Course Overview
The IMSC Certificate in English (Elementary) course aims to enable learners to achieve an overall English language proficiency of Basic User defined as A2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), developing social language functions such as greeting people, asking about work and free time, and making invitations.
Key Features
- Assist students to score at least a 4.0 in all 4 sections of the IELTS Examination
- Being able to express oneself in English
- Comprehensive – covers all skills required to score in all IELTS examinations
Vocabulary List
- 450
Current Affairs
- Guided weekly topics, to help students prepare for speaking section
Duration
- 6 months (full-time)
Lesson Structure
- Speaking Component (60 minutes)
- Reading Component (60 minutes)
- Writing Component (60 minutes)
Course Dates
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Applicant must meet the following requirements to enroll into the course:
Age
- 7 years of age, and above
English Language Proficiency
- Students currently scoring around IELTS 3.0 to 3.5
- Students will have to take the Hawthorn Placement Test to determine the entry level if there is no formal proof of English proficiency level
Focus on Fundamentals
- Infused throughout the lessons, all students will get the opportunity to strengthen their English fundamentals as they obtain comprehensive skills needed to score in all IELTS examinations
Current Affairs
- Provides students with the unique perspective and content through guided weekly topics to help them prepare for speaking section
Comprehensive Coverage
- This programme covers all 4 sections of the IELTS examination. Further, the curriculum has been designed in a manner that ensures that all common question types found in the reading / writing sections are covered during the course of the programme:
- 12 different question types for reading section
- 6 different question types for writing section