General English - Elementary Level
Course Description:
The course aims at the presentation and practice of language at the elementary level of proficiency for communicating simply about everyday occurrences and concerns. Emphasis is on acquiring relevant vocabulary and building communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- generate simple conversations on topics of everyday interest.
- guess the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from context.
- compose short simple correspondence, e.g., emails, letters and faxes asking for and giving basic information.
General English - Pre-Intermediate Level
Course Description:
The course aims at the presentation and practice of language at the pre-intermediate level of proficiency for effective communication in everyday social and workplace situations. Emphasis is on developing the four integrated language skills through a function based communicative approach. Trainees develop their structural accuracy, oral fluency and language appropriateness by practicing the language in real-life contexts
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- identify the main idea and supporting details of short oral communication.
- express ideas and opinions clearly and effectively using appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
- build critical thinking and analytical skills.
General English - Intermediate Level
Course Description:
The course aims at the presentation and practice of language at the intermediate level to upgrade the English language proficiency of trainees. Focus is on expanding communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Trainees are exposed to complex grammatical structures and vocabulary relevant to a variety of social and workplace topics
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- use strategies to retain content words and key information from oral communication
- express opinion supporting or refuting a point
- take notes from written and oral texts in preparation for a discussion and/or presentation
General English -Upper Intermediate Level
Course Description:
The course aims at the presentation and practice of language at the Upper Intermediate level of proficiency. A balanced development of the integrated skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing is emphasized to ensure accurate and fluent communication.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- take notes in talks, presentations, discussions and meetings.
- develop negotiating skills.
- use effective presentation skills.
General English - Advanced Level
Course Description:
The course aims at the presentation and practice of language at the advanced level of proficiency. Focus is on enhancing and refining the communication skills of participants to enable them to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently in various social and professional situations.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- listen for details and general understanding of lengthy discourses.
- express ideas and opinions clearly, concisely and effectively using appropriate grammar and lexis.
- display a superior command of specialized vocabulary in writing.
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