Course details
Students will be recruited from most parts of the world, especially from Asia. Most students should have acquired a basic level of English in their previous studies; however, there are some that may be complete beginners. The majority of the learners would have experience in a teacher-centred classroom, where the teacher is the main participant. Students may need to adjust to a different classroom environment where different teaching strategies and methodologies are used. Some of the learners might also need to adapt themselves to self-directed learning and research.
Structure & Outline
The course will focus on the following 4 main areas:
Writing and Grammar
- Learn essential elements of the sentence (i.e., parts of speech)
- Recognize and use simple tenses in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms
- Introduce simple and compound sentences in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms
- Write descriptive sentences
- Learn how to use a bilingual dictionary
Reading and Vocabulary
- Emphasize massive vocabulary acquisition
- Develop reading skills and strategies using simple stories, texts and articles
- Be able to comprehend passages of 100 words
- Become familiar with parts of speech in decoding process
- Improve oral reading fluency
- Discuss various topics from adapted works of fiction and non-fiction (current events, magazine articles)
- Learn to enjoy reading in English!
Listening and Speaking
- Speak confidently and effectively in a variety of everyday survival situations
- Understand expected behaviour in these everyday survival situations
- Improve clarity and accuracy of pronunciation through accent reduction training
- Learn the sounds, rhythms and intonation of standard English
Pronunciation
- Understand and use rising and falling English intonation
- Understand and use English rhythm
- Understand and use common English word stress patterns
- Understand and use English consonants
- Understand and use English vowels
Mode and Duration
This is a Full-Time Programme and consists of five different levels:
- Certificate in English as a Foreign Language Level 1 (Foundation) (3 Months)
- Certificate in English as a Foreign Language Level 2 (Elementary) (3 Months)
- Certificate in English as a Foreign Language Level 3 (Pre - Intermediate) (3 Months)
- Certificate in English as a Foreign Language Level 4 (Intermediate) (3 Months)
- Certificate in English as a Foreign Language Level 5 (Upper-Intermediate) (3 Months)
Examination
We conduct continuous assessments throughout the term.
Entry Requirements
All new students must sit for a Placement Test which may include an oral interview. This is free-of-charge and is designed to test your English language level.
Graduation Requirement
- Minimum score of 50% in each skill (writing, speaking, grammar, reading and listening)
- Minimum attendance of at least 75%
Award
Students will be awarded the Academies Australasia College Certificate in English As A Foreign Language of the respective level upon successful completion of the level.
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About Academies Australasia College
Over the years, Academies Australasia colleges have taught tens of thousands of students from 119 countries. The majority of our faculty and staff were born overseas. This background and sensitivity to cultural differences, needs and expectations, make them very well placed to understand and assist students from overseas. They know the issues and how best to address them. And they care. At any one time, our students are from about 70 countries. This wide international mix exposes students to different nationalities and cultures. They establish friendships around the world. Academies Australasia's graduates have found success in a wide range of professions and businesses. While most graduates from overseas return home, many have become permanent residents and citizens. See all Academies Australasia College courses- English Spelling Lead AcademySGD 34
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