It is not a secret for anyone that approximately 30 percents of academic success depends on the teacher, so redouble your vigilance at the very first test lesson in the courses and make sure that the manner of teaching and personality of the teacher suit you. If you have any hesitations change to study under different teacher without any doubts.

    * The nationality of the teacher.

      Remember that it is better if the teacher is a native speaker of the language.

    * The textbooks and teaching methods which are utilized.

    * The credibility of the courses.

      Note that if the courses were established not so long time ago, it is more evidently that they didn't establish solid reputation and wouldn't be able to provide you with all the necessary facilities, professional teachers and guarantee you respectable certificate.

    * The recognition of the courses by the Council of the country the language of which you are studying.

      This factor is highly important when choosing language courses. If the courses are recognized by the Council it acknowledges that the level of language teaching offered in these courses is adequate. Keep in mind that courses attached to the Council are always more respectable. First, the tutors there are native speakers. Second, the certificate of The Council is generally accepted.

    * The curriculum of the course.

      Clarify at once whether the course you are going to take is a set of modules designed for students taking short-term courses or it is a full structured course.

      Keep in mind that the way the language is taught is a very important point, because the methodic of teaching foreign language as a second language differs much from the methodic of teaching this language as a native one.

    * The variety of programs the courses can offer (business, conversational language, language for some specific fields, for Law, for medicine, intensive course).

      The diversity of the languages and programs the courses can propose adds up to their credibility and reliability.

     * The longevity of holidays.

      For sure there must be a break in studying, but it mustn't be too long for you not to forget everything you've learned. You must be in the language speaking environment as much as possible. Hence, the language must be on the credit side, you should use the language actively.

    * The courses fee.

      Check all the money details very carefully. Check whether the registration fee is included in the general price for course. Get to know what a variation of fee for different programs is. Make sure if there any discounts for the program you are going to attend.

    * The organization of any extracurricular activities: social events, excursions, discussion halls.

      Get to know if there is any extra charge for these.

Hope that these selection criteria of the foreign language courses will come in handy to you and will help you choose the courses where you master the language perfectly well. Test them in practice and make certain that they are sure fire to work.

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