What is General English?
General English courses develop the overall command of English in all areas. They focus on developing the language and skills necessary for effective everyday communication across a wide range of different contexts and situations.
The General English Course is in five main stages.
1. Beginner (Level 01 - Level 02 - Level 03)
2. Elementary (Level 1- Level 2 - Level 3)
3. Intermediate (Level 4 - Level 5 - Level 6)
4. Upper-Intermediate (Level 7 – Level 8 – Level 9)
5. Advanced (Level 10 – Level 11 – Level 12)
What is Conversation English?
A conversation course is a short topic based English course aimed at improving your confidence in speaking and listening. It also lets students speak with greater accuracy and fluency in common everyday situations, work on their pronunciation, and improve their listening abilities. Conversation courses complement the General English program by providing lessons which focus specifically on oral communication skills.
The Conversation English Course is in four stages:
1. Basic "Low-Intermediate" (Level 1A - Level 1B)
2. Intermediate (Level 2A - Level 2B)
3. High Intermediate (Level 3A – Level 3B)
4. Advanced (Level 4A – Level 4B)
Business English is English especially related to international trade. It is a part of English for Specific Purposes and can be considered a specialism within English language learning and teaching. Business English focuses on English used in the universe of commerce, trade, finance, professions, politics and international relations. It also includes a variety of functions: marketing, branding, customer relations, consumer behavior, advertising, public relations, media relations, corporate communication, community engagement, research & measurement, reputation management, interpersonal communication, employee engagement, online communication, and event management.
The Business English Course is in four stages:
1. Elementary (Level 1 – Level 2- Level 3)
2. Pre-Intermediate (Level 4 - Level 5 – Level 6)
3. Intermediate (Level 7 – Level 8 – Level 9)
4. Upper-Intermediate (Level 10 – Level 11 – Level 12)
TOEFL is abbreviation for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is a test developed by ETS Educational Testing Service in Princeton University, USA. The goal of TOEFL is to estimate a level of English language of foreigner speakers. Many of them need to pass TOEFL to enter 240 universities of USA and Canada, many colleges in other English-speaking countries; business-structures and 150 world countries accept TOEFL certificates. TOEFL used to evaluate English language skills by government structures, international organizations giving educational grants and many license and certificate organizations around the world.
TOEFL is mainly divided into two main categories: Local "institutional" and International. The American Language Center offers local training and testing services. It also prepares students for the International Based Test (IPT). Students registering for training should sit for a placement test which mainly aims at acknowledging how many studying hours each students needs in terms of the main components of the test.
The American Language Center offers, in affiliation with Lane Community College, English courses for adults. These courses include General English, Conversation English, pronunciation, ESP courses and other.
The Conversation English Course is in four stages:
1. Beginner (Level 1 - Level 2)
2. Elementary (Level 3- Level 4)
3. Intermediate (Level 5 - Level 6)
4. Upper-Intermediate (Level 7 – Level 8)
The conversation English course book is TOUCHSTONE. It is a groundbreaking new series that offers a fresh approach to teaching and learning North American English.
It draws on the Cambridge International Corpus, a large database of conversations and written texts, to build a syllabus based on how people actually use English.
The series introduces unique "conversation management" strategies, places special emphasis on everyday English, language functions, vocabulary and grammar for communication and offers exciting ideas for personalized, learner-centered interaction.
The General English Course is in five main stages.
1. Beginner (Level 01 - Level 02 - Level 03)
2. High Beginner (Level 1- Level 2 - Level 3)
3. Pre-Intermediate (Level 4 - Level 5 - Level 6)
4. Intermediate (Level 7 – Level 8 – Level 9)
5. Upper-Intermediate (Level 10 – Level 11 – Level 12)
The general English course book is AMEREICAN HEADWAY. It is a complete language-learning package for students who are serious about learning English. American Headway combines a comprehensive treatment of grammar, vocabulary, and functional language with up-to-date topics and level-appropriate skills work to deliver real results in the classroom.
Key features:
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In-depth approach to grammar provides a firm foundation for language learning.
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Systematic vocabulary syllabus helps students understand language patterns and acquire important vocabulary learning skills.
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‘Everyday English’ sections introduce students to practical, functional language.
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Balanced skills syllabus builds students’ confidence and leaves them with a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
The pronunciation course covers all aspects of pronunciation including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation.
Students are provided with receptive and productive practice. The course is in three levels. Each level runs six weeks and consists of twelve sessions – two sessions a week. Each session lasts for three hours.
This course is highly recommended and perfect for students studying conversation English and for those who are keen on improving their listening and speaking skills. Placement test is not required.
ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
ESP concentrates more on language in context than on teaching grammar and language structures. It covers subjects varying from accounting or computer science to tourism and business management.
The ESP focal point is that English is not taught as a subject separated from the students' real world (or wishes); instead, it is integrated into a subject matter area important to the learners.
A. English for Secretary
In this program, the trainees are offered training on vocational and occupational skills which are crucial to their work field. They are taught how to write e-mails, reports and make telephone calls.
This course in intended for both students of computing and those working in the computing sector. It is suitable for learners who need to upgrade their knowledge of English in a professional context.