English courses > English for Adults > Intensive English Course (Full Time) in Penang

	Course fees						RM 830
	Levels						Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
	Course venue						Penang centre
	Courses start						January - November
	Course length						3 hours each day, 3 days in a week for 3.5 weeks per module (30 hours in total)

This course is designed for adults, aged 18 and above, who have a growing knowledge of English and would like to further improve on their communicative ability in most every-day situations.


ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course will build on your knowledge of English and develop your ability to use English communicatively. You will become more fluent and be able to use English grammar more effectively.


ASSESSMENT
Progress is assessed continuously and at the end of the term, you will receive a certificate with grades for speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary and participation.

Half way through the course you have a counselling session with your teacher, in which you discuss your progress and how to focus on areas of weakness or interest.

If necessary you can also make an appointment to meet our Student Counsellor for extra advice and support.


CONTENT
At each level the course will help you to communicate with confidence in writing and speaking, with appropriate grammar, a wide vocabulary, and clear pronunciation.

There is a strong emphasis on speaking with tasks providing a regular opportunity for you to speak based around realistic topics and situations.

Our listening material consists of short extracts, mini-dialogues and longer texts (interviews, stories and conversations) many of which are authentic.

A wide range of reading material such as newspaper articles, factual/scientific texts, stories, and quizzes, studied in a number of different ways to develop your reading skills.

Your writing skills will be developed through regular writing tasks including e-mails, stories, and reviews.

There will be work on your pronunciation throughout the course and also the development of learning skills.