ADVICE FOR BEGINNER LEVEL STUDENTS

Am I Really a Beginner?

Lots of our students feel they are a complete beginner even though they may have studied the language previously, either at school or on another course. It’s important to understand that our course levels are divided into beginner A1, and beginner A2, . If you have studied the language before, even just a little, it may be more appropriate for you to join the beginner A1. All of our beginners language courses are designed for people with zero language knowledge.

You can find out which beginners courses you should join by checking your level by taking the placement test and by speaking to one of our course advisors. Our beginner A1 classes are for people who have zero experience of the language so make sure you start in the right level.

What Should I Expect from my Language Class?

Language teaching and learning has developed at a very fast rate over recent years and there are lots of new and engaging techniques that teachers now employ to ensure our students get the most out of the lessons. All of our beginners language courses are immersive; this means that the teacher will only use the language that is being taught. Of course, there will be times that the teacher will translate a word or explain a grammar point in English, however, the majority of the lesson will be conducted in the language that is being taught.

It is also important to note that the majority of the course books we use are written only in the language that is being taught. Once you are familiar with certain vocabulary and instructions that are repeated throughout the course book you will find that this poses no obstacle to using your course book at home for self-study, and further helps you immerse yourself in the language.

It is important to realise that you will not understand everything that the teacher says. The teacher will use visuals, gestures, examples and demonstrations to communicate and it’s important to remember that guessing meaning from context is a useful skill and one that is used by language learners in real life throughout their language learning journey. If you do feel lost or overwhelmed then tell your teacher and he or she will be more than happy to explain things to you to make sure you understand.

How Much Will I Need to Participate?

Our beginners language courses are communicative and interactive, and there will be a significant amount of pair work and group work in order to maximise your speaking practice during class time. Therefore, in order to get the most out of the lessons, come prepared to participate in the lessons as much as possible.

The atmosphere in the class is relaxed and it’s important that you feel comfortable making mistakes as we always say, if you’re not making mistakes then you are not improving! Making mistakes is a very important part of learning a language and your teacher will always try to create an environment in which you feel comfortable speaking in the foreign language.

How Long will it take me to Learn a Language?

Everyone learns and progresses at different rates, and learning a language is no different. There is no quick fix where you become fluent from one day to the next – however, if you attend all your classes, do your homework every week, and make a conscious effort to practise a little everyday, you will be surprised by the progress that you make.

To find out more information about any of our courses simply call us on 0809 127 8837 or email us. Our Language team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Testimonials

The tutors teach at an understandable rate. not too fast or too slow. The materials are self-explanatory. I enjoy every class. Right now I am learning sentence building, positions of verbs and nouns in sentences in Deutsch (German) language. Ich besinne jede Klasse und mein Lehrer ist sehr gut.

Pablo BBusiness Professional
At Lextorah, where I learnt French, my tutor, M. Phidias, was amazing and always so diligent in making sure my understanding was not shallow, but as deep as possible. All the exercises and assignments given are always systemically in line with the teaching to ensure full grasp of the language. The teaching mechanisms are up to date with excellent study materials such as textbooks and DVDs. I always felt so welcome when I arrived every day. Je Suis tres heureux mon Choix etait Lextorah, malheuresement il est seul cinq semaines.

Toniloba OgunsanyaStudent
Soy Andikara Honour Etiubon. Soy Nigeriano. Mi Profesor es Senor James. I am learning Spanish at LEXTORAH. It is really exciting and worthwhile.

Andikara EtiubonStudent
Herr Christopher Waooo thank you for the knowledge so far. At first, I was not sure learning the German language would be easy but coming to Lextorah has taken off the doubt in me. Now I can relax and enjoy the rest of my class while I gain more than I bargained for with the fully AC class. Thank you Lextorah school of language

Yung KingBusiness Professional
My experience with Lextorah school of languages was a great deal to me infact it was splendid.the have a conducive environment,great lecturers and are well organized. Am happy to come across this great institution. Thanks.

George Okon
I am from Chad and so i speak only french and Arabic.I registered with Lextorah school of languages to study English language.Now, i can speak and understand English language.My tutor, Mr Ajayi is a very good English tutor. Thank you Lextorah. Merci beacoup.

Ousman HisseinSelf employed
I am Solomon by name , studying German language here at Lextorah school of languages. I have spent a month and a week and i must tell you that i have been doing really good with listening, reading and when i see the words on my own, i can tell what they mean. My tutor, Frau Lasisi is really good at her work, making sure i am able to make the right sentence in Deutsch and to pronounce them as they should sound.

Solomon RichmanBusiness man
Chinese class has been great, lots to learn and sometimes the thought of that makes it seem all too hard and impossible to learn but overtime with constant practice it started to make a whole lotta sense. i've been able to learn more of the greetings, numbers and ways of communicating basically and with more practice i'm certain Chinese would be more fluent for me, many thanks to Lextorah for this medium. xie xie, zaijian.

Ayanniyi Olamide
So far so good, Lextorah is one of the best here. they have accuracy in teaching. Also, what i so much appreciate is if you don't understand a hitch in what has been taught , Lextorah don't mind teaching you all over again and with some guidelines too.. The Best so far, accurate teachers.

Adeniran Sola Pelumi
Lextorah school of languages is one of the best language school in Nigeria.Learning french has been made very easy.My tutor, Monsiour Fedina, is very patient and understanding Tutor. The level of hospitality is very high, imagine receiving lectures in a fully air conditioned class. Very comfortable. I wish to move to the next phase in this school till i am perfect. Thank you Lextorah, more grace to your elbow.

Seun Akinola
I am currently learning Chinese(Mandarin) at Lextorah School of Language. My wang laoshi ( Teacher King) is the best she is patience and she makes Chinese learning easy and fun. Xiexie wi Lextorah

Oby Egbuniwe
i am so happy today that i have completed my deutsch language course at Lextorah school of languages .Honestly this school is a place for great people and those that want to be great,i say thank you to my lecturers and the entire staff of this great institute............Danke ...Auf wiedersehen.

Henry OkechukwuEngineer
Lextorah School of Language has a conducive environment for learning and my time at lextorah so far is worth it. Monsieur Fedina my French Tutor is the best. kudos to LEXTORAH

Gabriel Diamond
lextorah school of language is one of the best school to learn any language.My experience there has been wonderful, they have good environment for learning and friendly staff.

Ogechi Lilian
I live in Lagos and I am a German language student at Lextorah school of Languages. My tutor, Herr Christoff makes learning the language easier and also brings fun to class. The staff are friendly and I would recommend Lextorah to anyone willing to learn a new language.

Abah AnthonyEngineer
Lextorah is a wonderful place to learn languages. My French tutor Mr Phidias is very good at what he does and he takes his time to make the language easy for one to learn. i will always recommend Lextorah any day any time

Makanjuola YenosbinaStudent
Lextorah school of languages is a citadel of knowledge where the students are well trained in various languges. I started about a Month ago.I can verily communicate in Spanish language; cant wait to complete the course and be able to communicate and interpret well. the tutors are good at what they do and they also give room for interaction. In a nutshell, its a very good school for languages.

Abisoye OderindeStudent
I am currently studying Chinese language here at Lextorah and i must say its been very adventurous. The deeper you go, the tougher it gets but am happy because i have a very competent tutor who knows how to break it down so we can understand fast. The staff are polite and the environment is conducive too. I am sure i will be just fine at the end of the program.

Simon SamuelBusinessman
Studying in Lextorah school of Languages has proven to be the best choice i have made. The teacher in charge of Deutsch teaches in such a way that the students assimilate easier.I will advice all and sundry to study any language of their choice in Lextorah School of Languages.

Sodiq OlaoluwaBusiness man
Indeed, they unleash talent! when i came to Lextorah, i had no idea of the language (German) until i registered and started classes. The Tutor, Herr Christopher is concerned, experienced and focused.He never relents and ensures he brings his students up to speed.

Oyoria SamuelBusiness man
It has been a wonderful experience so far, I am studying German Language and can comfortably speak german fluently, All thanks to Lextorah School of Languages.

Okeke ChiamakaBanker
My experience so far, has been fantastic. Learning a language here has been easier than i thought. Lextorah has the best teachers especially for Chinese. An Laoshi is very good at teaching Chinese and making it easy to learn.

Ade BayStudent