Language Instruction
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
AVANTE can send a teacher to your worksite to offer Group English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) Classes to your clients. One-on-one instruction can also be offered at our site in Northeast Philadelphia.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
We can also teach you and your colleagues Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Swahili, Korean, Farsi, Vietnamese, Malayalam or any other language, at your site or ours, and at the time you choose!
- TELEPHONIC INSTRUCTION
Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of learning a foreign language right from your home or office! Scheduled instruction between you and a foreign language professor takes place over the phone. You choose the time and frequency of the classes-available day and night, 7 days/week. Books and materials provided.
LITTLE LEARNERS FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES
Children who study a foreign language benefit intellectually, academically and, socially. For families, Avante offers instruction in most languages, in your home or at our center. For schools or daycare centers, we can design a program that meets your needs. Courses offered for children starting at age 4. Our special methodology makes learning fun-- utilizing song, interactive games, puppets, props, and much more!
Research on second language acquistion in children:
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/second.language.p.k12.2.html
http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s720173.htm
Avante's program integrates the dynamic music of singer/songwriter José Luis Orozco
http://www.joseluisorozco.com
METHODOLOGY
We employ a conversational approach to language learning which aims to enable students to begin speaking the language from the very first class session. Mastery of oral fluency is the goal of our courses.
We offer complete course design, placement testing and all materials.
We have had great success with the following organizations:
- Day Care Centers
- Public and Private Schools
- Private Companies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Governmental Employees
- and many more...