METHODOLOGY:
SA Buenos Aires #1

With the methodology utilized by the school you will learn to speak a foreign language more quickly and easier than you may expect. We use an exclusive series of video DVD/ laserdiscs combined with dynamic classroom instruction and interaction. The goal of our methodology is to make you comfortable using your new language in the practical situations that you encounter in everyday life, for example: travel, conducting business, meeting people, using the telephone, meetings, participating in a conversation effectively, etc. With our communicative and dynamic approach, you will rapidly find yourself speaking in a new language.

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Some of the basic principles of the methodology

No Translation in Class

The Spanish language school uses its direct approach, which means that the student and the teacher speak only in the language being learned. There is never any translation in the classroom and this forces you to think in your new language. You will be surprised at how easily you will learn.

Teacher Rotation

The people you speak with on a day-to-day basis all have different voices, pronunciations, vocabulary and speeds with which they speak; therefore, it is important that you do not become accustomed to the same person. Rotating teachers allows the student to be exposed to many types of speakers and ensures that students will understand all people who speak in the language they are learning. Teacher rotation also keeps class fresh and interesting.

Emphasis on Communication

Our methodology focuses on speaking and listening. Grammar is very important and we will teach you how to use it through our very practical approach without being tedious, boring and repetitive. You will speak the language, not analyze it. The key to learning a new language is communication. Because communication includes reading and writing, they are included throughout our programs.

A final note

The vocabulary presented in our DVD/video laserdiscs and texts has been studied and tested scientifically to be introduced gradually and systematically. This process helps you to learn to communicate more effectively and with greater ease. The combination of our outstanding teachers and all of the techniques mentioned above will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to face the world in your new language.