🧭 What to Expect in the First 4 Weeks of Training

Starting second-language training can be both exciting and overwhelming — especially if you’re not sure what to expect. At Knowledge Circle, our first priority is to make your onboarding smooth, supportive, and aligned with your goals. Here's what your first 4 weeks will look like.

✅ Week 1: Getting Started

1. Welcome and Orientation

• You’ll receive access to your online account on MyLearningMyWay, where you can view your schedule and connect to your virtual classroom via Microsoft Teams.

• You'll also receive an invitation to complete the Self-Assessment Tool, which helps us understand your starting point and tailor your learning plan.

2. Meeting Your Instructor

• In your first class, your instructor will introduce themselves and begin building a professional relationship with you.

• You’ll review your training goals, availability, and learning preferences.

• You will likely have a relaxed, informal conversation to get a sense of your oral level.

💡 Don’t worry about being perfect — this first week is about settling in and getting comfortable.

📚 Week 2: Learning Plan Activation

1. Skill Observation and Level Calibration

• Your instructor will assess your listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills through interactive activities and conversation.

• You’ll begin working within a training framework (e.g., PFL2 or CEWP) appropriate to your level.

2. Personalized Learning Plan

• Based on your level and goals, your instructor will customize your lessons, focusing on:

  • Oral fluency

  • Grammar reinforcement

  • Vocabulary expansion

  • Comprehension strategies

3. Communication of Objectives

• You’ll begin to work toward your next language milestone (e.g., reaching Level B or C).

• Your instructor will explain how your progress will be tracked and supported.

🧠 Week 3: Building Core Language Habits

• You’ll start to notice lesson routines forming: warm-ups, topic exploration, grammar points, role-playing, review.

• You’ll be encouraged to speak as much as possible, even if it means making mistakes.

• Your instructor may begin introducing targeted activities based on your job context and your linguistic profile (e.g., oral presentations, situational dialogues, etc.).

🗣️ The third week is often when confidence begins to grow — keep showing up, and you’ll feel the difference.

📊 Week 4: First Checkpoint & Progress Tracking

1. Instructor Feedback

• Around the 4th week, your instructor will complete your first Progress Report, which outlines:

  • Your current oral level

  • Your strengths and areas for improvement

  • Specific recommendations to support your advancement

  • Whether you're on track toward your desired level

2. Program Adjustment (if needed)

• Based on your progress and feedback, your instructor may refine your training plan.

• If needed, our coordination team can adjust your schedule or approach in collaboration with you and your department.

📌 Important Notes

• Progress reports are generally provided every 4 to 6 weeks

• If you're in individual training, your instructor will consult reports from previous instructors (if applicable) for continuity

• Your learning plan is dynamic — it evolves as you grow, and you are encouraged to take an active role in your progress

💬 Questions? Concerns?

Our coordination team is here to support you at every stage. If something doesn’t feel right or if you're not sure how to maximize your training:

• 💬 Use LiveChat on MyLearningMyWay

• 📧 Email us at scheduling@knowledgecircle.ca

✨ Final Words of Encouragement

Every learner starts somewhere — and your first few weeks are about learning, not performing. Mistakes are part of the process. Ask questions. Be curious. Speak often. Trust your instructor. And remember: you’re not expected to know everything — only to keep moving forward.

You’re not just starting a course — you’re starting a journey. And we’re here to guide you every step of the way.