Professional Certificate In English Central Area, Central

Course details

The Professional Certificate in English programme is designed to enhance students’ command of English for general, academic, business and finance studies and IELTS preparation.

The course equips the student with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. As students progress from one level to the next they become better in conversation, dialogue, writing and research. Students gain greater confidence and learn to use English grammar and vocabulary with contextual accuracy and spontaneity.

Learning Outcome

FTMSGlobal Academy uses a combination of functional and communicative approaches to language learning through a formal and informal study environment.

To promote learning we use:

• Aural Exercises
• Utterance Discriminations
• Speaking Activities
• Reading Activities
• Speed Reading Techniques
• Pair and/or Group Activities
• Field Trips
• Language Registers Awareness
• Socio-Linguistics Initiation
• Research Activities

Assessment

Assessment is through coursework, oral and written examinations as well as field trips, activities and enrichment programmes.

Course Outline

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH - ELEMENTARY

• Semester 1: This level provides a foundation in grammar and vocabulary. The step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy and a focus on high-frequency words and phrases equips new language learners with a basic vocabulary. A well-structured verbal communication format allows for effective, meaningful practice.
• Semester 2: This level uses a fully integrated approach. Learners continue to develop at functional level with focus on Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing. Students will gain a solid foundation in the four skills, as well as in grammar and vocabulary. Enriching social values and high interest themes are used to motivate students to perform tasks that build their appetite and confidence in the English language.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH - INTERMEDIATE

• Semester 1: This level further develops students' competence in the four skills as they study a larger lexis of more specific words, and assignments become more complex. Authentic listening and reading tasks help strengthen their skills in comprehension and note-taking, effective reading, speaking, writing and discussions. Meaningful engagement of students provides opportunities for practice which will help build confidence and fluency in the language.
• Semester 2: This level gets students ready for tertiary level courses by emphasizing on language and study skills such as inferencing, synthesizing and note-taking. With purposeful integration of critical thinking, students will be able to develop strategies for success in and outside the classroom. With strong emphasis on both fluency and accuracy, students will see significant improvements in the 4 skills of language competency.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH - ADVANCED

Students will learn to employ techniques of investigating, explaining, evaluating, summarizing, organization, describing and analysing. At this level SPEED is introduced as it is essential in both Listening and Reading. Student will also learn techniques in Public Speaking, Body Language and Expression. Upon completion of this level, students will have an excellent grasp of the English language to understand academic lectures and/or pursue successful careers. It is also an ideal preparation for students who intend to take the IELTS or TOEFL exam. Students can achieve a score of up to Band 9 for IELTS or 120 for TOEFL IBT.

Awards

After successful completion of each level, students receive the following awards

• Professional Certificate in English - Elementary
• Professional Certificate in English - Intermediate
• Professional Certificate in English - Advanced