Language Courses by Correspondence

To progress in listening and writing

With online language courses (e-learning) and language courses by telephone, courses by correspondence are one of three forms of distance language courses. In addition, one can obtain a diploma recognized by the state.

Principle of language courses by correspondence

It is not always easy to learn a living language when one is engaged in active life. It is the same for students who work alternately and complete their professional training.

Language courses by correspondence are generally long-term: from several months to one year. The chosen language is worked according to a program based on the initial assessment.

Different working media can be offered: DVDs, audio CDs, magazines... You can complete these various teaching aids with a language software. The trainee regularly sends homework checked and corrected by teachers (personalized correction, tutoring...). 

There is therefore a real personalized framework.

The formula leaves a lot of freedom to the person who is formed:

* Courses are working from home or at the office, on the move, on public transport...

* This allows you to manage your schedule according to your possibilities and start the training when you want.

Advantages of language courses by correspondence

The courses by correspondence allow you to organize yourself at your own pace and at the same time have another activity such as a job, an internship or pursue studies. In addition, they adapt to all levels in language. You can work at your own pace while remaining rigorous and independent.

Courses by correspondence allow a refresher course in English or another living language. To do this, some language training organizations will be able to offer you different modules such as:

* development in English, more specific to your industry;

* exam preparation such as: TOEIC, TOEFL or BULATS (Business Language Testing Service).

Disadvantages of language courses by correspondence

The main disadvantage is the lack of oral practice:

* no direct interviews with a trainer;

* no interactivity, everything is in writing.

Language courses by correspondence are not enough to progress orally: you have to practice the language elsewhere.

Prices of these language courses by correspondence

Unlike classical language courses or language immersion, language courses by  correspondence are offered by language training organizations at a very reasonable price.

For the price of a language course by correspondence, count between US$ 150 and US$ 300  for the whole year depending on the level.