Award in General Intensive English Course as a Foreign Language
Program Overview
The Global College Malta General Intensive English course offers personalized learning tailored to individual goals and learning styles. It covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, with modules designed to enhance English proficiency from beginner to advanced levels. The course utilizes interactive methods, one-to-one tutorials, and regular assessments to ensure progress and cater to each student's needs. It opens up career opportunities in various fields and provides opportunities for improved job prospects and enhanced communication skills.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Course Overview
The Global College Malta General Intensive English course is designed to help students achieve their English language goals at a pace that suits them. The course is tailored to individual goals and learning styles, with modules designed to enhance skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course utilizes skills-based and situational learning, combined with one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to cater to each student's needs.
Objectives
- Develop students' knowledge of spoken and written English at various levels (A1 to C1)
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks
Program Description
The Award in General Intensive English Course as a Foreign Language is offered at six levels:
- Level 1/A1 Beginner
- Level 2/ A2 Elementary
- Level 3/A2 + Pre-Intermediate
- Level 3/ B1 Intermediate
- Level 4/ B2 Upper Intermediate
- Level 4/ C1 Advanced
Outline:
Content
The course covers the following key language learning areas:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
Structure
The course is structured into modules, each with specific objectives and learning outcomes. The modules are designed to build upon each other, providing a progressive learning experience.
Course Schedule
The course schedule is flexible and can be tailored to individual needs. Students can choose to attend classes in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
Individual Modules
Level 1/A1 Beginner
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop students' knowledge of spoken and written English at A1 to A2 level standard
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks more effectively and accurately
Level 2/ A2 Elementary
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop students' knowledge of spoken and written English at A2 to B1 level standard
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks more effectively and accurately
Level 3/A2 + Pre-Intermediate
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop students' knowledge of spoken and written English at B1 to B2 level standard
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks more effectively and accurately
Level 3/ B1 Intermediate
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop a fluent and accurate level and knowledge of spoken and written English
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Communicate by using rehearsed and learned phrases and expressions with confidence in different contexts such as casual conversations on familiar topics
- Go into detail when talking about facts and ideas
- Absorb the gist and the main message by identifying key details and words when having verbal, auditory, and written communication. These messages are conveyed through radio broadcasts, and face-to-face conversations
- When faced with an authentic text, the learner will be able to follow the main ideas, highlight keywords, and reflect on critical details – whether it is a factual or fictional text
- Write short essays or letters (around 250 words)
- Differentiate between English accents of different speakers when they speak a little bit slower and clearly than usual
- Make use of and understand a good range of commonly used vocabulary, common phrases, and idioms
Level 4/ B2 Upper Intermediate
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop a fluent and accurate level and knowledge of spoken and written English
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks more effectively and accurately
Level 4/ C1 Advanced
- Overall course objectives:
- Develop a fluent and accurate level and knowledge of spoken and written English
- Enhance students' confidence in discussing, analyzing, asking, answering, and critiquing everyday topics in English
- Improve students' competence in English grammar and vocabulary tasks more effectively and accurately
- By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand, interpret, criticize, summarize, and recognize the implicit meaning of any demanding, long texts which are demanding in terms of vocabulary and grammar, phrases, and syntax
- Express themselves fluently and spontaneously during planned or unplanned writings or conversations without needing very long pauses to search for vocabulary, expressions, phrases, or the structure of syntax
- Have a vast range of options at their disposition to select the right phrases, expressions, syntax structure, and grammar forms in conversations and meetings in social, academic, and professional contexts
- Use and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices
Assessment:
Assessment Methods
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Regular progress tests
- One-to-one tutorials
- Written assignments
- Oral presentations
Assessment Criteria
Students are assessed on their:
- Knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Progress towards their individual learning goals
Teaching:
Teaching Methods
The course is taught using a variety of methods, including:
- Interactive lectures
- Group discussions
- Role-playing exercises
- Simulations
- Case studies
Faculty
The course is taught by a team of experienced and qualified teachers who are native English speakers.
Unique Approaches
The course utilizes a personalized approach to learning, with modules tailored to individual goals and learning styles. The course also incorporates one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to ensure that each student receives the support they need to succeed.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths
The Award in General Intensive English Course as a Foreign Language can open up a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as:
- Education
- Business
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- International relations
Opportunities
The course can also provide opportunities for students to:
- Improve their job prospects
- Enhance their communication skills
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market
