“The Linguaphone method”

“Listening, understanding, speaking and writing.”

Millions of people in the UK and across the world have successfully learned to speak a new language using the Linguaphone method. As a world-leading provider of language training courses, and with over 120 years of experience, Linguaphone can provide the right language course to suit your needs.

The Linguaphone method is based on two simple principles:

1. You learn faster when you enjoy what you are doing.
2. You make progress if the sort of language you learn is useful and presented in a believable and familiar context.

Speaking a language is an active skill – something you learn by doing and not just by studying. This is the practical approach taken by Linguaphone to language learning. Therefore, you will start to speak the new language during the very first lesson. The course begins simply as it builds your confidence session by session. Soon after, longer sentences are introduced to enable the expression of more detailed and complex thoughts. Moreover, the course always concentrates on useful and authentic everyday words and situations. After completing a Linguaphone course, you will have a thorough understanding of the language and be able to converse with and understand people speaking the language.

The study sequence, LISTEN, UNDERSTAND, SPEAK & WRITE, used in Linguaphone courses is fundamental to the Linguaphone method of learning.

LISTEN
Listening to native speakers in your new language is the most relaxing and involved way to learn. This helps you associate the sounds you hear with the words and sentences you read. The native speakers on all Linguaphone courses begin by speaking slowly, yet without distorting the intonation of the language, and as the course progresses they begin speaking at normal speed.

UNDERSTAND
By listening and reading the language, you begin to discover what each word means. Everyday objects have exciting new names. Gradually words and then phrases become clear and your reading, writing, and speaking of the language will improve.

SPEAK
Many people find that speaking their new language is the hardest part; however, Linguaphone’s method makes sure that you start speaking from the very first lesson with the correct pronunciation. Imitating the voices of the native speakers on the course will help you get used to the intonation and accent. Later on in the course, you will have the opportunity to take part in conversations. Each lesson introduces new themes featuring useful words and phrases, thus developing your conversational skills and confidence.

With Linguaphone, learning a language is a lot easier than you might think. You learn in your own time, at your own pace, by yourself or with your family, at home or in the car, whilst traveling by land, sea or air – in fact, anywhere you like!

The benefits of speaking another language are endless:

• Broadening your cultural horizons.
• Opportunity to improve yourself and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Enables you to achieve better results in both local and overseas examination, as well as it prepares you better for studies abroad.
• Helps you to become a role model in study groups and impress your friends.
• Value for business.
• Proficiency in the language would enhance your career through:

1. A wider range of job opportunities,
2. Success at job interviews,
3. Promotions,
4. Exploring new business opportunities,
5. Commanding during meetings, and
6. Improving standard communication with customers and staff.

This program enables you to communicate effectively with foreigners, become the leader of the traveling range, and make your trips enjoyable.

Moreover, it can help you to get closer to your family and friends who do not speak your native language. This will enhance your holiday experiences. Besides, as a hobby it is fun.