Learn English in the heart of the Mediterranean
Having made your way through the school system as a child, you may well know from first hand experience that a great teacher is crucial to learning any new subject. Berlitz takes the selection of its trainers seriously, ensuring they have the knowledge and capability to quickly and effectively teach you all that you need to know to take your language skills to the next level. Of course, using high-quality materials in language classes is also of the utmost importance, and Berlitz works to provide its trainers with only the best materials, designed with you in mind.
A brief overview of the quality of the trainers and materials in all of the classes:
- Native speakers with teaching experience
- Instructors with business experience for our business-oriented classes
- Ongoing monitoring of the quality of teaching in each classroom
- Continuous training in didactics and teaching methodology
- Maximum relevance of materials used to practice during language training
- Learning plans based on the most current research in the field
What is included into the price of your Berlitz language course:
- registration fee (you do not have to pay it extra)
- entry level test
- end of course certificate
- free WI FI access on school premises
- Welcome Pack
- Mobile Sim Card
- Berlitz English Material
The Berlitz language schools
Since its founding in 1878, the Berlitz language school has progressed from teaching travellers and private individuals, to teaching businessmen and women who need to improve their language skills. The eventual release of his total immersion method further boosted the prominence of Berlitz's school. Over the years, the school has maintained its image and continually helps individuals, travellers and employees to achieve their language goals quickly and efficiently.
The history of Berlitz
Maximilian Berlitz grew up in Germany's Black Forest region in a family of teachers and mathematicians before immigrating to the United States in 1870. After gaining experience as a private tutor, Berlitz decided to join the Warner Polytechnic College in Providence, Rhode Island, as a professor of French and German. However, Berlitz quickly realised that the college was not as impressive and didn’t quite live up to its name, and in no time at all, this entrepreneur was the owner, dean, head teacher and the only faculty member.
Unable to handle the workload on his own, Berlitz began searching for a competent assistant to help him with his French courses. His search led him to a young Frenchman named Joly. But as fate would have it, by the time Joly arrived, Berlitz was overworked, stressed, and became severely ill. What's more, Berlitz's illness was not the only complication upon Joly's arrival
The birth of the Berlitz Method®
To Berlitz's chagrin, he discovered that Joly could not speak English. Since his illness rendered him incapable of finding another solution, Berlitz instructed Joly to explain objects using gestures and actions. When Berlitz aroused from his sickbed six weeks later, he expected to find chaos in the classroom. Instead, he was met with students carrying on conversations in elegant French, much further along in their progress than they would have been under his tutelage. Berlitz made a wise decision, and adopted the "emergency solution" as a permanent course of action, from then on known as the Berlitz Method®.
The Berlitz Method®
At the heart of all language training with Berlitz instructors lies the Berlitz Method®, a delightfully effective method designed to immerse you in your target language from day one. From the very onset you spend a significant amount of time speaking the language you are learning, helping you quickly gain confidence in your ability to communicate. Moreover, the Berlitz Method® takes into account your personal goals, ensuring a customised learning experience that is second to none.
Key aspects of the Berlitz Method®:
- Immersion in the language
Immersing you in your new language and the corresponding culture enables you to quickly acclimatise to your new language.
- Tailor-made course content
Instructors choose your course content based on your personal goals and background, ensuring language skills that are practical in your daily and professional life.
- High percentage of speaking time
The vast majority of your time with your Berlitz trainer is spent speaking your target language, increasing the rate at which you absorb the language, and reducing inhibitions.
- Targeted learning
Berlitz trainers find a suitable balance between improving your fluency, and developing your accuracy of expression.
- Intuitive grammar
Instead of focusing on grammar worksheets, Berlitz trainers instill an intuitive sense of the grammar of your target language, through speaking.
- Appropriate learning
Berlitz trainers use the tools that correspond to the way that you learn best, significantly boosting your ability to improve your language skills.
Each of these aspects of the method greatly contributes to an increased level of proficiency in your target language. Whether you sign up for a course at a Berlitz language centre, request a trainer who comes to your office, or work with an instructor in the privacy of your own home, the Berlitz Method® serves as the backbone of teaching philosophy that will sustain your motivation and see you successfully speaking your target language faster than you ever thought possible.
BE TAUGHT BY THE BEST
The Berlitz instructors for languages and global leadership training
Having made your way through the school system as a child, you may well know from first hand experience that a great teacher is crucial to any subject matter. Berlitz takes the selection of its trainers seriously, ensuring they have the knowledge and capability to quickly and effectively teach you what you need to know to take your language skills to the next level. Of course, using high-quality materials in language classes is also of the utmost importance, and Berlitz works to provide its trainers with only the best materials, designed with you in mind.
GREAT MATERIALS FOR EVEN GREATER STUDENTS
The Berlitz course material uses a variety of speech and language activities to broaden your skills
Course materials are some of the most essential components of any rewarding language class. Berlitz has a range of speech and language activities designed to foster language learning, while still having fun. The success of these course materials lies in Berlitz's dedication to updating its materials to keep them modern and relevant to your everyday life, and the world of business. Berlitz language material comes in audio and video format, and Berlitz also has a wide selection of online speech and language activities. You can easily combine any of the materials, giving you the flexibility you need to stay interested and to expand your language skills.
As an English student at Berlitz, you will encounter a range of beneficial materials.
- The course book has authentic and lively content, and exercises that will pique your interest and focus on the world around you. You can listen to the audio CD at home or on the go to work on your pronunciation and listening comprehension no matter where you are.
- The accompanying web program provides additional online support. Here you will find grammar exercises, vocabulary training, fun learning games, discussion forums where you can interact with other Berlitz students and trainers, pronunciation training, business English, and much more.
- Additionally, the Berlitz English magazine contains topical articles written by both American and British authors, exposing you to the rich variety of vocabulary and style found in the English language.
Liked by students and teachers
This selection of materials that you can use by yourself, combined with the excellent teaching method and in-course materials used by Berlitz instructors, will pave the way to your linguistic success. Contact a Berlitz language centre and get all the information you need to come a step closer to achieving your goals!
