GENERAL ENGLISH CLASSES

General English are is designed to help prospective applicants develop fluency and confidence in dealing with everyday situations. The main focus of the classes is on developing skills in writing,
speaking, listening and reading.
COURSES AVAILABLE
2010
COST
DAY/TIME DATES DURATION LOCATION
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Tuesday & Thursday 9.30 Am - 12.00 Noon 30 September to 07 December 2010 50 hours ACBT Colombo Rs. 9,500/=

Course Name: Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management ( English )

Objectives: After successful completion of the program, participants should be able to:
* Explain concepts, theories and practices applicable to all aspects related to marketing
* Perform all activities related to the marketing function of an organization

Entry Requirements: * A/L qualification with more than 3 Years Working Experience Or
* Those who have followed Advanced Certificate Course in Marketing Management

Contents: * Marketing Concepts * Quantitative Techniques * Management Of Theory & Practice * Understanding Consumer Behaviors * Promotional Practice
* Marketing Planning * Agricultural , Industrial & Service Marketing * Computer Based Marketing Information Systems * Economics Of Business
Enterprise * Financial Aspects Of Marketing * Marketing Research * Salesmanship & Sales Management * Legal Aspects of Marketing

Duration: One Year ( Saturdays ) 52X 8=416 hours,

Commencement: October 30 2010, ,

Lectures & Practicals: 0900 hrs - 1600 hrs

Medium: English

Methodology: Lectures/Discussions/Case Analysis/Presentations/Video Presentations/Role Plays

Fee: LKR. 80,000/- + Reg 1000/-

Locations: Colombo

Course Directors: Mr. J.L.P. Fernando

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES FOR ADULTS

Improve your overall ability in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Develop your understanding of English grammar and pronunciation, and expand your range of vocabulary.

We teach adult students, 16 years of age and over, at a variety of levels, from Elementary to Advanced. General English courses build on each other, so you can start at the level best suited to your ability and work your way up.

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

There is one Beginner level.

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

Some course objectives are

I can use the phone to find out basic information and make simple arrangements
I can get simple travel information about travel at a station and airport
I can write a short, basic description of events

There are three Elementary levels.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE (PI)
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.

Some of the course objectives are

I can write a formal letter inviting someone to a special occasion

I can talk about money and make simple financial transactions in banks, shops and restaurants
I can understand the main points of a simple story

There are three Pre-Intermediate levels.

INTERMEDIATE (I)
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.
Some of the course objectives are

I can ask follow up questions to develop a conversation

I can understand the main points of a radio interview or talk
I can reply in written form to job advertisements

There are three Pre-Intermediate levels.

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (UI)
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.

Some of the course objectives are

I can start and end conversations more naturally and participate more fully in conversations by asking questions and showing interest
I can summarise the main points of an article outside my own field and talk about my reaction to it
I can write a clear ‘for and against’ composition on a controversial topic

There are three Upper Intermediate levels.

PRE-ADVANCED
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.

Some course objectives are

I can explain my viewpoint on a topical issue and deal with interjections as well
I can understand and summarise the plot of a film or book, and identify the motivations of the characters
I can take part in an extended discussion, giving my opinion with relevant explanations, arguments and comments

There are two Pre-Advanced levels.

ADVANCED (4 modular courses)

Become more flexible and confident at communicating in work, study and social situations. Broaden you knowledge of idiomatic and colloquial language. Improve your ability to read, write and speak long and complex texts. Take these four m
course in any order.

OUR METHODOLOGY
Our communicative approach ensures that all students, even beginners, take an active part in lessons. We use internationally-acclaimed textbooks as well as supplementary material to suit the individual needs of students. In addition, teache
computers, video and audio materials to help you in your learning. Our modern classrooms and computer room provide some of the best learning facilities in Sri Lanka.

We assess students on participation, continuous speaking performance, written 'portfolio task', and either through a grammar test, a writing test, or speaking task. There are no formal examinations, but you must attend at least 70% of the c
show satisfactory progress in your work portfolio to get a certificate of success.

Locations British Council Colombo and Kandy

Duration 50 hours over 10 weeks

Colombo
Term 4: from 9 October to 17 December 2010
(The date for the first lesson will be given in the student's Receipt and Booking Confirmation Schedule).
Registrations: now open

KANDY
Term 4: from 13 October - 19 December 2010
(The date for the first lesson will be given in the student's Receipt and Booking Confirmation Schedule).
Registrations: open now

Fees Rs.30,100/- (Colombo and Kandy)

At ETC International College, we have systems for ensuring that students receive personalized attention. We
aim to provide the kind of linguistic training and support that they need in order to make rapid progress and
quickly attain a good degree of fluency and accuracy in English. Students will study in small, multinational
classes (the maximum number of students is 14, although the average number is 10) along with students of a
similar age and language ability.

Course type
There are four types of General English course available:

1. Standard course (20 lessons = 15 hours per week).

2. Intensive course (28 lessons = 21 hours per week). This course includes 8 lessons of communicative skills
practice per week. This course covers the same material and uses the same methodology as the General
English Standard Course. However, in the afternoon on four days per week, there are two lessons of additional
communication practice. These extra lessons are designed to give students the chance to develop their
confidence in speaking and listening.
3. Super-Intensive course (36 lessons per week = 27 hours per week) This course includes 16 lessons of
communicative skills practice per week. This course covers the same material and uses the same methodology
as the General English Standard Course. However, in the afternoon on four days per week, there are four
lessons of additional communication practice. These extra lessons are designed to give students the chance to
develop their confidence in speaking and listening.

4. 1:1 course (one teacher for one student). You may study any number of 1:1 lessons per week, unless you
are a visa national, in which case you will need to take a minimum of 15 hours' tuition (combined) per week.

Levels
We run English Language Studies (general English) courses at six levels:
1. Beginner (advance notice required! Please tell us if you are a beginner).
2. Elementary.
3. Pre-intermediate.
4. Intermediate.
5. Upper-intermediate.
6. Advanced.

English Courses for professionals

• Business English
We have experienced Business English teachers who can help you improve your communication with international clients. Whether you wish to improve your English for meetings
or phonecalls etc, just let us know and we'll arrange the appropriate class material.
• Specialist English courses
Whilst we do not recommend opting out of our regular class structure (see comments above), we do recognise the need that some people have for specialised classes. Our teachers come
from a variety of backgrounds and have experience in different fields. If you require specialised classes relating to insurance (for example), or to marketing, we can prepare classes especially
for you if we are given sufficient warning and guidance. You tell us what you need, we will ‘bend over backwards’ to provide it for you.
• Classes "one to one"
Our regular classes, combined with the excursions and the accommodation shared with teachers, means that students are being exposed to English throughout the day. Also, the small class
sizes (a maximum of 6 students per teacher, but an average of only 4) gives the students the opportunity, not to say the obligation, of participating actively in class and in other activities.

We firmly believe that the existing class structure is very beneficial and do not recommend that students opt out of joint classes altogether. However, some people still feel that they would
benefit from ‘one to one’ classes, and we are happy to provide this service at an appropriate cost. We would recommend a mix of joint classes and ‘one to one’, or joint classes during the
morning sessions and additional ‘one to one’ classes on some afternoons.
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English courses for English Teacher

If you are an English teacher and want to brush up on your pronunciation for example, or pick up some
new ideas for the classroom then let us know.
Web link of the following program
http://www.culi.chula.ac.th/culiweb/2002.html