Without language today, nowhere - everyone knows that. Especially without English - it so happened that it was he who was chosen as the international one. If you go abroad, it is far from certain that you will be understood in Russian. But in English, even in a non-English-speaking country, there is already a chance to agree. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that, like mushrooms after rain, schools and / or English courses are springing up and multiplying everywhere. And, of course, now we are talking not only about Russia, but about all countries. There are quite a lot of English schools in the Philippines. About where the language is taught best, we will tell further.
Introducing the Philippines
First of all, let's briefly introduce the reader to what the Philippines is. Surely, many have heard only the name, but they don’t even know where this state is geographically located, let alone some of its characteristics!
So, the Philippines is located in Southeast Asia, and it is an island (strictly speaking, a whole group of islands - more than seven and a half thousand pieces!). In terms of population, the state ranks firstdozen - takes twelfth place, and lives there, according to the year before last, a little more than a hundred million people. The Philippines, with its capital in Manila, is a presidential republic and has two official languages at once. One of them is, of course, Filipino, and the second is English, so God himself ordered to go to study English in the Philippines, as they say: without immersion in the language environment, everyone knows this, you can’t really learn the language.
The climate in the Philippines is maritime, tropical: hot and long summers, followed by a short period of rain, and then cold and dry winters (of course, not as cold as in Siberia - the average annual temperature is approximately 26 degrees). The Philippine archipelago is a paradise for tropical birds and reptiles, so be careful not to face the latter.
Previously, the Philippines belonged to Spain; The name of the state comes from the name of the Spanish king Philip II. In general, the Philippines is very, very many years old - it is believed that people lived on these islands before our era.
Why Philippines
We got to know the state more or less. It remains to answer one more question: why do you need to go to study English in the Philippines? If you are already leaving for an English-speaking country, then why not choose Britain, for example?
Of course, you can go to Britain, and to the States, and anywhere. But English courses in the Philippines have many advantages. Here are just a few:
- Ride onThe Philippines is a great opportunity to combine business with pleasure: not only to learn (or improve) English, but also to have a wonderful rest in an exotic hot country. Great Britain is already good at what, but you won’t find exotic things there, and Foggy Albion can’t boast of heat at all. And the nature of the Philippines, animals, plants of this state can not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, there is always something to do on the islands - diving, surfing and other no less exotic ways to have a good time are constantly available for vacationers.
- There are a lot of English schools in the Philippines, as well as courses, so everyone can choose what they like. In addition, there is an alternative among teachers: they teach both native speakers (such courses will be more expensive) and Filipinos.
- Compared to Britain and generally any European countries, living in the Philippines is quite cheap. Prices in this state are quite low for both housing and food - and this is important, given that you will have to live in the chosen country for several months.
- After the Philippines got out of the yoke of the Spanish, they became dependent on the Americans, where they were for fifty years. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that more than half of the entire population of the archipelago (to be more precise, 60 percent) is fluent in English. This, in turn, creates excellent conditions for practice - after all, even children in schools are intensively studying English from the first days of training.
- StudyEnglish in the Philippines is possible both for a long time and for a short time - up to 30 days. It has already been said above that the variety of language courses in this country is impressive. So, when choosing a short duration of study for a period of less than a month, residents of our country do not need to apply for a visa. And this is also important!
- Thus, there are many advantages to learning English in the Philippines. And if you chose this state as the place of your trip, it remains only to decide on the school for your studies. But before talking about the existing options, let's mention the disadvantages of staying in the Philippines and studying there - otherwise it will simply be dishonest.
A little about the cons
The first negative is the cost of education. Language courses in the archipelago cannot be called cheap, and if you choose a native speaker as a teacher, the price will increase altogether. Also, theft is rampant in the Philippines, especially among tourists, so when you come here, you need to be doubly vigilant and attentive. You don't need to bring anything valuable to the beach. Another trouble is that there are a lot of storms in the Philippines, which often entail dangerous consequences in the form of various destructions - you should also be prepared for this.
Features of teaching English in the Philippines
Learning English in the Philippines is a lot of fun, and here's why. Firstly, any language school (and there are twenty of them in Manila alone) offers its cadets a variety of programs - from basic for beginners to specialized for those who want to hone their skills andimprove language proficiency. Secondly, all students are objectively divided into groups according to the level of knowledge even at the very first lesson. Cadets write a test, which shows what kind of training someone has. It includes testing four areas of knowledge: listening followed by answers to questions, conversation with the teacher, writing text and reading aloud.
After the groups are formed, the training begins directly, and here another interesting detail is hidden: it is conducted throughout the day, taking from eight to twelve hours. Real immersion! But you need to understand: this is not just boring sitting at your desks, these are visits to all kinds of master classes and electives. In addition, students of English courses in the Philippines have the opportunity to meet several tutors during their studies - after all, each new lesson (lecture, master class) is taught by a new teacher. Accordingly, if a cadet has eight, for example, classes per day, then he will communicate with eight different teachers. As in a school where history, biology and literature are taught by different teachers. The only difference is that in the language schools in the Philippines, all teachers teach English, but each is responsible for some particular aspect of it.
The fifth feature of teaching English in the Philippines is - and now all lazy people should rejoice - that there are no homework in the language schools of this state. Just the amount of information given outstudents for the day, and without that colossal, so they are given a rest at least in the evenings.
Another interesting point: most Filipino language schools strive to ensure that cadets have the opportunity to practice in different situations outside of the classroom. They achieve this by organizing all kinds of excursions either after classes or on weekends. Thus, not even two, but three birds with one stone are killed at once: both the cadets have practice, and they looked at the sights of the city, and talked to each other in an informal setting, which contributes to the emergence of friendly relations. In general, plus from all sides.
Required documents for a visa
If the selected language courses are supposed to last longer than one month, Russian students will have to apply for a visa - for three, six, nine or twelve months. The following documents will be required:
- Valid passport (at the same time, it must be valid for at least six months after the expected date of return to your homeland).
- Visa application signed personally by the applicant.
- Invitation to study from a language school or course.
- Copies of all passport data pages.
- One 4.5 x 3.5 cm photo.
- Confirmation of the booked hotel/rental room.
- Copy of round-trip air tickets.
Where is the best place to learn a language in the Philippines?
Philippines is a big country, but there are not so many cities with a really good level of teaching Englishto a lot. The list of the best settlements for this purpose includes, of course, the capital of the Philippines - Manila, in addition, places such as Cebu, Quezon City, Davao, Iloilo, Boracay, Subic. Let's take a look at some of the best English language schools in the Philippines found in the above points.
Cebu Platinum Rate
The official name of this 24-week program is the Platinum ESL course. It involves learning English every day (except weekends, of course) for nine hours. Of these, six hours are allotted for individual lessons and three for group lessons. Thus, students must attend 45 hours of classes per week.
The courses are perfect for those who want to learn the language as quickly as possible in the shortest possible time. New groups start every Monday, classes start at 8 am and last with a lunch break until 6 pm.
The above courses are organized by a language school called 3D Academy, which received accreditation back in 2002 (by the way, it then became the second school in all of the Philippines to obtain official permission to conduct such classes). The school specializes in English as a second native language, and its students usually come from Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan. The school provides a hostel for those in need.
Groups are made up of six to eight people, age restrictions - from eighteen years. The cost of the course is from seven hundred and eighty dollars.
Travel English in Davao
AcademyDavao Language in Davao offers an eight-week Travel English course starting every Monday. Groups are completed at a minimum - up to four people, however, there may be exclusively individual lessons (that is, a group of one person). Classes run from Monday to Friday for eight hours a day from eight in the morning to five in the evening (there is an hour break for lunch).
The school was opened relatively recently - only four years ago, but has already managed to gain popularity among cadets, including due to the friendly staff of the institution. By the way, even children can learn English in it - cadets are accepted from the age of eight. The main flow of students is Japanese, the cost of education is from a thousand dollars.
Standard English in Boracay
Compared to the previous courses, this one is quite easy and not energy-intensive: there are only five lessons a day, twenty-five a week. Four hours a day are devoted to group exercises, one hour is taught individually; Classes start at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. The course aims to fill in the gaps in the most important areas in the field of English and is designed for people from eighteen years of age and older. The duration of these English courses in the Philippines is up to a year, groups are completed from eight to twelve people. The cost of education starts from six hundred and six dollars, with housing provided by the school - from seven hundred and forty-five dollars.
A language school called Paradise English BoracayThe Language Institute is located on Boracay Highway South. It was opened in 2005, and since then many students from all over the world, including Russia, have passed through it. These English courses in the Philippines are most frequently chosen by Germans.
Intensive English in Subic
JWE Language Training Center in Subic offers English courses in the Philippines at a ridiculous price - from only two hundred and fifty dollars. At the same time, even five-year-olds can learn the language - it is from this age that cadets are admitted to school. Groups are formed small, up to five people. The courses are designed for a year, there are thirty classes per week - six per day. The course programs are different - there are basic ones for beginners, and there are in-depth ones for those who want to be fluent in the language and communicate daily with native speakers.
Classes at the school are special in that, unlike the rest of the above, they also have evening classes - after six o'clock. Thus, the school day here begins at nine in the morning and ends at nine in the evening. The opening of the school took place in 2011, the bulk of students come from South Korea and Taiwan.
Intensive program in Manila
You can not ignore the capital of the Philippines. There stands out from all the language school American TESOL Institute Philippines Inc. She offers an intensive English language course to everyone. However, it can be a stretch to call it intensive - it is stretched for a year, but there are only five lessons per week - the load is minimal! Especiallycompared to previous schools.
Lessons last from ten in the morning until five in the evening with an hour break for lunch. Groups are made up of ten people maximum, children can start training from the age of eight. The cost of the course is ridiculous - from two hundred rubles. The Filipinos themselves study here mainly.
English in the Philippines reviews
Of all the above courses, Cebu Language School has the highest rated courses. Former cadets call the time spent there "an unforgettable experience in a wonderful country." They speak positively about the quality of education, and about the location of the school - it is convenient to get there, and about the leisure time organized by the administration.
Also high scores and good reviews for English in the Philippines in Subic. Former students say they would love to return to this incredible country and commend the amazing language teachers.
These are just a few of the best language schools in the Philippines, but in fact there are not many more. Everyone can find an institution to their liking. Many new discoveries for you, and let knowledge come easily!
