Structured Self-directed learning is designed for people who are committed to learning their second language without sacrificing their professional opportunities by being away from the office for an extended period of time. You maximize the benefits of your valuable time and limited training budget through this programme as it allows you to focus on your own learning objectives without the constraints of a group course. The Knowledge Circle Structured Self-Directed Learning Programme is tailored to those of you who want to:

• work on your specific individual needs: how to provide feedback, chairing meetings, pronunciation, writing and grammar etc.,
• improve or maintain your ability to work in your second language,
• increase your linguistic profile,
• develop maintenance techniques.

Why Structured Self-Directed Learning
Traditional methods of language training focus on blocks of material to be learned in order to meet the objectives of a textbook or a test. Self-directed learning focuses on the needs of the individual learner enabling you to participate fully in your work environment in your second language.

The Knowledge Circle Structured Self-Directed Learning Programme zeroes in on your specific areas where you need to improve and is tailored to your style of learning.

How You Learn
As a self-directed learner, you will have many learning opportunities. You will meet with your language facilitator for your training sessions on a regular basis and learn to use your place of work as a place of language learning and maintenance.

Between your sessions with the facilitator, you will be expected to do some individual work to increase your language skills. Such work could include written assignments, oral practice, pronunciation drills, watching a television programme or speaking to colleagues. The number of hours of individual work per number of hours of private training is ideally 3:1.

The first step in the programme is meeting with your language facilitator to establish your current level. Based on this assessment, your learning style, and your personal objectives, you will jointly develop a learning plan to achieve your goals. You will also determine the schedule and frequency of the meetings, respecting the demands of your workplace and your availability.

How You Will Benefit

• Improve your abilities in your second language
• Acquire learning strategies: learn how you learn best
• Develop maintenance techniques
• Individually tailored learning plan to meet your own goals
• Improved participation in the work environment in your second language
• Less time spent away from the office allows you to stay in the loop

The Knowledge Circle Structured Self-Directed Learning Programme is based on a tried and proven pedagogical approach. Self-directed learning takes your own experiences, levels, and learning styles as the base for successful language acquisition.

How Your Organization Benefits

• Employer and employee share responsibility for training through the flexible schedule, at less cost and with long-lasting results
• Less time away from the office than traditional methods allows you to remain connected to their work environment

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for dedicated learners at all levels in their second language: from beginners who need to learn the basics to experts who want to hone their skills.

Booking your First Session
To start your private language training, all you need to do is contact us at 613-233-2112, ext. 2.