About Us
Auding: the practice of listening, recognizing, and interpreting spoken language.
What we do
This is the first step for anyone learning a new language. Based on this definition, created in 1975 at the opening of the company, we started our journey of more than 46 years in language teaching. Our history begins when the founder, Marli Martins, that at the time was an English and German teacher who decided to follow her dream. After realizing a great increase of students who needed to learn a second language for work purposes, Marli made the decision to leave the old classroom approach offered by conventional language courses, and move into the corporate world, developing a unique methodology.
Telling us this story, she remembers that her old car was her first ‘mobile office’ in which she drove all over Rio de Janeiro giving classes to young entrepreneurs and executives from small to large companies. It was not long before she opened her first school, a vibrant cultural center in a three-story house at Tijuca (Rio de Janeiro). More than language training, Auding Idiomas offered cultural and networking activities out of the classroom: happy hours, vernissages, jazz nights and theater performances. Marli started the “Immersion” program, with Serpro as its first client and later Robert Borsch, Unisys, Roche, Petrobrás and hundreds of other companies.
We are proud of this successful journey of decades, and our team believes that it is important to keep tradition, but constant innovation on our courses and practices is essential. Our customers range from small to large companies and students who have no time to waste and who are tired of ineffective teaching methods. Come visit us at Barra da Tijuca and learn more about our courses!
“A teaching that escapes from the old and ineffective traditional methodology and that meets the purposes of each student with precision and short-term results is fundamental.”
Marli Martins
CEO Auding Idiomas
Why we do it
Mission
To promote the benefit of foreign language knowledge in an ethical, transparent, and responsible way, exceeding client expectations and delivering tailor-made results.
Vision
To become a reference in language training meeting customer expectations and creating an easy-to-learn environment for our clients, partners and employees.
Values
Flexibility and Customization
24/7 student support
Tradition allied with innovation
Guarantee of concrete results through assessments and reports
How we do it
Communicative Methodology
Based on our mission, vision and values, we base our teaching philosophy on the determination to make our students proficient and confident in the language.
This philosophy is based on the Communicative Approach (Natural Assimilation), which states that the learner should be exposed to real-life communicative situations that usually happens in which real-life contexts – both personal and professional – the foreign language is used. Such contexts require the development of listening comprehension, verbal expression, written comprehension and written expression.
Therefore, our methodology advocates the use of classroom activities that dialogue with real language uses and needs, i.e., bringing real life into the teaching-learning environment. This is facilitated by a Needs Assessment of each student, and by the use of human, didactic, and technological resources that facilitate the student’s interaction with other speakers and mediate the development of all communicative competence dimensions – grammatical, sociolinguistic, discursive, and pragmatic competence.
Language Assessment and Learning Style
The placement tests are designed to measure language knowledge in the following skills: Listening Comprehension, Grammar in Speech, Writing, Reading, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Fluency and Adequacy. The evaluation process consists of two steps: The first, to be completed through the site, involves multiple choice questions and a writing essay. In the second stage, comprehension and oral expression are evaluated by one of our teachers. Select the language of interest below and start the first stage of our test right away! Afterwards, we will contact you to schedule the speaking test.
Competitive Advantages
You must be asking yourself: why choose Auding, among so many companies and/or professionals available out there? What will I find with you that I wouldn’t find anywhere else?
We are always looking for educational improvements and we have great market intelligence with more than 45 years of experience. Read below our competitive advantages:
- Creative and tailored language solutions;
- 24/7 student support.
- Guaranteed ROI (Return on Investment)
- Flexibility in schedules and locations so that there is always class consistency.
- Instructors are chosen according to the student’s/company’s profile and background.
Levels
Our Course Plan is based on the six levels of the renowned Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This Common European Framework of Reference for Languages was created in 1991 according to the need of improve the quality of communication between students from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, as communication allows for greater mobility and exchange of ideas, knowledge and negotiations.
Criteria and objectives were developed to describe language proficiency to standardize the qualifications obtained in different learning contexts and thus facilitate the mutual recognition of qualifications and the promotion of education in different countries. See below for a description of each level:
A1 – Starter
Able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and construct basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Able to introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details. Able to communicate in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and is prepared to help.
A2 – Elementary
Able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar matters. Able to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 – Pre Intermediate
Able to understand the main points of clear standard speech on usual matters of personal interest. Able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Able to describe experiences, different circumstances or events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for a project.
B2 – Intermediate
Able to understand the main ideas of complex text on a wide range of subjects, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Able to communicate spontaneously with native speakers without difficulties or issues. Able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of both.
C1 – Upper Intermediate
Able to understand a wide range of challenger texts, recognizing its implicit meaning. Able to express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions or any vocabulary. Able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Able to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2 – Advanced
Able to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Able to summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Able to express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
German
Italian
Mandarin
Who we do it with
Teachers
Our instructors are Auding’s business card and our loyal partners. They are selected through a rigorous selection and continuing education process and are trained to improve and recycle their methodologies and resources. The teaching staff consists of Brazilians with academic qualifications and experience abroad, as well as foreigners certified in language teaching. Our concern is to select a teacher who is compatible with the student’s profile, someone who is always didactic, dynamic, and in harmony with the Auding method.
Academic Coordination
Keep in mind that we are together with the students, especially during the times when they are not in class. Motivating our students is our daily mission and we are very happy to see the results being achieved, see how:
- Attendance and Progress Reports
- Frequent meetings to avoid drops in performance
- Constant updates on all learning materials
- 360º Reevaluation and Feedback for each language skill
Work with us
Want to join our Auding team? We are always looking for enthusiastic and qualified professionals, capable of transferring knowledge in the most effective way possible to our students. Send your CV to our e-mail: rh@auding.com.br.
Where we do
At School
Auding branch is located in Barra da Tijuca, and offers comfort, infra-structure and fast support for those who seek focused and uninterrupted learning. We have spaces for individual and group classes and for study, besides allowing free access to our library and online materials.
In Company
The corporate world has no boundaries, speaks several languages, works irregular hours, and tirelessly. Recognizing such difficulties of the work routine, Auding meets the needs of professionals and companies, with classes that stand out by customizing programs, dates and study time. Our Corporate Management is available to visit the company’s HR to understand more about the needs of each student.
At Home
We know that the day-to-day routine can make it difficult for students to take classes at our branch or in their company. Thinking about this, Auding also provides its methodology to the student’s home, in order to prevent delays or cancellations. It is important that the student has an appropriate space for learning and that it does not offer distractions that could compromise the rhythm and quality of the classes.
Online
Our online training programs have been restructured and offer the same quality as in-person classes, with an access platform enriched with useful tools that facilitate the learning process. If you want to combine flexibility and convenience (without losing quality), online classes are the perfect option for you.
Hybrid
The COVID-19 scenario has intensified the demand for hybrid teaching (or blended learning), which is here to stay. This practice promotes a mix between face-to-face and online teaching, optimizing student time and performance, making classes more dynamic.
Our Clients
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a free and non-binding language assessment. We will understand more about your language difficulties and goals to develop a customized lesson plan based on your schedule and budget.
Email:
faleconosco@auding.com.br
Telephone / WhatsApp:
(21) 2493-8979 / (21) 99611-9857
Address:
Av. Rodolfo Amoedo, 398 / Lojas 107/108
Barra da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro/RJ