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English Language Adjustments Hello, my name is Min. I've been living in the United States for 3 years now. I actually learned some English while working in China since our headquarters is in the US. It was very difficult because my co-workers all spoke Mandarin, except when communicating with the US.
I wish I had known about these programs much sooner or while I was in China. It would have made the transition much more easy after I moved.
I took an ESL (English Second Language) class at the local adult school. I learned a little bit, but not as much as I would have hoped. The best part about it was meeting people and making friends. That was 3 years ago and I still keep in contact with many of my classmates.
I've asked my husband to prepare a site for me that people can go to and talk about life in the US. Especially, where to find the best Chinese food! You can go to find self help there will be a special section for people learing English and adjusting in the United States.
==>Living Abroad<==
How To Find The Best Foreign
Language courses to Learn English?
You have precisely made up your mind to
learn English and to bring the knowledge
of this language to perfection? For sure you want to prove to yourself
that you can cope with mastering English. Good command of this language
became the point of honor for you or you just want to understand what
the other people are talking about. You may need the knowledge of this
language for studying, work or business. Whether you are looking for a
job or creating a
resume. In a word, you want to
overcome this troublesome point last and all the time. No problems, all
these goals are achievable; the main point is to have a strong
motivation and to be consistent with what exactly you want to attain,
to have an eager desire to master the language and to find a place
where all your plans will see their realization. I commend
you.
This
place is highly qualified
language courses with One-to-One teaching by experienced
English learning programs in a relaxed home atmosphere and perfect
reception of this language is in the bag and ideal to learn English.
First, you have to decide with the choice of English language courses.
It is a well-known fact that a variety of learn English language
courses is rather broad and bewildering. There are estimated to be more
than 1000 language courses in the UK. It will be rather difficult to
enumerate the quantity of such organizations in the USA. It can
absolutely distract you. As they spring up like mushrooms and it is
very easy to go astray in their diversity, even for the most versed
teacher.
Pay special attention to these points when you choose the courses to
attend.
• The facilities the courses have: libraries, study room,
computers, special learning language facilities, and
resume
help.
Remember that technical support of studying is very important as it can
make the process of learning English less difficult, but more enjoyable
and can enhance the results of your studying and speed up the process
of mastering the English language.
• The
location of the courses.
It is clear that you are ready to overcome any obstacles on your way to
learning, but you can not disagree with me that it would be more
suitable if the courses were located somewhere not too far a way from
your house or dormitory. Better yet, in your room!
• The size of the class.
A class size of up to 10 students is small; 10-15 is average and over
the class which includes 15 students is large. Keep in mind one very
significant point when choosing the courses. The smaller the group is
the better it is to learn English. It can be explained very easily if
there are few people in the class a teacher can approach to each
student individually.
• The levels of abilities the classes are divided into and the
way they are determined. It is important for you to be in the
class with the students who have approximately the same level of
abilities as you do, because the appropriate course of studying is
sorted out according to the level of language acquisition you acquire.
Be sure to write a test which will determine the level of your language
acquisition and your abilities and where to start to learn English
efficiently.
• The quantity of hours of classes per week.
At least 15 hours per week are required for a student visa. It is also
significant for a kind of program you’ll choose. For
instance, if you choose the intensive course so the quantity of hours
of classes per week increases twice from the quantity of hours required
for the standard course.
• The time of the day the classes are held.
The prices for morning, afternoon and evening classes usually vary. So
if time permits make use of the opportunity to pay less for the courses
and to choose the morning or afternoon groups, as the fee for these
classes is always lower.
• The nationality and age of your classmates.
Remember that if the proportion of the foreign students who want to
learn English is more than a half, it is more evidently that studying
in such class will present some difficulties for you; hence
it’ll be better to refuse from such a proposal. The age is
also important, because people of different ages perceive information
in different ways, quicker or slower, so the types of exercises and the
speed of studying will be different and make it difficult to learn
English properly.
• The qualification and experience of the teacher.
It is not a secret for anyone that approximately 30 percents of
academic success depends on the teacher, so redouble your vigilance at
the very first test lesson in the courses and make sure that the manner
of teaching and personality of the teacher suit you. If you have any
hesitations change to study under a different teacher without any
doubts.
• The nationality of the teacher.
Remember that it is better if the teacher is a native speaker of the
language, it makes it easier to learn English from someone who has
spoken it all their life.
• The
textbooks and teaching methods which are utilized.
• The credibility of the courses.
Note that if the courses were established not so long time ago, it is
more evidently that they didn’t establish solid reputation
and wouldn’t be able to provide you with all the necessary
facilities, professional teachers and guarantee you respectable
certificate to instruct you with learning English.
• The recognition of the courses by the Council of the country
the language of which you are studying.
This factor is highly important when choosing learn English courses. If
the courses are recognized by the Council it acknowledges that the
level of language teaching offered in these courses is adequate. Keep
in mind that courses attached to the Council are always more
respectable. First, the tutors there are native speakers. Second, the
certificate of The Council is generally accepted.
• The curriculum of the course.
Clarify at once whether the course you are going to take is a set of
modules designed for students taking short-term courses or it is a full
structured course.
Keep in mind that the way the language is taught is a very important
point, because the methodic of teaching you how to learn English as a
second language differs much from the methodic of teaching this
language as a native one.
• The variety of programs the courses can offer (business,
conversational language, language for some specific fields, for Law,
for medicine, intensive course).
The diversity of the languages and programs the courses can propose
adds up to their credibility and reliability.
• The longevity of holidays.
For sure there must be a break in studying, but it mustn’t be
too long for you not to forget everything you’ve learned. You
must be in learn English speaking environment as much as possible.
Hence, the language must be on the credit side, you should use the
language actively.
• The courses fee.
Check all the money details very carefully. Check whether the
registration fee is included in the general price for course. Get to
know what a variation of fee for different programs is. Make sure if
there any discounts for the program you are going to attend.
• The organization of any extracurricular activities: social
events, excursions, discussion halls, learn English parties where only
English is allowed to be spoken.
Get to know if there is any extra charge for these.
Hope that these selection criteria for the learn English courses will
come in handy to you and will help you choose the courses where you
master the language perfectly well. Test them in practice and make
certain that they are sure fire to work.
Good Luck to you and may you achieve your goals.
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