Services
Translation Services
Our translation work is priced on a per-word basis.
Minimum charges may apply for some projects. Quotes are free of charge.
We offer full translation services in many languages such as Amharic, Arabic, English, French, and Tigrinya, using outstanding, highly qualified professional translators. We translate business, legal, technical, medical, and personal documents promptly, accurately, and confidentially. We pride ourselves in providing quality work at competitive rates. We also accept rush jobs to help you accomplish urgent business matters.
For your convenience, documents can be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to us. Upon request, we also return your translation saved as softcopy and/or as hardcopy.
General Language Courses
Fast results through the Communicative Approach
Laleo is pleased to present you its extensive programmes ranging from the regular to its very special tailor-made services. Laleo uses a Communication and Competency-Based Individualized Approach to teaching languages in all its programmes. It is the first language centre that offers computer-assisted language learning in its fully functional Multimedia Centre. The trained and experienced language professionals at Laleo teach all languages to achieve maximum fluency results in the set period of time.
Our Teaching Approach
Laleo uses the "Communicative Approach" which is the most recent method of language teaching. This method basically teaches language the same way the student learned his/her own mother tongue. The target language is an ever present vehicle for classroom communication. Our approach is also fully compatible with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) and gives students regular opportunities to evaluate their progress.
Our Teaching Textbooks
All our textbooks are based on the communicative approach, and have drawn on the best of current thinking and practice. They prepare students for real world communication. The listening and reading material provides fresh new angles on universal topics and students are given numerous opportunities to practice the new language through a wide variety of communicative activities, many of which are personalized. We also work with video and audio material, games, language software programs and Internet based materials.
Student Evaluation
Incoming non-beginner students take written and oral evaluations to determine their general proficiency level in the target language. Students fall into four levels which correspond to the first four reference levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which is becoming widely accepted as the standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.
Formative Evaluation of the Student
Laleo offers web-based supplementary, independent after-class activities depending on the needs of students. Our students receive feedback on their performance, the areas where they need more practice. They can take the tests and other activities at their own convenience. They only need an Internet access.
The Learner Assessment
Laleo organizes regular examinations to assess the students’ performance on a learning task in all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). The examinations are in line with the format, content and aim of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
At the request of the student or the student's company, we will make periodic progress reports evaluating the student on a regular basis.
Our Teachers
Our teachers are typically university-educated teachers with an abundance of experience. Our teachers have received extensive training in the "Communicative Approach" and have obtained degrees in teaching languages for foreigners. They also have the ability as natives have to impart the cultural aspects of language to each student, enabling them to adapt to both the new language and the new culture.
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