The Methodology
Richard Lewis Communications (RLC) has created its own distinctive approach, which combines the best of classic direct method teaching – where a structured question-and-answer format is used to guide the student into producing grammatically correct and meaningful utterances – with the latest modern techniques including role-play, case studies and computer assisted learning.
‘Tailoring’ is used through the training and development process – What is ‘tailoring’? It is an ongoing process based on well-defined needs, an excellent knowledge of students’ roles, clear communication and trust between the teacher and students. We endeavour to make tailoring an active part of each lesson and course, adapting immediately to urgent needs that arise and exceeding students’ expectations.
Current materials from the students’ own department or field of interest add authenticity and relevance to the training. A variety of pace and activity throughout the course, connected to developing themes and counter-pointed by regular summaries, give a sense of challenge and direction. Only the target language is used in the classroom.
Film Arc
Our MD, Michael Gates, performed at Film Arc's Master Class session entitled "Promotion, Financing & Distribution" on 21 March 2010 in Skellefteå, Sweden. His workshops focused on improving...
01/04/2010
Saïd Business School, Oxford
Michael Gates, our Group MD, has been delivering a number of programmes for the Saïd Business School at Oxford University. A recent and fascinating one was a cross-cultural session for the Small...
28/09/2009
Strc prst skrz krk
A sentence in Czech containing no vowels.
Kolik jazyků umíš, tolikrát jsi člověkem
A philosophically interesting Czech proverb meaning, roughly: "One...

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