English for Foreigners
LanguageOne has extensive experience helping foreigners adapt to their new life in the states and advance in their professional career. If you are frustrated with your English or are being turned down for jobs or promotions, then these courses are for you.
These courses will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to communicate effectively in both social and professional settings.
Teaching Method
Language 1-2-3 is LanguageOne's creative, interactive language learning method. We utilize a conversational, communicative method with the use of multi-media to train you from day one to understand, speak, and read & write the language quickly and naturally. This communicative approach is a methodology proven by current linguistic research to be the most effective for learning a new language. The communicative approach places strong emphasis on the communication features of learning a foreign language - that is speaking, listening and practicing real-life situations in a fun and natural way. LanguageOne utilizes professional, native instructors who are professional teachers trained in our interactive conversational technique. Our teachers teach the new language using only the target language. They will teach you the way that you learned your own native language as a child -- by hearing sounds, imitating and repeating them. You will connect these sounds first to objects, then to actions. You will start with some fundamental vocabulary and gradually expand your base as you build confidence. Soon you will be conversing and thinking in your new language. This permits you to avoid the pitfall of needing to translate into your native language and thus allow you to become fluent more quickly and naturally.
What will you do in class?
After completing the LanguageOne Evaluation, you will be placed into a very small group with other people who share the same interests and motivation for learning the language. You will discuss topics that are culturally and professionally meaningful. In addition, you will speak only your new language in class and thus will learn correct pronunciation by listening to your native teacher. Our lively classes will allow you to make new friends and have fun while you learn.
Evaluation
Before you decide to study in our Language Program, one of our linguistic specialists will meet with you to determine your current linguistic abilities, your current and future needs, your time schedule, your budget and your long-term goals for using the new language. We will then discuss with you in detail exactly what your level and ability are at this point and what your weaknesses and strengths are in the language. We will then ask you to tell us what you feel your difficulties are in the language because one often has an inaccurate view of one's own needs. We will discuss with you our suggested plan and curriculum of study as well as discuss various options within your budget.
If you are satisfied with our assessment and program, you may register for a short-term course or a long-term course of study that we offer at a discount payable monthly if so desired. Throughout your course of study, the Director will monitor your progress through direct communication with your teacher(s), they will check with you at the beginning and during your course, and they will send you a questionnaire to get your specific feedback and suggestions. If you feel you would like to continue your studies with LanguageOne, the Director will meet with you again to set up a new plan of action and curriculum.
Intensive Immersion Programs
Would you like to learn English quickly or improve your level of English in a short period of time? Our Intensive Immersion Programs in English are designed to fit the student's specific needs, level and schedule.
We recommend doing a combination of small group and private classes to maximize learning. Our small group conversational classes are very active and meet every day for 2 to 4 hours plus an additional 2 to 4 hours of private classes. This will give the student a great start and/or push to improve his/her ability in the new language. Students will share their experiences with others from around the world while practicing and improving their English. Students will read and discuss articles on contemporary topics, watch and discuss short video segments for listening comprehension, and practice real life role-plays while learning and applying the basic concepts of correct grammar.
This course is great for complete beginners, intermediate or advanced students who have just arrived and hope to study or work in the United States, for those who are just vacationing or for those who would like to make a big improvement in their language skills in a short period of time.
English for Professionals
If you are frustrated with your English because people have difficulty understanding you on the telephone or in person, if you are being turned down for jobs or promotions, or if you are afraid to speak in English in a formal setting, then this course is for you. You will receive a free diagnostic test and analysis to determine your particular problems and difficulties in English. After the evaluation, we will design a customized curriculum for you. You will receive feedback and constant correction on proper grammar, word usage and correct pronunciation. You will be asked to give presentations, do oral readings of professional articles, act out role plays, and write reports in order to perfect and refine your language abilities and bring communication skills up to professional standards. For those who need to improve their public speaking, the student will also practice real-life speeches which will be critiqued for correct pronunciation, intonation and meaning. These classes are tape recorded so that the student will be able to listen to him/herself, repeat the drills and hear the subtleties of corrections made in class.
Contact us for a free, language evaluation to determine your exact needs. Then we can better design a personalized program of study for you within your budget.
Accent Reduction & Pronunciation
Are you frustrated with your English because people have difficulty understanding you? Are you being turned down for jobs or promotions? Are you afraid to speak in English in a formal setting? Then this course is for you.
Our speech specialists will give you a free diagnostic test to determine your particular problems and difficulties in English. After the evaluation, the specialist will set up a specific curriculum for you. The student will learn the precise pronunciation of sounds by learning how to form the mouth and facial muscles correctly through targeted pronunciation drills, free conversation and advanced reading from well-known periodicals. The student will study and learn proper intonation as well as how changes in intonation can change the meaning. For those who need to improve their public speaking, in addition to the above practice, the student will practice real-life speeches which will be critiqued for correct pronunciation, intonation and meaning.
The class sessions are video taped and tape recorded so that the student will be able to listen to him/herself and repeat the specific drills and hear the subtleties of the corrections made in class. This course is recommended to do as a private class in order to receive the detailed attention required to diagnose and correct the student's specific problems. This course is excellent for those who want to speak confidently and professionally or for anyone who feels impaired by a strong foreign accent.
Public Speaking
Do you need to give oral presentations in English and are afraid? Are you nervous to speak in English in a formal setting? Are you ill at ease with clients? Are you being turned down for jobs or promotions? Then this course is for you.
Our speech specialists will give you a free diagnostic test to determine your particular problems and difficulties in English. After the evaluation, the specialist will set up a specific curriculum for you. If pronunciation is an issue, you will learn the precise pronunciation of sounds by learning how to form the mouth and facial muscles correctly through targeted pronunciation drills, free conversation and advanced readings from professional articles or work-related materials. You will study and learn proper intonation as well as how changes in intonation can change the meaning. You will receive feedback and constant correction on proper grammar, word usage and correct pronunciation, intonation and voice. You will be asked to write and give real-life presentations and speeches which will be practiced repeatedly until they become comfortable for the speaker and understandable for the listener.
The class sessions are videotaped so that you will be able to see and hear yourself as well as the subtleties of the corrections made in class. This course is recommended as a private class in order to receive the detailed attention necessary to correct the student's specific problems, but can be done in a small group. This course is excellent for those who want to speak confidently, refine their language abilities and bring their oral presentation skills up to professional standards.
TOEFL Preparation
Are you interested in studying at a U.S. university? Then you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. This exam is required for all people whose native language is not English and who are interested in attending a university in the United States.
The TOEFL preparation course will help the student successfully prepare for the exam. The student will review all verb tenses and the rules of grammar, build vocabulary and reading skills, learn specific test strategies, and take actual practice tests. This course is also useful for advanced level students who would like to utilize the exam as a determination of their level and ability in English.
