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Courses

Instituto Panamericano's professional native speaking language instructors use the Instituto's own copyrighted courses to walk you through the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of your target language using a direct, communicative and practical approach. Unlike many other language instruction settings, our courses are not grammar based. You do not waste time with hours of drills, exercises and memorization. Instead you are exposed to real speakers in real settings as part of the practicum included in every course. As you make phone calls, conduct interviews, and participate in excursions to companies, businesses or institutions that conduct their operations in the target language, you will find yourself actually talking and interacting with native speakers as you continue to improve your proficiency.

methodology

At the INSTITUTO, a communicative approach is used for all levels.Emphasis is on auditory comprehension and oral production rather than direct grammar instruction and written drills. Students experience direct contact with native speakers, group excursions, telephone calls, and personal interviews all of which require actual verbal interaction with native speakers.

duration

All of the beginning, intermediate and advanced level language courses, each of which comprise half of one level, are five weeks long.. The length of time in a private course setting will depend on the type/intensity of the specific program.

initial evaluation

Students enrolling for a class that is not the beginning class can request an initial evaluation at no cost.

class format

All INSTITUTO courses are available in a variety of formats which include group, corporate, semi-private and private instruction. You can select the format that is most compatible with your schedule and your learning style

languages

Courses are available in over thirty languages. Some languages are available only on a private or semi-private basis as per client demand.