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LANGUAGES IN ACTIONTHE CLT LANGUAGE CENTREARABIC • CHINESE • DANISH • ENGLISH • FINNISH • FRENCH • GERMAN • GREEK • HUNGARIAN • ITALIAN • JAPANESE • POLISH • PORTUGUESE • ROMANIAN • RUSSIAN • SPANISH • TURKISH • SWEDISHINFORMATION GUIDE 2013-2014

‘Welcome to CLT, where visionand passion for language fuelyour success.’Maryse BouffletteTable of ContentsForeword 3Our courses 4Our students 9Our trainers 12Our facilities 14Living the language 17Timetables 19Registration 32Summer Course 37Partners 39Calendar 2012-2013 42

FOREWORDWelcome to CLT, the Language Centre of Leuven. At this centre every year some 5,000 students from different nationalitiesgather to develop and perfect their language skills.Each of you has your own reason for studying a language. You may want to equip yourself for educational purposes orenhance your career. Or you may enjoy sampling new cultures, want to make the most of foreign travel experiences orjust have fun exploring a new language. Whatever your motivation, we are ready to help you learn quickly and effectively.With CLT, you can count on 40 years of experience in language teaching, a reputation for excellence, a great selectionof languages and a flexible programme designed for a wide range of objectives. And to top it all off, you will meet aprofessional team committed to delivering a successful and engaging project to improve your language skills, as wellas an enjoyable learning experience.We are looking forward to having you with us.Maryse BoufletteDirector CLT3

‘CLT makes difficult languageseasy to learn.’Hemanth Kumar Madakashira(student of Russian)OUR COURSES4

Languages in actionOur programme is designed to offer you the course whichbest suits your needs. Whatever your objective to studya language, we are confident we can help you achievethat goal.Our approach is action and result oriented. This meansit aims to develop effective communication skills ratherthan just offer theoretical knowledge of the languageand phrases that sound artificial in real life.Naturally, knowledge of the language is essential but isnot an end in itself. It is functional in that it enables youto perform successfully in work, education, public orsocial settings.Therefore we start out from real life tasks and provideyou a stimulating and interactive environment in whichall your language skills -but most importantly yourspeaking skills- can constantly progress. Your abilityto communicate in another language will be enhanced.You take another step towards becoming a world citizen.Various tracksBecause we know some of you will wish to learn fasterthan others or may prefer to study from home at theirown pace, various learning programmes are availablefor several languages and levels.The standard courses consist of modules of 120 hoursand are taught on a yearly basis. Most of these courseshave one session per week.The intensive courses allow you to learn quickly,combining 2 years of 120 hours into one year of 140 hours(2 modules of 70 hours).Blended learning courses offer you the advantages ofclassroom-based training integrated with the flexibilityof e-learning, combining 50% face-to-face sessionswith 50% interactive learning and individual tutoringfrom home.Free blended learning sample lessons can be foundon www.clt.be > Programmes > Blended learning.5

User levelsOur curriculum objectives and levels are in line withthe level descriptions in the Common EuropeanFramework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).This framework allows you to compare the level oflanguage courses and exam qualifications of differentschools across Europe and define 6 levels of languageproficiency: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.We work in an integrated manner whereby listening,speaking, reading and writing skills are well balanced.Below you find a global description of the differentlevels and objectives:Basic User• A1 BreakthroughHere you start as an absolute beginner. You learnthe language fundamentals so you can communicatebasic messages in daily situations. At this level youask and answer straightforward questions concerningyourself, your immediate surroundings and needs.You interact in a simple way. You can understandthe main points in simple announcements andnotices, fill in forms and write short messages.You learn to communicate in single words andshort phrases. You master the basics in terms ofvocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronunciation.• A2 WaystageAt this level you evolve to self-reliance. You developfrom a beginner to a basic user successfully makingyourself understood in familiar situations of daily life.You can exchange information about yourself, the directworld around you and necessities in daily life. You canhandle short social exchanges, understand the mainpoints in everyday messages, announcements, menusor ads and write simple notes and personal letters.6

You become more practiced in putting together longerphrases. Your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar,spelling and pronunciation is consolidated and allowsyou to cope with routine tasks and exchange personalinformation with more confidence.Independent User• B1 ThresholdAt this level you will be more independent in everydaycommunication and should be able to have morefluent conversations not only about yourself andyour immediate surroundings but also about theworld you live in (work, travel, current events).You learn to tell stories, describe your reactionsand give explanations for opinions and plans.You understand the main point of articles and mediaprogrammes on current affairs or topics of personaland professional interest. You are capable of writingtexts like a short travel blog or film reviews and ofdescribing experiences and impressions.• B2 VantageWhen you start this level, you have the ability tocommunicate autonomously in familiar and everydaysituations. You will now develop your language skillsto become more fluent in a broader set of situations.You learn to express and support your opinion aboutgeneral, social subjects and do so in coherent text,both orally and in writing. You can take an activepart in discussions, exploring the advantages anddisadvantages of various options. Moreover,you succeed in relating a story cohesively and witheffect, and can present clear, detailed descriptionson a wide range of subjects. You understand mostcurrent affairs programmes or articles, even morecomplex lines of argument and can identifythe speaker’s or writer’s viewpoint.Your vocabulary becomes more precise and yourgrammar, spelling and pronunciation are accurate.Your vocabulary and grammar expand, and yourspelling and pronunciation improve.7

Proficient User• C1 EffectivenessNow is the time to develop from an independentlanguage user to a proficient language user. Level C1means you have the capacity to communicate effectivelyon any possible topic and in any context.Confident of your language abilities, you are readyto communicate and argue your opinion on subjectsrelated to your own environment and broad socialor abstract themes. You firmly stand your groundin discussions and can use language flexibly andeffectively for social and professional purposes.You narrate, present and describe with precisionand even humour. You can understand nuances,details and implicit meaning, appreciating distinctionsof style.At this stage, you have the know-how to express yourmessage in a highly professional manner. You commanda wide range of language and maintain a high degreeof accuracy. Both your verbal and written communicationskills have become excellent.8

OUR STUDENTS‘The teacher keeps challenging usto further improveour language skills.’Tse Pui Yin(student of French)9

Join a worldwide centreOur language centre is a world community. More than100 nationalities make CLT a colourful and fascinatingplace. Besides learning new languages, this gives youthe opportunity to meet new people and discovernew cultures.Develop your language skillsAt CLT we do what it takes to develop your languageproficiency. We provide a rich linguistic environmentin which learning can take place. Skill starts withconscious learning and practice of words, structuresand strategies. It is our conviction that you learn alanguage not only to make functional use of it but alsoby making functional use of it. Varied ways of working,language lab and computer sessions, group projectsand team-teaching expose you to a broad range oftasks and promote the development of yourlanguage skills.Discover a new cultureBy learning a new language, you also gradually get toknow the society and culture that is intrinsic to it. It makesyou more aware of your own identity, the richness anddiversity of cultural life across boundaries and the risksof cultural misunderstandings. As a result, your abilityto communicate with people from another backgroundimproves. You feel better equipped for the challengesof international mobility and co-operation.Flexible programmesBecause your needs and time schedules differ we offerregular (120 hrs/module) and intensive (70 hrs/module)courses, as well as blended learning programmes with50% e-learning from home and 50% face-to-face-tuition.Also this year we are expanding our blended learningprogramme with new languages and levels.10

Life-long learningWe offer an impressive range of 18 languages for youto choose from. Different tracks cater for differentlearning speeds. For less common languages we havecourses till level B1, for the major European languageswe offer courses right up to C1 to keep even the mostambitious learners satisfied for the years to come.And should you still be hungry for more you may optfor additional practice in a conversation class or justtake up another language. You can learn non stop orwith a break now and then. Personal growth knowsno end.7 reasons for choosing CLTStudents choose for CLT for a variety of reasons.The 7 most common reasons are:1 Expert teaching2 Result-driven training3 Interactive and varied lessons4 Practical and professional method5 Student-centred approach6 Innovating tools7 Learning and living the language11

OUR TRAINERS‘Passion for languageis contagious.’Marleen Vanderheiden(teacher of English)12

Focused on your progressYour progress is of great importance to us. That is whyour trainers focus on interaction and individual feedbackin the classroom. Using real-life materials and situationsas well as a variety of activities and ways of working,they invite you to participate in order to stimulate yourlanguage skills.A reputation for excellenceTogether our teachers possess a wealth of experiencein teaching languages to a broad spectrum of students.They develop their own up-to-date course materials ortailor existing materials to suit your needs. Through awell-developed system of consultation and exchange,our team is constantly looking to optimise our trainingmethods and to embrace the latest developments inlanguage learning.Driven by vision.Powered by passion.Along with their linguistic and methodological know-how,our team of experts are eager to share their passion forlanguage and education. They will guide you with supportand enthusiasm to develop your confidence and achieveyour goals.On our way to your destinationWhatever your objective to study a language andwhatever track you opt for, our trainers have a way toget you where you want to be. In all courses they workon achieving high standards. You can also count ontheir guidance and personal follow-up, when studyingfrom home in the blended learning course.13

OUR FACILITIES‘My language course is perfectlycompatible with my work.’Inia Van Eekelen(student of Blended Learning French)14

A centrally located universitybuildingOur offices and most of our classrooms are locatedat Dekenstraat 4, in the heart of Leuven, Belgium’smost prestigious university town. When lessons start,your teacher’s webpage and the notice board inthe main entrance hall will show you the way toyour classroom.Language LabsCLT has 9 language labs. Their purpose is to offer youthe possibility of learning a language in a professionalenvironment that offers a window to the world.Our courses build extensively on authentic audio, videoand online material. Exercising in the lab, will help youto understand native speakers, to become familiar withthe typical expressions, structures and pronunciationof the target language and to gain fluency.Up-to-date IT facilities‘myCLT’ is your personal webspace and gives youaccess to your personal CLT history and exam results.It allows you to update your student profile autonomouslyand communicate with our administrative services.Most importantly it gives you access to our uniqueelectronic learning platform: ‘e-CLT’. At your convenienceand from your own computer, you can exercise andreview lessons through a wide range of stimulatingmultimedia exercises.15

Making your lifeeasierThose of you coming by car andtaking classes in the evening or onSaturday morning, can rent a parkingspace at Parkstraat 53, near ourfacilities. For approximately 30 Euroa term or 60 Euro a year (not includinga 10 Euro deposit) you will never haveto worry where to park your car duringyour class at CLT.Another advantage available to youincludes a CLT student card whichoffers the holder a discount for aKU Leuven sports centre fitnesscard, some musea, bookshopsand other activities.16

‘I love the interaction in class.’Siegfried Mertens(student of Hungarian, English, French, Portugese)LIVINGTHE LANGUAGE17

More than language learningAt CLT we are committed to providing you botha successful and enjoyable period of study.Through CLT cafe you can meet native speakers ofyour chosen language. An ideal and fun way to getyour language skills into full action.We offer opportunities to experience the languageand culture both in- and outside the classroom.This way you can live the language and enrichyour language learning process.A wide range of activitiesThroughout the year we invite interesting native speakersfor you to interact with.Some class teams or individual trainers have organisedtrips where they explored the language and culture atits origin: visits to Liège, Brussels, Barcelona, Firenze,Sint Petersburg..., wine-tasting in Trento and walks inthe Lake District to name just a few.You can join us on cultural outings to the theatre,the opera or exhibtions. Sometimes we also stageconcerts ourselves or ‘CLT canta’, a gathering forsinging CLT talent.18

TIMETABLESPlease note! This survey is subject to change. Kindly check the website or the notice board for the official timetablesat the end of September. Classroom arrangements are posted on the notice board.ARABICARABIC R1 (4 x 120h)1 A1 Breakthrough 1 1A Tu 18:00-21:30 Mien Geukens1B We 18:00-21:30 Leen Vansteenkiste2 A1 Breakthrough 2 2A Mo 18:00-21:30 Leen Lutters2B Fr 18:00-21:30 Mien Geukens3 A2 Waystage 1 3A Tu 18:00-21:30 Leen Vansteenkiste3B Th 13:30-17:00 Leen Vansteenkiste4 A2 Waystage 2 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Mien GeukensARABIC R2 (4 x 120h)5 B1 Threshold 1 5A Mo 18:00-21:30 Leen Vansteenkiste6 B1 Threshold 2 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Leen Vansteenkiste7 B1 Threshold 3 7A Tu 18:00-21:30 George Khouri8 B1 Threshold 4 8A Th 18:00-21:30 George KhouriCHINESECHINESE R1 (4 x 120h)1 A1 Breakthrough 1 1A Mo 18:30-22:00 Anneleen Verstegen1B Th 18:30-22:00 Els Berlanger1C Sa 09:30-13:00 Anneleen Verstegen2 A1 Breakthrough 2 2A Mo 18:30-22:00 Els Berlanger2B Sa 09:00-12:30 Els Berlanger3 A2 Waystage 1 3A We 18:30-22:00 Dirk Derhaeg4 A2 Waystage 2 4A Mo 18:30-22:00 Dirk Derhaeg19

CHINESE R2 (4 x 120h)5 B1 Threshold 1 5A Tu 18:30-22:00 Dirk Derhaeg6 B1 Threshold 2 6A We 18:30-22:00 Mei-Ling Chen7 B1 Threshold 3 7A Sa 09:30-13:00 Mei-Ling Chen8 B1 Threshold 4 8A Th 18:30-22:00 Dirk DerhaegDANISHDANISH R1 (2 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:30-22:00 Dorien Smans2 A2 Waystage 2A Tu 18:30-22:00 Dorien SmansGERMANGERMAN R1 (2 x 120u)1.1 A1 Breakthrough 1.1A Tu & Th 19:00-20:45 Ann Mathy1.2 A2 Waystage 1.2A Mo & Th 19:00-20:45 Trees De BisschopGERMAN R1 intensive (2 x 70u)1 A1 Breakthrough+ A2 Waystage 1A Mo 18:00-21:50 Ann Mathy1B Tu 18:00-21:50 Trees De Bisschop1C We 18:00-21:50 Ann Mathy1D Th 18:00-21:50 Carla GhekièreGERMAN R2 intensive (4 x 70u)2 B1 Threshold 1+2 2A Mo 18:00-21:50 Meike Beyersdorff2B Tu 18:00-21:50 Carla Ghekière2C Sa 09:00-12:50 Carla Ghekière2D Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Ann Mathy3 B1 Threshold 3+4 3A Mo 18:00-21:50 Carla Ghekière3B We 18:00-21:50 Carla Ghekière20

GERMAN R3 (2 x 120u)4 B2 Vantage 1 4A Tu 18:00-21:30 Diana Boye5 B2 Vantage 2 5A We 18:00-21:30 Meike BeyersdorffGERMAN R4 (2 x 120u)6 C1 Effectiveness 1 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Meike Beyersdorff7 C1 Effectiveness 2 7A Tu 18:00-21:30 Meike BeyersdorffENGLISHENGLISH R1 (2 x 120u)1.1 A1 Breakthrough 1.1A Tu & Th 19:00-20:45 Hilde De Clercq1.2 A2 Waystage 1.2A Mo & We 19:00-20:45 Katrien Debruyne1.2B Mo & We 17:00-18:45 Katrien Debruyne1.2C Tu & Th 14:00-15:45 Hilde De ClercqENGLISH R2 intensive (4 x 70u)2 B1 Threshold 1+2 2A Mo 18:00-21:50 Carolyn Fernandez2B Tu 18:00-21:50 Katrien Debruyne2C Th 18:00-21:50 Carolyn Fernandez2D Sa 09:00-12:50 N.2E Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Katrien Debruyne2F Mo & Th 14:00-15:55 Carolyn Fernandez3 B1 Threshold 3+4 3A Mo 18:00-21:50 Hilde De Clercq3B Tu 17:00-20:50 Det Deprez3C We 18:00-21:50 Hilde De Clercq3D Sa 09:00-12:50 Hilde De Clercq3E Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Hilde De Clercq3F Tu & Th 14:00-15:55 Det Deprez21

ENGLISH R3 (2 x 120u)4 B2 Vantage 1 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Karlien Van Thielen4B We 18:00-21:30 Karlien Van Thielen4C Th 18:00-21:30 Det Deprez4D Sa 09:00-12:30 Det Deprez4E Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Det Deprez5 B2 Vantage 2 5A Mo 18:00-21:30 Marijke Erauw5B We 18:00-21:30 Marijke Erauw5C Sa 09:00-12:30 Karlien Van Thielen5D Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Marijke ErauwENGLISH R4 (2 x 120u)6 C1 Effectiveness 1 6A Mo 18:00-21:30 Marleen Vanderheiden6B We 18:00-21:30 N.6C Sa 09:00-12:30 Carolyn Fernandez7 C1 Effectiveness 2 7A Mo 18:00-21:30 N.7+ Conversatie (60u) 7+A Tu 19:00-21:00 Jackie ClareFINNISHFINNISH R1 (1 X 120U)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:30 N.22FRENCHFRENCH R1 (2 x 120u)1.1 A1 Breakthrough 1.1A Mo 17:30-21:00 Karen Luyckx1.1B Th 18:00-21:30 Kristien Rubens1.1C Mo & Th 14:00-15:45 Karen Luyckx1.2 A2 Waystage 1.2A Th 17:30-21:00 Karen Luyckx1.2B Mo 18:00-21:30 Kristien Rubens1.2C Tu 09:00-12:30 Bernadette Wilem

FRENCH R1 intensive (2 x 70u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:50 Koen Gerits+ A2 Waystage 1B Tu 18:00-21:50 Véronique Van Hecke1C We 18:00-21:50 Koen Gerits1D Sa 09:00-12:50 Bernadette Wilem1E Tu & Fr 14:00-15:55 Koen Gerits1GecoA Th 18:00-21:55 Bernadette Wilem(from 31/01/2014) 1F Fr 18:00-21:50 Koen GeritsFRENCH R2 intensive (4 x 70u)2 B1 Threshold 1 + 2 2A Mo 18:00-21:50 Raymonde Zegres2B Tu 18:00-21:50 Koen Gerits2C We 18:00-21:50 Raymonde Zegres2D Th 18:00-21:50 Natacha Burie2E Fr 18:00-21:50 Karen Luyckx2F Sa 09:00-12:50 Sofie Lybeer2G Tu 17:00-20:50 Natacha Burie2H Th 17:00-20:50 Raymonde Zegres2I Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Sofie Lybeer2J Tu & Fr 14:00-15:55 Michèle Ostyn2GecoA Tu 18:00-21:55 Karen Luyckx2GecoB We 18:00-21:55 Karen Luyckx3 B1 Threshold 3 + 4 3A Mo 18:00-21:50 Natacha Burie3B Tu 18:00-21:50 Kristien Rubens3C We 18:00-21:50 Natacha Burie3D Th 18:00-21:50 Véronique Van Hecke3E Fr 18:00-21:50 Mimi De Mot3F Sa 09:00-12:50 Koen Gerits3G Tu & Fr 10:00-11:55 Mimi De Mot3H Mo & Th 14:00-15:55 Kristien Rubens3GecoA Mo 18:00-21:55 Katrien Delanghe3GecoB We 18:00-21:55 Katrien Delanghe23

FRENCH R3 (2 x 120u)4 B2 Vantage 1 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Christine Quisthoudt4B Tu 18:00-21:30 Christine Quisthoudt4C We 18:00-21:30 Christine Quisthoudt4D Th 18:30-22:00 Marie-France Venet4E Fr 17:30-21:00 Christine Quisthoudt4F Sa 09:30-13:00 Natacha Burie4G Tu & Th 14:00-15:45 Natacha Burie4GecoA Tu 18:00-21:30 Sofie Lybeer4GecoB We 18:00-21:30 Sofie Lybeer5 B2 Vantage 2 5A Mo 18:00-21:30 Marie-France Venet5B We 18:00-21:30 Michèle Ostyn5C Th 18:00-21:30 Michèle Ostyn5D Sa 09:30-13:00 Christine Quisthoudt5E Tu & Fr 14:00-15:45 Christine Quisthoudt5GecoA Tu 18:30-22:00 Marie-France VenetFRENCH R4 (2 x 120u)6 C1 Effectiveness 1 6A Mo 18:00-21:30 Christine Vanhooteghem6B Tu 18:00-21:30 Bernadette Wilem6C Sa 09:30-13:00 Michèle Ostyn7 C1 Effectiveness 2 7A Mo 18:00-21:30 Bernadette WilemGREEKGREEK R1 (3 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Tu 18:00-21:30 Moscha Aslanidis1B Tu 09:00-12:30 Moscha Aslanidis2 A2 Waystage 1 2A Th 18:00-21:30 Moscha Aslanidis3 A2 Waystage 2 3A Fr 18:00-21:30 Moscha Aslanidis24

GREEK R2 intensief (4 x 70u)4 B1 Threshold 1+2 4A Mo 18:00-21:50 Moscha Aslanidis5 B1 Threshold 3+4 5A We 18:00-21:50 Moscha AslanidisHUNGARIANHUNGARIAN R1 (3 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Th 18:00-21:30 Hedwig Gerits2 A2 Waystage 1 2A Tu 18:00-21:30 Hedwig Gerits3 A2 Waystage 2 3A Mo 18:00-21:30 Hedwig GeritsITALIANITALIAN R1 (2 x 120u)1.1 A1 Breakthrough 1.1A Th 18:00-21:30 Laura Angelucci1.1B Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Laura Angelucci1.2 A2 Waystage 1.2A Tu 18:30-22:00 Inge Valgaeren1.2B Mo & Th 14:00-15:45 Michela Scotto d’AntuonoITALIAN R1 intensief (2 x 70u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:50 Michela Scotto d’Antuono+ A2 Waystage 1B Tu 18:00-21:50 Laura Angelucci1C We 18:00-21:50 Michela Scotto d’Antuono1D Sa 09:00-12:50 Michela Scotto d’AntuonoITALIAN R2 intensief (4 x 70u)2 B1 Threshold 1 + 2 2A Mo 18:00-21:50 Inge Valgaeren2B Th 18:00-21:50 Inge Valgaeren2C Sa 09:00-12:50 Sara D’Ercole2D Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Sara D’Ercole3 B1 Threshold 3 + 4 3A Tu 18:00-21:50 Michela Scotto d’Antuono3B We 18:00-21:50 Maria Usala3C Sa 09:00-12:50 Maria Usala25

ITALIAN R3 (2 x 120u)4 B2 Vantage 1 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Sara D’Ercole4B We 18:30-22:00 Sara D’Ercole4C Mo & Th 14:00-15:55 Maria Usala5 B2 Vantage 2 5A Mo 18:00-21:30 Marie-Elise Diels5B Tu 18:00-21:30 Marie-Elise Diels5C Sa 09:00-12:30 Silvia CazzolaITALIAN R4 (2 x 120u)6 C1 Effectiveness 1 6A Mo 18:30-22:00 Laura Angelucci6B Sa 09:30-13:00 Laura Angelucci7 C1 Effectiveness 2 7A We 18:00-21:30 Marie-Elise Diels7B Sa 09:00-12:30 Marie-Elise Diels7 + Conversatie (60u) 7+A Th 10:00-12:00 Silvia Cazzola7+B Th 20:00-22:00 Silvia CazzolaJAPANESEJAPANESE R1 (4 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1 1A Tu 18:00-21:30 Ellen Van Bael1B Th 18:30-22:00 Ellen Van Bael1C Th 09:30-13:00 Ellen Van Bael2 A1 Breakthrough 2 2A Mo 18:00-21:30 Ellen Van Bael2B Sa 09:00-12:30 Ellen Van Bael3 A2 Waystage 1 3A Tu 18:00-21:30 Tim Steylaerts4 A2 Waystage 2 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Tim SteylaertsJAPANESE R2 (3 x 120u)5 B1 Threshold 1 5A Tu 18:00-21:30 Tomoko Nagase6 B1 Threshold 2 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Tomoko Nagase7 B1 Threshold 3 7A We 18:00-21:30 Tomoko Nagase26

POLISHPOLISH R1 (3 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:30 Ewa Schalley2 A2 Waystage 1 2A Tu 18:00-21:30 Ewa Schalley3 A2 Waystage 2 3A Th 18:30-22:00 Ewa SchalleyPOOLS R2 (1 x 120u)4 B1 Threshold 1 4A We 18:00-21:30 Ewa SchalleyPORTUGUESEPORTUGUESE R1 (2 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:30 Hilde Weyen1B Tu 18:00-21:30 Ângela Jesus1GecoA We 18:00-21:30 Hilde Weyen2 A2 Waystage 2A Tu 18:00-21:30 Hilde Weyen2B Th 18:30-22:00 Hilde WeyenPORTUGUESE R2 intensive (4 x 70u)3 B1 Threshold 1+2 3A Tu 18:00-21:50 Mimi De Mot4 B1 Threshold 3+4 4A Mo 18:00-21:50 Mimi De MotPORTUGUESE R3 (2 x 120u)5 B2 Vantage 1 5A We 18:00-21:30 Ângela Jesus6 B2 Vantage 2 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Ângela JesusROMANIANROMANIAN R1 (2 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1 1A Mo 18:00-21:30 Nicoleta Beraru2 A1 Breakthrough 2 2A We 18:00-21:30 Marie-Thérèse Montens27

RUSSIANRUSSIAN R1 (3 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Tu 18:00-21:30 Kris Donvil1B Th 18:30-22:00 Nina Igochina1C Fr 18:00-21:30 Kris Donvil2 A2 Waystage 1 2A Mo 18:00-21:30 Nina Igochina2B Sa 09:00-12:30 Tanja Rameikova3 A2 Waystage 2 3A We 18:00-21:30 Tanja RameikovaRUSSIAN R2 (4 x 120u)4 B1 Threshold 1 4A Mo 18:00-21:30 Tanja Rameikova5 B1 Threshold 2 5A Tu 18:00-21:30 Tanja Rameikova6 B1 Threshold 3 6A We 18:00-21:30 Nina Igochina7 B1 Threshold 4 7A Th 18:00-21:30 Tanja RameikovaSPANISHSPANISH R1 intensive (2 x 70u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:50 Lily Devos+ A2 Waystage 1B Tu 18:00-21:50 Lily Devos1C We 18:00-21:50 Eva Saver1D Th 18:00-21:50 Bart Lauwereins1E Sa 09:00-12:50 Rosa de Trazegnies Otero1F Mo 17:00-20:50 Ann Jonckheer1G Tu 17:00-20:50 Dirk Verbruggen1H We 17:00-20:50 Dirk Verbruggen1I Th 17:00-20:50 Lily Devos1J Tu 09:00-12:50 Bart Lauwereins1K Tu & Th 14:00-15:55 Isabel López Pla1GecoA Tu 18:00-21:55 Isabel López Pla1GecoB We 18:00-21:55 Isabel López Pla28

SPANISH R2 intensive (4 x 70u)2 B1 Threshold 1 + 2 2A Mo 18:00-21:50 Mia Rotthier2B Tu 18:00-21:50 Mia Rotthier2C We 18:00-21:50 Rosa de Trazegnies Otero2D Th 17:00-20:50 Ann Jonckheer2E Fr 17:00-20:50 Dirk Verbruggen2F Sa 09:00-12:50 Ann Jonckheer2G Tu 17:00-20:50 Eva Saver2H Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Dirk Verbruggen2GecoA Tu 18:00-21:55 Ann Jonckheer2GecoB Th 18:00-21:55 Eva Saver3 B1 Threshold 3 + 4 3A Mo 18:00-21:50 Bart Lauwereins3B Tu 18:00-21:50 Bart Lauwereins3C Th 18:00-21:50 Dirk Verbruggen3D Sa 09:00-12:50 Dirk Verbruggen3E Tu & Th 10:00-11:55 Ann Jonckheer3GecoA We 18:00-21:55 Bart LauwereinsSPANISH R3 (2 x 120u)4 B2 Vantage 1 4A Tu 18:00-21:30 Susana Pascual Safont4B Th 18:00-21:30 Isabel López Pla4C Sa 09:00-12:30 Isabel López Pla4D Mo & Th 10:00-11:45 Mia Rotthier5 B2 Vantage 2 5A Tu 18:00-21:30 Pili Molina Gómez5B We 18:00-21:30 Pili Molina Gómez5C Sa 09:00-12:30 Lily Devos5D Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Lily Devos29

SPANISH R4 (2 x 120u)6 C1 Effectiveness 1 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Susana Pascual Safont6B Sa 09:00-12:30 Susana Pascual Safont6C Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Pili Molina Gómez7 C1 Effectiveness 2 7A Th 18:00-21:30 Marián Cruz Casañez7B Sa 09:30-13:00 Marián Cruz Casañez7C Tu & Th 10:00-11:45 Marián Cruz Casañez7+ Conversatie (60u) 7+A Mo 09:00-11:00 Marián Cruz Casañez7+B Mo 11:00-13:00 Marián Cruz Casañez7+C Mo 18:00-20:00 Marián Cruz Casañez7+D Mo 20:00-22:00 Marián Cruz CasañezTURKISHTURKISH R1 (3 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:30-22:00 Jeroen Elst1B Sa 09:00-12:30 Jeroen Elst2 A2 Waystage 1 2A Tu 18:30-22:00 Jeroen Elst3 A2 Waystage 2 3A Th 18:30-22:00 Jeroen Elst30

SWEDISHSWEDISH R1 (2 x 120u)1 A1 Breakthrough 1A Mo 18:00-21:30 Erika Van Den Steen1B We 18:30-22:00 Sara Gabrielsson1GecoA Sa 09:30-13:00 Erika Van Den Steen2 A2 Waystage 2A Tu 18:00-21:30 Erika Van Den Steen2B We 18:30-22:00 Erika Van Den SteenSWEDISH R2 intensive (4 x 70u)3 B1 Threshold 1+2 3A Th 18:00-21:50 Erika Van Den Steen4 B1 Threshold 3+4 4A Tu 18:00-21:50 Sara GabrielssonSWEDISH R3 (2 x 120u)5 B2 Vantage 1 5A Mo 18:00-21:30 Sara Gabrielsson6 B2 Vantage 2 6A Th 18:00-21:30 Sara Gabrielsson31

REGISTRATION‘After one year of Hungarian,I am amazed at what I have achieved.’Michael Van Campenhout(student of Hungarian)32

How to register for CLT courses• If you opt for a beginner’s course you can registerimmediately, without taking a placement test.• If you already hold a certificate of a certain level issuedby an officially recognised centre of adult education,you do not need to take a placement test but canregister directly for the next level at the CLT office.• If you have prior knowledge of the language but arenot in the possession of a certificate, you first haveto take a placement test. The result indicates whichlevel is suitable for you.The number of students per group is limited. It is thereforerecommended that you register as early as possible.Placement testsTo access a placement test, you need to create an accountwith a unique username and password of your choice.Make sure you save this information because you willneed it later to register as a student.You can take the placement test only once. You havethe choice to do it either online or in our administrativeoffices. The test takes between 15 and 60 minutesdepending on your level.Online• What do you require for an online placement test?A computer with internet connection and a set ofheadphones or loudspeakers.• At the end of the online test, you are given your results.The level you achieved is communicated.At the CLT office• The test takes place at the secretary’s office. You arekindly asked to make an appointment.• At the end of the test, you are given your score.The level you achieved is communicated.WhenFOR COURSES STARTING FROM 23RD SEPTEMBER2013• Online: non-stop from 19th of August 10 a.m. till12th October 12 p.m.• At CLT: with appointment from 19th August onwardsuntil the end of the registration periodFOR COURSES STARTING FROM 27TH JANUARY2014• Online: non-stop from 6th January till 22nd February2014 (apply via mail)• At CLT: with appointment from 6th January till22nd February 201433

RegistrationTo gain access to the registration module, you haveto create an account with a unique username andpassword of your choice. Make sure you save thisinformation because you will need it again later asa student.Registration for a higher level based upon a certificateissued by another centre is not possible online. This typeof registration can only take place in our administrativeoffices upon presentation of the aforementioned certificate.WhenFOR COURSES STARTINGFROM 23TH SEPTEMBER 2013• Online: non-stop from 19th August 10 a.m. till12th October 12 p.m.• At CLT, during the opening hours of the administrativeofficesFor semester courses: from 19th August till 19th OctoberFor year courses: from 19th August till 30th NovemberFOR COURSES STARTINGFROM 27TH JANUARY 2014• Online: no online registration possible• At CLT, during the opening hours of the administrativeoffices from6th January till 22nd February 2014Registration fees• The official fee is maximum 1.15 euro per hour.• The total registration fee for a course ranges between69 euro and 161 euro. This varies per language and level.• There is an additional cost for the course book,the price of which depends on the language and level.(www.clt.be)Payment• You can pay by Bancontact, Visa or MasterCard.• Payment by cash or training cheques may only bemade in person at CLT administrative offices.• Your registration is only validated after payment in fullof the registration fee and upon provision of valid ID.• Once registered, you automatically subscribe to theregulations of CLT (www.clt.be).34

Exemptions of paymentTo obtain a full or partial refund of the registration fee(excluding coursebook materials), you must present anappropriate attestation which at the time of the registrationmay be no older than 1 month.If you are registering online or if you are unable to providean attestation, you must first pay the full amount. If youthen provide the required certificate within two weeks ofregistration, the amount of the exemption will be refunded.Full refundYou are eligible for a full refund excluding the priceof coursebook materials if you can prove you are• on minimal income (OCMW attestation)• supported by someone who is on a minimal income(OCMW attestation and certificate from the registerof population)• seeking asylum and are receiving material help(OCMW attestation)• a detainee (declaration of the director of the penalinstitution)• entitled to unemployment benefits and are takinga course which is recognised by the VDAB(VDAB attestation)• applying for a job in a category which entitles you toa full exemption (VDAB attestation)Partial refundYou are eligible for a partial refund -excluding the priceof the coursebook if you can prove you• are a person with more than 66% disabilty and canpresent an attestation from Vlaams Agentschap voorPersonen met een Handicap• are a person with more than 66% incapacity and areentitled to an integration allowance• unemployed and entitled to reduced payment andare able to present a VDAB attestation to prove this• supported by someone who belongs to any of thegroups mentioned above (certificate from theregister of population)• have followed 2 consecutive years training in a centrefor basic education and if you did so for 120 teachingperiods immediately prior to the registration in anadult education centre35

Training cheques• You may use a training cheque to pay the registrationfee and course materials.• When registering at the CLT office, these chequesmay be used as payment.• When registering online, you must first pay theregistration fee in full. Upon later receipt of trainingcheques the CLT administrative offices will refundyour original payment as soon as possible. The sameapplies when you are not in possession of the trainingcheques at the time of the registration.• Training cheques may only be applied for throughthe VDAB. They are valid for 14 months from the dateof issue. They must be ordered within 2 months ofthe start of the course and submitted to CLT’s officesat least 10 days before their expiration date.• The training cheques must be delivered to our officesbefore the end of the course.For more info, visit www.vdab.be/opleidingscheques.Paid educational leaveYou can apply for paid educational leave (www.clt.be).Small and medium-sized businesses• As an owner of a small and medium-sized companyyou can obtain a subsidy for a training project.• This project must be submitted within 14 days ofthe official start of the lessons.For more info, visit www.kmo-portefeuille.be.36

‘What I learn here, I can immediatelyput to use as a city guide.’Bernadette Geutjens(student of Spanish, German, English, Japanese, French)SUMMER COURSE37

Summer 2013: from 15-28 JulySummer 2014: from 14-27 JulyDuring the summer holidays the CLT Language Centreorganizes intensive courses of French, English, Germanand Spanish. These courses are intended for studentswho have completed their secondary school educationand who want to improve their language competenceover a short period of time. The courses last 2 weeksand offer a set of 50 teaching hours. The number ofparticipants per group is limited to about 16.Levels:• FRENCHA1 Breakthrough – A2 Waystage – B1 Threshold –B2 Vantage• ENGLISHA1 Breakthrough – A2 Waystage – B1 Threshold –B2 Vantage• GERMANA1 Breakthrough – A2 Waystage – B1 Threshold• SPANISHA1 Breakthrough – A2 Waystage – B1 Threshold –B2 VantageThese levels are consistent with the Council of EuropeCommon European Framework of Reference. For moreinformation about the course objectives per level:www.clt.be -> Summer Course.The brochure will be available from March 2013.More information: CLT office orzomercursus@clt.kuleuven.be.38

PARTNERS‘Cool school.High level.’Hannelore Van den Bergh(student of Arabic, Chinese, Greek)39

Our partner language institutes are:ILT (Instituut voor Levende Talen)KU Leuven’s Interfaculty Institute provides languagesupport to various faculties, institutes and servicesand also conducts didactic research in the field ofmodern languages.They offer:Over the years CLT has developed sustainablepartnerships with the following organisations:KU LeuvenWe are a proud partner of KU Leuven. This universityhas an excellent reputation worldwide and inspires usto keep our standards up to the highest level.Language courses and workshops• Dutch as a foreign language• Speaking, arguing and debating effectively• Presenting efficiently (Dutch)• Academic Dutch• Academic English (for Master students)• Academic French remedial course• Dutch as a foreign language summer courseEnglish language services for KU Leuven staffand researchers• Revision of research articles and administrativedocuments• Translation of research articles and administrativedocuments• Coaching for presentations and lectures in EnglishLanguage testingFor more info, visit http://ilt.kuleuven.be.40

BLCC (Business Language andCommunication Centre)Tailored trainingBLCC offers language training tailored to the needsof professionals:• Individual courses based upon the individual needsof the learner• Total immersion in a language bath• Group courses based upon the collective needs ofan organisation• Language training over the phone in combinationwith e-learningCVO Meise-JetteCLT shares with CVO Meise-Jette a learning platform.Through the very active teachers’ forum expertise isconstantly exchanged.Universidad de SalamancaCLT students who would like to perfect their Spanishlanguage skills can do so at a reduced rate at theUniversidad de Salamanca. Application forms can beobtained through the administrative offices of CLT.For more info, visit www.usal.es/cursosinternacionales.E-learning and M-learningAfter a thorough screening of the training needs of theorganisation BLCC puts together a learning path whichis a combination of face-to-face instruction and e- orm-learning modules for self-study.For kidsBLCC also provides language training for kids andyoungsters from 5 to 15 during the school holidays.For more info, visit www.blcc.be.41

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CLT officeRoom 00.38Dekenstraat 4 box 40143000 LeuvenTel 016 32 56 61Fax 016 32 56 95info@clt.kuleuven.be(www.clt.be)Office hoursMonday to Friday: 9:00 - 12:0016:00 - 20:00Saturday: 9:00 - 12:00Closed:during school holidays and the summerholidays from 1st July to 19th August