Courses for 2009

Foreign Language Classes | English Language Classes | Intercultural Seminars

Foreign Language Classes

We offer foreign language training in private, small group, and intensive settings. Beginner level courses focus on the essentials necessary for speaking and understanding a new language. Intermediate level classes review the basics and zero in on the language skills most important to you. At the Advanced level, the focus is on high-level vocabulary and fine-tuning your grasp of language nuances,adding precision and confidence to your communication.

  • Private lessons in Spanish, French, and German are always available and can be arranged to suit your schedule.
  • Classes in Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Dutch, Hebrew, and other languages are offered upon request, subject to availability.
  • Small group classes are offered upon request.
  • Immersion courses in German and Spanish are regularly scheduled.
  • Immersion courses in other languages are provided, upon request, at our training facilities in Greenville, at your company, or at remote locations.

English Language Classes

  • Whether English is your first or second language, we have courses that can improve your accuracy and confidence when using the language.
  • For speakers of English as a Second Language, we offer:
  • Private language classes for optimal flexibility and customization. Choose the level, time, materials, focus, and schedule.
  • Small group classes at all levels that are customized to your preferences.
  • Networking classes for Upper Intermediate & Low Advanced speakers who would like to practice and improve their skills in a non-traditional setting. With a focus on discussion, reading, and listening, Networking classes offer a highly interactive atmosphere.
  • Immersion courses for Beginner and Intermediate levels.
  • Business English classes focusing on presentation skills, business writing, meetings, and negotiations.

If you speak English as a First Language, you may benefit from one of our courses designed to help business professionals:

  • Become more confident in the professionalism of written and spoken communications.
  • Learn to proofread documents without guesswork.
If your position requires you to communicate regularly with colleagues, clients, or employees who speak English as a Second Language our Effective Communication course can help you:
  • Understand the differences among languages and the points at which communication fails.
  • Learn important tips for making yourself understood to speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL).
  • Develop skills to 'hear' an ESL speaker's message, even when accent or phrasing seem to block communication

Inter-cultural Seminars

Our Inter-cultural Seminars are intended not only for business professionals who want to interact more effectively with their colleagues or clients of other cultures, but also for newcomers to the U.S. and Americans preparing to go abroad. Any of these situations can be made smoother and more productive by understanding the cultural differences that impact the workplace or daily activity. Our list of classes includes:

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