Methodology

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The methods of the course enables students to develop their ability to communicate effectively in English by improving grammatical knowledge, language skills and confidence. We aim to help you combine effective academic studies with a wide range of social and cultural activities. Our very active method, combined with active listening, vocabulary building and remedial grammar work, builds confidence, fluency and accuracy. Course content is  up to date, with input from participants, so rapid progress is assured.

We design our courses to fit the participants – we do not try to make the participants fit a pre-designed program of study.  In general, these courses for specific purposes are well structured, fit and relevant to professional areas. Generally they comprise modules: 

•  Specific Language Skills
  This module examines the skills you need in your work e.g. Meetings, Presentations etc. 
•  Specialist Topics
  In this module, we examine the language specifically needed for your area of expertise. 
•  Communication Skills
  This focuses on general communication and also skills for communication within the specialist area. In this area, listening skills, fluency, pronunciation, intonation, speaking strategies are considered using audio and video materials, role-play, simulation and video-filming techniques. 
•   Language Focus and Feedback
  These include grammar and vocabulary areas which have been identified as being important and the method can range from formal input sessions on specific problems to feedback on difficulties or errors which occurred during the other modules. 

References
We can supply references in most specialist areas on your request. Please ask for details.