Who are weekend ‘crash’ courses in foreign languages suitable for?
Tuesday, 11th May 2010
Weekend ‘crash’ courses comprise two 5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays. They are open to everyone, but are especially suitable for the following kinds of people.
1. People with impending travel plans who can’t do an evening course
Many people going abroad on holiday or on business opt to do some language training before they go, even if it’s just to learn the basics. For some people though, evening courses that involve a two-hour session every week simply aren’t a viable option, whether it’s work, family or social factors that get in the way. Equally, if travel plans are last-minute, it may be that you don’t have the time to complete a 10 or 5 week course prior to your departure, in which case weekend ‘crash’ courses are ideal.
2. Anyone going abroad on a one–off trip to a foreign country
There are many instances when people find themselves heading to a country that they are unlikely to visit again, and perhaps don’t even have that much of an interest in. Rather than committing to a 10-week course learning some of the local language, a weekend course offers a great way to pick up the basics without having to devote too much time to it.
3. People who have learnt some of the language before but are looking for a short revision course
Weekend courses are offered at a variety of levels, not just beginner, which also makes them a great option for anyone looking for a short refresher course in a foreign language. It could be that you need to polish your schoolboy/girl French for example, and need some intensive training to extract those –ER verbs and past participles from the depths of your brain!
4. People on a tight budget who need a basic course with face-to-face tutoring
Everyone has a different style of learning, and whilst some people are more than happy to invest in a phrasebook or CD course to get to grips with the basics of a language, this isn’t an effective method for all. Some people need to learn in a classroom environment for it to sink in, but one obvious drawback with this is that it can be more expensive. Weekend courses start from just £99 though and can offer a much more affordable option than longer courses aimed at beginners.
5. People who are looking to learn useful language for real-life situations
The great thing about weekend crash courses is that they focus on language that you can use in real-life situations, not language that is reserved for academic forums. The concise nature of weekend courses means that they are expressly designed to cover the most important language aspects for holidaymakers and travellers, and not to dwell on anything that won’t be of particular use.
Weekend crash courses in French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Brazilian Portuguese are currently available at our Piccadilly Circus centre. Please visit the Language Courses UK website for further information on prices and start dates, and to test your level.
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Posted by Laura Harrison under Types of Courses,
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