Class size for levels 1 to 16:  8 (minimum) to 20 (maximum)

• Methodology

The Centro Colombo Americano of Pereira helps students to develop their linguistic and communication skills in English as a foreign language through our various training programs in English. Our model of teaching and learning is based on the communicative approach which combines different principles: learning focused on the student, interaction in English in the classroom, and a balance between receptive skills (reading and listening) and productive skills (speaking and writing).

• Objectives

Basic Module

Students should be able to:

- Understand when someone speaks slowly and clearly about topics related to personal information

- Ask and answer questions about basic family issues and immediate needs.

- Write short sentences and simple paragraphs.

• Pre-Intermediate Module

Students should be able to:

- Participate in discussions on various topics at a leisurely, clear, and direct pace.

- Understand the general content of TV programs in English.

- Make simple transactions in stores, restaurants, banks, etc.

- Make invitations.

- Write articles related to common or routine activities.

• Intermediate Module

Students should be able to:

- Participate in conversations, express personal opinions, and request repetition of various words or phrases for clarification.

- Maintain a conversation or discussion about familiar issues, survival situations, and general topics requiring greater language skills in a more formal setting.

- Understanding the general idea of printed articles on everyday topics.

- Write articles on topics of personal relevance or general interest.

• Upper Intermediate Module

Students should be able to:

- Understand what is said in detail.

- Understand the general content and meaning of news programs as well as articles or reports related to their own interests, such as their jobs or professions.

- Initiate, continue and end conversations naturally.

- Write reports and essays on various themes related to personal interests and experiences.