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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Learning a new language doesn’t happen overnight. Many
factors affect the overall length of time a person might need to go from a
novice level to advanced. Our chart should help you establish the
approximate amount of hours you will need to achieve the results you are
looking for, however, keep in mind that this is only a guideline since
people learn at a different pace from one another.
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We can plan a class to fit your busy
schedule. Do you need to come to class in the
morning while your child is in school? No
problem. Do you only have time on one evening
during the week? We can arrange the class for
the time of your choice. Some of our instructors
can even accommodate you on week-ends.
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Tell us what you are able to invest for
classes and we can help you come up with a plan
that will still allow you to take lessons and
stay within your budget.
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Absolutely. Please call the front office to
arrange to audit one of our classes at no
charge. We will only ask that you do not disturb
or interrupt the lesson you are to audit. Feel
free to ask the instructor any questions at the
end of class or stop by the front office before
leaving if you wish to receive additional
information.
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We can easily arrange a one on one class that
will cover only the conversation aspect of the
language you know, however, we hope you can take
advantage of our conversation tables as well.
French on Mondays, German on Wednesdays, Spanish
on Thursdays, and Italian on Fridays, each
scheduled at 12-1pm.
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Thank you for asking. Our pronunciation and
accent reduction classes are perfect for your
situation. We have helped countless people
improve their English, both for business purpose
or just because they have reached a point in
their learning process where only taking lessons
will help them improve their pronunciation. Let
our instructors help you to truly “hear” what
you are saying. Results differ from person to
person, however, you will start to notice some a
difference from the very beginning simply
because you will be able to single out some of
the words you are saying incorrectly and work on
them right away. Of course it takes time to
correct “bad habits” but with dedication and
perseverance you will find that meeting even for
only 90 minutes each week you will be repeating
yourself less and less and be able to obtain
reasonable improvement within 6 months.
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Yes we do. Except for the following
languages, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and
Russian, you can sign up for any other language
through the Extended Studies Program at UCCS to
receive credit for classes you plan to take at
our center.
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If you know you will be taking classes for a
prolonged period of time, paying for a larger
amount of class hours up front allows you to
benefit from the additional discount we extend
our students. See our pricing chart for a plan
and a discount that fits your needs.
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During your first class your instructor will
assess you and will be able to discuss with you
the need to purchase a book or not. Some
instructors work with materials they prepare
themselves and there is hardly a need for a book
during the first few lessons. We believe that at
some point however a book is extremely useful
and directly impacts your progress. You should
discuss your goals with your instructor and
together you will be able to decide what text
book will help fulfill those needs best.
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Our class coordinator wants to ensure that
you will be absolutely satisfied with the choice
that is made when assigning your class. She will
ask you questions that will allow her to pair
you with the right instructor, however, if you
are not satisfied, be sure to contact her as
soon as possible so that we might either
reassign your class or work on the issues
directly so that your needs are met.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
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Of course. We offer ESL lessons for kids from
different countries now living and attending
school in Colorado Springs. The school is at
times unable to provide the amount of ESL
instruction the student needs, therefore we can
help with additional lessons, evaluating the
student at first which enables us to provide the
best learning tools and lesson plan.
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We are not able to provide you with the I20
form presently but we are considering looking
into it for the near future.
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Our HomeStay program will be perfect for your
sons. We offer two and three week programs;
students are placed with selected and trusted
American families in Colorado Springs and are
brought to our center every week day where they
have morning English as a Second Language
classes and then take daily afternoon trips to
various sites around beautiful Colorado. A
perfect opportunity to meet kids from around the
world and learn English. Visit our HomeStay
Program web page for more info.
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Absolutely. We offer corporate, on site
classes to fit your needs. We can arrange
classes to fit your schedule and that of your
employees. All we need to know is how many
people you need lessons for and their level. If
necessary, we can schedule three different
classes, one for beginners, one for intermediate
and one for the more advanced group of students
so that they can all learn at the appropriate
pace.
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Of course. We have many special packages to
target the needs of travelers. Our special
programs include a package called Savvy Traveler
I: A crash course in etiquette. Practical info
you’ll need before you travel. Learn about the
culture, what is acceptable, what is not; and Savy Traveler II,
a 3 hour class consisting of a
series of basic essential survival phrases with
a phonetic approximation.
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