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.
Students
learn how to sound more natural speaking English by improving pronunciation
rhythm and intonation.
Helps
students improve grammar and vocabulary by focusing on common grammar
problems and vocabulary building strategies.Version 2: 18 August 2008
Focuses on improving writing and editing skills by expressing opinions thoughts
and feelings on a wide variety of interesting topics in paragraphs and essays.
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
This
class is for students who want to improve overall listening and reading
skills and prepare for the IELTS exam.
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.
Helps students improve reading comprehension and speed, increase vocabulary and enjoy reading for pleasure.
Students improve fluency and vocabulary by practicing speaking about a variety
of interesting topics and using useful English phrases for conversation.
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. Version 3: 18 August 2008
Extending
from the morning program, this elective focuses on all fours macro-skills
as well and grammar and vocabulary.
Focuses on practical skills to work in a café! You will learn about customer service, interviewing & telephoning skills & more.
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.
In this elective, students develop cross-cultural exchange and communication skills in an English-speaking work environment.
Focuses on developing conversational and argumentative
skills. Students learn about and discuss cultural diversity and gain insight into Australian attitudes and values.
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.
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 3: 18 August 2008
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 3: 18 August 2008
Covers
the basics of spreadsheets & word processing with Microsoft Excel &
Word.
Here's
a handy Pacific Gateway Electives chart for students!
