Language Skills
Language Skills Electives help students focus on and improve discrete skills such as reading, writing, listening, grammar and vocabulary
Focuses
on listening, speaking, presentation, writing and vocabulary skills. Students watch and discuss popular
English movies.
Version 8: Novemebr 2009
Version 8: Novemebr 2009
Students
learn how to sound more natural speaking English by improving pronunciation
rhythm and intonation. Version 4: October 2008
Helps
students improve grammar and vocabulary by focusing on common grammar
problems and vocabulary building strategies.Version 2: 18 August 2008
Focuses on improving everyday writing and editing skills by focusing on a wide variety of interesting topics, texts, grammar and vocabulary.
Version 4: October 2009
Version 4: October 2009
This class is for students who want an intesive IELTS course to improve IELTS band scores as well as listening and reading skills. Version 3: May 2009
This
class is for students who want to improve overall listening and reading
skills and prepare for the IELTS exam.
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Skills for the TOEFL Test familiarizes students with the sections of the TOEFL test, the academic skills and test strategies necessary for achieving a high score on the TOEFL test. Version 2: 18 August 2008
Focuses on improving listening, reading, vocabulary building and discussion skills. Students study and discuss stimulating news events from around the world.
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Helps students improve reading comprehension and speed, increase vocabulary and enjoy reading for pleasure. Version 2: 18 August 2008
Students improve fluency and vocabulary by practicing speaking about a variety
of interesting topics and using useful English phrases for conversation.
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 4: May 2010
Version 2: 18 August 2008
This course helps students develop their reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. It introduces a variety of reading strategies that help students interpret, organize and think about what they read. The elective presents a wide variety of real-world topics presented in the form of articles, plays, stories and letters.
Version 1: February 2009
Version 1: February 2009
Designed
to improve TOEIC score, students study different sections of the TOEIC
and do practice tests. They improve overall listening and reading skills
and test-taking strategies. Version 4: 18 August 2008
Life & Business Skills
Life and Business Skills Electives focus on developing students' ability to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds.
This
elective offers introductory-level students English practice in everyday
situations they are likely to find themselves. NOTE: Materials download 13MB Version 4: January 2009
Extending
from the morning program, this elective focuses on all fours macro-skills
as well and grammar and vocabulary.
Version 6: 18 August 2008
Version 6: 18 August 2008
Focuses on practical skills to work in a café! You will learn about customer service, interviewing & telephoning skills & more. Version 6: May 2009
Focus is on on business vocabulary, strengthening reading, listening, writing
and speaking skills and communicative competence in business situations. Students can also prepare for the Cambridge BEC tests.
Version 4: 18 August 2008
Version 4: 18 August 2008
Focuses on how to prepare and give effective presentations. Students learn and practice speaking techniques
for communicating clearly.
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 2: 18 August 2008
In this elective, students develop cross-cultural exchange and communication skills in an English-speaking work environment. Version 2: 18 August 2008
Focuses on developing conversational and argumentative
skills. Students learn about and discuss cultural diversity and gain insight into Australian attitudes and values. Version 2: 18 August 2008
Focuses on developing creative thinking, flexibility and decision making skills.
Students learn thinking strategies and apply them to various problems
to create new and effective solutions. Version 2: 18 August 2008
The TESL-YL course is for students with little or no previous experience of
teaching English who wish to learn the skills and techniques necessary for teaching young learners. Version 5: February 2009; Materials Version 2: February 2009
Focuses on building conflict resolution, decision making and negotiation skills.
Version 1: August 2006
Version 1: August 2006
This course covers all aspects of finding the ideal job, from identifying strengths and interests to writing resumes and attending interviews.
Version 1: March 2003
Version 1: March 2003
Microsoft
Office Specialist
- Excel & Word
- Excel & Word
Students improve fluency and learn new ways of expressing themselves. They gain clearer communication, learn
to make good choices, create realistic goals, and stand up for themselves in positive ways. Version 5: December 2009
Covers
the basics of spreadsheets & word processing with Microsoft Excel &
Word.
Version 2: 18 August 2008
Version 2: 18 August 2008
The Hospitality English elective provides a general introduction to hospitality tasks and vocabulary. It prepares students with the English needed to work in the hospitality and tourism industry
Version 3: Feb 2010
Version 3: Feb 2010
The Debating in English elective offers an introduction to debating skills. It helps student form logical, coherent opinions then present, support and defend their opions in debates. Version 6: July 2010
Here's
a handy Pacific Gateway Electives chart for students!
