I have never been very comfortable in front of a camera or a microphone or especially when having to speak to an audience.  How can I ever forget that time in the mid-eighties, at the height of Malta’s political and constitutional crisis, when as a committee member of the Partit Demokratiku Malti (PDM) I was asked to be one of the speakers at a public meeting to be given in Pjazza Regina (Queen’s Square) in Valletta.  I was already in quite a state while waiting for my turn to step on the podium but the real trembling fit started the moment I began my talk on pluralism in politics.  No doubt the assembled group, which numbered no more than 25 curious passers-by plus the odd supporter and inevitable heckler, must have noticed my shivering hands in sharp contrast to the warm early summer weather.

So when I was approached to be interviewed on behalf of the school I work for (IELS), my initial reaction was to say no.  It was only on the insistence of some colleagues of mine that I relented.  There was no prepared speech or carefully thought out answers here, just a few minutes preparatory work with the interviewer and the camera started rolling.  This is why I am particularly chuffed with the result.

Hopefully my words or my looks will work their magic and attract more students to the school!

Today was a landmark day for Elijah. He read a book by himself for the first time. Granted, the book had a very limited vocabulary, carefully selected from a very limited group of letters, but it’s still a milestone. I hope that someday he has the passion for reading that I had as a child. (I wonder whatever happened to that.)

In history today, we studied foods from the Age of Exploration. We decided that the sailors’ diet of rotten crackers and beer was probably something best left to history. It was a good reminder to us to keep up our intake of fruit and vegetables, though. Fruit, especially, is expensive here, but Tiffany does a wonderful job of making sure we have a well-balanced diet.

In science, we finally left earth science and moved on to biology. I’m not sure I would have known the six characteristics that distinguish living organisms from non-living items, but I do now! Elijah did a little work identifying those characteristics, and then sorting some pictures into living and non-living categories. We also checked out some of the diversity of living things at EcoKids.

In math, we worked on “number between” in the 30 to 40 range, as well as reviewing counting to 70, counting pennies and dimes, simple addition, and writing the 40s.

We also started a new read-aloud book tonight The Light at Tern Rock. It’s recommended for ages 8-12, so I think some of it’s going over Elijah’s head, but it’s short, so we’ll read it this week and then move on.

In my language studies, I finished a book with Ariunbolor today. We’ve been reading the miracles of Jesus. Now, I think we may try a book that has a number of cultural and historical readings in it. Ariunbolor had never seen the book before, but I showed it to her and she seemed willing to give it a try. I feel like I usually have to direct the classes that she teaches, because she doesn’t come loaded with teaching ideas.

In my class with Yendii today, we worked through part of a page in a dictionary. That usually goes pretty slowly, as each word sends us off on some tangential conversation. I’ll think of some example from the Bible and share it with her, or she’ll give some anecdote somehow related to the word. (Yendii asked today how I could remember where so many things were in the Bible. Having a search engine helps, but I told her that I had read the Bible through for the first time when I was 7 years old, and then a number of times after that. She was flabbergasted.) For homework, I used each word that we studied in a sentence, and then started reading the next theme in our book. It had a very long sentence near the beginning, and I got so bogged down on it that I never got the rest of the theme read. It seems that it has something to do with the seasons, and a couple of girls in the countryside. All very beautifully written, just mostly unintelligible.

Just recently I got in touch with Jose Mendez, who is one of the brains behind Academia Columbus in Playa del Carmen.
I asked him to put together a few words about the school and its philosophies, here’s what he says about it.

Spanish in
Latin America“
Philosophy of the Academia Columbus

“Living and learning Spanish” is not just a slogan, but what we actually do. We do not just teach Spanish to our students, but we offer them the opportunity to use their acquired skills in real-life situations: to “live” Spanish. In our view this is a precondition for achieving maximum learning success.

“Living the language” goes well beyond user-friendly and effective tuition. It encompasses the opportunity to live in well-selected host families, offering not just accommodation, but also an excellent opportunity to apply the newly learnt language skills in everyday conversation. Host-family stays therefore form an integral part of the “living and learning Spanish” philosophy. In addition, we offer our students the opportunity through our cultural program and through our excursions to gain a greater insight into the diversity of the Mexican culture while learning Spanish.
– Jose Mendez, Academia Columbus, Playa del Carmen

I do absolutely believe that this is one of the best ways to learn Spanish. The first place I worked at in Playa del Carmen, though I am fortunate enough to be fluent in Italian, I was forced to learn the language. We were 20 employees in the office, and we were only two foreigners! Meaning, it was either alienate or integrate. I chose the latter. A language course in a class room can only teach you so much, but living in it, will teach you everything!
Check out their website by clicking on this sentence

Coming tomorrow, an entry on one of my absolute favorite places in Playa del Carmen! complete with the Thanksgiving menu!
Stay tuned.

-Y

Study abroad programmes are well recognized programmes that help in the development of the student’s personality. Such a programme can be an exciting experience in the life time of a student. These programmes are efficient in providing the students in depth knowledge of the studies and the many things about the foreign countries.

ESL- Schools has several language study abroad programmes for people of all age groups. They offer world class facilities to the students and provide the learning opportunities in the best of the schools all over the world. You might have joined several summer camps during your summer vacations and have learned a lot things there but now with ESL‘s summer camp Europe, you get an opportunity to learn several foreign languages by actually visiting Europe. These vacations can be the most prevalent summer study programme that gives you learning opportunities while having fun.  Such a programme enables the students to pursue foreign languages courses in other countries.

Summer camps Europe is an exclusively designed language study abroad programme by the ESL- schools that offer a golden opportunity for the juniors and teenagers to enjoy their vacations and learn a foreign language in beautiful destinations of Europe. It is short term study programme that extensively aims at developing the student’s personality. Such a programme is involves the children in the historic and beautiful culture of different destinations in Europe. ESL-schools have several partner language schools that are known for their best language courses. In summer camps Europe programmes, you can join the following courses:

1)      French courses in Switzerland.

2)      French summer courses in France.

3)      German summer courses in Germany.

4)      German summer courses in Switzerland.

5)      English language summer courses in Switzerland.

6)      Italian summer courses in Ascona, Switzerland.

ESL- Schools provide a lot more courses not only for teens or juniors but also for adults, working professionals and even for students who are of fifty plus year age group. All the programmes are well designed to suits the learning needs of the students. Fifty plus year students are at the verge of their retirement and hence can enjoy their future life in learning the foreign languages at different countries.

Programmes like summer camp Europe is well designed study language courses for teens and juniors. Such programmes are in fact a hit combo that gives relaxing holiday, language learning opportunity and experience of leisure activities in a different country. It adds a lot to the personal as well as to the professional front of a student.

Summer camp language study programs are the best way to provide a life time experience to the juniors and the teenagers. Such a well designed summer study programme integrates language learning opportunity in a foreign country and also gives you a chance to learn a foreign language by immersing yourself with the people and the culture of the region that speaks it. Language study abroad programmes are getting popular between the people of all age groups. Juniors and teenagers, adults, working professionals and moreover the senior people are also undertaking such study programmes.

A summer camp language study programme is an exclusive way to let your child enjoys his vacations in the most beautiful destinations of the world and also learns the foreign language from there. It is a life time experience for a student to get a break from his regular studies and discover a whole new culture of a foreign country. Such programmes adds a lot to your personality and give you a world class experience of learning a foreign language among the population that speaks it.

ESL – Schools have a wide network of partner language schools all around the world that offer the best of the language courses. Summer camp Europe is one such programme at the ESL which is exclusively deigned for the juniors and teenagers. This programme let the students learn different foreign languages at several beautiful destinations in Europe. This language study programme is not only confined to providing the language learning opportunity but also providing the experiences of the leisure activities in different countries of the Europe.

Summer camps Europe is available at countries like Switzerland, France and Germany. ESL – Schools are offering language courses at different destinations in these mentioned countries. One can get the opportunity to learn languages like French, Italian, English and German at different destinations of the above mentioned countries in Europe. Each of the destinations have best of the language schools that are established at the beautiful aesthetic locations that give the students a perfect environment to take a language study course as well as enjoy their vacations in the natural aura and beauty of the European countries. ESL – schools not only offer language courses but some other special courses. It gives you a life time experience to see the different cultures in depth while enjoying your vacations. They provide you with best of the accommodation, and leisure activities that boost you’re learning abilities.

Summer camps Europe language study programme also adds a cutting edge to your profile and helps you a lot in providing more job opportunities. This programme motivates to learn more and makes you more independent and confident.

The great American scientist and inventor Thomas Alva Edison said: “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” One of the greatest scientists the world has ever seen, Thomas Alva Edison was absolutely right in his view. Success comes to those who believe in sheer hard work and nothing else. The key to success lies in hard work and there is no other short cut to success. But in today’s cut-throat competitive world, you have to shape up your career in a way that gives you an edge over your batch mates. You have to stand tall among them all.

One option in to join some foreign language school. You may learn a foreign language in India itself, but learning a foreign language in its country of origin will help you master the language in a most fruitful manner. You may go for French language. To learn the language you may join any French School in Switzerland. There are some excellent French language schools in Switzerland and in these schools you will be able to sharpen your language skills.

You may also learn French in France. In fact learning French in France itself will be more beneficial since you will be able learn the language in a Freanch ambiance. Of course, French is also spoken in Switzerland as there are sizable section of French speaking people in Switzerland also.

If you want to go to France for learning the language, you may take select out of some very good French Schools in France. These schools will give you some excellent courses on the language. You may join any of these schools in Paris or in Lyon or Marseilles. If you go for Lyon, you may join any French language school to take French course in Lyon. These French lessons in Lyon are given by some experts in the language and they will help you learn the nuances of the language in a most affectionate manner.

The teaching faculty in France is very considerate to the needs of the foreign students. Themselves quite experts in the language, these teachers know exactly how to make simple a tough language like French. They will make your process of learning the language very easy and comfortable. You may also go to Lyon to Learn French in Lyon. A popular tourist destination in France, Lyon is one of the most picturesque place in the entire European continent and your stay there will make you feel like going for a holiday. A package of excitement, fun and curiosity awaits you if you opt for French course in Lyon.

Norman R. Augustine once said: “Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.” And there is hardly any doubt about it. You may not be that talented but your constant motivation will put you on the top of the world. Only thing you need is motivation. Without motivation, you won’t be able to succeed in life.

But in today’s competitive world, you need to be little different from others. You need to have some additional qualification. Learning a foreign language like French is very crucial in today’s world. If you are to prove your point, you must learn at least one foreign language. Learning a foreign language will be an additional qualification for you and you are sure to outsmart your peers.

If you want to learn any foreign language in its soil of origin, go for the French Language. You may learn French in France and indeed this will be a very good option for you. Learn French France will provide you the much-needed advantage over your fellow students.

If you have a penchant for learning this beautiful language in some spectacular natural ambiance, you should better join some French Schools in Switzerland. Mother nature’s best manifestation, a paradise on Earth, Switzerland is no doubt one of the finest lands on Earth and everybody wants to spend some quality time here. So, if you have already made up your mind to join any French School in Switzerland, go there now and your heart will full of ecstasy. The joy of being in Switzerland will make your sojourn in this land of beauty and joy once-in-a-lifetime holiday.

So, you have plenty of options before you, you may go to France for learning this beautiful language; you may go to any city there, you may go to Lyon for your French course, or you may join some French schools in Switzerland. Choice is yours. But wherever you learn, you will have to master the language and once you are back home, you will be bound to feel the difference. Whenever you apply for a job in some multinational company, the first question you may expect is: “Can you speak any foreign language except English?” And when your reply will be yes, you are more likely to grab the opportunity to excel. After joining the job, you are more likely to earn more compared to those who are senior to you yet who don’t know any foreign language except English.

So, hope for the best and you will scale new height….

Do you have a penchant for learning a foreign language? Do you want to make your learning process a memorable one? If your answer is yes, come to ESL, leading foreign language school. A recent report done by Michael Thomas, who has taught celebrities like Emma Thompson, Doris Day, and Woody Allen, throws some interesting lights on benefits of learning a foreign language. The report says that anybody learning a foreign language are richer and happier. If you learn a foreign language, say French, you are likely to earn more compared to your friends. Companies are ready to pay more if they speak or learn any of the foreign language. In fact learning a foreign language has too many benefits.

You may go to Switzerland and join some French Schools in Switzerland. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful place on Earth and if you get a chance to learn the French language in Switzerland, it will be one of the most exciting things to have happened in your life. So, if you decide to Learn French in Switzerland, you will see the breathtaking beauty of the country, that is a veritable paradise on Earth, snow-capped mountains, pristine beauty of the lakes, neat and clean streets, and many more. And indeed your stay there will become really memorable and your learning experience will turn into a thrilling adventure.

You may also learn French in France, the land of great cities with glorious history. One of the most well-developed countries in Europe, France can really boast of its advance cities, spectacular architecture, fashion, and lots more dazzling things.

You may also go to Lyon to Learn French. Learning French in Lyon will also be an exciting one since Lyon is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. Known as the culinary Capital of France, you may taste a wide range of delicacies here and your learning French in Lyon will be full of fun and excitement. You may go for a short term course in Lyon and within a short time may have a feel of the rich and diversified culture of this silk capital of France. People here are extremely friendly and you will enjoy the warmth of the country, its scenic beauty and above all the process of development.

So what are you waiting for? Grab this opportunity and give a much-needed edge to your career by taking a French course in Lyon or say in any other cities in France. Once you come back from France, you will feel the difference. You will soon carve a niche for yourself in your career. There is no doubt about it..

Someone has said very aptly that learning has no age. Especially when it comes to learning the languages then one birth might be very small to become master of the language. Language is not all about speaking and understanding one particular language, it is in fact an identity of the masses that speak it. Language is not limited to words or grammar in fact it goes beyond the boundaries of text books. A language forms the basis of culture and it can relate us to the history of the country that speaks it.

Most of us would like to learn the foreign language but hardly some people get a chance to make their dream come true. However, to understand the beauty of a foreign language the best way out is to visit the place that speaks that language and learn it from there. Such a language study abroad programme takes you’re learning to another level and let you experience the beauty of the language and how it has given birth to the culture of the population that speaks it.

ESL – Schools is one such institution that offers several language study programmes to people of all age group. It has a huge network of partner language schools that are famous for their esteemed language courses around the world. One can never get such an opportunity to learn a language so deeply. Having, sound knowledge of an additional foreign language can be of great help for you at your professional front. This can open wide work opportunities for you. Moreover, if you have done such a language course by actually visiting the destination that speaks it then this helps you at personal level. Having exposed to different country, you can understand the different cultural values and it helps you to sharpen your personality.

If you want to learn German language then ESL is offering German Course Switzerland. It is one of its own kind language courses which give you an opportunity to learn German language at several destinations in Switzerland. ESL has the affiliation with two German schools in Switzerland. One school is at St. Michel, the prestigious college of the Switzerland which is situated near the world famous waterfront of Zuger See and the other school is situated in the beautiful environment of Ascona.

The German language courses at the ESL- Schools are primarily designed for the children of age group between ten to seventeen years. These courses are German summer camps, designed for a short duration. Children get an opportunity to learn the language and enjoy their summer vacations in the beautiful aura of Switzerland.

Just last night, I was telling Tiffany that we probably ought to check our passports to see whether our student visas expired after one year or two. Then today, the director of our school came to us and started explaining to us the hoops we would have to jump through to get our second year student visa. She explained in Mongolian, of course, which was extremely helpful. Later, she came in and gave me a sample letter that I needed to write out by hand, filling in all the appropriate blanks. It is basically a request saying that it takes a long time to learn Mongolian, and that I need to study for another year. It’s a tad ironic, because I have to write it in perfect Mongolian, which tends to give the lie to the idea that I need to study for another year. I asked the director if I had to handwrite it, and she indicated that I did. If I typed it on the computer, she said, they would just think she wrote it. (Which, of course, she did. I just copied it.)

I have seen these handwritten affidavits on several other occasions. Once, for example, I signed my name to a handwritten full page, having no idea what it said, just that a friend had written it. That was just to get some boxes out of customs. I think that, in America, most bureaucrats would look askance at handwritten document, especially those created by foreigners who are still relatively new to writing with a different symbol set. Here, though, it seems to be the mark of authenticity.

By the way, in Mongolia, almost everyone writes in cursive, which is not, of course, the first symbol set you study. So, for the first several months, you can read nothing that anyone writes. Then, you start to learn cursive. I can do a reasonable job at it now, although I still make a few errors. I almost never write in cursive in English, so it was a bit of a learning curve for me.

SEE readers pdf

A selection of interesting books to enjoy reading. Graded from Beginners to Advanced.

Well, it’s finally happened. After a decade of bickering and 2-steps-forward-3-steps-back negotiations, Mongolia today signed an agreement to allow Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto to exploit Oyu Tolgoi, ostensibly one of the largest copper and gold mines in the world. There has been surprisingly little fanfare over an event that has the potential to significantly change the lives of the average Mongolian. Here are a few of the highlights from an article in the Sydney Morning Herald:

• The nation’s employment rate is tipped to jump more than 10 percent. The mine will employ as many as 3,000 workers, with thousands more finding jobs along the supply chain.
• Oyu Tolgoi is expected to produce 450,000 tons of copper and 330,000 ounces of gold annually over 35 years.
• Per capita disposable income is expected to rise by 11.5 percent.
• The project could boost Mongolia’s per capita GDP, at about 1,800 US dollars in 2008, to 15,000 US dollars by 2015.

If you haven’t bought stock in one of these mining companies, you may have already missed the boat, but hopefully Mongolians will be able to keep corrupt politicians from pocketing the bulk of this windfall.

On a more mundane topic, I started classes with a new teacher today. My former teacher, Nyamaa, has been working on a deal to go to Japan for a few weeks. On Thursday, she told me dejectedly that they were not going to allow her to come to Japan unless she had a translator (since she speaks no Japanese or English) and overcame some other insuperable obstacle. The next afternoon, she walked into my classroom and showed me her visa to go to Japan and informed me that she was leaving Saturday morning at 6 a.m. So… she’s in Japan. It seemed a little sudden, but that seems to be how Mongolians roll.

SEE Timetable winter 09-10

Europe is the centre of intellect and vigor and this fact has been recognized in each and every part of the world. We, the personnel at ESL, also give due respect to his truth and want that students from all over the world should partake of this new and excellent experience called Europe. For this purpose we have established many summer camps in our Summer Camp Europe category so that the languages and culture of this great continent Europe are well grasped by our varied students through an exposure to the local culture. These centres represent the rich European way of life and hence are ideal places for learning a new language.

Summer Camp at Zug: Summer Camps Europe would be incomplete without this renowned centre. This centre is situated in St. Michel College and is a rich cultural hub as well. The students get every opportunity to grasp the cultural nuances that are associated with a new language and thus are able to achieve a superior level of understanding that is not possible with mere rote learning. All the latest and world-class facilities like modern study rooms, classrooms, theatre and healthy dining rooms are the specialties that are much wanted by each and every student. The nutritious and healthy diet that each student gets by way of our full board lodging is another attraction. Every kind of help is readily available to our students 24×7.

Le Cimem Camp: This centre provides you with all the scenic beauty and natural wonder and makes it an ideal place to embark on your intellectual pursuits this summer. The beaches and the cultural park are very close by and students are free to mix up with the common people and tourists after their study hours. This place also smacks of historicity, as this centre is located in a charming 19^th century building. Excellent course matter, high-tech classrooms, self-service eateries and projection rooms make studying at this centre a one of its kind experience.

Westerwald Centre: This centre is well known for its comfortable stay and cozy facilities. Restaurants, running tracks, tennis courts, a bowling alley and Astroturf courts give the students every chance to participate in various kinds of outdoor activities while pursuing their academic interests. The centre is very close to the cultural hub of the town that represents the customs of this area in totality. This place is well connected by all the means of transport and it is extremely easy for you to reach up to your near and dear ones in case of an emergency. Total security and protection of the privacy of our students is the endeavor of every ESL personnel posted here.

There are two main parts of the self that we need to acquaint our selves with. Physical, which includes our chemical and biological make up.  And mental, which includes our emotional, and psychological aspects.  A thorough knowledge of the self should be a high priority in the education of human beings in stages of life.   Understanding and learning about the self on a wholistic level adds leverage to our ability to make better choices leading to a more enjoyable and prosperous life.  Remember, we are here to enjoy!  But dont forget that the balance comes naturally through experiences that might hinder our enjoyment temporarily.  For example, look at the way muscles work.  When muscle is used beyond it’s ability, muscle fibers tear apart and reguvinate themselves using the proper muscle growth components such as protein.  Our ability as humans to adapt to stimulus is one that is most amazing and should be taught to us earlier in life.  We do learn as we go and adjust in order to survive, but we should concentrate our efforts on becoming more familiar with our own strengths and weaknesses in order to strive.

Consume Life represents everything in life that makes our limited stay on earth worth while.  It is a paradigm, an attitude, a way of life.   Acceptance, forgiveness, and moderation are words describing what shapes this paradigm, with practical, objective, and open minded education spearheading this new age research, concentrating on the improving the human experience.  We as a people must come to realize that much of our population bases daily way of life on literature such as the Torah, Bible, and Koran that were written and put together thousands of year before our time now.    We need to take into consideration the time period they were written in, and compare human beings way of life in terms of geography, education, literacy, communication, transportation.  After reading and learning about many world religions, I have come to realize that religions served an important sociopolitical and economical role that gave leverage for educated,  and experienced people to sustain a more wealthy lifestyle, enjoying the fruits of life.  While the less educated hard working lower classes of people had to be thankful and content for what God will have in store for them in the after life.  It is a subjectivly conservative lifestyle that limits the amount of experience and knowledge.  Paired with the notion that God will send us to hell if we dont follow this lifestyle, and considering that this was communicated by word of mouth.  Not to mention the language in which it was written and what was lost when translated to the language that people now read.  Most importantly, my experience has shown me that the most religious, or conservative is usually the most hypocritical because it goes against human’s nature to hold back from experiencing something that is chemically causing a better emotional state of mind.  Look at the multitude of church priests and child molestation cases.  Life isn’t meant to be a daily struggle, yet moderation is the key for balance. Life is a blend of wonderful experiences balanced by some unpleasant ones that gives our lives a  purpose, meaning and direction leading to “Happiness”.

First, the world needs to recognize the underlying problems causing conflicts world wide.  From my experience, I have always found that people are much more critical of others, whether it be appearances, actions, beliefs, morals, or just plain way of life.  We form conclusions about people we see who are similar to, or different from us, based soley on appearance.  All visible differences are noticed quickly such as color of skin, hair, eyes, or even the style of clothes.  And from observing these characteristics, we form conclusions in our minds about other aspects of the person that are often untrue.   I believe that Ethnocentism is man kind’s most important obstacle to overcome before we as humans are able to transcend beyond our lazy, over populated, economically unstable, disease infested, burned out world.

The power of word-of-mouth in language travel

The power of word-of-mouth (recommendation by friends and family) is the most credible for language travellers. (Atme.org)

There are countless research studies, reports and books about the «power of word of mouth» at the moment of choosing a product or service. Well, the reason it’s quite obvious: customers who write reviews base their report on their personal experience, they are on the same side as potential customers. This simple fact makes products or service reviews a reliable source of information.

Personally I seek reviews for anything from office products I need to buy to a movie I may want to watch. I’ve learned from experience that though reviews are an invaluable source of information, caution must be exercised nonetheless. We are all different and we are all biased, and the personal experience from one person may be totally different from that of the next person.

This is also true for the «language travel» industry. Students come from different cultural backgrounds, with a wide range of needs and expectations, and each with their own very personal traits. Two language students may judge very differently the exact same language course given at a school by the same teachers, with the same offer of cultural activities. A great experience for one may not be so great for the other, and their assessment may be solely based on the relationship developed with their class mates, or on how much fun they had…

If you are about to choose a language school based on ex students’ reviews, how much fun they had and how many friends they made is obviously important… after all, fun is an essential aspect of learning and it makes for a memorable experience. Still, don’t forget that you will be investing on learning a foreign language or on improving your skills, so you should also look for evaluations on:

• Academic quality: language courses with a good balance of grammar, vocabulary, oral practice, opportunities to use the language in real-life contexts, updated and interesting class material, and, most importantly, student-centred lessons.
• Professionalism: teachers with solid experience in foreign language teaching and the ability to create a good learning atmosphere in an intercultural class.
• Observance of overall good practices (e.g. truthful advertising, customer commitment, sustainable travel, good employment standards, general transparency, etc.).

Comments on these points may be harder to find… so keep them in mind during your experience, so that you will have something to say about them when it’s your turn to share .

At MyLanguageTravel.com you may leave your language school reviews and comments, and you can leave your assessment on your experience with the following TANDEM International member schools:

• TANDEM Hamburg
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El plazo de inscripción se abre el 23 de septiembre 2009.

Horario: 18.30 a 21.00h

Comienzo del curso:

1 de octubre 2009

GRUPOS:

Primaria (Todos los niveles)

Secundaria (Todos los niveles)

Bachillerato   y   First Certificate

Adultos Elemental,  Pre-intermediate, Intermediate,

Escuela Oficial de Idiomas

First Certificate

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ESL is committed to providing you the best of learning opportunities even in your holidays. For this purpose we have started an amazing variety of learning programmes right here in Summer Camp Switzerland.

ESL Leysin: In Leysin we have our “Mercure Classic’ course centre positioned at the heart of the famous tourist resort. It boasts of 16 classrooms, 2 restaurants, 2 sports centers and a cinema. We provide 4-star quality to our students including private bathrooms, TV, direct telephone facility and free Internet. Our dedicated staff is particular about the needs and problems of each student and makes it certain that every student gets congenial atmosphere and complete security. You always feel close to your family via e-mail and telephone facilities. This Summer Camp Switzerland centre is situated in mobile phone coverage areas, so emergency calls are also not a problem.

ESL Zug: This partner school of our Summer Camp Switzerland segment is situated in the prominent ‘St. Michel’ college and is at a stone’s throw from the city center. It has 8 spacious classrooms, a game room, a theatre, and many study rooms, all equipped with the state-of-the-art technology. Our accommodation is full board and we provide nutritious food in our extremely spacious, healthy and airy dining room. Our supervisory staff is always ready to help anyone in need and sees to it that all the emergency numbers are functional 24×7.We also have the facility of pocket money service for day students, which is like a small bank in every respect.

ESL Montreux: In Montreux, our Summer Camp Switzerland centre is located at a walking distance from the main station. It is accessible from Lake Geneva within no time. We have large, airy and up to date classrooms, a common room, a gymnasium and a cafeteria. Care is taken that students get the latest facilities by way of free Internet, latest computers and efficient phone service. Our host families provide double rooms, breakfast, dinner and all the warmth of family atmosphere. Students take lunch at the cafeteria in the course centre itself so that no meddling with their learning takes place. The residential areas also have the facility of phone card telephone booths for the benefit of our students.

Learning a new language is really an amazing and enriching experience. To make it all the more memorable, we have set up various schools in the land of exotic beauty-Switzerland. These French Schools make it certain that this academic pursuit of yours becomes even more pleasing and unforgettable.

French School Leysin: This School is situated in Leysin’s famous tourist resort, which is known far and wide for its unparalleled beauty and charm. Modern and spacious classrooms, restaurants, cinema and all the latest amenities of life make it sure that you get a home like atmosphere while pursuing your scholastic quest of learning a totally new language and the culture associated with it at French Schools Switzerland. Various facilities like Internet, accessible phones, TV and delicious meals help students make the most of their time.

French School Les Paccots: This school is situated right on the edge of a lush forest and boasts of various sports facilities along with its brilliant course material and dedicated staff and is a symbol of the excellence associated with French Schools Switzerland. The residential rooms have excellent facilities and there is a private bathroom for every two rooms. You can reach Les Paccots by plane, car or bus. The international airports of Geneva are not far away and we also provide the facility of pick-up service from the airports. We even provide our own bus service in case you want to travel by bus. Our informative brochures make it extremely easy to reach the spot in your own vehicle.

French School Montreux: This school is located at the heart of Montreux and is accessible by various routes. This school of the French Schools Switzerland category boasts of the Host Families that take care of our students just like their own families do. The gymnasium is fully equipped so that students don’t forget to take care of their health while indulging in their studies. Free web access, dependable telephone service and our own cafeteria (for lunch) are the added advantages. You are very close to main cities like Lausanne and Milan and are within easy reach of your families and dear ones in case of an emergency. Montreux is a cosmopolitan city in every sense of the word and perfect for learning a sophisticated language like French.

Here’s where my home is going to be for the first two months.

I’m excited now!

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OMG… I can totally walk to France… it is literally a neighborhood away.  Mmmm Crepes..

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Every child cherishes dreams to realise in future, once he is grown up. One such dream is to study in some of the leading institutes in Europe. Very few could succeed in translating this dream. For many it remains a mere day dream. But ESL will help you out to translate your dream into reality and bask in the warmth of success.

Pearl S. Bucks once said: “The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” So if you excel in your studies, you will it hugely. ESL will be there to help you excel in your endeavour.

With its tie up with German School in Switzerland, ESL will take you into some of the most exotic places in Switzerland, the veritable heaven on earth. There are numerous German schools in Switzerland, from where you may learn German language. You may select the choicest school.

You will feel on cloud number nine when ESL takes you straight into some cool German Summer Camps. Away from the hustle bustle of city life you will have some real fun time in these German Summer camps. Your learning exercise will be accompanied with physical training as well and your learning will become more comprehensive.

In these schools, you will meet lots of friends which may be drawn from various countries in Asia and Europe. So while learning you will meet some of the global friends and interactions with these friends will widen your mental horizon. Slowly and steadily, you will become a global student and even after coming back to home you could keep in touch with your friends and your social network will grow day by day.

No doubt, ESL will help you chase your dream and in due course you will build up your career on a firm footing and your experience in these summer camps will contribute a lot in shaping up your mental outlook.