Certificate in English for Foreign Students - Intermediate

Course details

To further develop students' abilities to understand what they listen to or read and to convey information, ideas, etc. by speaking or writing in English, and to foster a positive attitude toward communication through dealing with a wide variety of topics

Areas

Language Activities

• Communicative Activities (Students have to play the role of senders and receivers of
• information, ideas etc.)
• Integrating reading activities with listening, speaking and writing activities
• Writing down information, ideas, etc. in English in accordance with the situation and the purpose, and to foster a positive attitude toward communicating by utilizing these abilities
• Situations and functions: Situations for communication on an individual groups or in groups or communication aimed at a larger number of people and situations for creative communication
• Functions for smoothing human relationship, transmitting feelings and information, ideas and intentions, instigation actions etc.

Language Elements: Sentence Patterns and grammar. Topics and vocabulary: A variety of suitable topics in accordance with the level of students' mental, physical and linguistic development, as well as their interests and concerns, covering topics that relate to the daily lives etc.

Teaching Methods: Incorporating team-teaching, pair work, group work, etc. as appropriate and utilizing audio visual teaching materials, communication networks, etc. Moreover, classes are composed with students from different lands or countries, thus developing students' communication abilities and to deepen their international understanding.

Evaluation Criteria and Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments. Homework is checked for completeness, accuracy, and understanding. Class work is evaluated overall by the teacher; Quizzes, multiple choice, short answers and open-ended items are given as needed to check comprehension and development of skills

In written responses, emphasis is placed on organization, focus, elaboration, accuracy, and depth of understanding Essay and composition assignments are given in timed and untimed settings and are assessed based on organization and individuality

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age

9 years old

Academic Qualifications

Primary education

Proficiency Level

English at Intermediate Level

Course Outcomes

Certificate