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Rapid learning progress in the shortest possible time
Total Immersion® is the most effective way of learning a new language quickly. It was developed in cooperation with the Institute of Psychology at McGill University, Montreal.
Who is it for?
Whether for personal or professional, you want to master your new language as quickly as possible. Improving oral expression is the most important aspect of your learning program.
The benefits:
- Quickest learning success through intensive individual instruction with native speakers
- Within just 1 to 3 weeks, you will be able to communicate in demanding professional and private situations
- You speak, listen and think in your new language all day long
- A daily one-hour training session with 2 language instructors to practice group situations
- You have 100% of the language instructors' attention
- You will be speaking at least 50% of the time
- You control your pace of learning
- For all languages
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
Berlitz Private Instruction – Flexible learning where you set the pace
With Berlitz Private instruction, you'll experience learning custom designed to meet just one schedule and one set of objectives — yours. You'll receive one-on-one coaching and concentrate on reaching your objectives with a flexible program personalized exclusively for you.
Berlitz Private Instruction features:
- Personalized coaching based on the conversational Berlitz Method®
- Highly trained Berlitz instructors
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Learning at your own pace – you decide how fast or slow to take this course
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
All the attention, half the cost
Who is it for?
Semi-Private Instruction is the ideal solution for all those who want quick learning success while keeping down costs. In Semi-Private Instruction you learn in a pair, thus benefiting from a very private learning atmosphere - almost like individual lessons. Particularly suitable for employees of the same firm, couples or friends.
The Benefits:
- Advantages of Individual Instruction, at reduced prices
- Quick, effective learning
- Both the participants have the full attention of the instructor
- Instructors are native speakers
- Additional motivation thanks to the learning partner
- You think and speak in the new language from the start
- No more than two people
- For all languages
How to get started:
If you come with a partner, friend or colleague, you can decide for yourselves between an intensive compact program with daily lessons or a regular course with 1 or 2 lessons per week. The open courses begin on the dates given in the current course plan.
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
A shared learning experience that works.
The more you speak a new language, the faster you learn. With Berlitz Small Groups Instruction you will spend up to four times more class time conversing in your new language compared to other traditional classes. You'll receive the personal attention and motivation you need while practicing your new in small groups of four people.
Berlitz Small Groups Instruction offers:
- Interactive instruction based on the conversational Berlitz Method®
- Individualized learning with small class size
- Convenient schedules – classes meet twice a week for 8 weeks
- Engaging native-fluent coaches specially trained to motivate and inspire you
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
Rapid learning progress in the shortest possible time
Total Immersion® is the most effective way of learning a new language quickly. It was developed in cooperation with the Institute of Psychology at McGill University, Montreal.
Who is it for?
Whether for personal or professional reasons, you want to master your new language as quickly as possible. Improving oral expression is the most important aspect of your learning program.
The benefits:
- Quickest learning success through intensive individual instruction with native speakers
- Within just 1 to 3 weeks, you will be able to communicate in demanding professional and private situations
- You speak, listen and think in your new language all day long
- A daily one-hour training session with 2 language instructors to practice group situations
- You have 100% of the language instructors' attention
- You will be speaking at least 50% of the time
- You control your pace of learning
- For all languages
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
Executive Private Instruction
The ultimate in flexibility.
Who is it for?
A constantly changing schedule tends to be the norm for you, rather than the exception. You require your training to be tailored to your timetable as much as possible, not the other way round. Learning success and individual learning are equally important factors for you.
Berlitz Total Immersion features:
- Quick learning progress through intensive training
- Full flexibility
- You will be speaking at least 50% of the time
- You think and speak in the new from the start
- Core themes chosen according to your needs
- For all languages
How to get started:
Begin whenever you have the time. With Individual Private Instruction you have full flexibility with regard to the number of lessons, timetable and length of contract. You can even postpone one of your lessons to a later date, up to 2 p.m. of the previous workday.
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
Private Instructions
Reach your goal in just 2 months.
Who is it for?
Would you like to learn a quickly and intensively, but only have a limited amount of time available each week? Do you also value flexible course planning and an individual timetable? Then Individual Instruction Classic is exactly the right choice for you.
The benefits:
- Quick learning progress through intensive training
- Flexible course planning: you can postpone lessons within the 7 week period up to 2 p.m.of the previous workday
- You will be speaking at least 50% of the time
- Core themes chosen according to your exact needs
- Think and speak in the new from the start
- For all languages
How to get started:
The course runs for a maximum of 7 weeks per level. In this time, you take at least 40 lessons of intensive individual instruction. You agree on your individual timetable with your school manager at the start of the course. You can begin at any time.
All the attention, half the cost.
Who is it for?
Semi-Private Instruction is the ideal solution for all those who want quick learning success whilst keeping down costs. In Semi-Private Instruction you learn in a pair, thus benefiting from a very private learning atmosphere - almost like individual lessons. Particularly suitable for employees of the same firm, couples or friends.
The Benefits:
- Advantages of Individual Instruction, but at reduced prices
- Quick, effective learning
- Both the participants have the full attention of the instructor
- Instructors are native speakers
- Additional motivation thanks to the learning partner
- You think and speak in the new from the start
- No more than 2 people
- For all languages
How to get started:
If you come with a partner, friend or colleague, you can decide for yourselves between an intensive compact program with daily lessons or a regular course with 1 or 2 lessons per week. The open courses begin on the dates given in the current course plan.
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
Adaptable team training for skills
Corporate Group Instruction is training specifically tailored to the needs of a group of co-workers or team members. It is an economical way to provide instruction for those who are at similar levels and who have the same needs and objectives. Team members meet in groups of up to 12 individuals, ensuring everyone has the opportunity for personal attention and group participation.
Berlitz Corporate Group Instruction features:
- Closed group instruction based on the conversational Berlitz Method®
- Classes of up to 12 individuals, permitting lively interaction, and plenty of individual attention
- Highly trained, native-fluent instructors
- Customizable content that incorporates such elements as specialized field-specific terminology, business presentations, etc.
- A cost-effective solution for team training. Multiple platform delivery — instruction can be delivered at a Berlitz Training Center, at your company, or online via the Berlitz Virtual Classroom®
Overview
Berlitz Canada has years of experience in preparing learners for the Second Language Evaluation administered by the Public Service Commission. The Berlitz programs focus on developing the learner's global ability to function in a second language. The training program prepares the learners for government exams, and is aimed at developing practical skills and communicative ability. We stress the accomplishment of communicative tasks that are common to most jobs in the federal public service.
At Berlitz, we ensure that each learner is well-prepared for the exam. After completing a thorough assessment of the individual's language proficiency, Berlitz prepares a customized training program plan for each individual. This customized plan takes into account areas of strength and weakness and provides an outline for addressing each area of development: grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, etc. Training activities include a range of rigorous exercise and practice activities designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. These programs are offered to meet your schedule or timeline either through intensive classes or in small groups.
Attainment Programs
Level BBB
At level B, individuals have sufficient vocabulary and a variety of simple structures to handle concrete, non-routine situations and topics. They can speak with some spontaneity and understand the main points of clear standard speech, incorporation of content-based conversations can improve oral proficiency and spontaneous speech on work-related topics.
Berlitz proprietary materials provide the foundation for the B level preparation. We focus on all aspects of linguistic competency, including listening, speaking reading and writing. We supplement our own materials with special audio CDs which help the learner to develop fluency in a work-related context. Tests help the learner to be prepared for the tasks and situations he or she will face in the actual test. Finally, to support the goal of fluent oral expression, Berlitz uses simulations.
Level CBC or CCC
At a C level, an individual demonstrates mastery of a broad range of vocabulary and linguistic complex structures. An individual with C level proficiency is able to manage complex interactions such as negotiations and opinion questions, abstract topics.
To prepare for Level C evaluations, Berlitz uses a wide range of activities. Your program would utilize specialized CDs to help you develop fluency in work-related context. Practice tests allow learners to develop their reading comprehension skills, while test simulations allow learners to prepare for the real-life test environment.
Maintenance Program
When the time comes to upgrading or maintaining your BBB or CCC, you can trust Berlitz to refresh you skills and to ensure that you are successful in employment. We use a direct and practical approach to refresh your language skills in either individual classes or small groups.
Programme de Français Langue Seconde – A et B (PFL2-A et B) and PFL2 – Niveau C
Berlitz has the greatest number of instructors who will make sure that you are successful in learning French as a second language.
Berlitz offers the program that is right for you
- Offered either in Total Immersion, individual classes according to your busy schedule or in small group setting
- An assessment is conducted with each learner before a program begins to determine the specific needs.
- Lessons are given by instructors that are well qualified with years of experience in teaching adults.
- Half way through your program we will review your progress to make sure we are helping you meet your needs.
- At the end of your programs we all review your progress to make sure you will pass your government test.
Learn a new language and discover a new country at the same time. Berlitz Study Abroad programs are available in interesting and exciting locations, from Dublin to Capetown to New York City. They are an ideal way to combine a holiday with a great Berlitz language learning experience.
Freedom to pursue your goals
Only Berlitz Study Abroad enables you to plan your own schedule. You can split your time between language instruction and discovery tours—or spend the whole day studying language. No matter which you choose, you still have the advantage of being able to learn and practice inside and outside the classroom. For maximum benefit, we recommend that you plan to spend two to four weeks at your destination.
Berlitz offers advantages
- Conversational Berlitz Method® of instruction is the natural way to learn language
- Highly trained, native-fluent instructors
- Personal attention
- Customized training programs available
- Choice of private or small group lessons or intensive Berlitz Total Immersion® instruction
You pick the program—we’ll handle the details
Berlitz programs are offered at attractive locations worldwide. You may stay with a host family, or in an apartment or hotel. No matter which location you choose, Berlitz will help you enroll in one of our programs.
Learn a new language live online at your convenience
To fit today's hectic schedules, Berlitz offers a choice of two different Web-based programs that feature live online learning. Both programs combine the power of the proven-effective Berlitz Method® with leading-edge information technology so you learn to speak, listen and think in your new language quickly and easily.
The Berlitz Virtual Classroom offers the best of all worlds
This is NOT a CD-ROM or self-study program that relies on self-motivation. Instead, the Berlitz Virtual Classroom (BVC) features interactive instructor-led live learning via the Internet. Our certified Berlitz instructors use the same proven Berlitz Method and materials that we use in our face-to-face instruction. Plus, you can record each BVC session for review on your computer or MP3 player.
Choose the learning program that best meets your needs
- Private Instruction provides personalized, one-on-one coaching with a highly trained Berlitz instructor featuring flexible scheduling so you can learn at your own pace and at your convenience.
- Semi-Private Instruction provides personalized attention with small classes (maximum of two students) that meet twice-a-week. Benefit from the Berlitz Method's conversational style through a shared learning experience with other students at your skill level.
What is the Berlitz Method?
When you study with Berlitz, you learn a new language the same way you learned your native language—naturally. Our highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy. Our instructors are native-fluent speakers who focus on the practical grammar and vocabulary you'll use in real-life situations.
New from Berlitz! eBerlitz FusionSM — A winning combination for motivated e-learners
This program fuses our comprehensive online eBerlitz Self-Study program with nine online live interactive group reinforcement sessions guided by a Berlitz Instructor via the Berlitz Virtual Classroom®. The result is a flexible and practical 100% online program designed to motivate and engage students at all levels. (Currently available in Spanish only, additional languages coming soon).
The self-study component of your program provides a one-year online subscription to eBerlitz Self-Study, our dynamic and interactive online learning experience that allows you convenient 24-7 access from a web-enabled computer anytime, anywhere. The most comprehensive online self-study option available, the program features up to 2,000 hours of exciting exercises that focus on complete skill development in the new language: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Your program begins with an initial placement test, next your customized learning path is defined based on your skill level. Your nine virtual reinforcement sessions are scheduled at the key points in your learning path to provide skill reinforcement needed to enhance your learning process. The 90-minute review sessions are led by highly trained Berlitz Instructors and are conducted in groups of up to eight participants. This allows you and your classmates the opportunity to ask questions, gain guidance and put your new skills into practical application through conversation with others.
With eBerlitz Fusion you can keep track of your progress through the program's online tracking system. Depending upon your starting level, you may choose to supplement your learning process with additional live reinforcement sessions beyond the nine that are included with your program. Optional incremental packages are available and may be purchased based on your needs and goals as you progress.
eBerlitz Fusion features include:
- 100% Online Learning that effectively fuses online self-study with high-quality live reinforcement sessions:
- One year access to eBerlitz Self-Study program
- nine instructor-led group reinforcement sessions live via the Berlitz Virtual Classroom (90-minutes each)
- Convenient 24-7 access from a web-enabled computer anytime, anywhere (Note: this program is not Mac compatible)
- Appropriate for all skill levels
- Cutting-edge speech recognition technology
- The most comprehensive self-study program available, eBerlitz Self-Study provides up to 2,000 hours of in-depth content with voice, text and graphics
- Customized learning path based on your placement test guides you through your program supported by periodic live reinforcement sessions
- Option to record each Group Reinforcement session and download for review.
- Available for Spanish only (additional languages coming soon)
eBerlitz Self-Study provides a comprehensive, affordable, and convenient online learning solution. You work at your own pace, and you can access the program anytime, anywhere. eBerlitz Self-Study is appropriate for all skill levels, and it is very affordable.
100-percent online self-study learning
Whether you are being introduced to a new language or refreshing your existing skills, your eBerlitz Self-Study program will help you manage your time better, so you can learn a new language quickly and effectively. The program is available as a one-year online subscription and provides flexible, 24/7 access to training through a web-enabled computer. eBerlitz Self-Study programs are also available on CD-ROM.
eBerlitz Self-Study is effective and personalized
This dynamic and interactive online learning experience is the most comprehensive self-study program available. eBerlitz Self-Study features up to two thousand hours of exciting exercises that focus on complete skill development in your new language: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Following an initial placement test, content is individualized to meet your needs, and you can keep track of your progress through the program's online tracking system.
eBerlitz Self-Study features include:
- Cutting-edge speech recognition technology
- The most comprehensive self-study program available, eBerlitz Self-Study provides up to two thousand hours of in-depth content with voice, text and graphics
- Clear learning objectives
- Achievement Test to correlate scores in relation to major standardized tests (Test of English for International Communication/TOEIC, Test of English as Foreign Language/TOEFL, the European Certificate)
- Online programs available for Dutch, English (American or British), French, German, Italian and Spanish