how to ace a foreign language course

What languages do you prefer to learn at Ace languages?

To prepare for multinationalism, we also offer a range of other languages, including Thai, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, and Spanish. As for younger learners still in education, we also offer preparations for standardized tests and various secondary education qualifications. Since I started studying at ACE Languages, I like English more.

What English language courses do we offer?

We offer a wide range of English language courses that aim to develop the skills necessary for the workforce of the increasingly globalized economy where English is the universal medium of communication, including General English, Business English, and Industry-specific courses.

How long does it take to achieve proficiency in a language?

These timelines are based on what FSI has observed as the average length of time for a student to achieve proficiency, though the actual time can vary based on a number of factors, including the language learner’s natural ability, prior linguistic experience, and time spent in the classroom. Category I Languages: 24-30 weeks (600-750 class hours)

How long does it take to learn a new language?

Category I Languages: 24-30 weeks (600-750 class hours) Languages more similar to English. Category II Languages: Approximately 36 weeks (900 class hours) Category III Languages: Approximately 44 weeks (1100 class hours)

How to Prepare for a Foreign Language Interview - the Right Mindset

I have never bought corny slogans like "be yourself." That's a lazy way of thinking. If I were a pimply, adolescent and were after a girl out of my league, such advice would be useless.

How To Prepare For A Foreign Language Interview - Strategies

It never ceases to amaze me. There is an infinite number of questions an interviewer might ask. Yet, these are the ones they tend to ask the most:

How To Prepare For A Foreign Language Interview - Summary

As you can see, acing the foreign language interview is not about luck or simply having a perfect command of your target language.

Done reading? Time to learn!

Reading articles online is a great way to expand your knowledge. However, the sad thing is that after barely 1 day, we tend to forget most of the things we have read.

1. Know your level across all four skills

To pass a foreign language exam, you obviously can’t just rely on skills and tactics.

2. Know the format

Find out as much as you can about the format of the exam. How many papers are there? What type of questions are asked? What’s the length of reading passages and the required writing What are the listening and speaking sections like? Are there specific topic themes?

3. Discover what the examiners are looking for

Now let’s move from “what” to “how”. That’s what we could call the “deep format” of the exam.

5. Practise timing and plan your time out in the exam room

Timing is not an issue with the oral or the listening. In reading an writing test, though, the “auld enemy” is the clock.

6. Effort should follow the marks

Think about how the marks cookie crumbles first at the level of the whole exam.

7. Think tactically about answer order

In an oral or listening exam, you probably won’t have any choice about answer order. Them there questions are coming at you in real time!

9. Involve the examiners – be friendly

Pass a foreign language exam by being nice? Well, it’s not quite that simple. Still, the oral exam is the one time when you’re in a two-way live interaction with your very examiner.