{"id":110098,"date":"2017-05-18T11:39:08","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T09:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inlinguaneuchatel.ch\/about-us\/warum-inlingua\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T17:03:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T16:03:03","slug":"why-inlingua","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inlinguaneuchatel.ch\/en\/about-us\/why-inlingua\/","title":{"rendered":"Why inlingua?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_290df740 height_auto width_full has_text_color\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_be3606da\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video align_left ratio_1x1\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zVW6WSJOjUI?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Finlinguaneuchatel.ch\" allowfullscreen=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container vh100_col\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column vh100_p\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">About us<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why inlingua?<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Languages change your life<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium ext-row\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_middle\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>What we stand for \u2013 now for half a century<\/h2>\n<p>At inlingua Neuch\u00e2tel we have three key values: quality, efficiency and service. This applies to every aspect of our work. Our highest priority is to ensure that every client\u2019s learning experience is as positive and productive as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Our passionate and engaged team\u2019s means to achieve these goals are among others: regular training and further development for all our staff, \u201cconsequent\u201d application of the inlingua method and our exclusive materials, transparent, timely and appropriate communication, as well as internal and external quality assurance processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f473e4a39b9\" data-id=\"69f473e4a39b9\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"50\" data-height-tab=\"50\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column headingbar red\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The inlingua method\u2019s success is based on 10 principles:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider cq-materialslider-10  \" data-autoslide=\"no\" data-elementheight=\"\" data-titlesize=\"\" data-labelsize=\"\" data-autohide=\"no\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-container\" data-pos=\"0\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slidecontainer\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">1. Target language<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Only the target language is used during the lesson.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">2. Speaking<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">The main training strategy is learning through speaking. The focus on writing and reading is dictated by the learner\u2019s needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">3. Learners<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Learners speak more than the trainer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">4. Practice<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Learners acquire language skills through examples and practice rather than theoretical explanations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">5. Check<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Trainers check the extent of the learner\u2019s knowledge before teaching new material. Learners are tested regularly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">6. Individual needs<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Trainers tailor lessons to the individual needs of learners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">7. Participation<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Learners can be creative and participate in real communication during a lesson.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">8. Use of Language<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Trainers correct mistakes in such a way that learners develop skill in self-correction and learn to use the language independently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">9. Variety<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Trainers use a variety of teaching techniques to keep the learning atmosphere positive.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-slide\" data-titlecolor=\"\" data-labelcolor=\"\" data-bgcolor=\"\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-content\"><div class=\"cq-materialslider-text\"><h4 class=\"cq-materialslider-title\">10. Materials<\/h4><p class=\"cq-materialslider-description\">Student books are closed during most of a lesson.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cq-materialslider-navigation cq-materialslider-dot-grapefruit\"><span class=\"cq-materialslider-bar\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"0\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"1\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"2\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"3\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"4\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"5\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"6\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"7\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"8\"><\/span><span href=\"#\" class=\"cq-materialslider-dot\" data-pos=\"9\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium ext-row\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling title_atleft icon_chevron iconpos_right sh\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections-h\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1509454045014-964163c3-c0a1ba8f-71b691e9-4dbe\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1509454045014-964163c3-c0a1ba8f-71b691e9-4dbe\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Pedagogically qualified trainers<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1509454045014-964163c3-c0a1ba8f-71b691e9-4dbe\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our teachers are experienced, qualified, enthusiastic professionals, who provide training at native-speaker level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048312892-7b625f48-2308\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048312892-7b625f48-2308\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Further development for our staff<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048312892-7b625f48-2308\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As a service provider in the continuing education sector, with a teaching staff of approximately twenty, one of our central concerns is to provide ongoing assistance by offering ongoing training sessions for example.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048311979-0e3c4ac6-65d7\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048311979-0e3c4ac6-65d7\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Low fluctuation rates<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048311979-0e3c4ac6-65d7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Whether group or individual instruction, each course is allocated its own specified teacher, sometimes over several years, allowing him or her to assume personal responsibility for your success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048311185-c0580ba2-5b98\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048311185-c0580ba2-5b98\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Small groups<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048311185-c0580ba2-5b98\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We keep our classes small, to give you plenty of opportunity to speak and receive individual attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048310249-af823708-0dd9\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048310249-af823708-0dd9\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Personal, individual consultation for every client<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048310249-af823708-0dd9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At inlingua Neuch\u00e2tel, each participant begins by receiving an individual consultation session with one of our student advisors. Current written and verbal language skills are tested, personal learning goals are defined, questions are answered and a personalised training programme consisting of group instruction or individual tutoring is recommended. The recommended programme takes into account both your schedule and your financial circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048309410-f23a61a7-c5d2\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048309410-f23a61a7-c5d2\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Join or start a course at any time<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048309410-f23a61a7-c5d2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At inlingua you can begin a course at any time. Individual tutoring and company courses are organised to meet the customer\u2019s needs. As far as group training at our school is concerned, you are welcome to begin at your earliest convenience any time a slot in an existing group becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048308515-3d82552a-e774\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048308515-3d82552a-e774\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Our office is there to support your learning<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048308515-3d82552a-e774\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The inlingua office team is concerned first and foremost with ensuring the quality of our services in every aspect. Our team is keen to provide customer satisfaction in every aspect and is available by phone Monday through Thursday between 08:00 and 17:30, and Friday between 08:00 and 17:00. In addition, it is responsible for issuing certificates of participation and providing information on administrative matters such as pricing, course dates and testing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048307258-03f0e0df-de5b\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048307258-03f0e0df-de5b\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Using inlingua\u2019s unique learning materials and method<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048307258-03f0e0df-de5b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We use our own teaching materials, developed at inlingua\u2019s central office in Bern. The study materials were developed to work best in conjunction with inlingua\u2019s proven teaching methodology. Our teachers are trained to use the inlingua method and receive additional training on a regular basis to ensure that instruction is provided systematically and effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section no_indents\" id=\"1510048303702-5a29f275-7211\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1510048303702-5a29f275-7211\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><h4 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Teaching on Location<\/h4><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1510048303702-5a29f275-7211\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We offer instruction on site at numerous companies in Neuch\u00e2tel and the surrounding areas, so that course participants can benefit from classes without having to travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium ext-row\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We are well aware that the inlingua method will always only be as good as the trainers using it. That is why we invest in our trainers\u2019 qualifications and continuous development. They are usually native speakers or they are able to use the language at native speaker level. We however especially value their personal interest in their students\u2019 learning experience and learning progress.<\/p>\n<p>All our trainers, even experienced language teaching professionals, are obliged to participate in a training course about the inlingua method before they can start working for inlingua Neuch\u00e2tel.<\/p>\n<p>Our trainers\u2018 further development then takes place in various regular workshops about pedagogical topics. In this way we ensure that both our trainers and our clients benefit from state-of-the-art language teaching expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f473e4a78fe\" data-id=\"69f473e4a78fe\" data-height=\"50\" data-height-mobile=\"50\" data-height-tab=\"50\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About us Why inlingua? Languages change your life What we stand for \u2013 now for half a century At inlingua Neuch\u00e2tel we have three key values: quality, efficiency and service. 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