Language training in Geneva and elsewhere
Language school or centre of linguistic competence?
Let’s set down first the features which are similar: in both cases it is a question of training professional people in the use of a new language, by means of one or several pedagogical tools, often referred to as teaching methods. The programmes are given out for their duration one-on-one (private lessons) or in small, homogeneous groups.
But the comparison stops there. Indeed, a centre of linguistic competence calls upon trainers and coaches most frequently coming from the professional world. Their qualities as native speakers, linked to proven professional knowledge, will be decisive for the learner. This is as much to maintain a high level of motivation as to inspire in them the linguistic reflexes in the new language which are specific to the exercise of their profession.
A centre of linguistic competence will have the permanent concern of following the forward momentum of a programme, so as to optimise it constantly, with an eye on the return on investment of the partner company.
The centre of linguistic competence will run a language programme to lead the learner to the required level of confidence, be it for everyday of professional conversation. It will call on language coaches, who will take over from the trainers, putting the learner in the real situation.
It is important to note that the language programme must run to its end, so that the desired objective is actually met, failing which, efforts made will come to a dead-end. Likewise, if it is little used, the newly acquired language will have to be kept up by means of short maintenance sessions.
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Our trainers
Thanks to their know-how and their natural empathy, our trainers and coaches understand the challenges for learners, and help to overcome them, using appropriate tools and pedagogical systems. Building on the knowledge of the learner so as to give them confidence, they go straight to the heart of the subject by dialoguing with them in their professional language.
Playing the role of a real leader, our coaches and trainers can maintain a high level of motivation in their learner.
Before giving a presentation in Zurich or at the headquarters of the parent company in Chicago, a language coach coming from the working world will put the learner in the real situation, so that he will be able to set out his/her arguments to convince the customers or management.
Supercomm trainers are professionals hired on a long-term contract. They follow a very detailed training course. The language training courses which they subsequently dispense are supervised and audited regularly by our tutors.
Details of our seals of approval and certifications
-EduQua
Since 2003, Supercomm is certified by the label EduQua, a Swiss quality label set up for providers of continuous training. The eduQua certification procedure aims to establish an inventory and evaluate the quality of an institution and its range of training courses. It strongly encourages development of quality, further promoted by periodic renewal of the certificate and by regular follow-up audits.
- TOEIC®
Supercomm is the only centre in Switzerland authorized to organize public sessions of the TOEIC® exam. Supercomm also organizes private TOEIC sessions in companies.
- BULATS : Business Language Testing Service
In order to certify your language level and obtain a certificate recognized all over the world, Supercomm offer you the possibility to sit a BULATS test. Three versions are available: written comprehension and oral expression, written expression, oral expression, each being offered in English, German, French or Spanish.
- CAMBRIDGE CELTA
Supercomm has been chosen by Cambridge ESOL as the exclusive CELTA centre for the Canton of Vaud. This programme enables candidates to teach English anywhere in the world.
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