Suggestopedical courses in English

The Intermediate level of Suggestopedical English language courses offered by Language Center Astoria Group includes reinforcement of the already studied material and activation of new grammatical and lexical themes suitable for language learners with a built-in language barrier. After revising the topics studied in the previous level, the means of expression and knowledge of important daily but also complementary situations are enhanced, examples of which are: meeting new people in informal and formal environment, planning and making a trip – booking of tickets and hotel, shopping; appearance, clothing, home and furnishing; ordering in a restaurant, theaters, cinema, public institution registry. In-depth talks on culture, music, and art of all kinds are taking place, as well as in the English language courses for moderately advanced trainees and discussions on general and philosophical themes.

The basic English language grammar constructions – simple, continuous and perfect tenses, the correct usage of the regular verbs and the intuitive memorization of the irregular ones, as well as the basic future constructions – are reinforced with the Suggestopedia method.

The training is an exercise on the four basic skills in learning a foreign language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Each level starts with the specifics of pronunciation and grammar, aiming at expanding the active vocabulary.

The upper – intermediate level of the Suggestopedical English language courses offered by Language Center Astoria Group includes revision of the already studied material and activation of new grammatical and lexical themes suitable for language learners with built-in language barrier worried about speaking the language and needing to develop their speaking skills and gaining confidence as well as for those willing to clear out the language of the acquired wrong habits.

The four main language skills – reading, speaking, listening, and writing – are developed by the Suggestopedical English language courses at intermediate level conducted by Language Center Astoria Group. The participants in the course manage to smooth out possible shortcomings in the use of the main groups of English tenses – simple, continuous and perfect, considering future constructions. Greater emphasis is placed on the development and activation of more complex grammatical constructs, including tenses with a combination of perfect and continuous aspect, conditional sentences, passive voice, and more. Thanks to the training materials provided for this course and the interactive exercises prepared by Astoria Group teachers – music, video and audio exercises, dance and discussions on classical works, the students in the offered Suggestopedic course in English build and significantly enrich their active lexical stock , by which they can skillfully reach a more effective understanding of complex texts, a higher level and the ability to communicate.

The training is an exercise on the four basic skills in learning a foreign language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Each level starts with the specifics of pronunciation and grammar, aiming at expanding the active vocabulary.

Most students who have demonstrated this high level of English language proficiency have considerable experience in studying independently or attending different courses, possessing not only grammatical knowledge but also a wealth of means of expression in their passive vocabulary. Trying to start a conversation on a broad subject of everyday life, however, they face a psychological and language barrier, as a result of which oral communication in English only brings them stress, tension and a sense of failure.

The high level of Suggestopedical English language courses offered by Language Center Astoria Group includes reinforcement of the already studied and activation of new grammatical and lexical themes suitable for trainees with a built-in language barrier and worry of speaking  English. It is of the utmost importance at this level that students have confidence and peace of mind in the use of language, joy, and freedom to be mistaken. For this purpose, the teacher skillfully integrates into the course a rich array of creativity, exercises and games, improvisation practices and techniques of personal self-improvement. During this Suggestopedical English course, the means of expression and the grammatical structures are strengthened, activated and built through discussions, debates, role plays, retelling readings, observed or heard interesting stories and events.