Frequently asked questions

How much and how often?

The key to success is to be able to offer a plan that can fit easily into the schedule of an adult. It is far easier for a student not to drop out if he or she must not set aside other interests.
Nowadays it is possible to find courses which can be taken only once or twice a week.This, supported by some revision at home, should be enough to enable students to progress.
It is crucial not to generate excessive demands, since stress affects performance.

Grammar or conversation?

During many years English was taught through the practice of grammar. Of course the latter is of great importance, but once students have learned a suitable amount of grammar, it is time to put theory into practice.
This language must be used. In real life people do not approach people with a piece of paper or a book. One must be able to speak and to understand
And this skill must be learned by a person in class, since when he or she must face a real challenge, neither the professor nor a book will be available.
That is why knowing English doesn´t necessarily mean that a person can use it. There are many professionals who can read and write easily and yet are unable to speak.

When will I see the results?

From the very beginning one must feel at ease and realize that what one is learning is useful.
However, common sense plays an important role in any learning process. It is necessary to wait for a sensible period of time to be able to see the results. Those who start at a lower level should feel a difference within the first month and should be able to speak quite fluently within six months to a year, whereas those who start at a higher level will see an improvement almost immediately.

Social English or Business English?

Business English relies a lot on vocabulary, which is specific.
Social English teaches English for communication both in business and leisure, i.e. it enables the student to deal with situations ranging from negotiations or job interviews to complaints or small talk at a dinner table.
Both techniques (Social English and Business English) share, however, a common area of verbs and connectors that is necessary for oral expression.