IPSL Immersive Language Courses
The International Partnership for Service Learning (IPSL) offers the following immersive language courses:
CHN - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
CHN-225: Chinese Language Basic A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
CHN-226: Chinese Language Basic+ A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Chinese. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
CHN-325: Chinese Intermediate B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Chinese. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
CHN-326: Chinese Intermediate B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in Chinese. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
CHN-425: Chinese Language Advanced C1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This Chinese C1 course focuses on advanced language skills, aiming to enhance proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Topics may include complex conversations, cultural nuances, advanced grammar structures, and literary texts. Students are expected to engage in discussions, express opinions, and comprehend authentic materials. Emphasis is placed on fluency, accuracy, and cultural understanding at an advanced level.
CHN-426: Chinese Language Advanced C2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
The Chinese C2 course is designed for learners who have achieved a near-native level of proficiency in the language. The course aims to refine and perfect language skills to a highly advanced level. Overall, this CEFR Chinese C2 course aims to equip learners with the linguistic, cultural, and critical skills necessary to function at an expert level in Chinese-speaking environments and to engage effectively with Chinese language and culture at an advanced level.
FRN - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
FRN-225: French Language Basic A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of French. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
FRN-226: French Language Basic+ A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in French. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
FRN-325: French Intermediate B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of French language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
FRN-326: French Intermediate B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in French. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
GER - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
GER-225: German Language Basic A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of German. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
GER-226: German Basic+ A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in German. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
GER-325: German Intermediate B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of German language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
GER-326: German Intermediate B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in German. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
JPN - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
JPN-225: Japanese Language Basic A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
JPN-226: Japanese Basic+ A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Japanese. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
JPN-325: Japanese Intermediate B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of Japanese language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
JPN-326: Japanese Intermediate B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in Japanese. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
KOR - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
KOR-225: Korean Language Beginner A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This Korean A1 level course is designed for absolute beginners who have little to no prior knowledge of the Korean language. The course aims to provide learners with a basic foundation in Korean language skills, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and basic communication strategies. The goals of this Korean A1 level course is to equip learners with the necessary skills and confidence to communicate in simple, everyday situations and lay the groundwork for further language study.
KOR-226: Korean Language Beginner + A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This Korean A2 level course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of Korean and are able to communicate in simple, routine situations with some confidence. The course builds upon the foundation established in the A1 level, expanding vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and communication skills. By the end of this Korean A2 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively in most everyday situations, understand the main ideas of simple texts and conversations, and express opinions and ideas with reasonable fluency and accuracy. They should also have a better understanding of Korean grammar and culture, laying the groundwork for further language study at the B1 level.
KOR-325: Korean Language Intermed B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This Korean B1 level course is designed for learners who have a solid understanding of Korean and are able to communicate fluently and accurately in a variety of situations. At this level, learners are capable of expressing themselves with increased proficiency, understanding more complex texts and conversations, and engaging in discussions on various topics. By the end of a Korean B1 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively and confidently in most situations, understand complex texts and conversations with ease, and engage in discussions on a wide range of topics with native or proficient speakers. They should also have a deeper understanding of Korean grammar and culture, preparing them for further language study at the B2 level.
KOR-326: Korean Language B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This Korean B2 level course is designed for learners who have a strong understanding of Korean and are able to communicate fluently and accurately in a wide range of situations. At this level, learners are capable of expressing themselves with a high degree of proficiency, understanding complex texts and conversations, and engaging in discussions on various topics with native or proficient speakers. By the end of a Korean B2 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively and confidently in most situations, understand complex texts and conversations with ease, and engage in discussions on a wide range of topics with native or proficient speakers. They should also have a deeper understanding of Korean grammar and culture, preparing them for advanced language study or professional use.
RUS - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
RUS-225: Russian Language Beginner A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Russian A1 level course is designed for absolute beginners who have little to no prior knowledge of the Russian language. The course aims to provide learners with a basic foundation in Russian language skills, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and basic communication strategies. The goal of this A1 level course is to equip learners with the necessary skills and confidence to communicate in simple, everyday situations and lay the groundwork for further language study.
RUS-226: Russian Language Beginner + A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Russian A2 level course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of Russian and are able to communicate in simple, routine situations with some confidence. The course builds upon the foundation established in the A1 level, expanding vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and communication skills. By the end of a CEFR Russian A2 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively in a range of everyday situations, express opinions and preferences more confidently, and have a better understanding of Russian grammar and culture.
RUS-325: Russian Language Intermed B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Russian B1 level course is designed for learners who have a moderate understanding of Russian and are able to communicate with some fluency in a variety of situations. This level marks an intermediate stage where learners can engage in more complex conversations, understand main ideas of more elaborate texts, and express opinions and ideas with greater detail. By the end of this CEFR Russian B1 level course, learners should be able to communicate confidently in most everyday situations, understand the main ideas of moderately complex texts and conversations, and express opinions and ideas with reasonable fluency and accuracy.
RUS-326: Russian Language B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Russian B1 level course is designed for learners who have a moderate understanding of Russian and are able to communicate with some fluency in a variety of situations. This level marks an intermediate stage where learners can engage in more complex conversations, understand main ideas of more elaborate texts, and express opinions and ideas with greater detail. By the end of this CEFR Russian B1 level course, learners should be able to communicate confidently in most everyday situations, understand the main ideas of moderately complex texts and conversations, and express opinions and ideas with reasonable fluency and accuracy.
SPN - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
SPN-225: Spanish Language Basic A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions.
SPN-226: Spanish Language Basic+ A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Spanish. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
SPN-325: Spanish Intermediate B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of Spanish language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
SPN-326: Spanish Intermediate B2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in Spanish. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
VIE - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
VIE-225: Vietnamese Language Beginner A1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Vietnamese A1 level course is designed for absolute beginners who have little to no prior knowledge of the Vietnamese language. The course aims to provide learners with a basic foundation in Vietnamese language skills, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and basic communication strategies. This goal of this CEFR Vietnamese A1 level course is to equip learners with the necessary skills and confidence to communicate in simple, everyday situations and to lay the groundwork for further language study.
VIE-226: Vietnamese Language Begin + A2 (Credits: 1 to 9)
A CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Vietnamese A2 level course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of Vietnamese and are able to communicate in simple, routine situations with some confidence. The course builds upon the foundation established in the A1 level, expanding vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and communication skills. By the end of this CEFR Vietnamese A2 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively in most everyday situations, understand the main ideas of simple texts and conversations, and express opinions and ideas with reasonable fluency and accuracy. They should also have a better understanding of Vietnamese grammar and culture, preparing them for further language study at the B1 level.
VIE-325: Vietnamese Language Intrmed B1 (Credits: 1 to 9)
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Vietnamese B1 level course is designed for learners who have a solid understanding of Vietnamese and are able to communicate fluently and accurately in a variety of situations. This level marks an intermediate stage where learners can engage in more complex conversations, understand main ideas of more elaborate texts, and express opinions and ideas with greater detail. By the end of this CEFR Vietnamese B1 level course, learners should be able to communicate effectively and confidently in most situations, understand complex texts and conversations with ease, and engage in discussions on a wide range of topics with native or proficient speakers. They should also have a deeper understanding of Vietnamese grammar and culture, preparing them for further language study at the B2 level.