Opening new courses
Our courses start regularly for all levels. In order to know your detailed timetable, you need to register for a placement test either directly or by phone in any of our locations: 80A Lang Ha: 04 3 776 3388, 36 Cat Linh: 04 3 733 8402 & 24 Dai Co Viet: 04 3 9744 999.
After the placement test, you will be consulted on appropriate course and appropriate level for you.
The placement test result is valid for 4 months. You cannot take more than one placement test every 4 months.
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Registration
To register as a student at Language Link, you will need to fill out the Application form and book a date for a placement test. The placement test consists of a 45 minute written test, followed by a 5-10 minute interview with a Language Link teacher.
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Course fee and method of payment:
- The payment can be made in cash, by cheque, or bank transfer, in US Dollars or VN Dong, and should be paid by the deadline on the Course Registration Information Sheet.
- The course fee is non-refundable once it is paid.
- The course fee is not refunded for lessons missed.
- Deferment: only possible when serious illness is confirmed by a doctor. Deferment fee is 5% of total course fee.
- Any issue related to the course fee will be settled according to Company policy.
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Class size
To ensure you learn as effectively as possible, class size is normally 14-18 students. If for any reason places are not available on the course you have chosen, you will be given priority booking on the next available course.
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Course Feedback
Feedback forms will be given to you about 2 weeks after the start of the course, and at the end of the course, for your comments or suggestions on how to improve the course.
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Course Assessment
- The following criteria will be used to decide whether you pass the course and can proceed to the next level.
- Class participation, including group cooperation and willingness to perform tasks, should be good.
- Class attendance must be 75% or more.
- The Mid-term test represents 20% of the course assessment.
- The End-of-course test represents 75% of course assessment.
- The Final pass level is 60%. This combines the writing homework, and Mid-term and End-of-course test results.
You must sit the final tests in order to pass the course. If you cannot sit the tests on the day, please tell your teacher or the Student Consultants in advance in order to arrange another time, which must be within 1 week of the end of the course.
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Certificate
After completing a course, students will receive a summary of their study progress and results. An official certificate is issued by Language Link, with the requirement of at least 75% class attendance and a minimum final grade of 60%. Selected outstanding students will be awarded scholarships for subsequent study.
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What are courses available at Language Link at the moment?
Language Link offers a variety of courses to suite different learners:
General English:
For students from 7-11 years old: Super Kids
For students from 12-16 years old: Top Class Teens
For students from 16 years old and above: English Fluency
English for Academic Success
English for International Business
English for Foreign Exchange Trading and International Payment
IELTS, TOEFL Preparation
International Foundation Year - NCC Education:
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) Training
Tailor-made courses for corporate classes. For further information, please contact our Corporate Link at: (84-4) 3 5772020 / Fax: (84-4) 3 5772017.
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Can I skip a level? I want to try a more difficult class. I promise to work hard to keep up.
There’s a big difference between knowing grammar and being able to use it. Paper knowledge is not enough. Learning a language is like learning a musical instrument; you need plenty of practice and this takes time. The teacher who assessed you feels that you need more practice at a lower level. Also, please remember that 80% of the grammar we use in spoken English is in the Elementary book. It’s much better to get the basics right than study more difficult English before you’re ready for it.
Another problem is pronunciation. Vietnamese people have many pronunciation problems and these can only be fixed through practice.
So please be patient. At Language Link we really care about our students. We pay a lot of care and attention to finding the right level for you to study at.
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I don’t have time to improve my English. I just want to join the IELTS course.
IELTS is a very difficult exam. In order to study at an English-speaking college you need a minimum score of 6.0 or above. In order to achieve this you should be at the Upper Intermediate level.
At Language Link we have English for Academic Success courses which are specially designed to help students both improve their general English and prepare for exams and to study abroad. We strongly recommend you take this course.
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I have just done a placement test but the level is lower than expected. Can I redo it?
Our placement test is designed to fix a student’s true level, so you don’t need to take it again. At Language Link we judge your English on your ability to use it. We focus on the 4 skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. You have a good paper knowledge of English grammar, but this doesn’t mean you can use English in practical situations.
Also, Vietnamese have big problems with pronunciation which can only be solved with practice. This may mean that it’s much better for you to study at a lower level.
Finally, it’s very important to have a good working knowledge of basic English before studying more difficult English.
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I was enrolled in a lower level than my friends. I would like to join them and I will try my best.
Though we understand that you’d like to study with your friends, our placement test, which is specially designed to find a students’ true level, shows that you are at a different level. It’s much better for you to study at the correct level. Learning a language takes time and needs a lot of practice. At Language Link we focus on the practical skills of English; speaking, listening, reading and writing, so you can’t just learn it by studying alone from a book, no matter how hard you work.
Also, we have to think of the other students in a class. It isn’t fair to them or the teacher if one student is weaker than the rest.
So please be confident. You can study very well by yourself. You don’t need to be with your friend. Also, you’ll soon make friends with the other students in your class, so it’s a good chance to make new friends.
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Can I defer the class or move to a different class in Language Link?
Once you have joined the class, you must adhere to the set timetable. You don’t get a refund or a makeup class if you miss a lesson. You also cannot transfer to another class.
Language Link accepts deferment when serious illness is confirmed by a doctor on condition that there are more than 6 lessons left. If accepted, you would have to pay a 5% administrative fee and the deferment request is valid for 6 months from the date of approval.
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Does LLV have extra activities beside usual lessons?
From April 2009, the adult classes will have one soft skill lesson on things like job interviews, time management, teamwork, decision making, etc. at an appropriate time.
The Young Learner classes continue to have choir and dance classes during the school year and various activities for the summer such as the Poetry and Comic Competition, the Film Festival, the Open Day, etc.
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I did a placement test at one LLV school, can I study in another LLV school?
Language Link Vietnam has 3 schools for public students: 80A Lang Ha, 36 Cat Linh and 24 Dai Co Viet. You can take the test in any of these places and the result is applicable to any of our school.
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Does LLV have local teachers?
All of our teachers are native English speakers. However, for Beginner and Elementary level, before midterm and final tests a local teacher will help you revise grammar points so that you are better prepared for the exam.
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I am a complete beginner. Can I study at LLV?
Language Link has different levels from Beginner to Advanced so you can join at almost any level. However, if you are a true beginner, it is recommended that you know some basic words/phrases before studying with a native teacher. It is also recommended that you take a placement test at LLV so that we can advise you on a suitable course.
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What are the benefits of being a long term student at LLV?
1. Daytime Discount: 15%, applicable to GE courses during daytime in weekdays (Mondays to Fridays 8am - 5pm).
2. Loyalty Discount Incentive:
- a. Public GE/BE/Intensive: 10% discount for course 2; 15% discount for course 3+
- b. Public YL: 10% discount for course 2; 12% discount for course 3; 15% discount for course 4+
- c. Pay 2 courses up front: 8% off on the total tuition fee
- d. Pay 3+ courses up front: 10% off on the total tuition fee
3. Family Discount: 15% discount offered to new students who have another immediate family member attending Language Link public training, corporate training or GET overseas training program.
4. Discount for GET/Corporate training customers: GET and Corporate Link contracted customers, when enrolling for a public training course, will immediately be entitled to the discount incentive for students of the 2nd training course.
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Does LLV has a library and when it opens?
Language Link’s school library is open from Monday to Friday: 8.30-20.00, and Saturday and Sunday from 8.30-17.00.
You can read a variety of books and do website research in the library. To be eligible to enter, you need a proper LLV student card and have to follow the library’s regulation. Language Link students can join our Bookworm Reading Programme, which allows you to borrow classic English books and take them home to enjoy.
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