Short Courses

RATIONALE 

This Basic English Language course for beginners aims at helping students develop a positive, constructive, and practical approach to effective written and oral communication for educational purposes and self-improvement. The course incorporates the four language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and provides practical language exercises in everyday situations such as introducing oneself and giving directions. This course further introduces learners to common usage problems in speaking and writing in English. 

PURPOSE 

This course introduces learners to basic English communication skills. It incorporates all the communication skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening. It is therefore, a practical course that requires learners to display and practice all these skills in different contexts.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

1. To acquire competence in pronouncing English sounds and basic words
2. To develop basic vocabulary to hold a conversation
3. To acquire competence in constructing basic English sentences 
4. To acquire competence in asking simple questions and responding to simple questions
5. To acquire competence in giving simple directions

TARGET POPULATION

• Embassy employees from non-English speaking countries
• International students from non-English speaking countries
• Non-native speakers of English
• Anyone who wants to improve their spoken and written English

ENTRANCE REQUIMENTS 

• Basic knowledge of English 
• 18 years or older
• No specific school or tertiary qualification is required
• All students must be literate and numerate

DELIVERY MODE 

1. Lectures 
2. Class presentations 
3. Exercises 
4. Individual homework 
5. Group work 
6. Question and answer sessions

ASSESSMENT

1. Quizzes 
2. Class oral discussions 
3. Overnight assignments 
4. Presentations

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 

• N/A

CERTIFICATION

• Learners must successfully complete the level they are enrolled in, to obtain a certificate.