Our Method of Teaching English

General English | Private Tuition | Business English | Examination Classes

Preparation for Further Study in New Zealand | After Class

English Language School in Christchurch:
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Our Method of Teaching English

Our communicative approach to teaching English, where situational English for everyday use is given a high priority, ensures active student participation, and makes learning enjoyable. With the help of small classes and our experienced staff you will quickly make progress in all aspects of your English language development.

New students are provided with an assessment test and interview, then placed in classes according to their English level. A full orientation is provided to new students covering matters such as school life, homestays, bus and banking services, after-school activities, school facilities, local attractions etc.

Students are individually advanced to higher levels as competence is attained at each class level.

In the mornings, classes are taught the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking with special attention being given to vocabulary development and grammar.

In the afternoon classes, special emphasis is placed on listening and speaking in the context of conversational development.

Teaching mediums include modern texts, newspaper and news item study, videos, tapes, debates, drama, music, role play, language games, topical discussions, class excursions, situational English and practical language skills.

A certificate is awarded upon graduation. Students studying for 12 weeks or longer are also presented with academic progress reports.

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General English Course

• Available at all levels from beginners to advanced.
• Courses begin every Monday
  
  
  The full-time course can be any length from 2 to 50 weeks. This includes 29 lessons (25 hours) per week.
  
  The part-time course can be any length from 2 to 50 weeks. This includes 21 lessons (17 hours) per week.

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Private Tuition

One on one teaching is available at all levels. It may be taken in addition to classes or in isolation.

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Examination Classes

The School provides preparatory classes for the following internationally recognised examinations:

• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
  
  
• In addition, the following examination classes are available as electives on our Full-Time General English Course:
  TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
  IELTS International English Language Testing System
  TOEIC Test of English for International Communication

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Preparation for Further Study in New Zealand

Advice and general English language preparation is given to students wishing to undertake further studies in New Zealand high schools, universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions.

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After Class ...

• The School's computer room with free Internet
• Our school library which offers additional study and reading materials
• Social, sporting and leisure activities arranged by the school
• The New Brighton Public Library with ocean views and study areas
• Local shopping, cafes, beach and pier

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