Language training and intercultural skills have a strong connection. They make us better adapted to living in a diverse society, more internationally-minded and better at resolving cross-cultural conflicts.
General English Courses
Students develop communicative competence for social and work-related environments through interactive activities simulating real-life situations. Language skills addressed include: listening, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development.
Learners set goals and reflect on their progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement. The five “C” goal areas (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) stress the application of learning a language beyond the instructional setting.
Here are the top 10 best languages for your career:
ENGLISH
NORWEGIAN
SWEDISH
DANISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
ITALIAN
FRENCH
ROMANIAN
They concluded that the ability to learn a new language, at least grammatically, is strongest until the age of 18 after which there is a precipitous decline. To become completely fluent, however, learning should start before the age of 10.
Of these, Spanish and Italian are the easiest for native English speakers to learn, followed by Portuguese and finally French.
Take risks and speak the language whenever you can.
Read children's books and comic books in the foreign language.
Consume foreign language media.
Immerse yourself in the local culture.
Make use of free foreign language podcasts and apps.
Number 1: The Alphabet.
Number 2: Pronunciation.
Number 3: Basic Sentences.
Number 4: Key Verbs.
Number 5: Frequently-Used Vocabulary.