AVALINE ENGLISH
Elementry Level

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Aims and objectives

• Understand frequently used sentences and expressions related to common topics (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, activities, occupations and environment)
• Communicate through a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
• Describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters of personal interest

 

Course structure:

Listening Module

This elementary level listening module has two main sub-sections. The first one is a conversation between two individuals set in an everyday social context. The second is a short monologue or speech about everyday topics.

 

Speaking Module

The Elementary level speaking module consists of:

• Building confidence
• Fluency and coherence 

• Grammatical accuracy
• Pronunciation
• Lexical resource

Building confidence allows students the chance to speak and use vocabulary they may have previously found challenging.
Elementary level fluency and coherence helps students speak at a normal speed (speech tempo) without too much hesitation for most simple sentences.  This level also enables student to put sentences and ideas in a logical, coherent order, using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns and conjunctions, etc.) to connect simple sentences together appropriately for improved fluency.

Elementary level grammatical accuracy improves how accurately and appropriately grammar is used, focusing mainly on the past tense.

Pronunciation improves the ability to speak in a way that enables an individual to be understood without too much effort.

Elementary level lexical resource gives the students the basic words needed to express meaning. It also helps student to express themselves using alternative vocabulary when they may struggle with recalling some specific words.

 

Reading Module

Elementary level reading teaches students to understand texts relevant to basic linguistic devices in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information.

Students will:

• identify the main points in a piece of text
• select the key information relevant to the task or assignment

  

Writing Module

Elementary level writing focuses on linking sentences and writing short texts of up to 150 word assignments, and may include letters and describing past events, each with their own organisation and layout.

The students will need to show that they can:

• structure and connect simple sentences correctly in grammatical English with accurate spelling to ensure clear meaning; and
• write in their own words, using the vocabulary and expressions

 

Vocabulary

The students will gain an elementary level of lexical resources for the most common topics, such as; friends and family, daily activities, interests and travel.

 

Upon completion, students will be expected to:

Create and answer simple questions related to daily life situations both in oral and written form, as well as pick up information through shorts texts.

  

Examination Methods

Coursework (25%)

In-class Assessment   25%

Close Book Examinations (75%)

Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Tests

 

Delivery Hours

Total number of hours:            120 hours 

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AVALINE ENGLISH
Intermediate Level

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Aims and objectives:

• Understand the general idea of complex texts for specific topics, as well as technical discussions related to his/her field of study
• Communicate with a level of fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without too many mistakes
• Produce clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options/opinions

Course structure:

Listening Module

The intermediate listening module has three main sub-sections. The first one is a conversation between two individuals set in an everyday social context. Second is a short monologue or speech about everyday topics. The third involves a conversation with up to four speakers based on academic or a course-related situation(s).

 

Speaking Module

The intermediate level speaking module consists of:

• Fluency and coherence; 

• Grammatical accuracy;
• Pronunciation; and
• Lexical resource.

Intermediate level fluency and coherence helps students speak at a normal speed (speech tempo) without too much hesitation for most simple sentences.  This level also enables student to put sentences and ideas in a logical, coherent order, using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns and conjunctions, etc.) to connect simple sentences together appropriately for improved fluency.

Intermediate level grammatical accuracy improves how accurately and appropriately grammar is used, focusing mainly on the past tense.

Pronunciation improves the ability to speak in a way that enables an individual to be understood without too much effort

Intermediate level lexical resource gives the students the basic words needed to express meaning. It also helps student to express themselves using alternative vocabulary when they may struggle with recalling some specific words.

 

Reading Module

Intermediate level reading teaches students to understand texts relevant to basic linguistic devices in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information.

Students will:

• identify the main points in a piece of text
• select the key information relevant to the task or assignment

Writing Module

Intermediate level writing focuses on linking sentences and writing short texts of up to 150 word assignments, and may include letters and describing past events, each with their own organisation and layout.

The students will need to show that they can

• organise, present and compare data
• describe the stages of a process or procedure
• describe an object, event or sequence of events
• explain how something works

Vocabulary

The students will gain an intermediate level of lexical resources for important topics, such as; health, environment, transportation and money.

 

Upon completion, students will be expected to:

Create and answer common questions related to daily life situations, in oral and written form. Talk and describe different objects and events, as well as picking up and describing situations/events/concepts/ through informational texts.

  

Examination Methods

Coursework (25%)

In-class Assessment   25%

Close Book Examinations (75%)

Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Tests

 

Delivery Hours

Total number of hours:                120 hours

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AVALINE ENGLISH
Advance Level

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Aims and objectives

• Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
• Express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much searching for expressions
• Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
• Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing a controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

 

Course structure:

Listening Module

The advanced listening module has four main sub-sections.

1. A conversation between two individuals set in an everyday social context
2. A short monologue or speech about everyday topics
3. A conversation with up to four speakers based on academic or course-related situations
4. A university-style lecture or talk 

Speaking Module

The advanced level speaking module consists of:

• Fluency and coherence; 

• Grammatical accuracy;
• Pronunciation; and
• Lexical resource.

Advanced level fluency and coherence will allow to students speak at a normal speed without too much hesitation. It also requires students to place sentences and ideas in a logical order, using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns and conjunctions, etc.) to connect sentences together appropriately for improved fluency.

Advanced level grammatical accuracy improves how accurately and appropriately grammar is used, focusing on all tenses.

Pronunciation improves the ability to speak in a way which can be understood without much effort.

Advanced level lexical resource gives the students the words needed to express their meaning in most situations. It also includes the ability to express oneself using alternative vocabulary when finds topics challenging.

 

 

Reading Module

Advanced level reading involves reading extended texts with more complex structure and emphasis on descriptive and instructive argumentative texts. Students will need to:

• draw information and evidence from the course materials and other sources
• write in their own words, using the vocabulary and expressions relevant to the subject
• link ideas in a logical way
• produce sentences in grammatical English with accurate spelling so that the meaning is clear

 

Writing Module

Advanced level writing focuses on writing short texts of at least 150 words. Assignments may include presenting a solution to a problem and justifying an opinion, each with their own organization and layout.

The students will need to show that they can

• organise, present and possibly compare data
• present the solution to a problem
• present and justify an opinion
• compare and contrast evidence, opinions and implications
• evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument

 

Vocabulary

The students will gain an advanced level of lexical resources for the useful topics, such as; health, environment, transportation and money.

  

Upon completion, students will be expected to:

Create and answer questions related to daily life situations in oral and written form, talk and describe different objects and events, state opinions and arguments for or against a variety of topics, as well as decipher ideas through informational texts.

 

Examination Methods

Coursework (20%)

In-class Assessment   20%

Close Book Examinations (80%)

Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Tests

 

Delivery Hours

Total number of hours:                120 hours

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AVALINE ENGLISH
Pre-Academic Level

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Aims and objectives

This level is designed for degree course preparation in order to help students meet the English language entry requirements. It focuses on students’ development of English language proficiency and academic literacy through different learning approaches. Course includes how to:

• Skills in understanding and analysing academic texts and using them in writing and speaking
• Listen to lectures delivered by academics and other experts
• Understand lectures delivered by academics and other experts while taking effective notes
• Improve students’ ability to speak in academic contexts, with emphasis on oral presentations and seminars
• Develop the ability to write relevant, well-argued essays in an academic style
• Develop the ability to select, use and reference appropriate academic sources
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Go about independent study and library-based research skills as required at UK universities

More specifically, the course in IELTS training will focus on reading and writing ability in a variety of academic registers, as well as developing listening and speaking skills through lectures, seminars and presentations within a university context.

We aim to help advance students’ ability to perform in all four skills related to students’ degree programme and pass the university IELTS requirement.

 

Course structure:

IELTS Listening Module

The Listening section of IELTS has four sub-sections. The first one is a conversation between two individuals set in an everyday social context. The second is a monologue or a speech. The third section is a conversation among a maximum of four people set in an academic setting and the final one is a monologue on an academic subject, for instance, an academic lecture. Each section is heard only once. Candidates can take notes while listening to the conversations and lectures, which can be referred to while answering the questions.

IELTS Speaking Module 


Certificated IELTS examiners assess candidates’ speaking performance throughout the test. There are four assessment criteria:

1. Fluency and coherence
2. Lexical resource
3. Grammatical range and accuracy; and
4. Pronunciation

Fluency and coherence helps students speak at a normal speed (speech tempo) without too much hesitation for most simple sentences.  This level also enables student to put sentences and ideas in a logical, coherent order, using cohesive devices (including linking words, pronouns and conjunctions, etc.) to connect simple sentences together appropriately for improved fluency.

Elementary level grammatical accuracy improves how accurately and appropriately grammar is used, focusing mainly on the past tense.

Pronunciation improves the ability to speak in a way that enables an individual to be understood without too much effort.

Lexical resource assesses the range of vocabulary students use and how accurately and appropriately students use vocabulary to express meaning. It also includes the ability to express oneself using alternative vocabulary when one does not know a particular word.

Grammatical range and accuracy assesses the range of grammar the students use and how accurately and appropriately it is used.

Pronunciation assess the ability to speak in a way which can be understood without too much effort.

Academic Reading

Reading is a core skill for study. Students will do a lot of reading for academic work so if a student’s reading in English is slow, one may need to allow extra time for study.

When students read for academic purposes, they need different strategies from those used when reading for pleasure. They will need to:

• understand new vocabulary and the style in which study materials are written
• identify the principal points within a piece of text
• select the key information relevant to the task or assignment
• read actively and critically, thinking about the sources of the information and whether there is evidence to back up any arguments that are made

Academic Writing

The written assignments may include reports, short answers and essays, each with their own organisation and layout. Students may also have to write an exam under timed conditions. The ability to write in a clear, well-structured English can make a significant difference to assignments and examination marks and performance.

For many subjects students will need to show that they can:

• structure an essay so that it has a clear beginning, middle and end (i.e. introduction, body and conclusion)
• draw information and evidence from the course materials and other sources
• write in their own words, using the vocabulary and expressions relevant to the subject
• link ideas in a logical way
• produce sentences in grammatical English with accurate spelling so that the meaning is clear.

Upon completion, students will be expected to: 


• Understand and use theories and conventions of written academic literacy
• Use rhetorical and logical strategies to express ideas effectively in writing
• Develop their own voice and position themselves in texts
• Employ relevant strategies for distinct tasks, ranging from unseen examination essays to prepared coursework on undergraduate degree programmes
• Meet university English undergraduate entry requirements.

 

Examination Methods

Coursework (40%)

In-class Assessment   10%          60 minutes in-class test

Project             30%                    1500-2000 words

Close Book Examinations (60%)

Listening        40 questions         30 minutes

Reading         40 questions         60 minutes

Writing           2 tasks                  60 minutes

Speaking        3 parts                10–15 minutes

 

Delivery Hours

Total number of hours:                120 hours

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