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The following text
is taken from our website for the Adults' English programme. We hope it
serves to give you a sense of place - an idea of the sort of school we
are and the sort of students we teach.
"The high level
of motivation common to our students lies in opportunities for career
advancement, overseas study and enhanced quality of life. Our aim at Instituto
Britanico is to help students achieve their goals by using English effectively
and accurately with ease and confidence."
"Small classes,
high-quality English, professional teaching and a variety of accents are
the hallmarks that distinguish our courses."
"The quality
of teaching and the students' success rate have for many years attracted
individuals who are serious about learning and a large number of companies
and government agencies that have understood the value of investing in
their staff's development."
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"The style of
English teaching at Instituto Britanico reflects the EFL techniques developed
by experts in Britain over recent years, techniques that have increasingly
become world standards. However, rather than a rigid adherance to any
one methodology, the emphasis is on the integrated development of all
communicative skills, with the major emphasis on speaking. Our courses
reflect this in both the style of teaching and the evaluation of students."
"Learning here
is a stimulating and demanding experience and classes are designed to
maximise the verbal interaction between students. The experience is described
by students as bright, varied, interactive and participatory. Materials
and activities relevant to students' needs help them to develop their
vocabulary, pronunciation, oral fluency, grammatical knowledge, writing
techniques, reading and listening skills and, above all, their confidence
with the language."
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"We offer a range
of course options to satisfy our clients' various needs and lifestyles.
Our timetables are designed to suit busy people who need to combine their
studies with other commitments in life."
In addition to the
Adults' programme we offer classes for Young Learners on weekday afternoons
and Saturday mornings. Here is an extract of what we say about this aspect
of our business.
"Children have
an infinite capacity for learning, not least new languages. Their motivation
will never be higher than when their natural curiosity leads them to explore
the world through English."
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"The vital importance
of English in the modern world as an essential key to success is now a
fact of life and, whilst it's never too late to start, the earlier you
start the more natural is the learning process. For many parents nowadays,
one of the highest priorities in equipping their children for contemporary
life has to be the added dimension of English."
"Special courses
for young children and teenagers are available at Instituto Britanico
during the Costa Rican school year and during the summer break. A different
experience from the type of lessons students have generally known at school,
these courses form a firm base for more advanced study in the future."
"Our teachers,
who are professionals drawn from various parts of the world, are specialised
in understanding young people's learning needs and are skilled in providing
materials and activities to maintain students' enthusiasm. Classes are
small (never more than 15, usually about 8), ensuring maximum attention
for everyone."
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