Skills Focus Courses - English - British Council Hong Kong

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	SKILLS FOCUS COURSES


	Focus your study on a particular area

These shorter courses at levels four to eight help you prepare for life in an English-speaking world. You will apply the new skills, grammar and vocabulary you have learnt in General English to real-world situations. Activities based around the themes of Social, Travel, Work and Study will really help you feel sure of the English you are using in everyday life.

You will benchmark the skills you have learnt through assessment tasks based on the course objectives. For a fee you can register with the Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP) to certify your assessments with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Placement test and counselling
To register for your first British Council adult course you will take a placement test to assess your current level of English. A course counsellor will then help you select the course most suited to your needs and English level.

Detailed information of the courses:

		Focus on Listening and Speaking

Would you like to participate in conversations in English? Your teacher will help you:

feel confident while travelling, studying, at work or chatting with English speaking friends
learn phrases for different situations, from booking a hotel room to taking a phone call at work
apply what you've learnt in General English with regular grammar reminders
improve your pronunciation

For 51-hour courses, you will benchmark the skills you have learnt through assessment tasks based on the course objectives. You can pay a fee to register with the Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP) to certify your assessments with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Course Information
Course Levels:	From Pre-Intermediate (LS4) to Upper-Intermediate (LSU)
Course Fee:	$2520/module (24 hours) $4450/module (51 hours)
Course Length:	24 hours (8 weeks) or 51 hours (17 weeks)
Class size:	20
Registration starts:	28 September 2009
Next course starts:	November 2009
Location:	Admiralty / Yau Ma Tei
Course dates & Timetable:	Timetable: Level4 - 6 Course dates: November Term 2009

		Focus on Writing and Grammar

Whether you are studying, working or keeping up with friends, clear and correct English is important to make a good impression. Your teacher will help you write better emails, essays and articles by:

developing skills to write confidently in any situation such as completing a form or sending an email
getting tips to develop writing skills such as generating, organising and linking your ideas
learning and practising phrases to express yourself clearly and convincingly
applying what you’ve learnt in General English with regular grammar reminders

You will benchmark the skills you have learnt through assessment tasks based on the course objectives. You can pay a fee to register with the Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP) to certify your assessments with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Course Information
Course Levels:	From Pre-Intermediate (GW4) to Upper-Intermediate (GWU)
Course Fee:	$4450/module (51 hours)
Course Length:	51 hours (17 weeks)
Class size:	20
Registration starts:	2 July 2009
Next course starts:	7 September 2009
Location:	Admiralty / Yau Ma Tei
Course dates & Timetable:	Timetable: GW4-GWU Course dates: 51-hr,17-wk courses