English language course

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About the language

English is typically the first foreign language taught in primary school, and its growing presence in our daily lives makes learning or elevating our knowledge even more convenient.

Interesting facts about English

English is (one of) the official language(s) in 39% of all countries in the world. 60.8% of the 10 million most-visited websites are in English. It is also the language in which the majority of books (28%) are published each year.

Tip

Improve your language skills by being an active learner: study lyrics when listening to music, jot down useful phrases from podcasts, and watch movies or series with English subtitles and practise speaking the phrases you hear.

Why LanguageSitter?

Effective learning

We prioritise understanding your language wishes before crafting programmes and materials to meet your specific needs. Our focus is always on your language progress.

Professional coaches

Our language coaches are professional and flexible. They know how to motivate, help, and actively listen. With their openness, they create a relaxed atmosphere and a safe learning environment.

Complete flexibility

Let us know about the most favourable times and places for language learning and the challenges posed by other commitments in your schedule. We will work together to determine an ideal place and time for your language course.

Interested in joining a language course?

"LanguageSitter is a truly valuable language school in today's world. Their professionalism and adaptability to my schedule were of utmost importance to me. The training helped me improve my language skills in the areas I was focused on and now I’m able to put these skills to use in my daily life. My language coach provided feedback on areas that needed improvement throughout the course. The lessons, delivered through conversation, presentations, and active collaboration in a relaxed and high-quality manner, were especially meaningful to me. I appreciated the engagement and enjoyment of the learning process instead of feeling overwhelmed with information. I highly recommend LanguageSitter to anyone looking for a comprehensive and personalised language learning experience. "
David Šmajc, football referee, NZS
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"I chose LanguageSitter because I wanted to improve my level of English for professional purposes and generally improve my conversational skills. My mornings spent with my language coach Anita were a delightful mix of language learning and relaxed conversation over a cup of coffee. The sessions covered a blend of both personal and business topics, including grammar review, and were always tailored to my specific needs and goals. I’m deeply impressed with the professionalism and personal touch of LanguageSitter and highly recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their English language skills."
Maša Madon, Business Development & Sales, Centre of Business Excellence, School of Economics and Business
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"Sceptical about the effectiveness of learning a language online? I had my doubts too until I signed up for an online course with LanguageSitter. It exceeded my expectations and put all my worries about online learning to rest. The course used a modern virtual classroom which enabled efficient language learning and seamless communication with the language coach. I was impressed by the engaging material and interactive content tailored to my interests. The learning experience was enjoyable, stress-free, and fun, which was reflected in my confident use of language. I noticed progress after every session, thanks to the LanguageSitter method which mimics natural language acquisition like learning a first language. One might think that online lessons were tiring, but I could actually hardly wait for the next session! During the course, I could fully concentrate on learning without worrying about taking notes as my LanguageSitter prepared them for me after each lesson. Pretty great, right? Since I enjoy nature very much, I even had a couple of sessions in the heart of Triglav National Park. It was a unique and memorable experience. There are simply no excuses to hold off learning a new language! I cannot recommend the online courses at LanguageSitter enough—they offer effective progress, a personal approach, a wide range of languages, and flexibility no matter where or when you want to learn."
Jaka Podobnik, satisfied individual course participant
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"I was fortunate to receive an English course as a birthday gift, and I must say, I didn’t exactly know what to expect. However, the first lesson with my LanguageSitter Tanja passed in a flash and in a relaxed atmosphere. She was extremely pleasant, understanding, and patient. Despite my very limited knowledge of English, I was pleasantly surprised at what a professional, but above all, a friendly and calm coach like Tanja could bring out in me. She worked hard to find fun and interesting material for each training that helped me study. I always looked forward to every meeting. Thank you, Tanja!"
Alenka Merslavič, satisfied individual course participant
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"Before beginning my English course, I had no particular expectations. But the innovative and engaging teaching methods used at LanguageSitter® and tailored specifically to my line of work quickly made me realise that language learning could be a source of pleasure. The progress I made with LanguageSitter® was so impressive that I enrolled my 11-year-old son in their course too, and he now finds learning English more thrilling than he does at school! I particularly appreciate the personalised approach of LanguageSitter® and their adaptability to my needs, which has made my language training experience truly unique. Their online platform is a fantastic resource, providing easy access to all of my course materials, notes, and progress, making the learning process both efficient and manageable in today's fast-paced world. I would highly recommend LanguageSitter® to anyone looking to enhance their language skills."
Boštjan Matko, Director, Hiša vizij d.o.o.
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Frequently asked questions

A language course represents both a financial investment and a commitment of time and effort. To ensure that you make a well-informed decision, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions during the process of finding the right language course provider.

When selecting the right language coach for you, we take into consideration multiple factors such as your language needs, preferences, current language skills, location, and schedule. Based on the information provided, our education department will carefully select the most appropriate language coach for you. We will inform you about our selection before the course starts, and prior to your first meeting, the language coach will also send you a welcome message.

In general, the optimal frequency of meetings is 2 times per week, with each session lasting for an hour and a half (90 minutes). This schedule is especially recommended for individuals who are already in (fairly) regular contact with the target language and are looking for a fast and efficient way to improve.

We suggest more frequent meetings for those who urgently require knowledge but are new to learning the language. For individuals who already possess a strong understanding and regularly use the language, or wish to consistently improve over an extended period, we recommend scheduling meetings once a week.

After the meetings, the language coach will also provide you with engaging content in a foreign language, enabling you to stay in contact with the language outside the course.

Our courses are offered both online and in-person throughout Slovenia. If the course entails any travel costs, we will inform you in advance. Although our offices are located in Ljubljana, we always strive to find a LanguageSitter from your area. We are flexible when it comes to location: the course can be held at your home, workplace, or a café of your choice.

While it is true that our prices may be higher compared to other providers, we believe that our tailored approach to meeting your specific needs and utilising your own materials makes our method extremely effective. As a result, you will require fewer lessons and spend less time learning the language, making it more cost-effective in the long term.

It is believed that achieving independent use of a foreign language requires between 400 and 600 hours of study, with a minimum of half of these hours dedicated to independent learning, which must take place (almost) every day. The level of a basic user, who can understand and respond to basic speech in the target language using simple sentences, can be achieved within 90 hours of consistent work.

Below, we have listed the key factors that have an impact on the speed of language learning:

- Past experience with language learning. Learning foreign languages becomes increasingly easier and faster with each new language learned, especially if the new language belongs to the same language family.
- Language selection. Becoming fluent in languages from vastly different language families or those using unfamiliar sounds and vocabulary not written in the Latin script will require a more substantial time investment.
- Your personal standards for language proficiency. Language serves as a tool for communication, and in order to effectively communicate, one must have a conversation partner. Therefore, the main criterion for language proficiency should be the ability to effectively understand and be understood by one's conversation partner. Despite the mistakes.
- Time dedicated to learning a language. In addition to taking a course, it is important to actively practice and immerse oneself in the language outside of the course. Limiting language learning only to a language school can impede progress and significantly slow down the learning process, as opposed to incorporating the language into daily life. We will gladly help you find ways to achieve that.
- Exposure to language. The more opportunities you have to actively practice the language, the quicker the learning process will be.
- Course selection. Maximise language progress by combining self-study with expert guidance, especially if independent learning is a new challenge for you. In group courses, the progress is determined by the group's overall pace. Individual courses ensure faster progress as your progress is not slowed down by the number of participants.

Significant improvement was usually observed after just 30 hours, though basic users are advised to enrol in a 60-hour course for optimal results. Reach out to us for a comprehensive course proposal.