Assertiveness
Develop skills
to confidently handle personal and
business situations. A wide variety
of speaking and action skills are
presented and used in the classroom.
Focus on developing fluency rather
than on grammar correction or
pronunciation difficulties unless they
greatly interfere with communication.
Develop new ways of expressing
yourself in order to communicate
clearly, make good choices, create
realistic goals, and stand up for
yourself in a positive way.
Levels: Beginner 3 to Advanced 2
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(COM) Self-Study*
Study Communication at your own
pace with our engaging, multi-level
classroom software. With the support
of your teacher, identify which
grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation
and speaking skills you need to
improve, and measure your progress
through each dynamic activity.
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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(COM) One-on-One Private Tutoring*
Private Tutoring offered in conjunction
with Communication courses listed in
the course chart: one-on-one classroom
instruction.
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Conversation
Build confidence and improve fluency
through daily practice, dialogues, roleplays
and guided conversation.
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Discussion Circle
Build new vocabulary and improve
fluency through dynamic discussions on
topics such as art, sports, psychology,
food, science and technology.
Levels: Advanced 1 to Advanced 2
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English Communication (COM)
In the lower levels, you will learn to
use the right words and phrases for
everyday life. In the intermediate levels
you will improve English speaking
and listening skills through small
group activities and lively classroom
discussion. You will learn to express
ideas in diverse social situations and
build vocabulary in a wide range of
subjects. At the upper levels, you will
progress through Speaking Dynamics,
refining expressive language skills,
debate and use of persuasive language.
You will achieve Speaking Excellence
by developing strategies for critical
thought by delving into controversial
issues. Improve use of complex
language structure such as irony,
problem solving and debate. You will
work on becoming proficient in English
by participating in Discussion Circles
that aim to build native-like fluency
using sophisticated vocabulary in
dynamic discussions on topics such as
art, sports, psychology, food, science
and technology.
Levels: Beginner 1 to Advanced 2
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Listening & Pronunciation
Build your comprehension of spoken
language by practising listening
activities taken from daily social and
academic situations. Practise and refine
all aspects of pronunciation: sound,
intonation, stress and mechanics.
Levels: Beginner 4 to Advanced 2
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Public Speaking
Master the secrets of effective public
speaking. Learn speech organization,
delivery techniques and listening skills
– an excellent way to push English skills
to a higher level.
Levels: Beginner 4 to Advanced 2
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Vocabulary
Intensive reading, speaking and writing
activities help build formal and informal
vocabulary including idioms and slang.
Levels: Beginner 4 to Advanced 2
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