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Elementary Course Description and Objectives This course targets students who have completed a basic course in General English. The course involves thirty (30) hours of language work per week through a multi-syllabus, communicative approach highlighting verb forms with past, present and future reference, prepositions and descriptive language through the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. In addition some classes are devoted to the formal aspects of grammar and pronunciation. Objectives By the end of this course, students will be able to read and listen for gist and specific information, and interpret the meaning of relevant, authentic audio and written texts appropriate for this level. They will also have built on the language and skills learned at basic level, handle everyday exchanges with more confidence and be able to write simple business letters and e-mails. Intermediate Students entering the Intermediate Course will have an appropriate grade on the placement test, or a certificate at Elementary level. Whilst introducing more advanced structures and functions, this course also reviews salient points from the previous course in new contexts. There is a clear vocabulary syllabus which includes a focus on the use of phrasal verbs. Passives are taught alongside the active equivalent progressively. The grammar syllabus is carefully balanced with interesting and motivating skills work. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to initiate conversations on various topics, to communicate with native speakers in the appropriate register, and to make brief oral presentations in class. In addition, students will be able to write longer personal and business letters, write letters of application, acceptance and refusal and summarize short selections of text. They will be able to relate and write narratives, and make short reports. Upper Intermediate Universal topics selected from many different sources, together with authentic listening texts provide the basis for the in depth approach to grammar which is a feature of this course. Students are actively involved in understanding the rules governing use of the language, both spoken and written. Systems such as collocation, homonyms and compounds are dealt with in a well defined lexical syllabus and all four skills are integrated and developed through related texts. Course Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate effectively with native speakers, on personal and factual topics, participate in formal discussions, meetings and negotiations, understand printed text on such topics, and write non-technical narratives and description using different expository styles. They will have a high level of grammatical competence and fluency, and be able to take notes and make summaries in lectures and seminars. Advanced Proficiency in English This course is designed for advanced students who are either preparing for, or involved in undergraduate or post graduate university courses or their equivalent. Great attention is given to vocabulary development and to developing a heightened awareness of native speaker usage in a wide variety of situations. The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be systematically developed through spoken, recorded written texts drawn not only from the course book, but also from authentic materials such as newspapers, journals, literature, commercial documents, video, the internet, and the experience of course participants. Course Objectives By the end of this course students will have acquired a solid foundation in English, which will equip them for further academic studies in the language, and for presenting exams such as IELTS and TOEFL. They should be able to follow lectures and take notes, participate in seminars, summarize and report, and make clear oral presentations. They will be able to communicate fluently with native speakers in most academic and/or work related situations, and understand other varieties of English common to the global arena. Advanced English Skills Advanced English Skills is designed for students who are already at Upper Intermediate or advanced level, and wish to further their communicative ability in the four language skills and the appropriate use of grammar, for either academic or professional purposes. The ‘Language of Meetings’ is offered as a component of this course. Particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking which are developed through exposure to a variety of recorded or spoken materials, role-play, simulation and problem solving, as well as presentations, lectures and discussions. Reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and study of correct grammatical use are integrated with skills work as well as being given specific attention, according to the needs of students. Objectives By the end of this course students will be able to communicate fluently and accurately with native speakers in professional and academic situations, to participate in discussions, give extended oral presentations responding to post presentation questions, interpret and write reports. Furthermore, students will be able to write effective essays in different expository styles such as cause and effect, or comparison and contrast, with a high degree of accuracy and appropriacy. They should be able to take up positions with companies where knowledge of English is a prerequisite. |