English Essentials
Objective
Focusing on language learning essentials, listening, reading, speaking and writing, this course is ideal for those wanting an all-round learning experience. Your primary connection with your mentor is through online speaking sessions, but each skill is integrated to make the most of your time. To further the learning process, writing is assessed to give you the best opportunity to develop your style
Contact time
8 hours
Completion time
32 hours
Assessed work
Yes - writing
Content
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We use real-life videos to help you marry sounds with words. Whether subtitles or transcripts, train your ear to understand how native speakers fit words together, how words are pronounced at speed or, for emphasis, and how intonation is used.
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What better way to increase vocabulary and see grammar in context than reading. We use original text to show how various writers use language, communicate ideas and create interest. While reading for gist allows you to quickly understand the overall idea, we also look at detail: how is grammar and vocabulary used to convey meaning and mood.
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Whether is pronunciation or fluency, your mentor is there to support. Your online meetings are your opportunity to ask questions about tasks, discuss writing strengths and weakness, and reinforce what you are learning.
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Words, sentences and paragraphs; all contribute to good writing. Although reading exposes us to good practices, there’s nothing like personal practice. ·Every piece of writing is assessed so you can see strengths, weaknesses, and how best to improve. Whether it’s word use, missing information or incomplete ideas, your mentor shows you how best to improve.