A language school is a school where one studies a foreign language. Classes at a language school are usually geared towards, for example, communicative competence in a foreign language. Language learning in such schools typically supplements formal education or existing knowledge of a foreign language.
Students vary widely by age, educational background, work experience. They usually have the possibility of selecting a specific course according to their language proficiency. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR),[1] there are six language levels that define student language proficiency based on their speaking, writing and reading skills. Students will be then assigned to the course that matches their skills.
As a general rule, new students take a placement test which enables teachers to determine which is the most appropriate level for the student. Courses can be organized in groups or for individuals (one-to-one lessons). Private language schools are generally open year-round and are equipped with pedagogical material (books, tape recorders, videos, language laboratories, a library, etc.)
OrganizationEdit
Most language schools are private and for-profit. Fees vary depending on a multitude of factors, including local cost of living, exchange rates, and demand for the language in the area where a school is located. Language schools are either independent entities or corporate franchises.
TeachersEdit
Teachers are expected to possess native speakerfluency or acquired competence in their target languages; formal qualifications to become a language teacher, however, vary by school, region or country. This ensures the quality of the language school and provides students with a richer experience. Teachers may have graduated with a BA, Master's degree or a PhD Pedagogy, experience and strong teaching skills are the principal criteria during the recruitment of the language school's teachers.[citation needed]
AccommodationEdit
Many language schools offer various kinds of accommodation to their students: host family (homestays), campus residences, shared housing, or hotels.
QualificationsEdit
Most students will sit an international language exam and receive an internationally recognized qualification.
International language examsEdit
Language schools commonly offer specific programs to those wishing to prepare for internationally recognized language exams such as:
Some organizations combine language study with travel to destinations where the language is natively spoken. This concept of immersion travel makes it easier for students to experience and understand the destination country's culture and language.
Globally, English language schools have seen the greatest demand over schools for other languages. Over one billion people are said to be learning English in a second language or foreign language context.[2] In the United States alone, ESL learners make up over one-third of all adult, non-academic learners.[3] English learning has experienced the highest increase in demand over the last three years, with an increase of 67%. The United States and the UK are the biggest players in the global English travel market accounting for 62% of the total revenue earned in 2013, and account for 65.5% of students worldwide.[4]
English language schools are also among the most numerous in Asian countries such as China, Japan and South Korea, as Western culture influences the rising demand for English in business and cultural contexts.
Arabic has also grown in popularity in the last decade. Reasons include the continued growth of Islam worldwide (the Koran holy book is in Arabic), as well as cultural, economic and political reasons.[5]
The Hindi language along with the culture of the Indian subcontinent has started to become important due to recent foreign policies, global competitiveness, and emigration from the country. Hindi began to be introduced as a foreign language in some American schools in the 2000s. Instructors in the language were sought to teach from the kindergarten level right up to the university as part of the National Security Language Initiative.[6]
^"A God-given way to communicate". Economist. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
^Hemali Chhapia (March 23, 2008). "India shining: US headhunts Hindi teachers". Times of India.
External linksEdit
Council of Europe Language Policy Unit
International Association of Language Centres
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Language school news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message A language school is a school where one studies a foreign language Classes at a language school are usually geared towards for example communicative competence in a foreign language Language learning in such schools typically supplements formal education or existing knowledge of a foreign language Students vary widely by age educational background work experience They usually have the possibility of selecting a specific course according to their language proficiency According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR 1 there are six language levels that define student language proficiency based on their speaking writing and reading skills Students will be then assigned to the course that matches their skills Contents 1 Structure 1 1 Organization 1 2 Teachers 1 3 Accommodation 2 Qualifications 2 1 International language exams 3 Language courses 3 1 English 3 2 Arabic 3 3 Hindi 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksStructure EditAs a general rule new students take a placement test which enables teachers to determine which is the most appropriate level for the student Courses can be organized in groups or for individuals one to one lessons Private language schools are generally open year round and are equipped with pedagogical material books tape recorders videos language laboratories a library etc Organization Edit Most language schools are private and for profit Fees vary depending on a multitude of factors including local cost of living exchange rates and demand for the language in the area where a school is located Language schools are either independent entities or corporate franchises Teachers Edit Teachers are expected to possess native speaker fluency or acquired competence in their target languages formal qualifications to become a language teacher however vary by school region or country This ensures the quality of the language school and provides students with a richer experience Teachers may have graduated with a BA Master s degree or a PhD Pedagogy experience and strong teaching skills are the principal criteria during the recruitment of the language school s teachers citation needed Accommodation Edit Many language schools offer various kinds of accommodation to their students host family homestays campus residences shared housing or hotels Qualifications EditMost students will sit an international language exam and receive an internationally recognized qualification International language exams Edit Language schools commonly offer specific programs to those wishing to prepare for internationally recognized language exams such as TOEIC English TOEFL English CaMLA English TrackTest English University of Toronto TEFL English Cambridge English Language Assessment English DELF DALF French TestDaF German SIELE Spanish DELE Spanish JLPT Japanese TOPIK Korean TOCFL Chinese HSK Chinese Mandarin DELI DILI DALI Italian Some organizations combine language study with travel to destinations where the language is natively spoken This concept of immersion travel makes it easier for students to experience and understand the destination country s culture and language Language courses EditEnglish Edit Main article English language learning and teaching Globally English language schools have seen the greatest demand over schools for other languages Over one billion people are said to be learning English in a second language or foreign language context 2 In the United States alone ESL learners make up over one third of all adult non academic learners 3 English learning has experienced the highest increase in demand over the last three years with an increase of 67 The United States and the UK are the biggest players in the global English travel market accounting for 62 of the total revenue earned in 2013 and account for 65 5 of students worldwide 4 English language schools are also among the most numerous in Asian countries such as China Japan and South Korea as Western culture influences the rising demand for English in business and cultural contexts Arabic Edit Main article Arabic language school Arabic has also grown in popularity in the last decade Reasons include the continued growth of Islam worldwide the Koran holy book is in Arabic as well as cultural economic and political reasons 5 Hindi Edit Main article Hindi language school The Hindi language along with the culture of the Indian subcontinent has started to become important due to recent foreign policies global competitiveness and emigration from the country Hindi began to be introduced as a foreign language in some American schools in the 2000s Instructors in the language were sought to teach from the kindergarten level right up to the university as part of the National Security Language Initiative 6 See also EditLanguage education English language learning and teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language Francais langue etrangere Arabic language school Second language acquisitionReferences Edit Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Learning teaching assessment CEFR Retrieved 17 December 2016 How many people learn English globally Retrieved 17 December 2016 How large is the English learning market worldwide Archived from the original on 20 December 2016 Retrieved 17 December 2016 dec13main indd Retrieved 17 December 2016 A God given way to communicate Economist 22 April 2010 Retrieved 2015 03 04 Hemali Chhapia March 23 2008 India shining US headhunts Hindi teachers Times of India External links EditCouncil of Europe Language Policy Unit International Association of Language Centres Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Language school amp oldid 1150070137, 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