by knowledgeable and eager teachers, they quickly begin learning by listening, speaking, and repeating what the teacher is saying. Instructors gradually introduce grammar, oral and written exercises, as well as vocabulary and linguistic explanations. Courses are planned for all levels of proficiency, for the student at the beginning, intermediate, advanced, or professional level. We are liberal as far as what material the teachers can use. Each student has different needs and learning desires, and due to the nature of one-on-one study, having one format is not desirable. We actually have many books available for our students and teachers to use, but if they are not asked for we do not volunteer them. Teachers check out the books they need each day. Some teachers prefer to use books; some do not. It generally depends on their feel for the student and the student's individual needs and wants. We have learning books, Spanish dictionaries (not only for English speakers, but also for French, Japanese, etc.), and even new specialty books such as medical Spanish, Spanish for business, and Spanish for those in the legal professions.
In order to maintain our high standard of service to our students, the school only employs highly educated and experienced teachers. Teacher evaluation and development courses are held on a monthly basis to keep the staff current with the latest teaching techniques, and individual teachers take part in weekly training sessions.
We also offer a number of specialized courses for doctors, nurses, lawyers, journalists, and those in the travel industry such as tour operators, flight attendants and pilots. These classes include specialized vocabulary and situational phrases appropriate to the field. A customized study plan can be designed according to each individual student's needs, at the same price as normal lessons; please request these courses at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival so our teachers can properly prepare for them. |
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