FAQS

Are all your courses for groups only?

No. We offer individual courses as well as group courses. These are often called "One-on-One" courses. Courses with two or more students are classed as group courses.

Is there a minimum number of students required to run a course?

No. All courses are tailor-made to suit the customer, so they can be anything from a single student to a full class of students.

Do you limit the maximum number of students per course?

Yes. There is a maximum number per group, which is set so that each student receives the maximum possible attention. After 22 years of teaching courses we have found that there should be no more than 8 students in any single group - and ideally we recommend 6 students.

Are there any restrictions on who can be in a class?

We aim to only have students of the same level in a group, although they can have varying skills, which helps everyone develop their confidence and self-esteem. We try not to have Managers in the same group as their personnel, so that everyone can relax and benefit from their course, without being afraid of making mistakes or being under added pressure.

Can I study any language I like?

Yes you can! All our courses are planned after the needs of the customer and we offer a wide range of languages and specialization in any of the languages is possible, such as technical, business, beginners, advanced and so on.

Is the price the same for every course?

No the price is not the same for every course. Individual and group courses have different base rates per 45 minute lesson. The price of the full course is then worked out depending on the number of lessons that the student/s require to fulfil the specifications set by the employer.

Can we begin a course at anytime?

Absolutely. Due to the courses being tailor-made this allow greater flexibility and therefore a course can begin at any time and can run in any format.

Are all the courses 12 weeks long?

Courses vary in length and time depending on the needs of the students. They can be from 6 to 12 weeks long, or longer depending on how many lessons are studied at any one time. They can even be intensive one or two week courses of 20+ lessons. There are so many possibilities to meet all the needs that we are asked for, that it is often only after initial contact has been made with us that we can tell you which alternative best suits your needs.

How long has LiP been in Växjö?

LiP started in Växjö in February 1996

What was the idea behind LiP starting?

LiP was the first private language school to be started in Växjö and came about because there was a need for language education for companies with greater flexibility. At the time you could only study language courses at evening classes or study circles.

How many teachers are there at LiP?

There are over 20 teachers teaching various languages at LiP as well as additional teachers who work when required for specialist courses.

Are all the teachers native speakers?

Yes! All the teachers working at LiP are native speakers of the language that they teach. Each teacher has a specialisation or background in employment that enables us to meet the needs of our customers from business qualifications (including banking and accounting) to various technical qualifications.

Do the teachers at LiP have real experience of the business world?

Yes! All LiP's teachers have worked in the business world at some point during their career, and it is this experience that enables them to understand the needs of the customer and the flexibility required when studying and working at the same time.

Are the photos on your website of real LiP students and teachers?

This might seem like a strange question for an FAQ, but we have been asked this many times! The answer is yes! Unlike some of our competitors, all of the photos on our website are of students who attended courses at our offices, along with some of our teachers who are not camera shy! We wouldn't buy a product from a company that advertises using images that do not represent the goods on offer, and we don't see why our clients should either!

Do we have to attend our courses in Växjö at LiP?

No! At LiP we believe in flexibility so if the customer requires the teacher to come to their offices, then the teacher will travel to the customer.

Do you offer courses outside the Växjö area?

Yes! The teachers at LiP travel far and wide and teach in the following counties: Kronoberg, Kalmar, Jönköping, Blekinge, Halland and Skåne.

Do you offer courses abroad?

Yes we do! At present we mainly take groups of students to England but other countries are possible, it just depends on the needs of the customer.