The purpose of our program is to develop students' potential through the extraordinary period of facilitation that they are experiencing to easily assimilate languages.
METHOD:
Students are classified according to their levels of proficiency in the language, which helps teachers focus on their students’ specific needs for optimal progress.
We develop multiple competencies such as listening comprehension, reading comprehension, oral expression, written expression and cultural awareness in students, based on their age and grade level expectations, and in accordance with the latest STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING in the European Union and in America.
According to the age and level taught, we use a communicative method that includes strategies based on:
The Natural Approach (fosters spontaneous, non-threatening and meaningful communication among students).
The Total Physical Response Approach (promotes the use of non- verbal communication).
The Spiral Approach (keeps utilizing the fundamentals of the language along with periodical introduction of
new elements).
The Multi-Sensory Approach (stimulating multiple intelligences).
Languages involve numerous linguistic components that we introduce to learners in immersion classes. Learners express themselves verbally in practical, real-life situations. A repeated exposure to the language in a carefully planned variety of themes and contexts lead to natural acquisition of the skills. Interaction awakens students' abilities and keeps them building up the language as they find themselves engaged at all times in individual and collaborative learning.
One of our priorities is to provides opportunities to shine for every student as we develop activities that explore the various learning styles.
We purposely establish cross-curriculum connections, which reinforce or complement the learning of other disciplines. Beyond teaching students how to express themselves in a foreign language, the cultural content of our courses stimulates critical thinking and instills human values.
Learners discover their abilities while having fun through exciting activities adapted to their age. A long-term interest takes roots as we stimulate their curiosity. The new language becomes part of their life and culture!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Here are a few key factors in the success of our programs:
We stay abreast of the latest research in foreign language learning and keep incorporating it in our teaching.
Enthusiastic, caring teachers.
We discuss with our students the benefits that they are about to enjoy by studying the language.
Frequent changes of activity during the sessions to keep the students connected to the task in order to take full
advantage of the time allotted for the subject
Good classroom discipline
Recognition of achievements and initiatives
Constant encouragement of students’ willingness or efforts to participate in activities
We make language learning a multi-purpose, life-enriching experience, practicing new knowledge as soon as
we learn it.
STRATEGIC ROUTINES::
Development of comprehension skills through audio, dialogues, mimes, dramatizations, fiction and non-fiction
reading, songs, story telling, story interpretation, description of visuals, etc.
Explicit introduction of grammar, vocabulary and phonetics.
Implicit acquisition of new skills by reusing them in engaging tasks depending on age-level and interest: written
composition, presentations, monologues, hands-on activities, role playing, discussions, games, songs, mimes, crafts, readings, etc.
The skill level of the activities, conducted in the target language, is gradually increased to challenge students’