English for Adults

ENGLISH FOR ADULTS 2011

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BETTER ENGLISH, MORE OPPORTUNITIES www.britishcouncil.org/srilanka

TEACHING CENTRE

Why choose us?

We believe that you learn English by using it. This means that you will spend a lot of time practising and speaking with other students in English. Our teachers will listen to you, correct your mistakes, build your confidence and give you advice on how you can improve. They will also show you ways to practise your English outside class so that you can progress more quickly.

All of our classrooms are comfortable, air-conditioned and fully equipped for learning. We use digital whiteboard technology to enhance your learning experience. Our classes have a maximum of 20 students.

Our teachers are:

highly experienced professionals who all have UK Teaching qualifications highly proficient speakers of English from different countries and ethnic backgrounds, which reflects the status of English as an international language excellent classroom managers who create enjoyable and motivating lessons experts in assessing your progress and achievements committed to helping you learn independently

This means:

your course has clear learning objectives which our teachers help you achieve you learn contemporary international English so that you can communicate successfully in English wherever you are you are learning and speaking a lot of English and will become much more confident in using the language you know what your strengths and weaknesses are and where to focus your attention you are better equipped to continue learning English on your own after your studies with us have finished

English Learning Zone (ELZ)

We will give you free reference membership to the ELZ in the library, which has: a wide range of self-study English learning resources self-study paths for each level to guide you to the resources you need to support your course work regular speaking clubs, study skills sessions, and computer workshops practice materials for English language exams The ELZ is open in Colombo Tuesday to Saturday 0900 – 1800 and Sunday 0900 -1630, Kandy Tuesday to Saturday 0900 – 1730 and Sunday 0900 – 1500, so that you can study when it suits you.

Our classes are organised according to the language ability of our students, which we determine from the placement test. There are seven language bands and each band is divided into levels. You will complete one level on each 10-week course.

Bands

Levels

Beginner

BG

Elementary

E1 E2 E3

Pre-Intermediate

UK English Exams

PI SPENG (25 hours)

KET

I SPENG (25 hours)

PET

Pre-Advanced

PA1 PA2

FCE

4 modules

CAE

IELTS - 50 hours (Academic)

Upper Intermediate

UI1 UI2 UI3

Advanced

CEF*

A1 & A2 Basic User

IELTS Express - 25 hours (Academic & General Training)

Intermediate

PI1 PI2 PI3 I1 I2 I3

Spoken English

B1 & B2 Independent User

C1 Proficient user

* The Common European Framework (CEF) is a scale used worldwide to describe levels of learner proficiency.

On all our General English courses you will improve your speaking, reading, writing and listening skills and develop your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Beginner (BG)

Concentrate on the alphabet, numbers and everyday vocabulary. Basic grammar is introduced along with reading and writing skills, plus a range of listening and speaking activities.

Elementary (E1, E2, E3)

Concentrate on the basic ability to communicate in English in a limited range of simple everyday situations. Write and understand short, simple texts.

Pre-Intermediate (PI1, PI2, PI3)

Build confidence to communicate in a range of common situations and exchange simple ideas. Develop the ability to understand and write a range of short, everyday texts.

Intermediate (I1, I2, I3)

Develop the ability to participate in a straightforward conversation. Build the confidence to communicate in more demanding situations and develop the ability to understand and write more complex texts.

Upper Intermediate (UI1, UI2, UI3)

Concentrate on developing the ability to communicate independently with a degree of accuracy, appropriacy and fluency. Realistic texts can be understood and more abstract and complex ideas expressed both in writing and speech.

Pre-Advanced (PA1, PA2)

Develop your ability to communicate independently with more confidence and fluency. Focus on extending and developing all four skills and consolidating your grammar and vocabulary.

Advanced (4 modular courses)

Take these four modular courses in any order and broaden your knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial language. Become more flexible and confident at communicating in work, study and social situations.

Spoken English (SPENG PI and I)

Concentrate on developing spoken confidence and fluency at Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels in a variety of realistic situations, which include discussions and giving presentations. These are 25 hour courses.

How can you join us?

1. Book and pay for a placement test appointment well in advance as our courses are very popular.

2. On the day of the test, it will take up to two hours to take the test and complete your registration.

3. You will take a one hour written test and have a short speaking test with a teacher.

4. We will give you a level and a choice of class days and times depending on availability.

5. Register for the class, paying the fee by cash, cheque or debit/credit card.

6. You will receive a British Council folder and course information.

7. We will also give you your ELZ reference membership, which you can start using immediately.

8. You will need to buy the coursebook for the General English and IELTS 50 hour course before your first class.

British Council, Colombo 49 Alfred House Gardens Colombo 00300 T (011) 452 1521 info.lk@britishcouncil.org

British Council, Kandy 88/3 Kotugodella Veediya Kandy T (081) 722 2410 info.lk@britishcouncil.org

Term Dates and Fees 2011 Placement test (non refundable, non transferable)

Term 1 : 14 January – 26 March Term 2 : 1 April – 23 June Term 3 : 15 July – 23 September Term 4 : 7 October – 15 December

General English (50 hours) Rs. 30,100 Rs. 30,100 Rs. 30,900 Rs. 30,900

Rs. 800 Spoken English (25 hours) Rs. 18,000 Rs. 18,000 Rs. 18,500 Rs. 18,500

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Student folder ELZ membership British Council course certificate Students booklets for Spoken English and IELTS Express courses

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Class Days and Times Colombo Tues and Thurs 2.5 hours x 2 0800-1030 1100-1330 1730-2000 Kandy Wed and Thurs Wed and Fri 2.5 hours x 2 0900-1130 1200-1430

Wed and Fri 2.5 hours x 2 0800-1030 1730-2000 Thurs and Fri 2.5 hours x 2 0900-1130 1200-1430

Sun 5 hours x 1 0800-1300 1345-1845 Sun 2.5 hours x 1 0900-1130 1500-1730 Sun Thurs 5 hours x 1 0900-1430 1200-1730

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