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Learn in ONE week at
Anders Languages® the equivalent of SIX weeks of
study elsewhere!
A
lot of people choose Anders Languages® for its proven high value
for the money invested. When participating in a residential
language course at Anders Languages®, you will be able to learn
in ONE WEEK the same that you would have learned in SIX WEEKS
somewhere else! There are several reasons why your learning
progress will be much higher at Anders Languages® than elsewhere:
An approved
learning methodology.
 Worldwide, the
two most used learning methodologies are the ‘grammatical
approach’ and the ‘conversational approach’. The former offers a
structured way of learning, but is particularly difficult if the
student has little or no knowledge about… grammar itself! When
the students’ native language has no grammar, as in the case of
some Asian languages, this methodology is even useless. The
‘conversational approach’ avoids the problems attributed to the
grammatical approach, but is less structured and more difficult
for beginners and intermediate levels. At Anders Languages® we
use another methodology, named ARA. As this methodology requires
highly trained teaching professionals, it is only used in
premium schools. However, it provides results no other
methodology can boast. Developed 30 years ago in Belgium (a
country with a long history in language learning) by one of the
founders of Anders Languages® and the University of Louvain, the
ARA learning method can best be compared with the way a child
learns his/her native language: speak it, and then understand it!
One-on-one
instruction.
 It’s proven that
the learning speed of one on one instruction is almost double
that of regular group classes. During class, the presence of
other students is more a disadvantage than an advantage. Other
students rarely share your objectives, learning abilities and
level. Remember, ‘a chain is only as strong as its weakest
link’. On the other hand, it’s true that interaction with other
students can be very interesting and enriching. Therefore, we
provide plenty of time for interaction among the students during
the breaks, meals and the evening activities along with the
instructors. All the benefits of one-on-one instruction without
the disadvantages! Couples or friends, can chose the option of
two-on-one classes, almost as effective as one-on-one,
especially if the levels are similar.
The only real
total immersion experience!
The language
school business uses the term ‘language immersion’ to designate
language courses which of 4 to 5 hours per day of group language
instruction, in combination with family stays. Although these
language courses are very interesting, they remain far behind
the results a residential language course can offer you. Four to
five hours of ‘language immersion’ is NOT a lot, certainly when
taking into account that you need more than 500 hours of courses
to get to an advanced level. Secondly, stays with local families
don’t necessarily contribute to improving your language.
Families are not teachers, and don’t have the pedagogical skills
to significantly help you. It’s one thing to speak a language,
and another to teach it! At Anders Languages®, highly qualified
teachers will be with you, from breakfast through the evening
activities.
An ideal
balance between learning & fun.
 The Anders Languages® residences environment is thought out to provide a
relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. You can focus 100% on your
objective: learning a language. The residence itself is located
in an exclusive and safe neighborhood, perfect for walking or
for jogging. At the residence, the owners themselves make sure
you get personalized attention. All our rooms are spacious and
comfortable and have a desk with reading light. Some of our
rooms have Internet access, satellite TV and even a Jacuzzi! All
this, plus delicious home made meals, make your stay
unforgettable.
You live and
receive your courses at the owners home.
The traditional
programs offer family stays as a way to continue improving your
language and learning more about the culture of your host
country, outside class. Although this can be a enriching
experience, this system does not always work very well. Many
host families try to improve their own knowledge of foreign
languages by using the student as their own private tutor. Then,
too, family members where you are hosted are not professional
teachers, which can cause confusion and slow the learning
process. At Anders Languages®, you are not hosted with a local
family. You reside at the owner’s home, and the owners are
language teachers themselves. This fact guarantees you a
professional and personalized approach, from breakfast until bed
time!
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English,
Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Chinese immersion courses
