EF - Efekta System

EF Academic Programs Methodology

For over 40 years, EF has focused on developing the most comprehensive language program possible. EF has invested $40 million in the development of its own multi-dimensional methodology. Geared to give students a total language immersion experience, our Efekta™ Language Learning System combines classroom lessons, interactive online tutorials, real world experience and the latest in language learning technology. With EF, students’ learning extends far beyond the walls of the classroom.

How does the Efekta™ System work?

The Efekta™ System ‘turbo-charges’ immersion learning. Students learn more in class because more time is spent speaking and less time is spent memorizing. More is learned in the language lab, because iLAB technology allows students to pinpoint and focus on their personal interests and specific weaknesses. Our study abroad programs allow students to immerse themselves in the language and culture while socializing with native speakers. And they can enhance their learning even more outside the classroom with Efekta's mobile learning media.

Exceptional teachers are at the heart of the Efekta™ System

We know the difference a great teacher makes in language learning. All EF teachers hold specialist teaching qualifications and have an average of seven years of teaching experience. All are trained in the Efekta™ System. But what makes EF teachers truly exceptional is that they are selected for their enthusiasm, creativity and dedication to students’ success. All EF teachers are committed to continued professional development.

Efekta’s iLAB technology speeds students’ learning

In most other language schools, traditional language laboratory learning means studying by oneself with books and audio tapes. Not at EF. We’ve invested in thousands of computers to equip our schools with state-of-the-art innovative language labs (iLABS) that offer students interactive tutorials. These online tutorials match their face-to-face classroom topics and help them work on their specific needs.

Inoltre gli studenti possono scaricare i files video “EF PodEnglish” sul proprio iPod. Questi filmati permettono agli studenti di svolgere un utile ripasso in ogni momento libero: nelle pause tra una lezione e l'altra, sull'autobus, etc. Alcuni esempi dei video EF PodEnglish sono disponibili su www.ef.com/podenglish

Experiencing the real language and culture

Gli studenti che partecipano ai soggiorni studio EF possono scegliere la sistemazione che meglio risponde alle loro esigenze. Sono infatti previsti corsi con sistemazione presso famiglie selezionate, corsi con sistemazione in college o campus e corsi con sistemazione in Global Village EF. Qualunque sia la scelta, gli studenti saranno completamente immersi nella nuova lingua e nella nuova cultura, vivendo a contatto con coetanei provenienti da 50 Paesi.