Language Services Direct Team
In our Complete Guide To Intensive Language Learning, we touched on the best intensive language learning schedule. But we thought it deserved some more thought, because really, intensive language learning is all about schedule.
Why? Well a language course’s schedule defines its intensity! How often you study, how long for, what type of classes you take… All of these factors affect just how intensive your language learning will be.
So in this article, we thought we’d go into a bit more detail about the best intensive language learning schedule – and how you can create one that works for you or your company!
According to the FSI, if we are able to put in 10 hours a day to learn a language, then basic fluency should take 48 days for easy languages, and 72 days for difficult languages. Based on this number, we can take some insight into course intensity and what’s realistic.
While a 10 hour language lesson a day would make for the swiftest learning, it’s not a particularly accessible goal for many learners. Not everyone has that much free time to allocate to language learning, so we prefer morning and/or afternoon lessons.
At Language Services Direct, our intensive language courses offer either half-day (4-hours) or full-day (8-hours with breaks throughout the day) classes in your target language, depending on your availability. This way, you can still make time for other important things in your life while making significant progress towards fluency!
The most significant factor that helps make the most intensive schedule is finding a schedule you can follow. Ensure you are mindful of your availability before you enroll in a course since long study gaps will affect your learning routine and your retention in the long run.
Making sure you have time for studying or your organisation offers you time for language development if you are working on an international project can lower stress while you are enrolled in the course, which will result in better learning.
The best time of day to learn a language is when you are most alert and have the most energy. This will be different for everyone, but in general, we recommend morning classes.
Our brain power is at its peak in the morning, so it’s the ideal time to study a new language. In fact, science says one optimal window of learning is between 10am and 2pm, so if you can commit to a class in the morning, this is a great way to learn your language fast.
However, if you’re more of an afternoon power-learner, or need to commit your mornings to work projects, don’t worry, we have afternoon classes too!
At Language Services Direct, our half-day intensive classes are held from Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. Our full-day classes are held from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.
Both our full-day and half day classes are designed to be as intensive as possible, with a focus on active class participation and immersive language use. This means that you will practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in your chosen foreign language from the very first lesson.
Whether you’re a morning person or afternoon learner, our classes offer an effective intensive language learning schedule for you. Led by native speakers, you’ll be fluent in your new language in no time!
For new language learners, we recommend a half-day class schedule to start with. This way, you can ease into the language learning process and get a feel for how much time you will need to commit to achieve your goals.
Once you have a better understanding of the language and what level you are at, you can adjust your schedule accordingly. If you find that you could take on a bit more, then you can increase your class time to a full day. Alternatively, if you feel like you need a bit more of a break between classes, you can switch to a less intensive schedule.
It’s important to find a balance that works for you so that you can stay motivated and engaged in your language learning journey. Some factors to consider when deciding on your learning schedule could include:
From listening comprehension to new vocabulary and new words, learning a language via intensive study will give you a comprehensive grasp of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of your chosen language.
In a great intensive language course, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice speaking in your new language with other students in class, as well as with your native language speaking teacher. This will help you to build confidence when communicating in your new language and train your ear to become accustomed to the sounds of the language.
In addition, on our courses you will also learn how to use your language in a professional setting, making it the perfect option for teams, businesses and business leaders that are looking to expand into international markets.
By the end of your intensive course, you will be able to:
At Language Services Direct, we offer a range of intensive language courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. If you’re looking to learn French, Spanish, or Arabic, we have an intensive course for you.
If you’re looking to learn another language, our Business Language Courses can cater to a range of scheduling needs. We look forward to helping you achieve your language learning goals!
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