TANDEM International - Quality Language Schools Worldwide!

In this issue:

  •  England: Easter course for teenagers in Totnes - Devon
  •  Italy: Spring and summer special offer in Florence
  •  Ireland: Family Language Holidays in Dublin
  •  France: Discovery stay in Montpellier
  •  Spain: Group summer offer in Madrid
  •  Germany: 9 cities to learn German!

German in Germany

Are you learning German? TANDEM International offers you a wide variety of destinations and very competitive prices for your German course in Germany. Through TANDEM you will find the city which best suits your preferences, from the impressive Berlin to smaller university towns such as Bielefeld. If you cannot decide on one place, then join the city hopping!

 

Hamburg: TANDEM Hamburg e.V.

At TANDEM Hamburg, we have been supplying qualified language training in a friendly atmosphere for over twenty years. Our language trainers are professionals who make teaching and learning a lot of fun. So why wait? Join us now and see for yourself what a cool place this is!


Bremen: CASA Internationale Sprachschule

CASA International Language School - TANDEM Bremen is a medium-sized language school situated in two locations in Bremen: in the city centre and in the harbour area. It was founded in Bremen in 1983 and it has 12 comfortable classrooms. The modern and spacious rooms convey a generous and friendly atmosphere reflecting the warm and personal relationship we like to create between students and teachers.


Berlin: TANDEM Berlin e.V.

The TANDEM Berlin German School was established in 1983. It is located in the district of Prenzlauer Berg, the liveliest and creative district in Berlin, only a stone’s throw away from the city’s historical centre. This area particularly attracts young people, with its outstanding international cultural scene. At the same time one is able to experience the scruffier side of the city - graffiti, crowded bars and derelict houses.


Bielefeld: TANDEM Bielefeld e.V.

TANDEM Bielefeld e.V. was founded in order to develop modern ideas regarding German language classes and intercultural exchanges. The German school offer high quality teaching,guaranteed by qualified, dedicated native speakers who not only use their experience but also make learning a foreign language enjoyable.


Dresden: Kästner Kolleg e.V.

Kästner Kolleg was founded in 1998, and since then it has evolved into a modern, middle-sized language school that belongs to the leaders in language training in Dresden. A personal and friendly atmosphere offers you a real alternative to the mass production-like larger institutions and franchise schools.


Cologne: TANDEM Cologne

TANDEM Cologne is located in the southern part of the city centre, one of the most popular areas of Cologne, the Südstadt. The school occupies a former monastery with 9 bright and quiet classrooms, an open-plan office, a kitchen, and a small garden. They offer lively and effective teaching in a pleasant and personalised environment with a high standard of teaching and service guaranteed.


Göttingen: International Language Centre

The Intensive German language courses which run throughout the year are designed to guide a beginner through the basics of the language through to the TestDaF examination. If you wish to combine effective German Language Learning with a holiday full of new and exciting experiences then our summer courses are perfectly suited to your needs.


Frankfurt: zentrum für deutsche sprache und kultur e.V.

This German language school is unique in its friendly and welcoming atmosphere; its curriculum is entertaining and its results are excellent. TANDEM Frankfurt - zentrum für deutsche sprache und kultur e.V. is located in a quiet but central part of Frankfurt.


Munich: TANDEM Munich

20 years of German and other foreign language training in Munich: their experience is your key to success. TANDEM Munich gives great importance to creating a personal and relaxed learning environment, learning should be for fun as well as successful!

TANDEM International Newsletter - Spring Issue - March 2009

Dear Reader,

We are happy to send you the first 2009 edition of the TANDEM International Newsletter. In this issue, we are delighted to present you with news about exciting TANDEM schools’ seasonal offers for teenagers, families and groups, and language and culture programs.

We hope you enjoy this TANDEM International update!

Kind regards from the TANDEM International Team.

English courses: Easter course for teenagers in Totnes, England

Last Minute Offer: Easter Course for Teenagers!

From 30th March to 24th April 2009

Come to Totnes this Easter and brush up on your English with our fantastic package price of only £1090 for 2 weeks!

This offer is valid for bookings received for 2 weeks until 7th April 2009 and it includes:

  • 2 weeks Intensive English- pre-Intermediate level or above
  • full activity programme- sports or art workshops 4 afternoons per week, one half-day excursion and one full day Saturday excursion, 2 evening activities per week
  • full board homestay accommodation in and around Totnes
  • workbook to take home
  • access to our online e-learning package for 12 months
  • return airport transfer to Bristol airport (subject to arriving between 12.00 and 16.00 and leaving between 14.00 and 18.00)

Italian courses: spring and summer discounts in Florence, Italy

This spring and summer, The TANDEM Florence Italian School, Centro Machiavelli, has put together a great offer for group courses

  • “A” course: 4 hours a day, from Monday to Friday
    • 2 weeks course: full price 340 € - 25% discount 255 €
    • 4 weeks course: full price 520 € - 25% discount 390 €
  • “B” course: 2 hours a day, from Monday to Friday
    • 2 weeks course: full price 230 € - 25% discount 173 €
    • 4 weeks course: full price 410 € - 25% discount 308 €
  • “C” course: 6 hours a day, from Monday to Friday
    • 2 weeks course: full price 500 € - 25% discount 375 €
    • 4 weeks course: full price 900 € - 25% discount 675€

The last beginning date for this offer is May the 11th
Registration fee: 40 € for every course
Beginning dates: 30/03- 14/04- 27/04- 11/05

English courses: family language holidays in Dublin, Ireland

Join your children this summer and improve your English skills along with theirs while enjoying Dublin’s charm!

The TANDEM Dublin English school, Annalivia, offer great Family Language Holidays which cater for active and adventurous families who want to travel and stay together, and who want to meet and mix with native speakers while getting a real feel for Dublin’s culture.

Adults receive morning General English classes at the Dun Laoghaire Centre, and free weekly workshops and lectures with topics ranging from Irish history to pronunciation, and from music to film, complemented with a full social and cultural program including golf, surfing, yoga, horse-back riding or drama theatre and music.

Children aged 10 to 17 attend 3 hours of English classes in the morning focused mainly on oral and listening skills in mixed nationalities groups, followed by a full sports and cultural program including one full day trip and a half day trip, 3 evening activities per week and other sports and social activities.

Children under 10 participate in varied activities which keep them busy and stimulated while having fun with children of their own age. The program is also open to Irish children and is play based.

Infants and toddlers may enjoy a demi au-pair placement service.

French Courses: Discovery Stay in Montpellier, France

The French school in Montpellier Institut Europeen de Français has developed a fantastic special program for combining French language learning with cultural discovery by tasting local products, meeting with characters of the local cultural and social life, and visiting historical sites, monuments and museums, and enjoying natural landscapes. The topic of this French program is «Art of living in the south of France».

This is an «all inclusive» French program with the following features:

  • 22 French lessons of 45 minutes each: 20 lessons of General French + 2 free workshops
  • Cultural activities pack: two cultural discovery workshops, two half-day excursions and one full-day trips during the two-week stay.
  • Accommodation in a fully equipped residence, with breakfast

Spanish courses: Summer Group Offer in Madrid, Spain

The Spanish school, TANDEM Madrid has recently launched an interesting special group offer for this summer 2009, from the 1st of June to the 31th October.

This special offer is addressed to primary and secondary school groups, universities and educational institutions whose students need to learn Spanish.

TANDEM Madrid has had extensive and successful experience with programs of this type, with Italian, German, Austrian, and British Institutions.

  • Groups: Secondary schools, primary schools, educational institutions, universities
  • Students: Between 8 and 30 people + chaperone
  • Dates: Any time during the year from Sunday to Sunday
  • Course: Spanish course, 4 hours/day 09:30- 13:00
  • Cultural Program: One daily activity
  • Room and board: Double room with a family with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
  • Chaperones: 1 chaperone
  • Insurance: Medical and travel insurance
  • Optional Transfer: Airport-School, School-Airport by bus

The TANDEM network is a worldwide association of private and independent language schools. The name "TANDEM" refers to a learning method complementary to the teaching techniques used in the classroom. All of our schools use this method by organising Tandem language-exchange partnerships as a complementary activity for their students. Each school upholds the Tandem Quality Standards, and is inspected and approved regularly to ensure these high standards are met, both inside and outside of the classroom.