Many people are afraid of speaking in public, let alone speaking publicly in a different language! In our public speaking classes, students learn to overcome their fears of speaking in public and in English through fun and confidence-building activities. There will be a focus on developing fluency of language use rather than grammatical accuracy, learners will become more aware of their personal strengths and weaknesses, express their preferences in an assertive way, as well as to be able to express ideas in small or large group situations with a higher level of confidence.

It is one thing to study a language; it is another to use it, understand it, and be understood. This class will help students to speak more naturally and confidently. Correct pronunciation, rhythm, word linking, stress, and intonation are just some of the things that will be taught and practiced. Students will also be given more feedback on their speaking to improve this important skill.

Language evolves over time, and the way people talked five years ago can be quite different to how we talk today. By learning and practicing popular phrases or current words, students will be able to have conversations with native speakers normally without sounding like they came from the past.

Students who travel abroad to learn English often stay to find work as well. In this class, students will learn how to ease into an English-speaking work environment. The class will develop students’ skills necessary to communicate effectively in various business contexts. It intends to provide students with opportunities for appropriate use of business English. It focuses on effective speaking and writing of business correspondence achieved through conventions, appropriate diction and purpose. Essential skills such as preparing for job interviews, conducting business meetings, or using jargon will help students be prepared for work.

The focus of this class is on providing the skills, vocabulary, and practice necessary in order to function in an English-speaking society. By using roleplay and dialogue activities on situations such as ordering at restaurants, asking for directions, or asking for help at a store, this class will prepare students for common situations they may face while living abroad.

IELTS is a test designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study, work, immigrate and integrate in an English-speaking environment. It is recognized by over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. The IELTS Preparation program is ideal for those who need to prepare for the IELTS test. Students improve their language proficiency and exam techniques through skills development and graded test practice, focusing on each module and key task types. This program will provide learners with the fundamental and advanced strategic skills that are required to achieve a higher band score on the test.

Program Features:
Detailed analysis of the test format and task types for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Guided practice using IELTS question types for Listening and Reading. Exercises matching the requirements of the marking criteria for Speaking and Writing. Intensive study of key areas of vocabulary and grammar of IELTS related topics

Our courses are 8 weeks long, 2 hours a day for a total of 80 hours of instruction and study. We have three levels offered that can be stand-alone or incorporated into a regular program: 

• IELTS Preparation: Fundamentals – to help students achieve a band score of 5.0
• IELTS Preparation: Proficiency – to help students achieve a band score of 6.0
• IELTS Preparation: Mastery – to help students achieve a band score of 7.0