LEARN ENGLISH, ITALIAN, FRENCH, OR PORTUGUESE
At your own pace, in a group class, one-on-one, or self taught
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Which group and one-on-one classes can I start?
Enrollment for March and August
- Regular group English course
- FCE
- CAE
- Workshop for job interviews in English
- PCLUB – Conversation Club
- Regular Italian course
- Regular Portuguese course
- Regular French course
Enrollment at any time
- International test preparation with a general, academic, or professional focus PET / KET / FCE/CAE/CPE, TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS. GMAT/GRE ANGLIA. BEC, ILEC, ICFE, BULATS.
- Conversation with natives from USA and Canada
- Communicative English / Business English
- English for hotel management and tourism
- Financial English
- Legal English
- Preparation for travel and tourism
- Preparation for job interviews in English
- Translations, preparation for presentations
- Help with: Language and Literature, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Latin
Enrollment at any time
- Pensaris Essential English (coming soon)
- Workshop for job interviews in English (coming soon)
How do the language programs work in Pensaris?
PERSONALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM
You’ll learn languages in dynamic courses, with an online, live teacher, at your pace, and in a group or in a customized individual course.
Our courses include online practice, personalized follow-up, online tests, and passionate language teachers from universities at home and abroad.
EXAMS AND DIPLOMAS
The exams at the end of each unit and level you’ll find available the week previous to the end of the program on the Campus. You can access it 24/7 continuously for one and a half hours. Exams evaluate all language skills: writing, speaking, grammar, and listening.
With a 70% attendance rate, completion of online exercises and exams with a grade of at least 70, you will receive a certification diploma with each completed level/course.
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OUR LEVELS AND LANGUAGES
ENGLISH LEVELS
Our courses cover all language levels and are directly related to the Common European Reference Framework for Languages.
With our courses you can advance consistently in your English skills. Moreover, you will obtain a certificate at the end of each level, and you can be certified with an international exam (if you prefer, with specific preparation and course plan). Courses are in group or one-on-one, with an online, live teacher, personal campus, and online exercises.
LEVELS
ABILITIES IN EACH LEVEL
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
A1 – Beginners Levels 1 y 2
When finishing this level, you will feel more confident in everyday situations. Your communicative skills will have improved, and you will have more vocabulary to interact in everyday situations.
A2 – PreIntermediate Levels 3 y 4
This level will allow you basic communication skills in everyday life situations wherever English is spoken.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
B1 – Intermediate – Levels 5 y 6
This level will allow you to communicate with greater confidence and use the language coherently. In addition, you will be able to describe present and past situations and your environment.
B2 – Upper Intermediate – Levels 7 y 8
You will reach a greater comprehension of the main points in texts and complex speeches. You will be more independent in your use of the language.
ADVANCED LEVEL
B2/C1 – Advanced – Levels 9 y 10
You will reach a greater level of fluency that will allow you to communicate comfortably with native speakers. Your level of English comprehension will be superior.
C1 – Business / Upper Advanced Course – Levels 11 y 12
You will perfect your language skills, feel more comfortable, and increase your vocabulary with a special focus on business or conversation.
A1 – Beginners Levels 1 y 2
When finishing this level, you will feel more confident in everyday situations. Your communicative skills will have improved, and you will have more vocabulary to interact in everyday situations.
A2 – Pre-Intermediate Levels 3 y 4
This level will allow you basic communication skills in everyday life situations wherever English is spoken.
B1 – Intermediate – Levels 5 y 6
This level will allow you to communicate with greater confidence and use the language coherently. In addition, you will be able to describe present and past situations and your environment.
B2 – Upper Intermediate – Levels 7 y 8
You will reach a greater comprehension of the main points in texts and complex speeches. You will be more independent in your use of the language.
B2/C1 – Advanced – Levels 9 y 10
You will reach a greater level of fluency that will allow you to communicate comfortably with native speakers. Your level of English comprehension will be superior.
C1 – Business / Advanced Course – Levels 11 y 12
You will perfect your language skills, feel more comfortable, and increase your vocabulary with a special focus on business or conversation.
International exams that we prepare you for in Pensaris
ITALIAN LEVELS AND PROGRAM
The Pensaris Italian Study Program is about promoting the Italian culture and language. The curriculum is centered around the student. It is flexible and homogeneous.
Our study materials are constantly updated with the Common European Reference Framework for Languages as a reference. We do this with all foreign languages in Pensaris except English.
LEVELS
HOURS/LEVEL
PLIDA EXAM
ABILITIES IN EACH LEVEL
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
A1 – Beginner
2 levels of 40 hs
PLIDA A1
Informal contexts. Understanding and utilization of basic structures for everyday use.
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
100hs
PLIDA A2
Ability to describe what they study, the immediate environment, and things that are related to specific needs.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
B1 – Intermediate
120hs
PLIDA B1
Dealing with most situations over the course of a trip where Italian is spoken
B2 – Upper intermediate
120hs
PLIDA B2
Understanding main ideas in clear and in abstract texts, ability to communicate fluently and spontaneously
ADVANCED LEVEL
C1 – Advanced
160hs
PLIDA C1
Notable confidence with the Italian language and lifestyle, ability to write complex texts
C2 – Semi-native
160hs
PLIDA C2
Ability to teach the language and assume professional, highly qualified roles. Easy comprehension of the language.
A1 – Beginner
Informal contexts. Understanding and utilization of basic structures for everyday use.
-Hours/level: 2 levels of 40 hs
-PLIDA Tests: Plida A1
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
Ability to describe what they study, the immediate environment, and things related to specific needs
-Level hours: 100hs
-PLIDA Tests: Plida A2
B1 – Intermediate
Dealing with most situations over the course of a trip where Italian is spoken.
-Hours/level: 120hs
-PLIDA Tests: Plida B1
B2 – Upper intermediate
Understanding main ideas in clear and abstract texts, ability to communicate fluently and spontaneously.
-Hours/level: 120hs
-PLIDA Tests: Plida B2
C1 – Advanced
Notable confidence with the Italian language and lifestyle, ability to write complex texts.
-Hours/level: 160hs
-PLIDA tests: Plida C1
C2 – Semi-native
Ability to teach the language and assume professional, highly qualified roles. Easy comprehension of the language.
-Hours/level: 160hs
-PLIDA tests: Plida C2
→ EVALUATION:
Student evaluation is done every semester at the end of the course though a written and oral exam. Activities that are proposed during the course have the primary objective of using the language in a practical way, in real life interactions.
INTENSIVE COURSES AND PREPARATION FOR PLIDA TESTS
PLIDA certification is a diploma issued by the Società Dante Alighieri di Roma which is based on a convention with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a certification the confirms expertise of the language on six levels, according to the European Reference Framework. Courses for travelers provide and introduction to the Italian language. They are designed for those who travel short term.
FRENCH LEVELS AND PROGRAM
The Pensaris French Study Program offers several different options for the needs of our students:
- Regular group courses
- Intensive courses
- Workshops focused on travel and tourism, medicine, and law
- Preparation for DELF and DALF international exams
The study material is dynamic and up-to-date. It provides the vocabulary and tools for the students to incorporate skills when they speak, write, or understand texts and recorded material. The content is complemented with original material, like books, magazine articles and audio, newspapers, and periodic publications.
The French Program consists of 12 levels of 30 hours duration each.
LEVELS
HOURS/LEVEL
ABILITIES IN EACH LEVEL
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
A1 – Beginner
A1.1: 40 hours – A1.2: 40 hours
Communication for professional and everyday life situations
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
A2.1: 40 hours – A2.2: 40 hours
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
B1 – Intermediate
B1.1: 40 hours – B1.2: 40 hours
Vocabulary and skills to interact with natives, speaking and writing in French
B2 – Upper Intermediate
B2.1: 40 hours – B2.2: 40 hours
ADVANCED LEVEL
C1 – Advanced
C1.1: 40 hours – C1.2: 40 hours
For maintaining a fluent, precise communication and approaching the linguistic competency of a native speaker. Specialization in history and civilization.
C2 – Semi-native
C2.1: 40 hours – C2.2: 40 hours
Communication for professional and everyday life situations.
A1 – Beginner
-Hours/level: A1.1: 40 hours – A1.2: 40 hours
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
-Hours/level: A2.1: 40 hours – A2.2: 40 hours
Vocabulary and skills to interact with natives, speaking and writing in French.
B1 – Intermediate
-Hours/level: B1.1: 40 hours – B1.2: 40 hours
B2 – Upper Intermediate
-Hours/level: B2.1: 40 hours – B2.2: 40 hours
For maintaining a fluent, precise communication, approaching the linguistic competency of a native speaker. Specialization in history and civilization.
C1 – Advanced
-Hours/level: C1.1: 40 hours – C1.2: 40 hours
C2 – Semi-native
-Hours/level: C2.1: 40 hours – C2.2: 40 hours
INTENSIVE COURSES AND DELF-DALF EXAM PREPARATION
DELF (French Language Studies Diploma) and DALF (French Language Advanced Diploma) are official diplomas issued by the French Ministry of National Education. In certifying your knowledge with them, you will be elegible to apply for a job in a French company or enter a university from France. Each diploma corresponds to a level of the Common European Reference Framework for languages and assesses the four skills: written comprehension and expression.
Currently there are six possible diplomas:
DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1 Y DALF C2.
PORTUGUESE LEVELS AND PROGRAM
Pensaris offers a Portuguese Language Study Program with a method based on communication with the help of grammar and structure tools blended with Brazilian music and culture.
Our teachers come from Brazil’s main universities and have degrees in literature and pedagogy that qualify them to give classes that allow the students to learn to communicate in Portuguese, understand the culture, history, and unique way of doing business in the country. Our Argentine teachers have graduated from the main education centers in Argentina, and they have post graduate degrees and specializations.
The study material is up-to-date and provides vocabulary and tools for the students to incorporate skills in speaking, writing, or comprehension of texts and audios. Original material is integrated into the content.
Portuguese study in Pensaris consists of six levels, each one four months long in a group course with two hours of class per week. If the course is individual, then one level is 30 hours.
LEVELS
HOURS/LEVEL
ABILITIES IN EACH LEVEL
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
A1 – Beginner
40 hours
Basic communicative skills for everyday life and travel
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
40 hours
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
B1 – Intermediate
40 hours
Skills to make descriptions and express opinions and abstract arguments
B2 – Upper intermediate
40 hours
ADVANCED LEVEL
C1 – Advanced
40 hours
Brazilian culture and history, business
C2 – Semi-native
40 hours
Upper Advanced Course
100 hours
Basic communicative skills for everyday life and travel
A1 – Beginner
-Hours/level: 40 hours
A2 – Beginner with knowledge
-Hours/level: 40 hours.
Skills to make descriptions and express opinions and abstract arguments
B1 – Intermediate
-Hours/level: 40 hours.
B2 – Upper intermediate
-Hours/level: 40 hours
Brazilian culture and history, business
C1 – Advanced
-Hours/level: 40 hours
C2 – Semi-native
-Hours/level: 40 hours
Upper Advanced Course
-Hours/level: 100 hours
→ CELPE-BRAS EXAM:
Pensaris offers intensive courses for preparation for the CELPE-BRAS exam.
CELPE-BRAS (www.mec.gov.br/celpebras) is the Portuguese Language Proficiency Certificate for foreigners, issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and recognized since 2004 by the Argentine Ministry of Education. The CELPE-BRAS is recognized in businesses, educational institutions, and universities, and it is a requirement to access vacancies and scholarships from the Brazilian government. Exam dates are generally in April and October, and the exam assesses oral and written communication in Portuguese in situations such as writing a letter and comprehension of a text or audio/video.
There are four possible results:
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced, and Upper Advanced
Basic communicative skills for everyday life and travel.
A1 – Beginner
-Hours/level: 40hs (2hs each day), Monday to Friday
-Start date: every month
-Class times Monday and Wednesday from 18:30 to 21:30 hs or Tuesday and Thursday (same time).
Basic communicative skills for everyday life and travel.
Level 2 and up
-Hours/level: 32hs (16 classes, 2hs each).
-Start date: every two months
Live the best learning experience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our teachers are specially selected by our recruitment team and constantly trained.
Our teaching staff comes from the most widely recognized universities at home and abroad. They work methodically with constant, personalized pedagogical support from Pensaris.
We have native speakers from the USA/UK/Australia with TEFL/TESOL certification.
Regular individual courses: Pensaris’ regular courses can be started at any time. In Pensaris’ regular courses you will approach the English language acquisition process gradually and integrally. They are ideal for those who seek comprehensive incorporation of the language and a gradual acquisition. It has a approach that is customized to the type of vocabulary and skill that need to be developed.
Individual intensive courses: Pensaris’ intensive courses can be started at any time. Their approach is essentially practical and communicative. They are ideal for those who seek to get the most out of their time and prioritize interactive abilities that are associated with language learning. In Pensaris’ intensive courses, the student will be able to improve their level quickly and effectively.
Workshops/Webinars: Workshops are centered on specific themes and tasks. They are to increment the “flight time” in the language. The idea is to increment practical abilities in conversation and/or in writing. From conversation workshops in which the student will be able to improve his fluency and incorporate new vocabulary and expressions, to email writing in which the participants work on email layouts taken from real examples and will be able to incorporate tools to write emails correctly and formally. This is, of course, very useful for any job position.
International exams: The importance of an international evaluation and recognition is undeniable, not just for those who wish to continue their studies abroad, but also for those who wish to have a recognition of their studies and effort. Pensaris prepares you to take internationally recognized exams, with up-to-date material and specialized teachers. International exam preparation is done with specialized teachers, with up-to-date mock tests.
We believe that individual classes improve the process and student/teacher relationship se they are centered around the specific needs of the student and directly work on those weaknesses and improvement of strengths.
Our classes are ideal for those who need to develop special skills in a certain field or simply for those who are interested in acquiring the language quickly and dynamically. This course method is flexible in such a way that both the content and the activity can be agreed upon together between student and teacher. The student can choose the start date and the duration of the course.
We offer courses in closed groups if you sign up with a relative, colleague, or coworker of your level and you take class at the same time.
Speaking a language is not just about studying grammar or doing exercises perfectly. It is practicing the language in real-life environments, interacting with natives, and listening to yourself. Many times we cannot travel to English-speaking countries, but languages are a tool for the labor market. They give you new opportunities. They allow you to pass leveling exams and access new job positions.
10 reasons to sign up for Pensaris Workshops/Webinars
1. You can practice phonetics and pronunciation.
2. You will have the opportunity to interact with other students at your level and challenge yourself further.
3. You will improve your professional profile.
4. You will incorporate new workshops into your resume and consolidate your professional training.
5. You can to practice the language prior to a job interview.
6. You will be able to answer the phone, negotiate, and respond to international phone calls.
7. You will be able to write emails correctly.
8. You will know how comfortable you are when interacting with natives since the workshops are given by native teachers.
9. You will gain confidence to speak and communicate in English and Portuguese.
10. You’ll have fun learning in an intercultural environment.
Pensaris offers at-home support in Literature and Language, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, and German. We have recently included Latin.
We prepare you for exams. We support you during the whole year with an effective study method that promotes incorporating the most relevant content. We work with the program of each subject with specialized teachers at your pace.
We provide content review for elementary school, high school, and university exams. We also offer support for applications for university careers that are linked with languages like teaching degrees and translation degrees during the whole university study program.
We work with students of all ages in all of Buenos Aires with a flexible schedule.
- Preparation for international exams. We are an ANGLIA Test Center.
- Conversation with natives
- Business English
- English for hotel management and tourism
- Financial English
- Legal English
- Travel preparation
- Translations, preparation for presentations
- PensarisCampus Virtual classes
- Intensive English
Pensaris has more than 15 years of experience in designing language training programs. We have been doing our programs virtually since 2019, developing our own e-learning campus. We edit our own material and exercises which are accessible 24/7 in English, French, Portuguese, and Italian.
Our teachers are specially selected by our recruiting team. They come from the most widely recognized universities at home and abroad. They work methodically with constant, personalized, pedagogical support from Pensaris. They are teachers who are passionate for language teaching and professional skills.
The #PensarisMethod is about personalizing and customizing the content, doing follow-up, and measuring progress through technological means with online classes.
We offer the content platform 24/7, leveling before starting the course, assessment, and progress diplomas.
To enroll, first we organize a leveling session which you can do online with your username and password on our Campus. Once we know your level and organize your program, we will send you an estimate and schedule the start date. You can join weekly two-hour group classes according to schedule or organize an individual course at your pace customized to meet your needs. We have personalized customer service which can be reached via phone: 3972-2226/ C. 11-6206-8899, or you can send us an email at info@pensaris.com.ar with the type of course you are interested in, the vocabulary you need, and availability in your schedule. Group and individual classes are open year round.
We have an exclusive e-learning platform where we assess your level prior to the course. There you will find digital material, exercises, your teacher’s contact information, the consultation forum, access to final exams and diplomas. You will be given a unique username and password.
The leveling session is online and lasts 30 minutes. It covers the four language skills. Leveling is key to understanding your current grasp on the language, your range of vocabulary, and your fluency. It is done before starting the courses at no additional cost.
Exams and diplomas
Final exams are available on the Campus the week before the end of the course. They can be accessed 24/7 continually for one and half hours. The exams evaluate all language skills: writing, speaking, grammar, and listening. Upon passing the exam with 70% attendance rate or higher, you will receive the respective diploma via email.
PensarisCampus Online Programs in advance
Payment methods: MercadoPago, bank transfer
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