“I love that Yak Academy's lessons are completely interactive. It's so much better than other programs that focus on rote memorization. The kids have no idea they are learning because they are being immersed and having so much fun.”
How do teachers adjust the class for the different age or proficiency levels?
Our programs are set up by age group, not by proficiency level. But because classes are immersion-based and instructors focus on the different proficiency levels of the children, all children, regardless of age or level, will be able to build on their existing abilities. For advanced children, instructors will focus more on interpersonal communication as opposed to simple repetition and building basic vocabulary.
Our teachers assess each child’s proficiency and focus on staying one step ahead of him/her. For more advanced children, teachers will focus more on having students communicate in sentences and use less non-verbal cues to reinforce meaning. Conversely, for beginners, instructors will use more non-verbal communication and simple one-word answers or choice questions.