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Learning Languages in Orange County

August 23, 2012March 22, 2023

We, the Orange County Lingual Institute, believe in… the comprehensive approach Our classes are not only conversational; we teach speaking, reading, writing, listening, and grammar. We think it is important that you understand the language instead of just repeating phrases. You will learn how to conjugate the verbs, so that you can use the language …

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The Importance of Learning Languages

August 10, 2012March 22, 2023

Honduras, Guatemala, or Nicaragua? Or all of them? Have you ever considered traveling in Central America. Think about it. It is not very far and it is beautiful. I spent 6 months in those countries and I enjoyed it very much. When I arrived in Nicaragua I hardly spoke any Spanish. Before I left Germany, …

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