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Fairview German Language School
February 21st, 2010Language Schools in Malta
January 25th, 2010Inhabited since around 5200 B. C, Malta’s rich, vibrant history and culture have ensured its survival, prosperity, and lure throughout Europe’s history. Today, this jewel in the Mediterranean has entered a new chapter, with its acceptance into the E. U, and the island’s eagerness for new challenges.
Malta’s past is one so richly woven with visitors, invaders, merchants, and pilgrims that the idea of international communication is one of the founding skills upon which this island has prospered for many thousands of years. From the great old cities, built by the European knights of the order of St. John, to Mdina, ‘the silent city’ with its roots in North African culture, Malta has held on to the very best of the many other nationalities it has met along the way. With the Neolithic temples dating back to 3600 B. C, this is an island which has always served as a very special meeting place for different cultures – the Phoenicians naming the island ‘Malat’ meaning ‘Safe haven’ around 1000BC.
The island’s ties with English began in the late 1700’s and were cemented in 1800 when Malta voluntarily became part of the British Empire. At the time, Italian was the language spoken by Malta’s elite, and was the official written language of Malta, although Maltese, a distinct language with Semitic roots was widely spoken. As British rule carried on through the years, English became more widely used, until Maltese and English were declared the sole official languages of Malta in 1934, at which time only about 15% of the population could speak Italian. Since gaining it’s independence from Britain in 1964, Malta, as a nation, has prospered, and renewed itself in the same way it always has; it’s location, climate, and national character attracting people from all over the world for business and leisure.
For many years, this little island in the Mediterranean has been attracting those wishing to learn English, as Malta’s education system and enterprising nature has meant that it has been able to offer an excellent academic level, whilst occupying and entertaining generations of visitors with its wonderful natural resources. As a mainly bi, or even tri-lingual culture, Malta’s inhabitants know communication better than most, and while not all native English speakers, the Maltese have grown up with all the subtleties and nuances of the language needed to produce first class teachers.
As tourism and education have come together, language schools have developed across the island, offering courses in world-recognised certificates, as well as targeted language courses such as medical, or business English. Many of the schools occupy prime locations in and around the St. Julian’s area, one of Malta’s centres for restaurants and nightlife, and some schools also organise tours and excursions to the more remote sights the island has to offer. Malta’s status as a first class language-holiday destination has meant that some of the big named international schools have set up shop, as well as independent schools such as Elanguest Ltd who have achieved some of the highest Cambridge First Certificate pass marks in the world.
The future for English language schools in Malta is tied to the nation’s ability to change and adapt to new challenges whilst keeping the best of what makes this island so special; its traditions, culture, hard-working nature, and simple beauty, and it’s for these reasons that people will be travelling to Malta to learn English for many years to come.
Spanish language school in Vitoria
January 7th, 2010
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How Can I Start My Own Language School?
December 29th, 2009Hi, I have been teaching English for about 2 years and I am sick of working for someone else. I want to teach what I want to teach, where, how and who. The idea of starting a language school has been there for a long time, but never had the chance or enough desire.
Now i have just seen a great office not far from where I live which doesnt have a veryy high rent, if I get it together the way I want it I can afford to pay it no problem and make more money as well. Now the question is – how risky is it starting a course in a suburb sort of area (even though right next to the train station). What are the chances for success and failure? I dont have much money, should I get a partner?
Has anyone done it before and failed? Or maybe some great success stories? Where do i begin?
How Do I Set Up A Language School In California?
December 20th, 2009I am considering setting up my own language school after working for one for many years as a teacher. I would like to purchase a domain, and create a website. Classes would be mainly at the students´ home or business. At first it would just be me teaching. How can I open this business legally in California? Do I need to register my business? Do I need to be self-employed and pay taxes? What are the steps to follow? Please advise.
Thank you very much.
The Language School
December 11th, 2009There are thousands of various languages that are to be found all over the globe; every language is likely to come along with its own culture and refinement and the person who is interested in learning it may use the online schools that have been developed to meet these types of demands. There are online courses for almost every language that is widely used in the whole world. Learning a new language can become quite challenging and rewarding if you are attending the classes of an online language school.
For instance, if you are a businessman who is looking forwards in order to develop his businesses abroad, you will have to deal with the language barriers that may come across your way. You may use the online schools in order to learn the languages that are likely to be the most used ones when traveling abroad. You will have to prepare yourself for the language barriers to come and the language school may become the wisest choice you have ever made in order to enhance your business opportunities.
Online courses may be very helpful because they are especially designed in order to meet the busy people’s needs and demands. Their structure is a simplified one that is easy to learn especially if you do not have too much time at your disposal. Business communication has faced new challenges in the past years and English seems to become the rule in the business communication. But you will also have to be prepared to handle different cultures and backgrounds and the language school can help you do it because the online courses are not likely to be focused only on the language matters.
On the contrary, they may come along with a wide variety of information that can be very helpful when it comes to understanding foreign people and their native cultures. The business partnerships can also be enhanced in case that you learn the foreign languages that are the most used one in the business environment; common ground can thus be found because learning a foreign language can come along with new opportunities to communicate and understand different foreign matters that are related to the business world you are dealing with.
You must avoid struggling with foreign words especially if you are not likely to trust the hired translator; therefore, the online schools are to be taken into account in order to learn the necessary foreign languages. Actually, it is quite crucial for every public relationship to conduct all its businesses in a familiar language; if you are keen on proposing your own plans or ideas, you will have to attend the online classes in order to find everything about a particular language and its specific terms in order to learn how to use them in the proper manner.
If you are looking forwards in order to propose your business ideas on different grounds and not on your home ground, you may try to become familiar with some of the international languages in order not to embarrass yourself while in front of your interlocutors. But if you do not manage to attend the online courses, you can also hire a professional translator in order to show your true respect to the people who are watching you during the business meeting.
By hiring a professional translator or leaning a foreign language, you can make your audience feel comfortable with the language you speak and this is highly important in order to be able to capture their attention. Having a linguistic and cultural background is very important. The language school and its online courses can assure this background. You will have to take your time and study all the available options in order to choose the one that is proper for you.
The online schools have been developed in order to meet all the demands that are coming from very busy people; therefore, if you are a busy businessman, you may consider attending the online courses in order to learn a language that can enhance all your future business opportunities. You will be able to impress your future audience by speaking in their own language and making them feel comfortable when listening to your business ideas and proposals. Online learning is to be regarded as the wisest alternative especially if you are looking to expand your business area; you will be provided with all the information you might need without having to leave your home in order to attend real classes.
Their Imperial Majesties are inside of Japanese Language School.
December 2nd, 2009
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Spanish Language School
November 23rd, 2009To get a head start in learning the Spanish language in Spain, one must first find the right and comfortable environment where adaptation will set in. There are a variety of Spanish language schools in Spain that will surely adapt to your learning style and progress. It could be a school in the big city, or a relaxed ambience of the countryside, or perhaps maybe a small town where everyone is familiar and friendly. Wherever the location, a comfortable place is sure to help in hastening you conversational Spanish. To get you started, here are a few Spanish language schools that have different atmospheres to cater to your learning pleasure.
Hispalense Spanish language school, located in Tarifa, southern of Spain was one of the very first language schools in the province of Cádiz when it first opened in 1989. It is most preferred by students who enjoy a laid- back environment by the ocean in a small town, since the beach is only a two-minute walk. They have a standard Spanish course in four course levels (A1,A2,B1,and B2). The intensive Spanish course is almost the same as the standard one, except that it has an additional five private lessons per week. They also have a DELE (diploma of Spanish as a foreign language) preparation course that has three course levels (intermediate, advance I and advance II). They also offer a spanish brush- up course for advanced students to refresh their Spanish. The standard price range is from 165 euros to 4000 euros depending on your weeks of study.
Aula sin Fronteras. Spanish School, located in Almansa, Spain is a small town where the Spanish language was born. What better place to study Spanish than in this La Mancha area on the Castillian plain? The town is a very splendid, a safe place to live in, with all the services and facilities that you may need, even though it is quite small (with about 30,000 inhabitants). You will very seldom meet foreign visitors and so there is no other way to communicate than to speak in Spanish, which will certainly boost your learning progress and even your conversational accent. The courses are divided into four levels (beginning, elementary, intermediate and advanced) and students who enter at an intermediate or advanced level are given a short placement test on the first day of class. The students per level are very small I number, ranging from only one to four students. They offer online classes, family classes’ and one to one private class. The prices range from 250 euros to 1000 euros depending on how long you will be studying.
Carpe Diem Spanish language school is located in the busy, cultural, commercial and social Calle Fuencarral, a street in the center of Madrid, Spain. It is awake at all hours of the day and night, due to the number of shops, cinemas, and theatres and because it is the meeting points of the three most interesting neighborhoods for “night life”: Bilbao, Chueca and Malasaña. It is also near the museums, parks and other places of interests for the visitors. The hype of the city will surely help you to use your Spanish during parties, social events or even just during shopping and dining. They offer nine levels of learning (Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I, Advanced, Perfection/native Spanish level, D. E. L. E. Básico, D. E. L. E. Superior). Your course options are Intensive course, semi- intensive course, two days per week, evening course and one to one course. The price is 125 euros per week but again, it dependson the course you will take and the length of your study.
Delta Language School is located in Santander, the capital of Cantabria region which is surrounded by magnificent mountain landscapes. There are more than thirty public parks, four big museums, a glorious Cathedral and many open stretches of sandy beaches, which are distinguished by the Blue Flag of the European Community owing to their pristine condition. This friendly city is situated in a privileged natural environment. The city has amazing and relaxed surroundings, with mild weather all year round. As a coastal city, Santander enjoys warm winters and very pleasant summers. If you are looking for the luxuries of life during your study days, then this is your place. The school was founded in 1980 and is a well established school, open all year round. It is a fully accredited school with the reputation of providing a blend of high-level language instruction and a friendly atmosphere. They offer a standard course, extra cultural course, intensive course, Spanish for special subjects (business, tourism, etc. ), course for mature people, D. E. L. E. preparation course, and a private course. The price range for this school is 242 euros for standard classes and 460 euros for intensive courses. The price would of course, depend on the length of your study. So get started by finding the right Spanish language schools and enjoy the benefits of speaking this well- renowned language fluently.
Spanish language school Alicante Spain
November 14th, 2009
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