At the Bilingual Education Center, an online class, also known as a virtual class or e-learning, is an educational format where instruction and learning occur primarily through digital platforms and the Internet. Here's a description of our online courses:
- Digital Environment: Online classes take place in a digital environment, primarily accessed through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Students and instructors interact through websites, learning management systems (LMS), or video conferencing platforms.
- Flexibility: Online classes often offer a high degree of flexibility in scheduling. Students can conveniently access course materials, lectures, and assignments, allowing for a more personalized learning experience.
- Geographical Independence: Online classes break down geographical barriers. Students from different locations, even other countries, can participate without physical travel.
- Variety of Formats: Online classes come in various formats. They can be synchronous, where students and instructors meet at specific times for live lectures and discussions, or asynchronous, where students access pre-recorded content and interact at their own pace.
- Access to Resources: Students typically have access to a wide range of digital resources, including video lectures, reading materials, multimedia presentations, and discussion forums.
- Communication: Communication with instructors and peers often occurs through emails, discussion boards, chat rooms, or video conferencing tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
- Self-Paced Learning: Online classes require high self-discipline and time management skills. Students are responsible for setting their study schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Assessments: Assignments, quizzes, exams, and other evaluations are often conducted digitally. Students may be required to submit their work through the online platform.
- Instructor Availability: Instructors are available for questions and guidance through email or virtual office hours. Some online classes also feature live Q&A sessions.
- Technology Requirements: Students must have access to a computer or mobile device and a reliable internet connection. Specific software or apps may be required for certain courses.
- Recorded Lectures: In asynchronous online classes, recorded lectures are standard. Students can replay these lectures as needed to reinforce their understanding of the material.
- Discussion Forums: Discussion boards or forums are often used for asynchronous classes to facilitate peer interaction and group discussions.
- Engagement Tools: Online classes may employ various tools to enhance engagement, such as interactive quizzes, polls, and virtual simulations.
The Weekend program considers part-time and depends on the selected language courses.
In our in-person classes, the instructor and students are physically present at the exact location. This allows for direct, real-time interaction and communication and typically follows a schedule with specific meeting times and durations. Students are expected to attend these sessions regularly. The benefits of in-person classes Instructors and students engage in face-to-face discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions. This allows for immediate feedback and clarification of doubts. Depending on the subject matter at the bilingual education center, in-person classes may include hands-on activities, laboratory work, or practical demonstrations, enhancing the learning experience.
Our in-person classes offer a structured, interactive learning environment that suits various subjects and learning styles. They provide opportunities for real-time engagement, networking, and a deeper understanding of the material being taught.
Our in-person classes offer a structured, interactive learning environment that suits various subjects and learning styles. They provide opportunities for real-time engagement, networking, and a deeper understanding of the material being taught.
The intermediate course consists of:Survival course
This intermediate-low level course is designed for students with a basic understanding of the target language who wish to increase their overall proficiency with a focus on general and survival essentials. Focus reading This course is designed for students on an intermediate level. The students will be able to increase their reading and translation skills in various topics at the appropriate level. Focus all skills This course is designed for students on an intermediate level. The students will increase their reading, listening, writing, and speaking, skills regarding various topics at their appropriate level. Student will be able to:
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Basic Course Description:
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
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Advanced course consists of:
This course is designed for students of all levels. The student will increase their speaking skills in various topics at their appropriate level and interact with other students and the instructor via phone and our secure E-learning platform.
This course is designed for the student in intermediate or advanced level. The students will be able to obtain and maintain their language study at a higher level throughout various topics at their appropriate level.
Students will be able to:
Students will be able to:
- Follow proper grammatical order and use specific vocabulary when conducting themselves in practical, social, and professional situations.
- Share their opinion, hypothesize, express concern, discuss interests of specialized knowledge, debate topics with native speakers or instructors, analyze abstract concepts, and solve critical thinking activities.
- Understand texts' main ideas and supporting details with a clear underlying structure. As readers progress from Advanced Low to Advanced High, comprehension of the text comes from knowledge of the language itself, not just context or subject matter knowledge.
- Comprehend narrative and descriptive texts that have a simple underlying structure. Learners can often recognize a speaker's intended inferences as they progress to the Advanced High sublevel.
- Meet essential work and academic needs with their writing. They can write paragraphs, linking sentences and ideas together. Learners can use significant time frames and generally be understood by native speakers not used to the writing of non-native speakers.
This course is designed for students of advanced levels. The students will increase their cultural awareness about the target language and share their experiences with others. This course is highly recommended for heritage students and federal and government employees to get a global and comprehensive understanding of the target language. This program focuses on cultural diversity education, inclusion, and combating racism.
Focus on speaking skills (Standard And Colloquial)
This course is designed for students of advanced levels. The student will increase their speaking skills in various topics at their appropriate level and interact with other students and the instructor via phone and our secure online platform.
Students will be able to:
Focus on speaking skills (Standard And Colloquial)
This course is designed for students of advanced levels. The student will increase their speaking skills in various topics at their appropriate level and interact with other students and the instructor via phone and our secure online platform.
Students will be able to:
- Recognize different accents in the region of the target language.
- Understand the metaphor and use it in the target language
- Understand the tone of various idioms in the target language.
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