How do we teach a language holiday

Immersive Learning Method

The immersive learning method is all about surrounding yourself with the target language and immersing yourself in its diverse forms of media and input. By engaging in activities such as watching films and videos, listening to songs, participating in online discussions, attending webinars and online courses, playing video games, and interacting with native speakers, students experience the language in authentic and meaningful contexts. Here are some key benefits of this approach:

• Improved Language Learning: Immersion allows students to absorb the language naturally and intuitively, replicating the way we learn our mother tongue. Constant exposure to the target language helps improve listening skills, vocabulary retention, and overall fluency.
• Cultural Understanding: Immersive learning goes beyond language acquisition; it fosters cultural understanding and appreciation. Through exposure to native materials and interactions with speakers, students gain insights into the customs, traditions, and nuances of the target culture.
• Real-World Relevance: By engaging with authentic materials and experiences, students develop the ability to apply their language skills in real-life situations. This practical approach builds confidence and prepares students for meaningful interactions in the target language.

Heterogeneous Classrooms

In our language holidays program, we celebrate the diversity of our students by embracing heterogeneous classrooms. These classrooms consist of learners with varying levels of proficiency in the target language. Here are the benefits of this inclusive approach:

• Peer Learning: Heterogeneous classrooms provide a rich environment for peer learning. Students with higher proficiency levels can support and guide their peers with lower proficiency, fostering collaboration. Explaining concepts to others deepens understanding and reinforces knowledge for both the teacher and the learner.
• Language Exposure: In a diverse classroom, students are exposed to different accents, speech patterns, and communication styles. This exposure enhances listening skills and encourages students to adapt to various linguistic contexts, preparing them for real-world language encounters.
• Cultural Exchange: Heterogeneous classrooms promote cultural exchange as students from different backgrounds share their experiences and perspectives. This intercultural dialogue enriches the learning environment, broadens horizons, and encourages empathy and understanding among peers.

At Let's Learn Croatian, we believe in creating immersive language holidays that empower our students to embark on a transformative language-learning journey. Through our immersive learning method and heterogeneous classrooms, students benefit from authentic language exposure, cultural understanding, peer collaboration, and practical language application. So, join us in embracing these innovative methods and experience the joy of language acquisition in an engaging and inclusive environment.

Let's unlock the world of language together!