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Cambridge ESOL: Young Learners English

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YLE certificate

Date of commencement: 14 June 2008

Pre-requisite: Intermediate level

This course is especially designed to help law practitioners, law students or interested individuals acquire the vital skills necessary for communication in legal English. It focuses on the language of the legal profession such as the language of banking and finance, the language of contract law, the language of business law, the language of company law, the language of tort, the language of employment. It also deals with demanding subjects such as commercial contracts and accurate letter writing. By the end of this course, learners will also be able to sit for the TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) examination which is highly respected by international law firms and the Legal Society of England & Wales.

Date of commencement: 22 April 2008

 The Helen O’ Grady International English Drama is a self-development program that was first taught by Helen O’ Grady in 1979 in The Helen O’ Grady Children’s Drama Academy. With more than 150 branches currently operating worldwide and spanning 26 countries, the Academy has become the largest organization of its kind in the world.

The Helen O’ Grady International English Drama is currently used by many mainstream schools (as in-school curriculum and extra-curricular activity) and centers in Macau. It is a 13-year program and so learners can stay in the program for 13 years without repeating a single lesson. A carefully constructed and progressive drama syllabus is designed to capture the imagination of children of all ages. A lot of dramatic elements encompassing a huge body of developmental drama activities such as improvisation, impromptu conversations etc. are incorporated to help stimulate learners’ interests in learning English, accept new challenges and explore new directions. The curriculum also taps into the natural interests that children have and channel them to develop confidence and self-esteem, and increase verbal skills. Such life-long skills are also extended through our annual overseas tour drama which allows learners to perform and exchange their perspectives with drama students abroad. Special achievement certificates are awarded to all learners as they complete each full year at the centre.

 Date of commencement: 23 February 2008

Pre-requisite: Pre-Intermediate level

This interactive course is for learners who need to learn practical English necessary for everyday life. Learners will become involved in introductions and discussions of events in Macau. Whilst most of the time is spent on speaking and listening in English, learners will also practice their reading and writing skills. Each learner is encouraged to perform role plays so that they will become familiar with appropriate daily vocabulary for communicative purposes.

Date of commencement: 15 January 2008