The Net Languages materials have been designed and written by experts in teaching and materials writing. The founder and brainchild behind the design of the Net Languages online course materials was Scott Thornbury, one of the most respected and influential people in the language teaching world.
Isabel Ginés, the current person responsible for the Spanish department of Net Languages, has been producing online materials since 1999 and is recognised as being an expert teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer.
In the courses, feedback guides you to understanding. Exercises help you learn, rather than just testing what you learn. You focus on meaning first and then on form. As you progress you are challenged more, using a wide variety of engaging exercise types.
Introduction
Designed by experts
The courses are designed by experts in the creation of online material. The aim is to motivate, guide and equip you to achieve your learning goals and communicate effectively.
Course design
Learn to read, write, listen and speak
In the courses, you focus on language in context and practise all aspects of the language in a meaningful way.
A text- and task-driven approach to materials design
Carefully structured to achieve your learning goals
The courses are carefully structured to help you achieve your learning goals and successfully complete real-life tasks. You take an active role in your learning and become a more autonomous learner.
Topic cohesion
Practise natural language in a meaningful way
Units of the courses are based on topics. This means you learn language associated with each topic and have the opportunity to use what you learn in a meaningful and natural way.
Holistic approach to language focus
Study all aspects of Spanish
In the courses you find and understand a wide variety of written and spoken texts and focus on features like style and discourse, rather than just focusing on sentences in isolation.
Inductive approach to grammar
Be an active learner
In the courses you discover how the language works and put your understanding into practice.
A multi-layered syllabus
Use language creatively
In the courses there is equal focus on vocabulary, grammar, functional language, pronunciation, reading, writing, listening and speaking, and you can use the language in a creative, personalised way. You don't just learn standard answers to standard questions.
Exercise design
Exercises designed to help you learn
In the courses, feedback guides you to understanding. Exercises help you learn, rather than just testing what you learn. You focus on meaning first and then on form. As you progress you are challenged more, using a wide variety of engaging exercise types.
Introduction
Designed by experts
The courses are designed by experts in the creation of online material. The aim is to motivate, guide and equip you to achieve your learning goals and communicate effectively.
You also get ...
Text to speech
This very useful tool allows you to select and listen to words or text anywhere on the page. Alternatively, you can copy in your own text and listen to it.
Record yourself tool
Record and listen to yourself speaking Spanish and practise your pronunciation.
Dictionary
Use the interactive dictionary to see the definitions of words or translate Spanish words into different languages.
Grammar reference
A complete and easy-to-use grammar reference to help you with any area of grammar you don't understand.
Translate
If you want to translate a word or text into your own language, just select the word or text and click on Traducir.
Español Interactivo
Get even more practice of Spanish with our monthly fun interactive publication. Available online or as an app at three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
Forums
Share your experiences and opinions with other Net Languages students from all over the world.
Audio speed control
If you find the audio exercises difficult, you can slow down the speed.
Verb conjugator
A useful tool to practise verb conjugation for regular verbs and irregular verbs.
Additional resources
Access useful online resources and practise listening and reading with learning materials and authentic sources.
Services
Effective online placement tests
Full tracking and reporting access and services (proof of ROI)
Consultancy service
Tutorial services provided on tutored courses
Option for client to use own teachers for tutorial service
Support materials, tools, access and tracking for client’s tutors
Different pricing models with significant discounts for bulk purchase
Technical support
Pedagogical support
Administrative support
Annual credit licence system for administering access to courses
Mass mailing tool for contacting students
Different access options: individual access codes or concurrent user access