American English Program

Rennert's Teaching Method and Philosophy

• A language must be experienced in order to be learned.
• Communicative approach - Our English classes are student centered (with the teacher talking 15% of the time and the students talking 85% of the time).
• Teachers are dialogue facilitators.
• Students practice using language skills necessary for meaningful, practical everyday situations.
• Grammar is learned inductively and always in the context of natural conversation.
• Stimulating role-playing activities, discussions, problem-solving, pair work and group activities are part of all of our group language courses.
• Newly acquired language skills are continually reinforced through speaking, reading, writing, and listening exercises.
• Communication and full immersion are stressed from day one.
• University-trained and internationally experienced native English speakers establish close personal contact with students.
• Students and instructors go on frequent cultural excursions in and around our schools in New York City and Miami.
• Many on-site workshops are offered as an integral part of all of Rennert's language programs.