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Did you know that picking up a second language, even in adulthood, can have a remarkable impact on your brain? A study involving 262 individuals, spanning from 11-year-olds to septuagenarians, revealed significant enhancements in reading, verbal fluency, and overall intelligence. What’s more, a previous study hinted that being bilingual might even delay the onset of dementia by several years.
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Explore the world of language acquisition with the insights of Stephen Krashen, a distinguished expert from the University of Southern California. With over 20 years of dedicated research in linguistics, Krashen’s theories have revolutionized the understanding of non-English and bilingual language acquisition. His influential ideas have left an indelible mark on second language research and teaching since the 1980s.
According to Krashen, language acquisition thrives without the burden of cumbersome grammatical rules and monotonous drills. Meaningful interaction in the target language, characterized by natural communication, is the key. The best methods ensure ‘comprehensible input’ in low-anxiety settings, delivering messages that students genuinely want to hear. Forget about forcing early production – let students produce when they’re ready. Real-world conversations with supportive native speakers become invaluable, fostering understanding and enhancing the language acquisition experience. Elevate your language journey with Krashen’s tried-and-true principles!
EXCELLENT Based on 188 reviews Posted on Benjamin McGuigganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Context: Written from the perspective of an American and native English speaker who is comfortable with elementary Spanish. I had a fantastic experience with A1 immersive Portuguese and cannot recommend Lisbon Language Cafe enough! By the end of the three week course, I felt comfortable telling people my name, ordering a coffee, describing basic traits/qualities, and putting together simple sentences all in Portuguese :) You really get what you put into the course, so it's not only important to try and attend all nine sessions (each 3 hours) but to also complete the daily homework assignments. Speaking another romance language, or even knowing basic grammar structure of another romance language, will be very helpful. But for an English speaker without any second-language experience, the immersive course may not be the right fit (I know it wouldn't have been for me). The professor, Frederico, is friendly and helpful, and has structured this course in a very digestible way. Classes are fun and engaging and often the hours fly by. And most importantly, it's encouraging to believe you can use the learnings from class in the real world. Whether you're in Lisbon for a few months or few years, I highly recommend Lisbon Language Cafe. You'll feel more connected to the city and, of course, the people that make it so beautiful!Posted on ATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Frederico is a great teacher!! Happy to attend the A1 + A2 courses herePosted on Élise ObadiaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super école , Frederico est super gentil et drôle , on passe un bon moment tout en apprenant ! 🙏🏼Posted on Eline VeekemansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such an amazing teacher and great institution to get you into Portuguese! Frederico explains very well & clear, giving you the space to learn while being guided. Can recommend! I will surely also follow level A2 at the Lisbon Language Cafe. Muito obrigada!Posted on Léa BarouchTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great class. Feel like I built a solid foundation in Portuguese. Would love to continue to Level A2.Posted on JoshuaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great Portuguese classes. Had the opportunity to learn all the fundamental basics (A1 crash course). When I missed a class, Frederico was so kind to send me online classes. So absolutely recommend the A1 course. In addition, it is also very lovely to talk to Frederico in general. Muito obrigadoPosted on Brad WellerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with the A1 course! The small class size, camaraderie, and learning structure kept things moving and fun. Frederico asks questions throughout class so I didn’t feel lectured to. The intake of the information felt more organic and the online homework is gamified and really helped me consolidate what we covered in the classroom. A2 here I come!Posted on Julia TulupovaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great classes not only to learn Portuguese, but to also get helpful insights about the culture. The structure is perfect for beginners, and you learn exactly what you need to start feeling comfortable in a day-to-day routine. Thank you, Frederico!Posted on Garrett IennerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Frederico is a very dedicated teacher with a great method. I improved my Portuguese very quickly. Highly recommended !Posted on Angela KaiserTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Frederico was a great teacher for the A1 class. Interesting lessons and I would definitely recommend the program