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Comment on How Can I Start My Own Language School? by Sunshine

Sunshine — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:59:24 +0000

Since you’ve never been in business before, I would strongly recommend that you talk to a business counselor before you do anything especially spend money. You have to determine how you’ll use the web to advertise your business and how you’ll get the necessary building infrastructure. I’d look for an organization in Germany that provides free business counseling in your neighborhood.
The counselor will most likely advise you to write a business plan which is very good advice because it will force you to dig out all of the start up details and the costs of starting a language school and force you to also understand all of the aspects of this business including the customers you’ll concentrate on (your market ) and how you’ll go after them.
You’ll need to register the business with your city/county in Germany and make sure that you have any city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All of this will come out in a business plan.
Try this link :http://www.ychange.com/small-business-co… and read some of the articles especially the ones about a business plan and starting a business.
Good Luck

Comment on How Can I Start My Own Language School? by ynot

ynot — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:15:02 +0000

Do you live in Japan?Or America?Where ever you are at I believe you can do it and you will succeed.You can start giving private lessons on the side and when you have enough get the building. Sorry if I wasn’t of help.

Comment on How Do I Set Up A Language School In California? by jordillu

jordillu — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:39:41 +0000

see the link;http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/filings.h…
you will most likely be a sole proprietorship.

Comment on What Is Better A Spanish Homestay Program Or Spanish Language School Program? by Cherry B

Cherry B — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:16 +0000

I am taking Spanish classes via internet with native teachers from South America. I guess the most important thing is that you communicate with native speakers, but also that you have a teacher who can explain Spanish structures and correct you.

Comment on What Is Better A Spanish Homestay Program Or Spanish Language School Program? by Gerhardu…

Gerhardu… — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:25:24 +0000

I did Spanish at School for ages, like 4 or 5 years, spent just learning the basics, I know, pretty embarassing!
But, about 4 months ago I finally decided to finish what I started!
I bought this online spanish program thingy. It was $99, which might sound alot, but I mean it would’ve cost me WAYY more if I would’ve carried on taking evening classes.
It had videos, audiotapes aswell as loads of ebooks and online games and stuff.
Anyway, I wizzed through it and 8 weeks later, after finishing the course I was chatting to my Spanish half cousin over the phone, this time in her language not mine
Just thought i’d recommend it since I had such success with it.
If you’re interested in the program I used to learn spanish, here’s a link: http://www.Rocketspanish.Fluent-speaking.com
adios, freddie

Comment on What Is Better A Spanish Homestay Program Or Spanish Language School Program? by Queretar

Queretar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:10 +0000

If the language school program houses you with a Spanish speaking family, that would be the optimum choice. If you would be housed in a dormitory, you would probably be spending too much time around other non-native speakers. If that is the case, you should opt for the homestay.
When I studied in Spain, we had classes with other Americans at the university, but we stayed with families. I know that I learned more and had more conversational practice in the home and in public than what I did in the classes.

Comment on What Is Better A Spanish Homestay Program Or Spanish Language School Program? by AveryQ

AveryQ — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:26 +0000

In most cases a Homestay program is part of a Spanish Language School program.
A Homestay simply means that you will be living with a Spanish speaking family. Living means more than just sharing a room, it also means that you are invited to the family outings (whether it be as simply as grocery shopping, or as cultural as birthday parties or quincenas). You will also be have to speak Spanish all day. The on thing that your Homestay will not include is Spanish lessons.
That is where the Spanish language school programs fit in. Generally Homestays are arranged by the Spanish language school. The idea is that yo study Spanish at the school, improving your Spanish in a interactive academic environment, and then go home to your Homestay and try to implement what you have learned. Spanish language schools also should teach you about the local culture and norms so that you can understand why the locals due what they do.
I hope this helps clarify things.

Comment on Language School? by bad mo-fo

bad mo-fo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:19:25 +0000

With language teaching, you get what you pay for.
Hands down, the best instruction you can get would be at a community college in their regular classes. The people who work there usually have Master’s degrees or higher and they make language teaching their profession; therefore, they are very well-trained and up on the latest teaching methods. I would recommend a community college to anyone who has the resources.
At a university, you will get teaching assistants who don’t have as much experience at teaching Spanish as the community-college instructors. Nevertheless, they will be somewhat informed about the latest teaching methods.
At other vocationa/technical schools, you may or may not get a person who is trained to teach language. These schools exist to make money and sometimes don’t care as much about giving quality education.
At community programs, you will probably not get someone who is trained to teach language. The classes are offered less often and the instruction will probably be fun, but you won’t progress as much as you would in other classes.
There are also many things that you can do on your own to learn Spanish, if you are diligent and willing to put in the time. You can watch movies, watch television broadcasts, listen to the radio, and read in Spanish. As long as you are understanding something (even if it’s a very little bit at first, like the main topic of the story) you’ll benefit from individual practice of this type.
If you go to a class, though, try to enroll in a class whose teacher has a Master’s degree in Linguistics or Spanish (or a higher degree). Make sure to find someone who does language teaching as a profession (not just a hobby, like the teachers in community education do). They’ll be the best-trained people around.

Comment on Language School? by drshorty

drshorty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:45 +0000

go to spain, or mexico. if you want to learn a language, you should go in a country where that language is spoken