Grammar & Composition

Make sure your students test well and thrive in multicultural teams.

Course description:

This is a two-part course that first carefully assesses grammar problems using customized diagnostic testing and addresses specific needs. We then create a dynamic learning environment by grouping students in pairs and teams. Our techniques are well-known for motivating students and achieving fast improvement in grammar usage and writing skills.

Computer Science

Activate inquiring minds with exciting, competitive projects.

Course description:

This technical English course focuses on specific domains for computer science, including topics in design, analysis and development methodologies. Learners collaborate in pairs and within teams. An initial diagnostic test sets the grammar agenda for each session. This is followed by a team-building competition that sets a dynamic pace for the class.

TechESL Workshop

Jump-start careers with pre-internship exposure to business and industry.

Course description:

This workshop teaches technical English using real-world computer science projects. Students form teams to design, develop and document simulated projects. Your institution could also introduce optional sponsorship tie-ins with local business and project competition for prizes. This workshop creates a highly motivating and exciting learning environment.

Pronunciation Clinic

Encourage your students to develop confidence and style in English.

Course description:

Based on the latest methodologies for achieving clear speech, this clinic improves aural comprehension as well as verbal clarity. The clinic covers vowels, consonants, stress and English intonation. Conflicts from mother-tongue interference patterns are highlighted and incorporated into the exercises for each class.

Accelerated Reading

Prepare your non-Latinate students to compete in the Latinate world.

Course description:

Based on speed and remedial reading techniques geared to speakers of non-Latin orthographies such as Chinese, Arabic and Cyrillic, this workshop focuses on the underlying logic of English spelling. Beginning with syllables and words, phrases and paragraphs, learners quickly perfect accelerated reading skills in English.