English courses: individual or group learning?

If you are already convinced of the benefit of the English Courses, but you are not yet aware of what form they should be in: individual or group training, we will try in the following lines to bring out the main advantages, differences and recommendations regarding these two different forms of training. Taking the conclusion what is best for you, you will be able to do it yourself, given your personal requirements, needs and goals.

When is it better to choose individual English courses

The Individual English Courses are appropriate when it is necessary to fill clearly realized gaps. Gaps can be associated with a poor stock of words in an area, incorrect expression as a result of confirming the same mistakes made, poor pronunciation, lack of experience with colloquial English and so on. The teacher follows an extremely flexible and individual program of teaching and exercises.

Do a quick test, answer YES or NO to the following statements:

• I know what my gaps in English are and what mistakes I make most often.
• I need to fill in the gaps as quickly as possible.
• I need flexible time to attend English courses.
• I can afford a course at a higher price.
• Group activities don't allow me to focus enough

If positive responses prevail, then individual English training is right for you.

In which cases is group English training appropriate

The Group English Training Program follows certain standards, with the lecturer structuring his lectures to them and not being able to improvise. The very formation of a group requires the gathering of students who possess approximately the same knowledge of English. A good example of effective group learning is when students start from the zero level. Although not everyone starts from scratch, given the inevitable daily "meetings" with English through music, movies and the Internet.

An important requirement for group English courses is that the number of students does not exceed 12. Of course, the smaller the groups, the more effective the training itself will be, as each student will do more solo exercises under the guidance and supervision of the tutor.

Features of individual English courses

• Individual training is conducted in a convenient day and time for the student.
• The training follows the individual needs of the student.
• Emphasis on the gaps.
• The focus is on a separate component: grammar, conversations, exams, matriculations, presentations.
• If necessary, the hour can be postponed and planned for another day.
• Extremely high flexibility on the part of the teacher
• They are suitable for people strict individualists, people with floating working hours, those who are worried about other people and for people who want to acquire certain knowledge in a shorter time.
• The cost of individual English courses per hour is relatively higher than group ones.

Features of group English training:

• The number of students in a group is between 8 and 12 people.
• It is impossible to pay special attention to each individually.
• Preset topics and exercises are followed.
• Fixed day and time that could not be changed.
• If for one reason or another you miss class, you can catch up by asking another student for materials or information.
• Sometimes comparison with others helps to pull forward.
• It is suitable for company trainings.
• An opportunity to make new friends.
• Lower cost compared to individual English courses.

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