REGULAR SPEAKING ESL

Speak Out!

特徵

普通 ESL課程目的在為學生的英語學習打下良好的基礎，重點提高聽、說、讀、寫四項宏觀技能以及語法和發音。

通過螺旋結構和交際法的結合，在培養學生使用「日常英語」進行交流的同時，使學生不斷接觸和重複所學的知識點、詞彙以及表達方式，從而達到更好的學習效果。這些特點使得本課程非常適合尋求提高英語準確性和流利性的學生，適合從初學者到高級別的不同水平的學生。

  • Two proficiency levels: Foundational and Essential with three (3) sub-levels: Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced with 8 weeks duration per sub-level

  • Constitutes eight (8) class hours (1:1 class 4 hours; group class 4 hours)

  • Evaluates students using a Percentage Grading System

  • Enforces a Bridge Program to students who fail to reach the passing score on every level

成績計算系統

補充課程 (Bridge Course)

成績低於76分的學生或者是沒有通過二次評價考試的學生，則自動進入4週的補充課程學習。同樣包括發音、聽力、口語、閱讀和寫作五大課程。

二次评价考试 (Revalidation Test)

沒能通過Level up要求的學生（總分77~79分），可獲得一次參加Level up二次考試的機會。如果在這次考試中獲得80分以上可以Level up，如果分數低於80分則自動進入4週的補充課程學習。考試主要內容為聽力、口語、閱讀和寫作，此外也參考學生的語法和發音部分。

Level Test

所有新生需在學期第一周的周一接受英語能力考試。考試分為聽力、閱讀/口語、寫作幾大部分，通過Written Exam外的簡單自我介紹等Oral Exam對英語使用能力進行評價，並按照結果進行能力分級。

REGULAR SPEAKING ESL

Speak Out!

Features

Regular Speaking ESL focuses on the improvement of a student’s skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as in grammar and pronunciation. It has two (2) proficiency levels: Foundational ESL and Essential ESL, which define the abilities of students to comprehend, express and communicate using the language. Each sublevel of Foundational and Essential ESL are designed for eight (8) weeks but may be shortened through LEVEL UP examinations done every four (4) weeks.

  • Two proficiency levels: Foundational and Essential with three (3) sub-levels: Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced with 8 weeks duration per sub-level

  • Constitutes seven (7) class hours (1:1 class 3 hours; 1:4 group class 4 hours)

  • Evaluates students using a Percentage Grading System

  • Enforces a Bridge Program to students who fail to reach the passing score on every level

*IELTS Band Score equivalent of the levels is gauged after each level’s completion.
*Students without classmates will take five hours 1:1. (Listening, Reading, Speaking / Listening, Reading, Writing, Pronunciation)
*Students are given the option to add man-to-man classes for a fee. Converting  group classes to man-to-man classes are possible as well.

Grading System

Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is designed for a four-week study of students who achieved a Final Grade of 76 and below after eight (8) weeks. Students who failed to reach 80% in the Revalidation Tests also go through the Bridge Program, since their Placement results serve as their Final Grade for their proficiency level. The Bridge Program in the Listening and Reading classes are composed of additional units, while Speaking, Writing, Grammar and Pronunciation Bridge Programs serve as a refresher course.

Revalidation Test

Students who get a Final Grade of 77-79 are required to take a Revalidation Test done every first Monday of a term. This is to determine whether students proceed to the next proficiency level or the Bridge Program. Thus, the results of the Revalidation Test are considered to be the students’ Final Grade for their proficiency level. Those who wish to reassess their proficiency level can also take this test. However, the result of the test bears no effect to the Final Grade of students.

Level Test

Level tests are given to students on the first Monday of the term. Students are evaluated separately in their Listening, Reading/Speaking, and Writing skills. The results of these tests determine the starting level of the students.