- At Lernzentrum Turner we believe in the power of collaborative and communicative learning (mini groups of 3 to 6 maximum) – but any of our courses can be taken in individual classes (one-to-one) or semi-private.
- The course will be designed based on the needs and goals of the student in an extremely tailored way and creatively delivered by our highly qualified teaching staff.
- On top of that we offer you a friendly, personalized atmosphere, where we value you as an individual.
- Our classrooms are equipped with the newest technology to support your learning in an effective but unobtrusive way.
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Courses for Adults
Our courses are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference and are divided into 3 levels with 6 sub-levels: Basic language user (A1 and A2), independent language user (B1 and B2) and proficient language user (C1 and C2).
The first contact with a new language is one of the most important and challenging steps you will take. That is why our A1 courses are taught by teachers with high levels of empathy, who will patiently but efficiently introduce you to the new language. You will learn everyday expressions and basic phrases, to enable you to express concrete needs such as ordering in restaurants, or give basic information about yourself. Sentence structure in present tenses is introduced, as well as some past and future structures in the later part of the course. However, grammar by itself does not allow a speaker to say anything and so at this stage the acquisition of key vocabulary and expressions is foregrounded while listening and speaking skills are emphasized.
As with our A1 courses the focus in the next stage is the use of language related to self. Course materials cover a wide variety of stimulating topics, but as a learner you will be encouraged to relate these topics to your own experience or needs and give more developed or detailed information about yourself, using a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical structures. By the end of this course you will be able to deal well with common transactional situations and will feel comfortable having simple conversations about yourself and others in the target language.
At this level you will develop your grammatical and vocabulary knowledge so that you are able to give or ask for opinions about topics related to your immediate, personal or professional environment. As with courses at earlier stages, the emphasis remains on speaking and listening skills, but you will also engage with longer, connected written texts. We will help you to develop speaking and listening strategies, to ensure that communication still succeeds, when you lack a particular word or phrase. By the end of this level you will be able to handle most situations encountered in areas where the language is spoken with ease and will be able to discuss familiar topics with some fluency.
The focus at this level widens, to encompass topics that may not be connected to your immediate experience or environment. You will increase your vocabulary significantly at this level so that by the end of the course you are able to interact with speakers of the target language fluently and spontaneously on most non-technical topics. You will also feel comfortable reading most texts of a non-technical nature and will not have difficulty understanding the main points of these texts. As with all our general language courses, there is a strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills but we do not neglect reading and writing skills and you may read or produce a written text at home to use as a springboard for discussion in class.
In this course the approach is holistic, with all language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) addressed. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and study of frequent academic and professional words and combinations of words, as the acquisition of these is essential for students who wish to go move beyond the upper-intermediate level. All core grammatical structures have been studied at earlier levels, but can be repeated and knowledge deepened, depending on your needs.
As with our C1 course there is a strong emphasis at this level in helping you to acquire wider vocabulary, so that you are able to understand almost everything you read or hear in French. Advanced, non-technical texts are studied and there is a strong emphasis on discussion. To join this course you must already have a very good grasp of core grammatical structures but more advanced grammar, especially as it related to expressing nuanced meanings, will be studied. You will already be a confident speaker at the start of the course, but will broaden your vocabulary on a wide-range of topics and become an even more fluent and accurate speaker.
Ms. Grimadell
Always a nice, relaxed, friendly atmosphere in class, makes it a nice way to learn German!
Ms. Schwitter
Lernzentrum Turner is a great school to improve your chosen language skills. They allow you to learn at your own pace but at the same time direct you to make quick progress. The teachers are professional and friendly – clearly carefully selected. Highly recommend.
Ms. Quinn
The course has been really great. The teacher is exceptionally good and patient.
Ms. Saadat
The first impression for me is that I can see all staff try to help me with happy face. The manager is creative. I always find institute in different design. It shows that I am in the place with creativity and activity. In the end, I feel that I am comfortable as a student. Thanks to all!
Ms. Gummery
I would like to compliment the team on how they communicate with each other to help me achieve my goals and for the wonderful atmosphere.
Ms. Warwick
I really like the choice of books. The teacher makes great efforts to keep us engaged. I actually often feel energised by the class.
Ms. Raghavan
Very friendly atmosphere and great teacher and awesome learning environment.
Ms. Schuler
I can highly recommend the school. Pleasant class sizes, great teachers and great design of the lessons. It’s fun here and you learn a lot! Thank you!
Ms. Schmid
I can profit greatly from the course and learn intensively because we are a small group. I appreciate that very much!
Ms. Romanowska
I would recommend this course for its small groups, modern equipment and the friendly atmosphere.
Ms. Bito
The teacher is always very helpful, which is why it’s a pleasure to be in his class.
Ms. Reichmuth
Great set-up, everyone is very friendly and helpful. I feel very much at home here.
Mr. Schneider
I just feel at ease at the Lernzentrum Turner.
Ms. Fischer
The teacher is excellent and was able to cater to my needs, wishes and time constraints. She immediately registered my biggest weaknesses and was able to respond to them either by adding suitable exercises into the conversation class or for homework.
Mr. Hoffmann
What I noticed in particular is, how warm and friendly the teaching staff and management is. One feels in best hands in this nice learning environment.
Ms. Morris
Mistakes are corrected in a way that is not intimidating and encourages one to try again.
Ms. Anderson
I have a lot of fun and our teacher is great.
Ms. Summerfield
I appreciate the positive atmosphere in the course. The topics which the teacher chose were always very interesting and educational. I very much hope that this course will continue!
Ms. Anner
I like the textbook as it gives the course structure. I like the paired work and games we have done in class as I feel we are both actively learning even if it is not our turn.
Ms. Bailey
Highly recommended – both the school as a whole and our teacher!
Ms. Streuli
The atmosphere of the classrooms, the lessons are fun and the teacher always makes a lot of effort and is very prepared for the classes. It’s also often tailored towards individual needs so you don’t feel lost in the class.
Mr. Tucker
I appreciate the flexible nature of the organisation.
