General English & English for Academic Purposes

Awarding Body

TEG International College, Singapore

General Aim of the Course

The general aim is to provide foreign students an English Language proficiency level so that they can enter into English medium higher education programmes.

General Objectives of the Course

The general objectives are to improve the students English Language proficiency in the English Language general and academic skills which are reading, writing, listening and speaking from level 1 to level 4; and develop the students confidence in English Language usage.

Course Structure, Level Learning Outcomes, Duration and Delivery

The structure of the course consists of four language levels, 1, 2, 3 and 4. At the lower language levels 1 and 2, the emphasis is almost entirely on General English, although both the selection of course materials and the elaboration of the syllabus will enable you to make a smooth transition to the subsequent EAP (English for Academic Purposes) component. When you have satisfactorily completed levels 1 and 2, you may proceed to the more Academic English components of levels 3 and 4.  In reality, your transition will be smooth rather than abrupt; and you will find a gradual shift in emphasis from General English at level 1 to Academic English at level 4. The revision of General English will remain consistent throughout the course.

General English follows a syllabus of grammatical, lexical, phonological, textual and functional/contextual language features in an integrated and carefully planned sequence. Through student-centred tasks and projects of increasing complexity, this leads into the Academic English unit. Learner Training aims to teach students to be aware of their learning styles and to complement these with alternative well-tried strategies; it also prepares students to become independent and self-directed learners.

Academic English covers a range of language skills and activities specific to academic contexts, including reading for gist, summarising, listening to lectures, essay and report-writing, and making presentations. Study skills includes note-taking, getting and transferring information from text, tables and diagrams, summarising arguments, planning papers and dissertations and where appropriate IT skills.

Level Learning Outcomes Emphasis Duration IELTS on Entry IELTS at Exit UCLES TOEFL

1.

Elementary to Lower Intermediate

 On completion of level 1, students will be able to develop control and understanding of basic grammar and structure in order to provide a firm foundation for the extension of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for the next level. General English and
Learner Training		 12 weeks - - - Up to
400

2.

Lower Intermediate to Intermediate

 On completion of level 2, students will be able to:
  1. Recognise and use an intermediate level range of language forms, but may show frequent lapses in accuracy and expression.
  2. Demonstrate a restricted comprehension of spoken and written English in familiar contexts.
  3. Display a limited facility in the use of intermediate level spoken and written English in familiar contexts.
  4. Communicate successfully at an intermediate level in predictable everyday situations.
General English and
Learner Training		 12 weeks - 5.0 PET 425-475

3.

Intermediate to Upper Intermediate

 On completion of level 3, students will be able to:
  1. Recognise and use a restricted range of language forms, but may show many lapses in accuracy and expression.
  2. Demonstrate a restricted comprehension of spoken and written English in general academic contexts.
  3. Display a limited facility in the use of spoken and written English appropriate to common academic contexts.
  4. Communicate adequately in English as an everyday language.
  5. Demonstrate the core English language study skills necessary to commence a Higher Education course requiring a narrow range of skills and registers.
Academic English and
Study Skills		 12 weeks 5.0 5.5 FCE 500-525

4.

Upper Intermediate to Advanced

 On completion of level 4, students will be able to:
  1. Recognise and use a wide range of language forms.
  2. Demonstrate a comprehension of spoken and written English in academic contexts.
  3. Display a facility in the use of spoken and written English appropriate to common academic contexts.
  4. Communicate comfortably in English as an everyday language.
  5. Demonstrate the English Language study skills necessary to successfully commence an English-medium Higher Education Course.
 Academic English and
Study Skills		 12 weeks 5.5 6.0 CAE 500-575
The comparison being made here is between the language level of the course work at each level and the course work typically found on courses preparing for the IELTS, UCLES, and TOEFL examinations.

Placement Test

Every student will take a placement test and an oral interview by an assessor to assess your proficiency level of the English Language upon your application. After the placement test and oral interview score, the assessor will recommend the student a suitable entry level.

English Language Teachers

Our English language teachers are committed to assist students to improve on their language learning through activities and practices, and to pass the end of level examination. They are all qualified and highly experience, and have taught foreign students in other countries.

Methodology

Students learn English by using it. There will be a lot of practice and activities for the students to use English during lesson time. The focus is on student active learning and independent learning. Our teachers will help students to build their confidence in using the English Language.

Assessment Method

Students will be monitored on their progress all the time. At the end of each level there is a final examination. There are five areas for testing: English usage, reading, writing, listening and speaking. If students actively participate in class lessons, complete all their assignments and attend classes above 90%, students will be able to pass the examination and progress to the next level.

Level Examination
1 Final Examination: Use of English 20%, Reading 20%, Writing 20%, Listening 20%, and Speaking 10%. Total Marks = 100%
2 Final Examination: Use of English 20%, Reading 20%, Writing 20%, Listening 20%, and Speaking 10%. Total Marks = 100%
3 Final Examination: Use of English 20%, Reading 20%, Writing 20%, Listening 20%, and Speaking 10%. Total Marks = 100%
4 Final Examination: Use of English 20%, Reading 20%, Writing 20%, Listening 20%, and Speaking 10%. Total Marks = 100%

Certification

Students on successful completion of each language level of the programme will be awarded TEG International College Certificate in General English and English for Academic Purposes at that respective level.

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