English for Communication

• Develop the basics of all 4 skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing in a friendly teaching atmosphere with grammar and language usage in order for learners to have a good foundation in English communication.
• Prepare for other specialized courses effectively

Course objectives:

• strong AUA’s teaching approaches with live teaching and with highly qualified native speaking teachers
• enhanced learner autonomy to develop learner-centered teaching and learning.
• flexibility for learners in choosing electives allowing for more opportunities for students to mingle and use English in various situations and topics.
• a clearer learning path for students so they know exactly how long it takes for them to reach the desirable proficiency

Course structure :

• 6 levels: A1/A2/B1/B1+/B2/C1; 4 parts in each level; 80 hours to finish one CEFR level
• 20 hours per part = 18 hours of lessons + 2 hours of electives (1hr /each elective class)
• Oxford Intensive Online Self Practice
• 2 days per week / 2 hrs.15 mins each day + electives
• 4 weeks to complete 1 part in each level.
• Regular level tests (end of part D);  mid-level tests as requested by the teachers or the students themselves for highly motivated students to move through the levels even faster

Student qualifications :
15 years old and over
Placement Test:  Oxford Placement Test (and Interview if necessary) for new students