Advantages in the English modality at ECR

English is an increasingly important language in today's world. It is the language of business, science, technology and culture. Therefore, learning English is a valuable investment for the future.

The Colombian Rehabilitation School offers students the teaching of the foreign language - English, within its curriculum. The program is divided into two levels: basic and intermediate. The skills acquired will allow students to interact with people from different cultures and contexts.

Advantages of studying English at the Colombian School of Rehabilitation

The English program offers several advantages:

• Flexibility: Classes are taught one hour a day at different times, allowing students to choose according to their needs
• Efficiency: the subjects are structured taking the Common European Framework as a reference
• Quality: The program is taught by qualified and experienced teachers

Why study English one hour a day?

Studying English for one hour a day is an effective way to learn the language. Regular contact with the language helps students develop their listening, speaking and writing skill.

In addition, studying English one hour a day allows students to make the most of their time. One hour a day is sufficient for students to learn the vocabulary and grammar necessary to communicate effectively in English. Likewise, the active methodology of the teachers, seeking effective learning, with interactive talks according to each of the programs that the students take, makes the experience interdisciplinary and enriching.

Additionally, studying English for one hour a day allows students to make the most of their time. One hour a day is enough for students to learn the vocabulary and grammar necessary to communicate effectively in English.

In the same way the ECR, distinguishes between multiculturalism and pluriculturalism. This distinction aims to facilitate understanding of two very different views of linguistic and cultural diversity. Multilingualism/multiculturalism considers languages and cultures as separate and somehow static entities that co-exist in societies or individuals. (Arismendi,

2016)

Plurilingualism and pluriculturalism aim to capture the holistic nature of individual language users/learners linguistic and cultural repertoires. In this view, learners/users seen as social agents draw upon all sorts of resources in their linguistic and cultural repertoires and further develop these resources in their trajectories. Plurilingualism/pluriculturalism stresses the dynamic use of multiple languages/varieties and cultural knowledge, awareness and/or experience in social situations. (Arismendi, 2016)

Both plurilingualism and pluriculturalism focus on interconnectedness of different languages and cultures rather than on their differences and stress the importance of evolving profiles that value even the most partial competences in and awareness of languages and cultures.

Likewise, the active methodology of the teachers, seeking effective learning, with interactive lectures according to each of the programs that the students take, makes the experience interdisciplinary and enriching.

Conclusions

Studying English at the Colombian Rehabilitation School is an excellent option to acquire skills that will allow you to function in different cultures. The program offers flexibility, efficiency and quality. In addition, studying English for one hour a day is an effective way to learn the language.

Some additional benefits:

• Students have the opportunity to practice their English with other students from different countries
• The program includes extracurricular activities, such as conversation clubs and study trips abroad
• Students have access to online resources and the university library

Reference

Arismendi-Gómez, F. A. (2016). The Plurilingual and Pluricultural Competence in Foreign Language Pre-Service Teacher Training in a Colombian Public University. Folios, (44), 109-125.