Studying English is like learning to play a musical instrument. Whether you want to learn how to speak English or how to improve reading

English, the more you practice - especially spoken English, the better you get at all the other skills. It's a simple principle. It's still a lot of work, but if you follow that, you will be successful.

Most ESL classes spend too much time learning English grammar. It's true that grammar is important, but learning language is like learning to swim. You can't do it by reading a book -- you have to practice!

These courses are designed for students who wish to spend one semester or more studying in a prestigious program while taking part in the everyday life of a Spanish university—both academically and socially.

The program offers over 40 different course subjects related to Spanish language, grammar, literature, history, art, political science and other similar disciplines.

At each level, general, specific, and focused courses are available in order to meet the different needs of students.

Spanish courses are offered throughout the year in 6 different programs. The flexibility of the courses enables students to choose from or combine any of these study periods: ... [-]

Upon successful completion of this module, students will:

Our Intensive English Language program serves students whose native language is not English. For those who want to improve their English skills, this program can prepare you for college-level English classes.

Students need basic English language skills to help them in the classroom and to understand the materials.

While in the program, students can expect classes that meet five days a week with one to four hours of instruction each day. You receive the personal attention that helps develop your skills and allows you to practice.

We offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level English classes. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are emphasized.... [-]

Our Bible school program is intended to nurture your relationship with Jesus Christ. Your understanding of God and His word will grow through weekly lectures that cover various topics and books of the Bible. The integration of God’s word into your daily life will be cultivated through daily interaction with staff, guest lecturers, and the Holsby community.

Through weekly outreaches and the establishing of lifelong habits of prayer, Bible reading, and service, you will be better equipped to know and serve the Lord. Our desire is that you grow as a follower of Christ and we believe that Holsby Bible School is that life-changing opportunity.

The Workplace Ministers course leads to a Certificate (HE) in Theology, Ministry & Mission and is a new two-year part-time course specially designed for those who are looking to work out their calling to the workplace more effectively. It is validated by Durham University as part of the Common Awards scheme and is a level 4 Certificate (HE)which is 120 credits towards the 360 credits required for a BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry & Mission.

We know that many potential students will have little or no theological academic background and are looking for a course that is accessible and engaging. Therefore, we structure the course as a Workplace Ministers Foundation Award in the first year. Successful completion of the Foundation Award facilitates progression to the Workplace Ministers Certificate (HE) in Theology, Ministry & Mission in the second year. In this course, we ensure that keywords and concepts are explained, and no prior theological learning is assumed.... [-]

If you are seeking a TRUE immersion into China, The Beijing Center (TBC) is your destination!

Stand out from the crowd as we guide you along a 2-week excursion in the southern province of Yunnan or The Silk Road Trade Route in Western China. Call Beijing your new home as you and students from all over the world are housed on the University of Business and Economics campus, where our center is located. You may live with a Chinese roommate and can access your personal language tutor whenever you want to enhance your speaking skills.

Our faculty come from Beijing's top institutes and many are internationally-recognized scholars and noted researchers. Take notes and review them in our private library that houses one of the largest collections of books about China, in China (in English of course!).... [-]

Japanese Language

From April: 1 year or 2 years (with a student visa)

From October: 1 year or 1 and half years (with a student visa)

Manga, Drawing, a Trial lesson of Design Courses

School Festival, Dipping Rice-cake and playing Japanese traditional games,

Graduation Exhibition, Sports Festival

Student’s club activities ( Futsal, Volleyball, Cosplay, Choir, etc)

Visiting Japanese Historical places, Disaster Center

Excursion to Tokyo Disney Resort, Christmas Party, Graduation trip

Celebrating New Year at a shrine

Travel to Tokyo for a semester or year and learn Japanese in in Japan's buzzing capital city. Experience the soaring skyline and fast-paced culture while you practice your Japanese with locals in the trendy shops and sushi bars of the Shibuya District.

Join students from around the world on the ultimate study abroad experience. Achieve fluency, see the world, expand your international network - and launch your global future. Study for 6, 9 or 11 months and start in April, June, September or January. College credit and internship opportunities ensure you're always adding to your resume during the adventure of a lifetime.

You can globalize your future and boost your international career by preparing for the JLPT Exam with a Japanese Language Diploma from EF.... [-]

Immersion Crash Courses are a very effective and quick way of learning foreign languages. The method was developed in cooperation with the Institute of Psychology of the McGill University of Montreal.

Anyone who would like to spend their winter or summer proactively learning or enhancing their foreign language knowledge. We have prepared a special, face-to-face language instruction program called Winter/Summer Immersion. Its concept results from the exclusive face-to-face language instruction program, Total Immersion®, which guarantees fast progress in a short amount of time.

This course is addressed to students, who are interested in the language of inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia, but who never had any opportunity to learn Akkadian grammar or cuneiform script. During this course students will work with a short textual fragment written in cuneiform, transliterating, and translating it, as well as writing their own basic grammar edition of this text. While working on this task, students can discuss all matters on the discussion forum, as well as ask teacher these, questions, that remained unanswered by classmates.

For Engineers from abroad.

ICPF - Tech is a one-year course offered by IAS and Allensbach university with the objective of enabling international students for Higher Studies in Germany. This program prepares students in German (A1-C1 Level), Technical German and includes company/industry visits, seminars, social and cultural integration courses.

New: Engineering Management module:

We updated the ICPF – Tech course with an Engineering management module to equip students with modern-day management knowledge so that they perform better in today’s demanding industrial environments and they have wider opportunities. The module includes the following:

Modern Hebrew is so much more than just a language; it’s a community. We believe the best way to learn is with a supportive class and an experienced, native Israeli, teacher.

8 Hebrew Proficiency Levels, find the path that's right for you

We start by building a strong base for the language, beginning with the alphabet. Our system of learning Hebrew in Hebrew, introduces basic language concepts, familiarizing you with the foundations of Hebrew.

Expand your vocabulary, focusing on common topics like the weather, clothing, and food. You will practice these words, using basic grammar to ensure you continue building a solid base in Hebrew.... [-]

Our world moves to flashes and with small stories that form a whole, and the short story is no less. In this course of initiation we will learn techniques and tricks very useful to provide our brief stories of strength and depth. Count a lot with very little. Suggest. Impacting the reader and catching him. Through the writing and analysis of the texts (own and those of other authors) the student will discover their own style and preferences while evolving as a writer.

The subject of the Short Story course is written in collaboration with our teachers specialized in the genre of the tale, such as Angel Zapata, Javier Sagarna, Aixa de la Cruz, Paula Lapido, Ignacio Ferrando, Alfonso Fernandez Burgos Matías Candeira, Juan Carlos Márquez, Mariana Torres and Juan Gómez Bárcena, among others.... [-]

At the end of their studies, students are finalizing a 90-minute fiction scenario. This work is the subject of an educational follow throughout the year and gives rise to a defense.

In this work adds a dissertation on a topic related to the training received.