Advanced Certificate in Professional English

Syllabus

Week 1-4: Grammar and Communication Skills

1.1 Confident and Accurate Use of Tenses and Grammatical Structures

Verb tenses and structures.
Conditional sentences and reported speech.

1.2 Participation in Discussions on Familiar Issues

Group discussions on current events.
Debates on relevant topics.
Peer reviews for conversational improvement.

1.3 Demonstration of Natural Stress and Intonation

Pronunciation exercises: stress and intonation.
Listening exercises for stress patterns.
Role plays focusing on correct stress and intonation.

1.4 Effective Communication in Discussions

Simulated real-life discussions.
Feedback sessions for clarity and coherence.
Group projects requiring effective communication.

1.5 Preparation and Presentation of Simple Information

Individual/group presentations on personal topics.
Structured presentation practice.
Peer evaluations and feedback.

Week 5-10: Reading and Comprehension Skills

2.1 Grasping Essential Meaning of General English Texts

Reading comprehension exercises.
Extract analysis and discussion.
Group reading sessions with follow-up discussions.

2.2 Locating Relevant Details in a Long Text

Scanning and skimming exercises.
Group activities with detailed text analysis.
Reading passages followed by detail-oriented quizzes.

2.3 Understanding Stances, Viewpoints, and Conclusions

Analyzing articles with diverse perspectives.
Group debates on controversial issues.
Summarizing various opinions from texts.

2.4 Understanding Clear Instructions

Following written instructions for tasks.
Comprehending complex instructions in various contexts.
Instruction-based games and exercises.

Week 11-16: Writing Skills

3.1 Writing Summaries

Summarizing articles, lectures, or discussions.
Peer reviews for summary writing improvement.
Integration of key information in concise written form.

3.2 Writing in Different Styles

Creative writing sessions.
Formal and informal writing exercises.
Writing assignments in various genres (letters, essays, stories).

3.3 Accurate Use of Linguistic Structures

Grammar-focused writing tasks.
Sentence structure workshops.
Peer editing for linguistic accuracy.

3.4 Organizing, Developing, and Linking Points

Structured essay writing with clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Building coherence in writing through logical linking.
Collaborative writing projects.

Week 17-22: Listening Skills

4.1 Key Information Extraction from Listening

Listening comprehension exercises.
Transcribing and summarizing spoken content.
Group discussions based on audio content.

4.2 Understanding Linguistically Complex Speech

Listening to advanced lectures.
Identifying main ideas and supporting details.
Interactive activities based on complex spoken content.

4.3 Predicting Content from Brief Introductions

Predictive listening exercises.
Pre-listening activities to anticipate content.
Role plays based on anticipated content.

4.4 Application of Listening Skills in Discussions

Listening-based discussion sessions.
Group debates incorporating listening skills.
Feedback on effective listening in group discussions.

Week 23-24: Review and Integration

Comprehensive review of all skills learned.
Mock exams simulating real-world scenarios.
Individual feedback sessions for improvement.
Final presentations showcasing overall language proficiency.

Course Details:

Master the complexities of professional English in this advanced program. Focus on high-level communication techniques, critical writing skills, and effective presentation strategies to excel in global business settings.

Lesson Duration

24 Weeks

Class Hours

8 Hours per Week

Certifications

Physical

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