EFFECTO – for more effective foreign language learning
Teaching method
Whatever your reasons for taking a foreign language course – to refresh your existing knowledge, to learn industry terminology or to learn a foreign language to enter new markets – the unique EFFECTO method developed by Skrivanek for more effective foreign language learning will be useful in all cases.
EFFECTO is a patented language learning method developed for Skrivanek Holding SE Group language schools around the world. This method is special because it significantly increases the efficiency of language learning and is so exciting that it also improves students’ motivation to learn foreign languages.
The EFFECTO method is based on using the language in practical situations. We emphasise the development of active language skills (speaking and writing). Students develop practical foreign language skills and learning time is not spent doing theoretical exercises in workbooks.
The lesson plans and topics are based on the suggestions and needs of the group participants. Foreign language learning takes place in a comfortable environment, in a friendly atmosphere. Students work in pairs and groups. The lessons use a variety of exercises, games, puzzles, charades and other fun activities.
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EFFECTO advantages
All participants are actively involved in the learning. During the lessons students do most of the talking, not the teacher. Creative exercises develop students’ ability to use the language spontaneously in different everyday situations.
The free and creative learning atmosphere inspires language learning. Dialogues, conversations and other activities develop students’ ability to use a foreign language in everyday situations such as travelling or talking to foreign colleagues.
During lessons, we use a variety of media as well as the latest technology. The more varied a student’s perception of a foreign language, the better they can remember it. (It is believed that a person usually remembers about 20% of what is heard, about 30% of what is seen, about 50% of what is seen and heard and up to 90% of what he or she has done.)
All group members are involved in the development of the learning plan. The teachers will make sure that the topics, discussions and practical exercises are useful for the student after the course and relevant to real life.
The intensity of the teaching and the involvement in a wide variety of tasks and activities guarantee that every student will improve his/her foreign language skills with this method.
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