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How can I make up for missed lessons in my group?
One way you can make up for missed lessons is to participate online via Zoom. Every participant will receive a Zoom link to their course and can use it for any course appointment. All of our courses are hybrid, which means all of them can be attended online if needed.
We cannot compensate for missed lessons, but if you miss your group lesson, you can look on the extranet and see what homework the teacher assigned, and what was done during the lesson you missed. In this way, you can keep up with the group.
In some cases, after missed lessons, your teacher will send you an email with worksheets or other documents you might need. If they know in advance that you are going to be absent, you can agree on a plan.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Missed lesson | Zoom link | Hybrid | Online
Can I get good speaking practice in a small group class?
Yes, because the group has three to maximum six people, you get maximum speaking practice.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Speaking | Small group | Maximum
How many teachers will I have in my small group course?
You will have one teacher who teaches the entire course, certainly for half a year, sometimes for one year or two years or even longer.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Small group | Teacher
Can I do a trial lesson in my course?
Yes and no. If you want to have a place in one of our courses, you have to book it and pay for it online. However, if after the first appointment you are not satisfied for any reason, and you write us an email within one day, we will reimburse you for all but the first appointment. You also have to pay for the book you received.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Online | Reimbursement | Trial lesson
What does hybrid mean?
All our courses are hybrid courses, meaning you can participate in person whenever that is possible for you, and when it isn’t possible, you can participate online via Zoom.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Hybrid
When do small groups take place?
Small groups take place once a week, either in the evenings, or at lunchtime. Different course times are available. Small groups have 3 to max. 6 people.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Small group
When I have finished A1 in my evening course, can I go right on and start A2?
Yes, you can.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Integration / evening course
What if my level is different from the others in my group?
If your level is different from the others in your group, please contact us so that we can help you find a new group that is better matched to your level. Sometimes people learn faster than the others in the group, and you can change groups.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Level
If I can no longer attend my evening course, can I switch to a Saturday course?
If you can no longer attend your evening course, you can switch to a Saturday course. Please contact us.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Saturday | Integration / evening course
My group is going on through the summer, but I’m going on holiday for three weeks. what can I do?
Different people go on holiday at different times, so your group will take place, even though you are on holiday. You have different options. One option is to take part online while you are on holiday, if that is convenient for you. Another option is to work with the teacher to get some assignments to do while you’re on holiday, if you wish. In this way, you will keep up with your group. A third option is just to relax, knowing that you’re going to miss a few appointments. Everyone misses appointments here and there, and it’s usually not a problem.
With private lesson courses, you have the full flexibility to cancel appointments whenever you need to, but in group courses, the group always takes place. if you can’t attend, you might lose a lesson now and then.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Summer | Holiday | Teacher
I have to drop off my child at school, and I will sometimes be late for my course. Is this a problem?
It could be a problem if you are always going to be late, or if you are very late. If it happens once or twice, it’s not a problem. One solution is to choose a different course type, which starts later. Another possibility is to speak to the teacher and let them know you’re going to be late.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Child | Late
How long will my course last?
Most courses last one semester, half a year, 20 weeks.
Intensive courses last four weeks.
Semi-intensive courses, running three times a week last 14 weeks.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Intensive | Semi-intensive | Semester | How long
How long will it take me to finish A1 in an evening course twice a week?
This will take 10 months.
Category: Group courses
Tags: How long | Integration / evening course
Will my course take place during the Basel school holiday?
Semi-intensive courses follow the Basel school holiday calendar. Semi-intensive courses do not take place during the Basel school holidays. All other courses take place during the Basel school holidays.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Semi-intensive
What time do the evening courses take place?
İntegration courses take place from 6:30 until 8 o’clock twice a week. Some courses are Mondays and Wednesdays, others are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Twice a week is better than once a week when you are learning a language.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Integration / evening course
How many people will there be in my group?
Most courses have six to maximum 10 persons.
Small group courses have three to maximum six persons.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Small group | Maximum
What if my course has more than the maximum number?
Group courses may run with one person below the minimum or one person above the maximum.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Minimum | Maximum
I don’t have much time, so which is the best course for me?
Maybe a small group course would be the best choice for you. Small groups take place only once a week, either at lunchtime, or in the evenings. Small group courses have three to maximum six people for getting the most speaking practice.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Speaking | Small group | Maximum | Integration / evening course
What is the minimum age for language groups?
The minimum age is 16, because our learners are almost all adults and their choice of conversation topics is not always interesting for young learners.
Category: Group courses
Tags: Minimum | Age
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