Through the context of the most frequently needed travel dialogues and phrases, build confidence speaking (whether traveling or not!) about the variety of themes below as you have fun and increase your cultural IQ, too!
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: choose modes of transportation, navigate the airport, compare various travel destinations and activities, order in restaurants and haggle in street markets, and handle even the unexpected curveballs your travels may throw at you.
Week 1: Plan Your trip! Learn to navigate the airport, talk about different modes of transportation, identify international travel symbols, practice booking a vacation with a travel agent and more! We will teach you to be the master globe trotter as you build your confidence in getting from Point A to Point B.
Week 2: Types of Travel Adventure / Eco / Solo / Glamping / Excursions: Whatever your destination may be or whatever your favorite excursions are while traveling, learn the language needed to weigh all the options! Who knows? After this unit you might consider a new career as a travel blogger as we explore an array of different travel styles, destinations, and travel activities.
Week 3: Pack your bags! From fashion, to weather, be ready with your target language whatever your style, wherever you go! In this unit we make sure you take all the essentials with you on your trip. Wait? Did your bags get stolen? Did the weather take an unexpected turn? We’ve got you covered there too. We’ll help you handle those curveballs as we teach you to talk about weather and navigate markets (from clothing names to how to barter!).
Week 4: Bon Appetit! Navigate Markets, Restaurants menus: What better way to experience language and culture than through our bellies?! We’ve got your essentials covered! In this unit we will explore food and flavors, menus, restaurants, and most importantly, how to order food for ourselves! Make sure you don’t go hungry (or thirsty!) while you travel.
Synchronous: Reach your language learning goals faster and with more ease through our synchronous course options! Synchronous simply means you’re engaging with online course materials in your own time at home while also meeting for live, face-to-face practice with our professional instructors and community of learners.
Asynchronous: For learners who either can’t attend or prefer not to meet for live, face-to-face classes. Asynchronous simply means in your own time, at your own pace. Advance your language skills through a variety of interactive activities within a specific theme – with #TeamFLC guiding you to success! Language learning in relevant contexts – it’s a thing!
L1: For the upper elementary learner who has completed either our foundational 1A & 1B courses or has roughly two semesters of experience in the past.
L2: For the early to upper intermediate level speaker who wishes to move toward true language and cultural fluency!
“I felt more comfortable speaking...than I have in my entire life learning Spanish.”
HannahFLC Student
““This course helped a lot - it was different at first. I wasn't used to the structure of the class but it was very effective and really pushed me to get outside my comfort zone - in a good way!””
HillaryFLC Student
“These courses are like being immersed in the country...but with training wheels!”
JohnFLC Student
