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ABOUT PROLOG
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PROLOG is a private language
school which has been constantly developing since it was established
in 1994. Since the very beginning the school has specialized in teaching
English, German and Polish for foreigners. Despite the wide range of
activities in which PROLOG is involved, the school has not lost its
unique atmosphere, with its helpful approach to the students and attempts
to address individual needs of the students.
PROLOG has also experience in realizing projects with the help of
EU funds, both as a partner and the project coordinator.As a partner:-
Phare 2001 SSG Human Resource Development - Malopolska Region (Language
courses realized for SME's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in July
and August 2004)- "Lost in ..." - international project realized with
the help of EU funds, SOCRATES/ LINGUA 2 (developing language skills
with the use of electronic tools).As the project coordinator:
- Project
HURRA!!! - realized with the help of EU funds, SOCRATES/ LINGUA
2. As the project coordinator PROLOG coordinates the work of 4 institutions
(The Summer School of Polish Language and Culture of the Jagiellonian
University; the University of Vienna -Linguistics Department; BRASSHOUSE,
Language Teaching Centre in the Great Britain). PROLOG is also responsible
for the assessment of the existing materials for teaching Polish as
a foreign language; the school has prepared and is currently testing
materials for the course books, workbooks, teacher's books and CD
recordings; the school coordinates the preparation of the graphic
project as well as printing and recording. The series which encompasses
19 titles is already available on the market. Contact us for details: hurra@prolog.edu.pl
The fact that our participants come back to continue their education
at subsequent language sessions is the best proof of the quality of
our courses. The questionnaires carried out among the participants
of our courses show that in more than 50% of cases, the school was
recommended to them by their friends.
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OUR AIMS AND TEACHING METHODS
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We realize that learning
Polish has its difficulties. We do our best to make it easier and
more enjoyable. Our program encompasses a gradual upgrading of language
skills. Starting from the most needed basic communicative situations
you will then gradually begin to master the language.
Classes are held in a communicative approach:
our program focuses on oral communication and listening comprehension,
along with developing reading and writing skills in a foreign language.
Maximal emphasis is put on active involvement of the participants
in the teaching-learning process through various modes of instruction
(task oriented projects inside and outside the classroom; case studies,
learning based on participants' knowledge, experience and individual
potential; motivating through use of authentic materials - newspapers,
magazines, prints and forms; to provide for the specific needs of
participants (telephone communication)- emphasis will be put on listening
comprehension (the use of audiovisual teaching materials). The communicative approach allows students to communicate in Polish at an early stage of the language learning.
The role of the teacher is that of a person who stimulates, coordinates
and monitors the learning process.
Student-centered approach. Responding to students' needs and
expectations.
Tests: The participants take the written test (mid-course test)
and a final test (written and oral); Students need to score minimum
60% of total points to pass the test. The test results will allow
to evaluate the course effectiveness and those language components,
which the student needs to improve individually or during the courses
(less intensive, in the work place or place of living).
Opinions (optional upon request): Following the completion
of a week's course the participant receives a detailed progress report
(in German or English) in which the teacher evaluates all language
skills. Apart from providing the information about the progress made
by the participant, it is aimed at providing additional learning motivation.
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OUR TEACHERS
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At PROLOG we believe that
even the best teaching methods and programs need to be supported with
fully qualified and experienced teachers; our teachers combine both.
Classes are held in a communicative method which means that Polish
is used almost exclusively. However, all our teachers speak at least
one foreign language to aid learning.They are mostly graduates of
different philological studies (German, English and Roman) who have
also been specifically trained to teach Polish as a foreign language
and graduates of Polish studies.
The method of teaching Polish language which is used at our school
is based on using mostly Polish language for classroom instruction.
However, the knowledge of either English, French or German facilitates
the learning process (it enables the teacher to explain more difficult
grammar points in the language which the student understands better).
The average age of teachers is about 30-35 years old.
Among our teachers we have also the authors of the series of textbooks
for learning Polish as a foreign language, which is currently prepared
by PROLOG as part of Socrates/Lingua2 program and supported by UE
funds. To learn more about the series go to www.hurra.edu.pl
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TEACHING MATERIALS
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at their disposal a wide range of methodological materials and teaching
methods which have been developed by PROLOG for the last 10 years
of teaching Polish. Since 2005 the HURRA!!! series course
books and workbooks with CD are used during the classes. The series
has been developed by PROLOG within the HURRA!!! Project co-financed
with EU resources. To find more about the series go to www.hurra.edu.pl |
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HOW TO REACH US
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Kraków has its own international
airport. It is also easy to reach by inter-city trains from Warsaw.
The trip takes less then 3 hours. Kraków also has direct train and
coach connections with Berlin, Budapest, London, Frankfurt, Prague,
Bratislava, Kiev, Vienna.
The school is conveniently located and allows students quick
access to the city centre by tram (4 tram stops to the historic city
centre, about 7-10 minutes). Within walking distance of the school
there are: bistro bars, fast food bars, where students can eat lunch;
students can also order home-delivered meals (a selection of contacts
for catering companies is available at the school). |
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