ℹ️ Hours of Learning, per Level
Class & Lesson Design
Lessons at IMMERSE follow a backwards design model. They begin by identifying the communicative task to be achieved, followed by identifying the necessary language structures. Each lesson scaffolds the language needed through lectures, focused activities, scenarios with visual supports, and productive tasks to apply and reinforce learning.
Scaffolding in a 40-minute live class involves guiding learners from modeling to building receptive skills, bridging reception and production, and finally moving to independent production. Each step builds towards achieving the targeted communicative task of the session.
The Role of Scene Vocabulary
Scene vocabulary serves a dual purpose in lessons. It is initially introduced and built upon to ensure Members can successfully complete the productive task. Throughout the lesson, scene vocabulary fosters automaticity by continuous practice and integration into language functions.
Addressing Grammar
Grammar instruction at Immerse is approached both inductively and deductively, depending on the communicative task, level, and specific structures needed. The focus is on making connections between grammar and the communicative task to enable learners to accomplish meaningful language functions within a contextual situation.
Comparing Live Classes & Self Paced Lessons
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Complementary Strengths
Combining both live classes and self-paced lessons really delivers a fully-rounded experiential learning experience for our learners.
Blended Pathways
Self-paced lessons can introduce or reinforce communicative skills before or after live sessions, supporting flipped classroom models
Learners can use asynchronous self-paced practice to prepare for live tasks or revisit challenging skills after group classes
Both modalities are founded in communicative language teaching but serve different learner needs and learning moments
Feedback Synergy
Automated feedback in self-paced lessons builds foundational accuracy and confidence
Real-time feedback in live classes address nuance, pragmatics, and spontaneous communication
📚 What is an experiential learning experience?
📚 What is an experiential learning experience?
An "experiential learning experience" is a firsthand, often sensory-rich experience that involves active engagement and learning, rather than just passive observation or reading. It's a process where individuals learn through doing, reflecting, and applying their knowledge.
Examples of Experiential Experiences:
Learning a new skill: Trying a new sport, taking a cooking class, or learning a language.
Traveling and experiencing new cultures: Immersion in a different environment can provide a wealth of sensory and emotional experiences.
Participating in hands-on projects: Volunteering, engaging in research, or working on a team project can offer practical learning opportunities.
Engaging with the world through your senses:Experiencing the taste of new foods, the beauty of nature, or the thrill of an adrenaline rush.
Experiential Learning often involves:
Reflection: Thinking critically about the experience and its impact.
Action: Applying what's learned in a real-world context.
Decision-making: Taking initiative and being accountable for results.
Problem-solving: Addressing challenges and finding solutions.
Creativity: Exploring new ideas and approaches.
Benefits of Experiential Learning:
Enhanced understanding: Students develop a deeper understanding of course material and its real-world applications.
Increased self-confidence: Experiential activities can build confidence and self-awareness.
Development of valuable skills: Students can gain communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Broader perspectives: Experiential learning can broaden perspectives and appreciation for different cultures and communities.
Meaningful learning: The process of learning by doing can be more engaging and rewarding.
Level Progression
Lessons are grouped to enhance learner engagement and instructional flow. Lessons are organized into Sections, which function similarly to units in a traditional textbook. Each section focuses on a central theme or broad communicative goal, and all lessons within that section are somewhat interconnected to build progressively on language skills, vocabulary, and real-world application.
Sections By Level
Below the levels are broken down into their sections and the number of lessons per section (#). Each lesson has both a self-paced and live option associated with it, which are designed to be completely unique experiences from each other. Twice the learning fun!
Level 1
Level 1
Social Interaction and Identification (6)
Describing and Identifying Objects and Facts (6)
Everyday Conversations and Socializing (5)
The Home and Family (5)
Daily Activities and Communication (5)
Navigating Everyday Life (5)
Opinions and Knowledge and Tasks (4)
Level 2
Level 2
Personal Interactions (6)
Numbers and Needs (8)
Preferences and Choices (5)
Communication Strategies (4)
Descriptions and Feelings (6)
Communication and Expression in Everyday Situations (7)
Home and Daily Life (7)
Practical Communication (8)
People, Preferences and Living Environments (6)
Communicating on Daily Life, Planning and Emergencies (8)
Communicating on Past Events, States and Locations (7)
Level 3
Level 3
Everyday Life (6)
Social Interactions and Requests (9)
Expressing Feelings and Intentions (5)
Expressing Needs and Preferences (7)
Describing Actions and Requests (5)
Past Experiences and Comparisons (6)
Planning, Advising and Problem-Solving (7)
Sharing Experiences and Interests (5)
Storytelling and Questioning (8)
Persuasion, Complaints and Planning (6)
Detailed Communication (8)
Level 4
Level 4
Basic Communication and Understanding (7)
Opinions, Facts and Preferences (7)
Clarifying and Understanding
Narrating and Describing
Discussing and Debating
Excuses and Invitations
Planning and Negotiating
Requests and Persuasion
Expressing Opinions and Recommending
Explaining and Problem-Solving
Speculating, Offering and Apologizing
Describing and Hypothesizing
Work, Travel and Professional Skills
Level 5
Level 5
Daily Discourse
Responses, Advice and Elaboration
Detailed Descriptions and Opinions
Encouraging Interaction
Personal Expression and Narratives
Clarifications, Corrections and Speculations
Instructions and Discussions
Necessity and Choices
Building and Expressing Ideas and Events
Trends and Perspectives
Opinions and Agreements
Complex Expressions
Recommendations and Resolutions
Level 6
Level 6
Participate in Discussions
Working in Teams
Participating in Meetings
Solving and Negotiating
Leading
Giving Presentations
Lesson Sequencing Within Sections
Each section of lessons within a level at IMMERSE is designed around a central theme, and all lessons within that section are independent but connected. This means that while the lessons are related by topic, each one stands on its own and teaches a specific communicative goal. Learners can take them in any order without missing foundational knowledge.
That said, we recommended a specific order in our learning roadmap because it reflects a natural progression—from simpler language to more complex tasks, or from understanding a concept to a wider application of it. This helps learners build confidence and fluency more smoothly. But because each lesson is self-contained, it’s perfectly fine to take them out of order based on interest, schedule, or need.
For a complete outline of classes in order of difficulty, please refer to the Curriculum Map below.