Orientation Program

Course details

To prepare students for diploma level study at the Institute of Industrial Management and Information Technology. Beginners and false beginners are assisted into academic study with concepts and vocabulary that reflect their chosen diploma specialization. Classes are both communicative and academically focused with added emphasis on academic reading and writing skills.

Level of Difficulty

Beginner A1: Learners can communicate at a basic level. They can deal with some situations necessary to survive in the target language speaking environment. Their comprehension of the target language is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning. 

Elementary A2: Learners can communicate at a basic level. They can survive in the target language environment. Their comprehension of the target language is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning. 

Pre-Intermediate A2: Learners are able to communicate in the target language adequately in simple everyday situations. Their range of vocabulary and ability to manipulate grammatical structure is developing as is their ability to comprehend the oral and written target language.

Lower Intermediate B1: Although their target language vocabulary and grammar are limited in range, learners are able to communicate in most basic everyday situations. They are beginning to deal confidently with authentic reading and listening material.  

Mid-Intermediate B1: Learners are developing their target language skills and can speak quite fluently in most everyday situations. Their ability to express more complex ideas is beginning to develop, although their language is not always accurate. 

Upper Intermediate B2: Learners will possess a range of vocabulary and a command of all basic grammatical structures. They can use the target language in a variety of contexts and are beginning to appreciate many of the complexities of the language.