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Online Academy

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English: B1.2 Basic
Online language course – multimedia, interactive and connected
  • Flexible and available from anywhere
  • 24 units over six months. You can learn at your own pace and finish the course earlier (Estimated learning time: about 36 hours)
  • Interactive practice and multimedia e-learning
  • A vocabulary trainer to expand your vocabulary
  • Focus on pronunciation as well as reading and listening comprehension
  • Self-paced learning
  • Confirmation of participation after solving 80% of the main exercises
  • Your profile
    • Your English  language level corresponds to level  A2. Determine your level using our free language placement test.
    • A willingness to spend around two hours on home study per week.
    • Your computer system must meet the technical requirements.
    • For the optional online private lesson you’ll need a webcam and a headset.
  • System requirements
    • Browser: Internet Explorer, version 10 or higher, MS Edge, Firefox, version 38 or higher, Chrome, version 43 or higher, Safari, version 8 or higher, Android, version 4 or higher.
    • Fast internet connection (at least 20 Mbit/s).
    • Sound card, microphone/headset.
    • For meetings in the online classroom on a PC or Mac:
      • Microsoft Windows, version 7 or higher or Mac 10.8 or higher.
      • Adobe® Flash® Player 13.0+.
    • For meetings in the online classroom on a mobile device:
      • Apple OS version iOS 6 or higher: iPhone version 4S or higher, iPad version 2 or higher, iPad mini.
      • Android OS version 2.3.4 or higher: Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, Motorola Atrix, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4, Nexus 7 tablet.
  • Learning objectives

    The learning objectives for the English B1 course are based on the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR). At the end of the course, you will be able to

    • participate in conversations on various topics.
    • understand key information in reports on current events as well as topics related to your profession and areas of interest.
    • understand texts that use common day-to-day or professional language.
    • write personal letters, reporting on your experiences and impressions.
Details
Course start immediately
Duration of course 6 Months
Course location Online
Price incl. VAT CHF 390.00