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Update! 133 students from the 2023 - 24 Online Batch of the RDT Professional School of Foreign Languages will be attempting their B1 Language Proficiency Level exams on the 22nd & 23rd of November. Conducted by the Institute of Foreign Language and Culture (IFLAC), Bangalore, the B1 Level exams in German, French, and Spanish will assess their skills in speaking, listening, and writing. We wish them all the best! 🤝🌟 Want to #knowmore about the #RDT Education Sector Initiatives? Click the LINK BELOW 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvzGVyEs 📷 Vasu K #LanguageLearning, #ForeignLanguages, #B1Exam, #PSFL

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi Learning is a life-long process that adds a new perspective to life. Especially learning a new language at IFLAC which enables you to boost your grey cells as well as meet new people while enjoying our interactive learning process. Meet Gobind Mohinani who did Spanish A1 and A2 levels at IFLAC and was very popular in his class due to his youthful outlook! Watch his video about this classes and you can read his Google review herehttps://g.co/kgs/ZD8z9uN #LearnSpanish #GlobalFuture #spanishlanguage #spanishlearning

David’s IFLAC Journey – Part 3 Unlocking Ideas: Interviews with IFLAC's Lifelines Looking back on your journey with IFLAC, what are you most proud of accomplishing or contributing to the institution and its students? At a professional level, my time at IFLAC was amazing. The institute was extremely active, in addition to language teaching, which was its main activity. For instance, in 2018, 2019 and 2020, we organized A2 and B1 examinations for students studying Spanish at the RDT Professional School of Foreign Languages in Anantapur. They were highly intense days, as dozens of students would take all four Spanish tests in a single day. We meticulously followed the instructions from the Instituto Cervantes regarding timing, number of tasks, procedures, corrections, etc.  It was also a day of great responsibility, as passing these exams meant a lot for the students and offered them valuable opportunities.    Similarly, although companies typically sent their employees to IFLAC, as was regularly the case with ALSTOM engineers, whom I taught, on other occasions, companies requested that IFLAC courses take place at their facilities. And I particularly enjoyed providing training directly at the companies, as it let me explore their working environment. In fact, when I did this training, the employees always treated me wonderfully: they showed me around different work areas, talked to me about their roles and responsibilities, their backgrounds, their families… Overall, I have very fond memories of teaching at companies like ABB and L&T Technology Services. Additionally, I got to know cutting-edge technology parks in Bangalore such as Manyata Tech Park, which employs more people than the population of Caceres, my hometown in Spain. Additionally, IFLAC collaborated with a wide range of educational institutions in the city: schools, high schools, universities, and so on. Sometimes, a group of teachers, along with Umita, would visit these centers to showcase what we did and how we taught languages at IFLAC. On other occasions, I traveled alone to universities like Garden City University or the National Institute of Fashion Technology. At these universities, besides teaching classes, I was also part of the examining board for the final oral exams of the students.

David’s IFLAC Journey – Part 2 Unlocking Ideas: Interviews with IFLAC's Lifelines How did teaching foreign languages at IFLAC impact your personal growth and cultural understanding? My time at IFLAC was rewarding in both my personal and professional growth. As you know, our main activity was language teaching, and the main focus was on the students. You only need to step into IFLAC’s facilities to realize, through the dozens of portfolios displayed on the walls, the importance of the students. What’s more, the students at IFLAC come from diverse backgrounds. One of the most interesting aspects for me was the multilingualism. In the classroom, there were speakers of Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Sindhi, Punjabi, Oriya, Gujarati, Manipuri, etc. As you know better than I do, India has an extraordinary linguistic richness. For someone passionate about language learning/teaching like me, this was highly motivating. Besides, every student brings differences in age, education level, employment status, socioeconomic background, personality features, etc. To simplify, what the groups shared was the diversity. Guiding these groups in learning Spanish was an extraordinary experience. Each group brought me closer to the reality of the students: their daily lives, aspirations, memories, perspectives on India… all challenging common stereotypes about the country. What aspects of teaching foreign languages brought you the most joy and fulfillment? Did you develop any special bonds with your students during your time as a teacher? What I value most about my profession is its social aspect. So far, I’ve preferred teaching because I enjoy interacting with students, experimenting with teaching methods in the classroom, and seeing what works best. Unlike other roles in the field of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language that are less directly involved in teaching, such as researchers or teacher trainers, who sometimes have an idealized view of classroom dynamics. I want to emphasize now how important Spanish language institutions —like IFLAC— are in our field. They are perhaps as relevant as they are unrecognized. They are where teaching can be tailored the most, making it more attractive and meaningful for students. This, I also owe to IFLAC: teaching in a more engaging and personalized way, ensuring that what I taught was meaningful to my students. In any case, I vividly remember many of the students I had the wonderful opportunity to teach: Ranjani, Nayana, Lakshmi, Archan, Tanya, Shakshi, Neelima, Udhvav, Sruthi, Aditi, Rohan, Lalith, Deepthi, María, Tanvika, Akshay, Leah, Ritu, Kajaal, Meena, Christina, Veena, Élodie, Nakul, Mohit, Madhuri, Blesson, Ajit, Arpita, Raghu… The list could go on. I am grateful to them and I truly appreciate being part of their educational journey. 

David’s IFLAC Journey – Part 1 Unlocking Ideas: Interviews with IFLAC's Lifelines David Cortes Garcia a senior multi-lingual specialist What motivated you to join the teaching team at IFLAC? What inspired you to become a foreign language teacher, particularly in a country like India? You see, back in 2018, I had already had my first professional experience in Asia, specifically in China, in Guangzhou. That experience was very positive. In fact, it encouraged me to look for professional opportunities in other countries in the region, such as India. Additionally, I had already finished the training that I considered essential at the time to pursue a career in teaching Spanish as a foreign language: my degree in Hispanic Studies and an official Master’s in ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language). I was prepared, and, most importantly, I was ready for this adventure. Because India is an adventure in itself… Besides, to add a bit of excitement to this story, for a few days, my decision was hanging by a thread. Let me explain. In the same week, entirely by chance, I received two job offers: one from a university in the Middle East and another from IFLAC. I had to make a decision that I have never regretted. How did you initially become involved with IFLAC as a foreign language teacher? I always felt helped. The team at IFLAC made the beginning, which is usually the toughest period, much easier. Plus, it was a gradual process. I didn’t have to land at the airport and immediately start teaching with my boarding pass still in hand. There was a period of adaptation of a few weeks. At first there were many changes: the jet lag, the food, just getting to know the city, managing on your own, the distances… Keep in mind that in two hours from Extremadura, my region in Spain, you can drive to another country (Portugal). In two hours, in Bangalore, you might not even leave the city on a busy traffic day.    Can you share a heartwarming or memorable experience you had while teaching at IFLAC? It would be unfair to pick up one memory over others. As you can imagine, I had all sorts of experiences during those two years I was teaching in IFLAC. . What I remember are the small details of everyday life in IFLAC, the birthdays we celebrated, the events we participated in, the meals and shared conversations, that unforgettable reception celebration we attended where they served the banquet on banana leaves… I also remember with a smile (maybe because besides working, we laughed a lot) the remarkable team I met at IFLAC, from Umita, in management, to the rest of the coordinators, teachers, and staff: Prathima, Prabha, Praveen, Simran, Shilpa, Vishal, Sagar, Debbie, Huei, Francesco, Ana, Jhalak, Ramesh, Sahana, Vidya, Smriti… They were a marvelous team to work with!    Keep in mind too that at IFLAC, there were teachers of Kannada, Hindi, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese… I was never bored during any breaks between classes. 

GERMAN @ IFLAC Germany is increasingly becoming a favoured destination for both study and work opportunities. People often think that learning German ( or any other foreign language) is a difficult process. Our philosophy is based on three pillars 1. Concept 2. Application 3. Practice This methodology enables everyone to learn a new language - whether for self -interest or work purposes. Our reviews are an endorsement of our teaching philosophy as well as our efficient and friendly administration. Check out our German language courses to know more. https://iflac.net/german/

MAKING LEARNING FUN AND FRUITFUL IFLAC makes learning a foreign language immersive, interactive, engaging, and enjoyable. Using bingo and specially created flashcards, the students of French, German and Spanish at MAHE DLHS practice and revise numbers, country names, professions, etc. In today’s skill based and globalized economy, the most important aspect of education is the ability to use your skills outside the classroom. If you wish to study or work abroad, you need to develop fluency and confidence to carry out your day-to-day activities in a foreign language. This will enable you to make friends as well as effortlessly make a presentation at work. By encouraging individuality in assessment and stressing on the importance of oral communication skills, IFLAC ensures that the classroom activities reflect and include real life-based vocabulary and contexts, so that it is useful as a tool of employment. Watch our latest Instagram reel https://lnkd.in/gX-YxKqd #iflac #funactivities #languagefluent

MAKING LANGUAGE RELEVANT- Combining language with fashion and creativity. As IFLAC kicks off another session of General Elective Courses at NIFT Bangalore, a key element of our language learning programmes is to make the courses relevant to the students and their objectives. Stepping away from conventional standardized materials, we focus on making the contents of the course relevant to the corresponding context; this approach strengthens the learner’s ability to retain the knowledge as well as apply it to their domain. By identifying the interests and needs of the students before we start any programme, we address these objectives at the time of planning the course contents and evaluations. This makes a clear connection between the learner and the language and enables the practical application of the course content while simultaneously enhancing the retention of knowledge. In this post you can see some of the wonderful and creative assignment work done by the students at NIFT Bengaluru. Their assignments are designed to allow them to express themselves creatively. Here we share a few assignments where students have spoken about their interests and presented their creations including details about the fabrics and the styling. #IFLACxNIFT #affiche #fashion #IFLAC #foreignlanguages

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 As we welcome the New Year with enthusiasm, we are grateful for 2023 and all the projects that we undertook in these past twelve months. At IFLAC, we believe that the client is not just someone who is using our services but a part of our extended family. As we ring out 2023, we would like to share the words of Victoria Hurtado, who as part of a Columbian delegation, attended a conference on Peace and Participatory Democracy with a special emphasis on Women Empowerment issues at AIIMS Technology Council (IIMSTC). Spread over a week, with a mix of participants from around the world, a team of 4 interpreters helped the Colombian delegates decipher what the other participants were presenting and discussing as well as enabled them to express their views and presentations to facilitate a seamless understanding with all the delegates. The environment was dynamic with a constant stream of presentations and impromptu conversations. The IFLAC team, were able to not only interpret the proceedings but also enabled the Columbians to feel at home in the short week that they spent in Namma Bengaluru. The human connection is always the greatest reward. #LifeatIFLAC #IFLAC #meetingpointofalllanguages #newyear #newlanguage #IIMSTC