A new language centre will open on Monday, 7 October 2013, offering state of the art communication facilities for those living in Vaud, between Nyon and Lausanne.
Situated on the recently opened GEMS World Academy campus in Etoy, the World Language Learning Centre will provide a stimulating and innovative range of after-school and evening classes in Mandarin, French (DELF and DALF) and English-language communication for both business use and pleasure.
The center will be open not only to students enrolled at the school, but also children (from age 7 years) in the wider community, and adults. The English-language courses will lead to internationally-recognised qualifications awarded by the world-renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
One of Switzerland's leading centers of further education, Ecole-club Migros, has just announced details of an exciting new opportunity for those of you who are struggling with old-style French lessons and are looking for more inspirational ways of learning the language.
By teaming up with the Golf Club of Signal de Bougy, Ecole-club Migros is offering a truly innovative way of learning French that is sure to appeal to students who are fed up trying to learn the language in stuffy classrooms with boring teachers.
The new “French & Golf: Do you Speak Swing?” classes will start on 23 September 2013, and will continue over 3 weeks with an intensive program of lessons that includes 60 hours of learning French combined with 30 hours of golf.
Learn “French by living” and practise the language in real life situations
Successful integration into Swiss life is about more than learning French. It’s about understanding new administrative and legal requirements as well as daily living needs such as making doctors appointments and applying for schools. A new company called NextoYou has taken this notion to heart to ensure that newcomers make the smooth transition into their new environment.
Run by Geneva-born Irène Jarisch, NextoYou believes in integrating the learning of French with real life situations, through a “learning by living” approach. So, instead of you going to a classroom, NextoYou comes to you, wherever you need to be, to help you with your most pressing needs – in action, be it with a business or private client. Irene developed her method after having worked for 6 years as a relocation consultant in Lausanne. She understands only too well the challenges faced by newcomers arriving in Switzerland!
Local linguist, Elisabeth Raess, has started running language classes from her home in Versoix, near Geneva.
Called “Coffee, Cake and Conversation”, the French, German or Swiss German lessons will be conducted in a relaxing atmosphere, intended to encourage discussion on a variety of themes relating to daily life. Coffee and cake will be on hand whilst Elisabeth adapts her lessons to her pupils demands, providing “à la carte” lessons for small groups or individuals.
Instruction is offered at all levels – so whether you are a beginner looking to have fun learning French with a couple of friends, or an individual wishing to brush up your grammar in a more relaxing environment, Elisabeth will structure her courses according to your requirements.
For further information, contact Elisabeth by email at elisabeth.raess@bluewin.ch.
