Embark on an English Adventure with NUMA's Experience 30 Program!

Posted on July 30, 2025

Ready to truly master English and experience it in a vibrant new way? NUMA Institute's "Experience 30" course in beautiful Montreal, Canada, offers a unique opportunity to learn English by living and using it every single day. This program is perfect for anyone, whether you're just starting your English journey or looking to become truly fluent.

What Exactly is "Experience 30"?

"Experience 30" is an intensive full-time English program that thoughtfully combines two powerful courses: "Speak 15" and "Explore 15." This dynamic duo gives you a total of 30 lessons each week, with each lesson lasting 45 minutes. This integrated approach ensures you get both structured classroom learning and invaluable real-world practice.

Part 1: Speak 15 – Building Your English Foundation

Your mornings are dedicated to the "Speak 15" course, running Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM. In these sessions, the focus is all about actively producing English. Through practical and interactive activities like debates, lively discussions, and engaging games, you'll learn to express your thoughts and feelings in real-life situations. The goal is to teach you authentic, useful English you can actually use.

The "Speak 15" course focuses on three key areas to develop your communication skills:

• Fluency (30%): This is about speaking smoothly and naturally, without hesitation.
• Accuracy (30%): Here, you'll focus on speaking correctly, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Connection (40%): This involves being able to understand others and be understood in a wide range of situations.

A huge advantage of "Speak 15" is its small class size, with a maximum of just 6 students. This means you get plenty of personal attention and many chances to speak and receive valuable feedback directly from your teacher.

Part 2: Explore 15 – Living the Language

In the afternoons, from Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, you'll dive into the exciting "Explore 15" program. This is where your learning goes beyond the classroom walls! You'll participate in fun, engaging group activities around Montreal, practicing English in everyday situations. Imagine discussing art at world-class museums, describing beautiful sights in parks, learning about local traditions, or simply interacting with people in shops and cafes. This is truly "learning by doing"!

"Explore 15" also hones important language skills through its unique approach:

• Fluency (30%): Speaking easily and naturally during your real-world interactions.
• Accuracy (5%): Using correct English as you engage in conversations outside the classroom.
• Connection (30%): Making meaningful connections with locals and understanding different cultural contexts.
• Independence (25%): Building the confidence to use English on your own in any situation.

Why Choose "Experience 30"? The Power of Proven Methods

NUMA Institute's "Experience 30" course employs methods that research has consistently shown to be highly effective for mastering a new language:

1. Immersive Learning: You'll be surrounded by English all day, every day – both inside the classroom and during your exciting afternoon activities. Studies have found that being in an immersive environment significantly boosts overall language ability, especially listening and speaking skills [1, 2]. When your brain is constantly exposed to English in real-life situations, it naturally learns to think and respond in English, helping you become more comfortable and confident [1].
2. Small Group Instruction: Both "Speak 15" and "Explore 15" thrive on small class sizes (a maximum of 6 students for "Speak 15" and focused groups for "Explore 15"). Research consistently highlights that small group learning leads to more personalized teaching, increased opportunities for students to speak, and better, more immediate feedback [3, 4]. In a smaller group, you'll feel more at ease asking questions, practicing, and collaborating with your classmates, which helps you learn faster and more deeply [3].
3. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): The core goal of "Experience 30" is to empower you to communicate effectively. Instead of just memorizing grammar rules, you'll learn to use English for actual conversations [5]. This approach, known as Communicative Language Teaching, helps you improve your fluency (speaking smoothly), accuracy (speaking correctly), and overall confidence [5, 6]. By engaging in tasks like role-playing and sharing opinions, you learn to use English in meaningful ways, just like you would in everyday life [6].
4. Real-World Practice: The "Explore 15" component is crucial for applying your skills. When you actively produce language – by speaking and interacting in real situations – it helps your brain remember and use the language much more effectively than just understanding it passively [7]. This practical experience builds confidence and makes your learning incredibly relevant to your daily life.

Flexible and Welcoming

This course welcomes students aged 15 and older and is suitable for all English levels, from complete beginners (A1) to advanced speakers (C2). If you're new to English, there are specific starting dates for absolute beginners. If you already have some English knowledge, you can typically begin any Monday.

Enhance Your Immersion with a Homestay Experience

To truly maximize your English learning and fully immerse yourself in Canadian culture, we highly recommend adding a homestay experience to your "Experience 30" course. Living with a welcoming Canadian family in Montreal provides a safe, secure, and comfortable private room in a local home. Your host family will offer unique local insights and can prepare delicious meals for you, depending on your chosen plan (breakfast only, breakfast and dinner, or all three meals). This is an incredible way to practice English in a natural, everyday setting, well beyond the classroom. You can choose the number of meals and the duration of your stay, making it flexible for your needs. For added convenience, airport pick-up and drop-off services are also available.

Unlock Your Future with English

Learning English opens up a world of possibilities. By completing the "Experience 30" course, you'll gain lasting benefits:

• Become bilingual or even trilingual, expanding your global reach.
• Discover new travel opportunities and forge friendships around the world.
• Open doors to exciting career paths and advanced educational opportunities.

Join the "Experience 30" course at NUMA Institute in Montreal and take your English skills to the next level. Get ready to speak, explore, and experience English like never before!

References: 

[1] Ismail, A. F. (2024). Effectiveness of Immersive Learning in Enhancing Language Skills among Primary School Children. PJLSS, 1(1), 249-261. (While this study focuses on primary school, its findings on the positive effects of immersion on language proficiency are broadly applicable.) 

[2] ResearchGate. (n.d.). The Effectiveness of Immersive Language Learning: An Investigation into English Language Acquisition in Immersion Environments versus Traditional Classroom Settings. 

[3] The School House Anywhere. (n.d.). Small Group Learning in the Classroom: Advantages and Strategies. 

[4] Lindamood-Bell. (n.d.). The Benefits of Small Group Instruction. 

[5] Dinasti Publishers. (2025). The Impact of Communicative Language Teaching on English Speaking Skills. 

[6] ResearchGate. (n.d.). Investigating the Use of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Strategies to Promote Innovative Teaching and Learning Approach. 

[7] ResearchGate. (n.d.). Production Practice During Language Learning Improves Comprehension.