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<strong>Berlitz</strong><br />

Virtual<br />

Classroom<br />

Online convenience - <strong>Berlitz</strong> expertise


2 <strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom 3<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual<br />

Classroom<br />

flexible options to meet your<br />

requirements<br />

Program<br />

Options<br />

Languages<br />

# of<br />

Participants Schedule<br />

A perfect solution to the challenges of time ,<br />

location and budget.<br />

Unlike other computer-based learning programs,<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom features live<br />

instruction. Participants interact with each other<br />

and the highly trained native instructor just as<br />

they do in a Face-to-Face setting.<br />

No need to travel<br />

Just log in from the convenience of your home, office or wherever you are. You just need a<br />

headset, high-speed Internet access and your computer. The online format is easy to use. It also<br />

allows participants to record sessions and play them back for review.<br />

No Barriers, No Bounderies, No Excuses.<br />

Private<br />

Instruction<br />

Corporate<br />

Group<br />

Instruction<br />

Open Group<br />

Instruction<br />

Maximum flexibility in<br />

content, vocabulary and<br />

scheduling. One-on-one<br />

instruction allows the<br />

participant to learn at his or<br />

her own pace from<br />

anywhere.<br />

Provides the same dynamic<br />

<strong>classroom</strong> interaction as<br />

traditional instruction.<br />

Sessions meet at<br />

regularly scheduled times.<br />

Small groups allow<br />

personalized attention.<br />

Content can be customized<br />

to meet your organization’s<br />

goals.<br />

Fast progress in a costeffective<br />

and highly engaging<br />

way. Practice conversation<br />

in realistic situations<br />

with a highly trained,<br />

native-fluent <strong>Berlitz</strong><br />

instructor.<br />

English, French,<br />

German, Norwegian,<br />

Hebrew, Hungarian,<br />

Arabic, Afrikaans,<br />

Bulgarian, Czech,<br />

Danish, Dutch,<br />

Italian, Mandarin,<br />

Polish, Portuguese,<br />

Russian, Spanish,<br />

Slovak, Swedish<br />

English, French,<br />

German, Norwegian,<br />

Hebrew, Hungarian,<br />

Arabic, Afrikaans,<br />

Bulgarian, Czech,<br />

Danish, Dutch,<br />

Italian, Mandarin,<br />

Polish, Portuguese,<br />

Russian, Spanish,<br />

Slovak, Swedish<br />

English, French, German,<br />

Arabic, Dutch,<br />

Italian, Mandarin,<br />

Portuguese, Russian,<br />

Spanish<br />

One-on-One<br />

Up to 6<br />

participants<br />

3 –5<br />

participants<br />

30-40 lessons per<br />

level<br />

10-20 lessons per<br />

program topic<br />

Flexible schedule<br />

Sunday - Friday<br />

6.00 – 21.00 CET<br />

Easy-to-use online<br />

self scheduling<br />

45-60 lessons per<br />

level<br />

16-30 lessons per<br />

program topic<br />

Flexible schedule<br />

Sunday - Friday<br />

6.00 – 21.00 CET<br />

48 lessons per level<br />

18.45 – 21.00 CET<br />

16-week program<br />

2013 schedule:<br />

download<br />

Open Group<br />

Instruction<br />

for Teens<br />

Ages 12-16<br />

Time Zones is a motivating<br />

new four-skills series with a<br />

strong international focus.<br />

It combines a<br />

communicative approach to<br />

learning English with<br />

stunning National<br />

Geographic images.<br />

English<br />

3 –5<br />

participants<br />

40 lessons per level<br />

20-week program<br />

2013 schedule::<br />

download<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom is available for beginners through advanced learners.


4 25+ Languages To Help You Achieve Your Language Goals 5<br />

25+ languages To<br />

help you achieve<br />

your language<br />

goals<br />

Programs are available from the most basic beginner to<br />

advanced levels. With the <strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom you will be<br />

speaking right from the start of your program with one of our<br />

native fluent instructors.<br />

English, French, German,<br />

Norwegian, Hebrew, Hungarian,<br />

Arabic, Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Czech,<br />

Danish, Dutch, Italian, Mandarin,<br />

Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,<br />

Slovak, Swedish<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong> and Common<br />

European Framework (CEF)<br />

Levels<br />

For specialized business programs please select from our many<br />

Fast Track business topics.<br />

What does the <strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom program include:<br />

• Personalized live, conversation focused training<br />

• Proficiency test<br />

• Course materials incl. lesson recordings for review<br />

• Orientation session before first lesson<br />

• Personal Login page to track your progress and schedule<br />

• Progress reports and feedback to optimize achievement<br />

• Certificate of completion


6 Fast Track Business Courses 7<br />

Fast Track Business Courses<br />

with many specialized business topics<br />

In today's competitive global environment, business skills matter. By learning the essential<br />

elements, avoiding the common mistakes - and with plenty of practice, - confidence and better<br />

comprehension in professional business situations can become a reality.<br />

Available in Private or Corporate Group Instruction<br />

Each program focuses on real live business scenarios. Choose from many specialized business<br />

topics to further enhance your business skills. Lessons are given live via the Internet - just log in<br />

from the convenience of your home, office or wherever you are.<br />

Test your Language Skills<br />

Quick, precise and for free.<br />

http://berlitz-<strong>virtual</strong>-<strong>classroom</strong>.<strong>eu</strong>/en/about_bvc/quality_<br />

management/language_test_online.html


8 Fast Track Business Courses 9<br />

Fast Track: Business Courses for Levels 1 - 2 Fast Track: Business Courses for Levels 3 - 4<br />

Level Topic Schedule<br />

Level Topic Schedule<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong>: 1-2<br />

CEF: A1 – A2.1<br />

Telephoning<br />

Basic<br />

Reception<br />

Skills<br />

Covers basic parts of a telephone conversation in<br />

English including spelling names, confirming<br />

arrangements, giving directions, etc. Participants<br />

have the chance to practice phone situations through<br />

role-playing as well as answering comprehension<br />

questions based on reading phone conversations.<br />

Covers all reception basics in English, including<br />

transferring calls, talking about people, introductions,<br />

and giving directions. Participants have the<br />

chance to practice reception skills through<br />

role-playing.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

Small Talk and<br />

Socializing<br />

Successful<br />

Conference<br />

Calls 1<br />

English for the<br />

Oil Industry 1<br />

A Covers the basics of having both regular small talk<br />

conversations in English<br />

including starting a conversation, excusing yourself<br />

from conversation, following up, etc.<br />

Covers various situations in conference calls in<br />

English, including conference call etiquette,<br />

handling technical problems, signposting, asking for<br />

clarification, presenting your points and opinions,<br />

etc. Participants have the chance to practice their<br />

skills through role-playing, active listening<br />

exercises.<br />

12 Topic-based topics: oil industry jobs, equipment,<br />

oil industry projects, company activities and history,<br />

looking for oil and gas, oil and energy in the future,<br />

safety regulations, repairs and maintenance, oil rigs<br />

and refineries, working offshore, the environment,<br />

accidents and emergencies.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

English for<br />

Wind Power 1<br />

Spanish for<br />

Nursing 1<br />

12 Topic-based chapter supplements, with chapter<br />

objectives and grammar focus outlined at the start of<br />

each chapter, including technical vocabulary such as<br />

tools, equipment, processes, repairs, maintenance,<br />

etc<br />

Covers basic routine aspects of vocabulary and<br />

communication required of nurses and medical<br />

assistants.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong>: 3-4<br />

CEF: A2.2 –<br />

A2.3<br />

English for<br />

Furniture<br />

Industry<br />

English for<br />

Nursing A<br />

English for<br />

Nursing B<br />

English for<br />

Nursing C<br />

Focuses on the furniture industry with topics like<br />

pollution prevention in the furniture industry, pros<br />

and cons of RTA furniture, health & safety issues<br />

in a furniture factory, buying groups, talking about<br />

customers, etc. Participants practice their skills<br />

through writing and reading activities, discussions,<br />

and role-plays.<br />

This is part one of a three part nursing course. It<br />

covers admitting and assessing patients, describing<br />

pain, triage, etc.<br />

Students can practice and improve their English<br />

skills by reading about procedures, reading<br />

dialogues , and reviewing forms, schedules, and<br />

room/wards.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

Spanish for<br />

Nursing 2<br />

Covers basic routine aspects of vocabulary and<br />

communication required of nurses and medical<br />

assistants.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

Aviation English<br />

for Pilots and<br />

Air traffic<br />

Controllers<br />

(Level 4-8)<br />

The Aviation English Specialization was designed<br />

specifically to meet the needs of ATCOs who need to<br />

advance from ICAO proficiency level. Each chapter<br />

of the Aviation Specialization consists of six lessons<br />

that include a number of real-life<br />

scenarios based on regular operations, irregular<br />

operations, and emergencies.<br />

72 lessons<br />

36 sessions<br />

1 hr. 30 min.


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10 Fast Track Business Courses 11<br />

Fast Track: Business Courses for Levels 5 - 8<br />

Level Topic Schedule<br />

<strong>Berlitz</strong>: 5<br />

CEF: B1.1<br />

and higher<br />

Small Talk<br />

Negotiations<br />

Presentation<br />

Skills<br />

Language of<br />

Meetings<br />

Human Resources<br />

Email & Business<br />

Writing<br />

Successful Conference<br />

Calls 2<br />

Accept & decline social invitations; Interact at social<br />

& business gatherings; Start and close conversations;<br />

Improve your social & business networking language<br />

skills.<br />

Prepare for a negotiation; Develop strategies; Learn<br />

to express your views; Understand the other side;<br />

Work towards agreement.<br />

Prepare a business presentation; Anticipate<br />

problems; Develop and learn the keys to good<br />

speaking and delivery; Anticipate questions and post<br />

presentation skills.<br />

Plan a successful meeting; Participate in a meeting;<br />

Run a productive meeting; Deal with difficult<br />

situations.<br />

Prepare job ads; Use effective language for all areas<br />

of recruitment; Understand the English of employee<br />

contracts; Discuss salaries, company fringe benefits,<br />

remuneration packages.<br />

Choose appropriate greetings and closings; Get the<br />

message right; Get the tone right; Writing notes and<br />

memos & edit for accuracy.<br />

Covers various situations in conference calls in English,<br />

including conference call etiquette, the levels of<br />

listening, how to be an effective leader, etc.<br />

Participants have the chance to practice their skills<br />

through a variety of role-playing situations.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

16 lessons<br />

8 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

10 lessons<br />

5 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

“I now live and work in Norway<br />

and need to learn Norwegian to<br />

communicate in work situations<br />

and everyday life. I chose the BVC<br />

program for convenience and<br />

timeliness. I’m very satisfied with<br />

my learning progress. The instructors<br />

are patient and encouraging,<br />

and the teaching materials<br />

are effective. In addition the<br />

level of support from all the staff I<br />

have encountered has been really<br />

excellent”.<br />

Ms. Johanna Dresel, Consultant - Scandpower AS<br />

English for the<br />

Oil<br />

Industry 2<br />

Accounting<br />

Marketing and<br />

Advertising<br />

Topics include: oil industry jobs, equipment, oil<br />

industry projects, trends and developments, oil in the<br />

future.<br />

This course covers accounting topics such as: financial<br />

statements/ratios, taxes, auditing, defining<br />

management accounting, budgets and investments.<br />

This course focuses on topics covering: logos,<br />

branding, market research, customer data, marketing<br />

plans, pricing and positioning strategies, distribution<br />

channels and many more.<br />

20 lessons<br />

10 sessions<br />

of 1 hr. 30 min.<br />

18 lessons<br />

9 sessions of<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

18 lessons<br />

9 sessions of<br />

1 hr. 30 min.<br />

The course focuses on: confidence building for business people in social situations and practical language that can be<br />

applied immediately.


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12 Open Group Instruction 13<br />

Group language<br />

courses are an<br />

exciting and<br />

dynamic way to<br />

learn your new<br />

language.<br />

Open Group Instruction<br />

in English, French, German, Portuguese, Mandarin,<br />

Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Russian or Spanish<br />

Small interactive groups with Members from around the world<br />

(3-5 participants per group) taught by a native-fluent instructor specially trained to motivate and inspire you live<br />

online. Choose from many languages, topics and starting dates.<br />

Schedule<br />

16 weeks of group instruction (3 – 5 participants)<br />

1 x per week (18:45 – 21:00 Central European Time)<br />

Tuition<br />

570 € – English, French, Italian, German & Spanish<br />

620 € – Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese & Russian<br />

670 € – Mandarin<br />

All listed prices are not inclusive of registration and materials<br />

Group Starting Dates 2013<br />

<strong>Download</strong> Schedule (English version)<br />

<strong>Download</strong> Schedule (French version)<br />

<strong>Download</strong> Schedule (German version)<br />

Free Demonstration<br />

Experience for yourself how the <strong>Berlitz</strong> Virtual Classroom<br />

works.<br />

Register and join us live online:<br />

http://berlitz-<strong>virtual</strong>-<strong>classroom</strong>.<strong>eu</strong>/en/events/consumer.html<br />

hwww.berlitz-<strong>virtual</strong>-<strong>classroom</strong>.<strong>eu</strong>

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