Archives: Lessons
Q&A with Julieta, Academic Director
There are a lot of options available to learn a new language. Whether from a traditional class, an app, an audio course, online classes, or…
Instructor’s responsibilities
All teachers must be respectful of any student. At CR Languages we welcome any person of any race, age, religion, or political view, as long…
What to do when no one is present for a class
If the student does not show up Please get in touch with us after waiting for five minutes, try texting, calling (208- 867-8011) or emailing…
Rescheduling, Holidays, Cancellations, Daylight Saving Time
The administration usually sends a reminder for observed American holidays to the students (via email) and to the teachers (via email and/or in the Teachers…
Private vs. Group classes
Part 1. Group classes (2 hours) Throughout the 16 classes teachers will have to explain, practice, review grammar and the topics in the course book,…
Student’s responsibilities
Students, like teachers, have their own set of responsibilities. At the beginning of a semester or a private class they will receive our Student’s Manual or…
What is a student progress sheet?
A Student Performance Sheet (o Report) is a document prepared by the administration for the students attending and completing a group class course. For private students the…
What is a student perfomance sheet?
A Student Performance Sheet (o Report) is a document prepared by the administration for the students attending and completing a group class course. Teachers don’t have…
Hours spreadsheet and payments
Part 1. Hours spreadsheet Guideline The instructors should update the Content sheet, Attendance (group class only) and Hours spreadsheet right after class. The Hours spreadsheet must…
Teaching adults
Unlike younger students who are compelled to be in school whether they like it or not, adult learners typically have made a choice to continue…
Use of additional and outsourced materials
In the course design process, CR Languages may incorporate third-party materials. These materials are carefully evaluated for their educational value, relevance, and compliance with copyright…
How to use Whereby and the Portal
Even though the Portal and Whereby are user friendly, just like anything new it takes a moment getting used to it. These short videos are…
Final exam day. Things to know
In-person group classes BEFORE THE EXAM Sometimes the teachers might be asked to write a new final exam or quiz: this task is considered part…
Quizzes for group classes
Pop quizzes are generally only administered in Group Classes on week #5, #9 and #13 (#16: final exam) and students should not know what the…
