GRAMMAR CLASS:
Grammar class is held on Tuesday from 1.30 – 2.30 pm. It is essential that students attend every class, as homework is given regularly and each lesson builds upon the last. Classes focus on basic grammar and basic pronunciation.
Students are expected to study at home or at school for at least thirty minutes each day, often using a tape which is provided. Many students will give up, but those that are serious will learn well. One request to those who give up: could you please return the tape? It cost’s money and takes time to copy.
GRAMMAR IN BILINGUAL LANGUAGES:
This class is taught by bilingual teachers, on Tuesdays from 1.30 – 2.30 pm. It is aimed specifically at Japanese, Korean, and Chinese students, and is open to all skill levels. Some of these languages are not available from time to time. Contact St George counsellors for the details.
This class focuses on basic grammar skills, and helps to ensure that students fully understand and can properly employ the skills taught in their general English classes. Homework is given weekly.
CONVERSATION CLASS:
Conversation class is is held on Thursday from 1.30 – 2.30 pm.
PRODUCTIVE SKILLS FOR IELTS:
Teacher: Kevin (changes unlikely as other teachers could do the afternoon work for any clashes with TESOL classes)
Mondays and Wednesdays– 1:30 till 3:30 pm; in Kevin’s classroom; Starting 22 nd March, 2010
Regulations - class open to students from the top two language classes
- a maximum of ten students
- students need to commit themselves to regular attendance
- the roll will be taken each session and recorded weekly
- paying students may attend if there is space in the class
- students must do the preparation for each class or accept the possibility of exclusion from the class
Monday focus – ten minutes writing to practice expressing ideas in formal English;
- task one writing, both GT and Academic
- part one of the speaking test, giving personal information
- feedback on work done previously
- advice regarding the “prep” writing task
Wednesday focus - ten minutes writing to practice expressing ideas in formal English
- planning answers to both types of writing task
- part two of the speaking test, giving a short oral presentation
- feedback on work done previously
- advice regarding the “prep” task(s)
Students attending the classes are expected to notify the Institute of their IELTS results and give other feedback on the course in any way convenient to them.
IELTS MOCK TEST:
The IELTS Mock test is held every Monday afternoon. The different components tested are reading, listening and writing. The reading and listening tests are held on the first, second, third and fifth Monday of every month, and are supervised by Jungshil. The writing test is held on the fourth Monday of every month and is supervised by Kevin. It is necessary to sign up for the mock test before 1.30 pm on the day that you wish to sit the test. The sign up forms are posted on the reception counter before school every Monday morning, so students can add their names before class, during break, or immediately after class finishes.
PRESENTATION CLASS:
The presentation class is held by Frances every Monday afternoon from 1.30 -2.30 pm. The class is based around the speaking component of the IELTS exam, but also allows for some group discussion, questions, and teacher feedback. Students are given a different topic card each week and prepare a short presentation on that topic. After the presentations, we go through some vocabulary relevant to the particular topic as a class. Group discussion is encouraged, and students can request one on one feedback about their presentation. The topics for the day’s presentation class are posted on the notice board every Monday morning so students can prepare in advance if they wish.
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