The nation is now beating the “learn-a-language” drum, with interest in foreign languages and its benefits on the rise among students, professionals, housewives and children. Language Labs offers an entrée into the colourful world of foreign languages with programs being launched at regular intervals. With open-to-all programs in German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, the content, structure and delivery of each language program conform with and have been designed to qualify the participant for internationally recognized language exams after a minimum of 100 hours of study. These include “ Start Deutsch 1” for German, “ DELE-Beginner’s Level” for Spanish, “ JLPT 4” for Japanese and “ HSK Basic” for Mandarin.

Corporate Training Regular Training

Program Objectives

• ORAL PRODUCTION

        Equipping the learner with oral skills for day-to-day situations within specific contexts,         thereby enabling verbal communication at an appropriate level

• WRITTEN PRODUCTION

        Gearing the learner with writing skills and enabling simple, day-to-day written         communication at an appropriate level

• ORAL COMPREHENSION

        Familiarizing the learner with the language as spoken by natives, through listening         comprehension exercises and other activities at an appropriate level

• WRITTEN COMPREHENSION

        Enabling the learner to read and understand texts and communications at an
        appropriate level

• VOCABULARY

        Familiarizing the learner with situational and contextual vocabulary for everyday use

• CULTURAL ORIENTATION

        Introducing the learner to a pool of cross-cultural concepts and day-to-day etiquette
        for better cultural relations

 Material and Methodology

Participants will be given foundation material, hand-outs, authentic texts and CDs to take home their learning. Aids such as songs, video clips and audio-visual presentations are also part of the training methodology. Every program gears the learner with basic functional skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), traversing through cross-cultural training and corporate etiquette.

The training program is made interactive and animated from beginning to end and teaches the participants not only to learn the language, but to function in the language, by placing them in situations where they must make use of the skills they acquire in class and gradually develop the ability to learn independently.

Program Structure

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Assessment Structure  

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS
These consist of various application-oriented exercises conducted at regular intervals throughout the program.

ORAL EXAMINATION
This generally consists of a simple dialogue with the examiner based on a given theme. The skills tested are: phonetics and intonation; correct use of acquired vocabulary; ability to understand and respond to questions effectively; fluidity of expression; morphology and syntax.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION
This generally consists of various exercises including: Listening to and understanding a recorded text and answering questions based on the text; reading and understanding a given text and answering questions based on the text; and writing simple texts based on given instructions .

Program Delivery

The regular foreign language programs are conducted here at Launchpad Ventures, facilitated with spacious and fully air-conditioned training halls equipped with multimedia systems and 100 percent Genset backup; a cafeteria and a lush open-air lounge; a breezy sit-out garden area; and ample parking space for about 75 cars.