WordPal Language Consultants

info@wordpalconsult.com +267 76 307 748 P O Box AE611AEH Gaborone

Some Important FAQ's

Common Frequently Asked Questions

A: WordPal is specialized in three (3) distinct yet interconnected packages:

1. Teaching English and Portuguese as a second or foreign language and for specific purposes

2. Translating documents and written materials from English into Portuguese and from Portuguese into English

3. Conference interpretation in the English<>Portuguese language pair. These services include simultaneous interpretation in large meetings, conferences, workshops and events, and consecutive and escort (tourist) interpretation for smaller groups

A: Language Learning Programme

3 hours a day

3 times (days) a week

9 hours a week

3 (three) months in total

A: Bonus Services

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Pendrive

Audio-visual Album depicting the key moments of the course in a pendrive

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A: Our learner-centred approach to language training PLUS our use of modern audio-visual technology EQUALS A trainee adequately equipped with proper knowledge and skills in the four major language skills areas, such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening. More importantly, the course design and teaching process is such that the trainee will know when and where to use the language skills learned. Also, by the end of the programme, the learner will have developed another important skill – pronunciation – thus making him or her more self-confident, more competent in and in command of the English language.

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A: Translation involves translating documents and written materials from English into Portuguese and from Portuguese into English. WordPal also revises and proofreads documents prior to printing. Interpretation on the other hand has to do with providing interpreting simultaneous interpreting services at all formal meetings and consecutive and escort interpreting to smaller groups. Here WordPal serves as a bridge to ensure that both sides engaged in communication understand each other and none of their messages gets lost in translation.

A: OUR CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO TEN TRAINEES

Meaning,

The learner has a better chance and more time to interact with as many other learners as possible. This advantage also grants him or her the opportunity to recycle his newly acquired language and vocabulary.

OUR TEACHING IS BASED ON A STUDENT-CENTRED APPROACH

Meaning,

Our texts, dialogues and conversational exercises are context-based and driven and are designed for practical use.

OUR TEACHING AND LEARNING AIDS include, among others, Public domain audio-visual materials, information and communication technologies and real-life contacts with people who are users of English and Portuguese. To recycle new language and taught materials, WordPal Language Consultants Proprietary Limited offers its learners an edited video of the classes taught during the week.