Lesson structure and course example

All language courses are "bespoke" so tailored to the delegates' starting level and target competency. Our courses employ the ELAM method involving a structured and systematic acquisition of language which you are immediately "trained" to use in a verbal, practical and functional way.

Please note that all courses are personalised according to the assessment level and needs analysis process

Each lesson will generally include:-

  • The know how stage, an input of: language / structure / Vocabulary / grammatical know how with note taking
  • Know how activation stage; real life context via scenario / mission based and bespoke materials containing the given know how, giving primary aural immersion and contextual assimilation.
  • Oral assimilation, secondary immersion, verbal / conversational realisation.
  • Visual assimilation, secondary immersion, development of scanning and reading skills
  • Familiarisation stage, confidence building, conversational reflex development and experiential acquisition via mission based Structured Practice Exercises, meetings, phone calls, presentations etc,
  • Session end review of immediate and relevant application targeting short term retention & long term retention by review at following session.

Example of a Base/Elementary Course Agenda for an International Assignee

  • unit 1-greetings, introductions of self and / or company
  • unit 2-giving and asking for personal information
  • unit 3-make polite conversation (pleasantries)
  • unit 4-basic telephone language
  • unit 5-making simple statements
  • unit 6-using simple question forms
  • unit 7-numbers and dates (making appointments)
  • unit 8- dealing with travel arrangements (i.e. airport, taxi, checking into hotels)
  • unit 9-making purchases, shops, restaurants and showing general courtesy
  • unit 10-more advanced sentence construction
  • unit 11-dealing with people over the telephone
  • unit 12-presenting ideas / projects
  • unit 13-contributing in meetings (social and/or business)
  • unit 14-following basic conversations at normal native speed
  • unit 15-basic language of meetings with more advanced question forms
At this level delegates aim to achieve a level of structure which should include the use of a present, past & implied future tense.

Example of an Advanced Business Language Course

This is typically a one to one course which focuses on the delegate's precise needs based on the language assessment, profile and needs analysis. This course aims to streamline their day to day business language in order to enhance their interaction and performance in line with their specific roles within the workplace.

This Advanced Presentational Programme is a "bespoke" course and it will typically equip the delegate with:-

The language of: meetings, presentations, negotiation, increased vocabulary and comprehension, alternative forms of expression; Sub content of this programme may also include the following language functions: presenting a case/ project/argument, asking for/giving an opinion/reaction/feedback, agreeing/disagreeing strongly/neutrally/tactfully, taking the floor, commenting, interrupting, asking for confirmation/clarification, rephrasing, asking questions, challenging ideas/proposals, seeking/offering a compromise etc

The general and overall objective of this programme is to expand on general and professional expression to enable the delegates to have more impact and operate / interact on a greater level of sophistication.