NEWS

August 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25

This week-long intensive course is geared to those students wishing to improve their English oral expression skills, particularly discussion, debate and presentation, through a comparative look at different countries around the world. The main subjects to be dealt with shall include world travel, comparative culture, education, health, welfare,and science and technology. The pair presentation will focus on a travelogue to a certain country, while the individual presentation will be about criteria for what can be considered the “best country.” Critical thinking strategies will be emphasized as students become more effective speakers, with timely feedback given.

50% Attendance and Class Participation, 20% Pair Presentation, 30% Individual Presentation

August 16 – 20 August 23 – 27

During this course, we will be exploring some techniques to help students with their future pursuits overseas; whether considering science-related subjects abroad, attending a language school to improve English skills or applying for an internship, this course is designed to help students to become a more confident writer and speaker.
These classes will recreate the atmosphere of an authentic study abroad community. Students are advised to speak English as much as possible, to respect classmates by listening to them carefully and helping them when they have problems.
By the end of the course, students will have prepared an interview, a statement of purpose and a short presentation related to studying overseas.

August 16 – 20

This five-day intensive course is designed for students looking for a forum that will allow them to speak English on a wide array of topics. It will be student-centered and (very) active participation will be expected. The general daily format is discussion/debate with presentations at the end of the day. Aside from general fluency, other areas that will be addressed include critical thinking skills, presentation skills, listening skills, and vocabulary building.

August 23 – 27

This five-day intensive course is designed for students looking for a forum that will allow them to practice and enhance both their English speaking and presentation skills. It will be student-centered and active participation will be expected. Students will be presented with various topics designed to utilize and boost their critical thinking skills
through discussion & debate. They will also be required to make daily presentations (individually and in groups).
Vocabulary building and active listening will be critical components of the course.