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Our General English program is taught by experienced and highly motivated native speakers of American English. Each section of the course consists of eight two-hour sessions. Depending on the specific program of the student, classes will either meet twice a week over a span of four weeks or once a week over a span of eight weeks.
The English-language program at JPLI generally includes three levels of mastery: introductory English, intermediate English, and advanced English. Each level is typically divided into four sections, focusing on the four language competencies: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Upon completing each section, students advance to the next level of study. The curriculum is custom-designed, and the number of sections offered can be adjusted based on students' needs and proficiency levels. Courses are available to students of all ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels. A course placement interview is required before formal acceptance into the program. This will ensure that students are placed in the class most adequate for their level of proficiency. |
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COURSE MODULES
■ Topic-Based Learning Classes are centered around practical topics so that students are able to use English in their everyday lives. Key topics include: introducing oneself, asking for directions, making purchases, describing daily routines, expressing emotions, etc. ■ Reading Skills Students are expected to read stories, reports, and news articles to learn new vocabulary, familiarize themselves with English grammar, and improve their overall reading comprehension skills. ■ Writing Skills Students will gain a deeper understanding of English spelling and grammar by expressing themselves through writing, learning both the basics of English-language writing as well as how to use English-language writing in more academic or professional contexts. ■ Listening Skills To help develop and improve auditory understanding of the language, students will watch and discuss a variety of English television broadcasts, videos, and films from different English-speaking nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. ■ Speaking Skills Our classes greatly emphasize communication skills. During class, students are encouraged to engage in extensive conversations with their classmates and teacher, relating to specific classroom topics as well as the students' everyday lives. |
STRUCTURE - GENERAL ENGLISH
■ Course Levels: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced ■ Typical Course Length (for Adults and Teenagers): Each session includes eight two-hour classes. Classes meet twice a week over a period of four weeks for a total of sixteen in-class hours. ■ Typical Course Length (for Children): Each session includes eight ninety-minute classes. Classes meet twice a week over a period of four weeks for a total of twelve in-class hours. ■ Alternative Course Length: For those interested in more frequent meetings, please look into our Intensive English program. |