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Enroll for the NEW Live & Learn in Person Program ASAP in Order to Get the Dates You Want
Our tried and tested method will continue with a new dynamic approach. Students will no longer stay in the classroom 7 hours per day, instead there will be a morning of focused class time in a designated area of the hotel we selected because it is located in a favorite student “hot spot” of the
Studying at CINCILINGUA During a Holiday Week
Students that study with CINCILINGUA during a Holiday Week always enjoy their time here experiencing the Holiday the way people in the United States do. CINCILINGUA is only closed for 6 Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, The Fourth of July (Independence Day), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When students study with us during one
Experiencing Snow for the First Time
CINCILINGUA receives students primarily from various countries in Latin America. As the cold weather arrives in Cincinnati and soon winter will be here, many of them comment on how different the weather and temperature is from where they live. Some of them enjoy the contrast of cold temperatures. Others need time to adjust. However, all
A Visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force
For years – many students from CINCILINGUA have ventured one hour north to the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It is the world’s largest military aviation museum. The museum started as a collection of World War I planes and equipment in 1923. Some twenty years before two local boys – Orville and
What is Halloween?
Halloween is a celebration in the United States on October 31 every year. Halloween originates from two ancient festivals, one to honor the god of death and the other to honor the god of the harvest. The Halloween colors are orange and black. Orange represents harvest and black represents death. Halloween is now celebrated by
Tailor Made Classes at CINCILINGUA
When you study with CINCILINGUA you have a one teacher to one student ratio. Every class and lesson is specifically tailored to the individual student’s level and needs. The teacher creates an environment that allows the student to build confidence in speaking. Many times a student may feel reluctant to speak because he/sh feels that
Practice Speaking with the People of Cincinnati
Cincinnati is a medium sized city in the Mid-West. It is small enough to be friendly and large enough to offer many opportunities for business, education, and entertainment. It is renowned for it’s universities and hospitals. As a student who wants to learn English, you will find the natives very friendly and willing to engage
Exposure to Different Cultures
One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching for Cincilingua is the experience of cultural diversity, to use the current term. In a single day, I might converse with someone from Costa Rica, Japan, and France. It is fascinating to hear about their countries’ customs and daily life. One thing I learned early on, for
Fun vs. Funny
Two words which are mixed up by almost all students studying English as a second language are fun and funny. Fun is usually a noun. It means enjoyment or amusement. For example: The children were having fun in the play area yesterday. Having fun is doing something you like to do. Examples: I like to
Idiom Challenge
Many professionals come to CINCILINGUA before attending important meetings with their North American, European or Asian associates. They don’t want to clam up during a negotiation, so they come to bone up on their English. You don’t want to be an extra piece of luggage carried through the airport. You want to be a supporting
Different Uses of “WISH”
“Wish” is a regular verb that can be used to express several different meanings: To wish somebody something I wish you luck. We wish our friends the best. To express a hypothetical situations (present) I wish I had a new car. The Teacher wishes that he could visit Mexico. To express a hypothetical situation (past)
Pronunciation
English pronunciation is very confusing for people learning the language. I am always sympathetic when I correct my students’ mispronunciation, telling them that English has rules of pronunciation that we follow most of the time, but that there are always exceptions. One of the main reasons is that we do not have an academy, as