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Lesson availability 2024-25
Lesson availability 2024-25
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Tuesday, 14.00-15.30: stage 2
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Wednesday, 14.00-15.30: stage 1-2
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Friday, 14.00-15.30: EAL beginners
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Monday, 16.30-18.00: Stage 2-3
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Tuesday, 16.00-17.30: Stage 3
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Wednesday, 16.00-17.30: stage 3
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Thursday, 16.00-17.30: stage 1-2
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Friday, 16.00-17.30: stage 2/book club
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The stages below are indicative only. Each child is taught based on their own needs, but for a broad sense of where your child might feel comfortable, here are the starting points:
First Steps to Literacy (Stage 1)
First Steps to Literacy (Stage 1)
What is it?
What is it?
These lessons focus on alphabet knowledge and word-building as the foundation for literacy, with lots of games to support learning. Children learn letter-sound relationships with a tailored phonics program, with fun and engaging activities to apply what they learn through reading and writing.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
For children aged 5+ who understand English well, are interested in reading and writing and are starting or have started to learn letter sounds and shapes.
Stepping Up Literacy (Stage 2)
Stepping Up Literacy (Stage 2)
What is it?
What is it?
Children learn more complex letter sounds and blends to write and read more widely. The focus is on learning a range of tools for reading and writing and practising them in many ways.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
For children aged 5+ who are confident English speakers, and who are developing reading and writing skills. They already know their alphabet and can write simple sentences.
On the Literacy Path (Stage 3)
On the Literacy Path (Stage 3)
What is it?
What is it?
At this stage we focus on more "tricky" spelling rules and more complex vocabulary. Children learn to read for understanding, practising strategies for comprehension of more difficult texts.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
For learners who are starting to read independently and making the transition to longer, more complex books, and can write a story with some detail.
Book Club
Book Club
What is it?
What is it?
Confident readers and writers continue to develop their reading comprehension as well as their writing skills in a semi-independent book study setting.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
For older learners who are fluent readers and want to grow their reading repertoire and vocabulary, and develop a deeper understanding of written texts. Students discuss and write about the books they read, and present information to an audience.
When do lessons take place?
When do lessons take place?
Lessons are on weekdays at either 14.00-15.30 or 16.00-17.30.
Where?
Where?
Bühlstrasse 45B, 8055 Zürich
How much is it?
How much is it?
Each 90-minute class costs 45.-, due at the beginning of the semester. One free "Schnupper-class" is possible. Siblings receive a discount.
How do I sign up?
How do I sign up?
Email tracy@languageplus.ch
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