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 programs 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 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 program, so as to optimize it constantly, with an eye on the return on investment of the partner company. The centre of linguistic competence will run a language program to lead the learner to the required level of confidence, be it for every day 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 program 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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