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Language Learning On Demand
Foundation first
Building a foundation
• Helping you focus your
time, effort and energy on
developing foundation
language skills.
Building Blocks
Building blocks
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Chunks of language
• Oral communication
• Reading
• Writing
CEFR Language Levels
• A1 Elementary
• A2 Pre-intermediate
• B1 Low intermediate
• B2 Upper intermediate
• C1 Advanced
•C2 Proficiency
Learning On Demand
What is On Demand learning?
• Focusing effort and
resources on helping you
achieve your goals on
time.
On Demand
• Meets a specific need
• Offers choice of method
• Offers flexible timing
• Reflects different learning
styles
Whose demand?
Company demand
• Communicate with customers
• Telephone
• Meetings
• Negotiations
• Presentations
Personal demand
• Communicate with friends
and relatives
• Travel
• Watch TV & movies
• Read
• Work abroad
On Demand Methods
How?
• In small groups (2 – 4)
• Coaching one-to-one
• At work
• At home
• At school
• Online
When?
• Before work
• During work
• After work
• Evenings
• Weekends
How often?
• Once or twice a week
• Daily
• Semi-intensive days
• Intensive days
• Immersive week(s)
What?
• Simulation & role play
• Debate & discussion
• Meeting & negotiation
• Speech & presentation
• Case study
• Listening/watching
• Reading/writing
Extras
What else?
• Learning to learn
• Skills development
• Guided personal study
• Audio & video recording
• Authentic material
• Feedback
• Wiki
Success
Success formula
• Taking personal responsibility
• Using all available resources
• Exploiting all opportunities
• Working actively
• Communicating
• Being proactive
• Being committed
Measuring success
• Successful presentation
• Successful negotiation
• Greater comprehension
• Self confidence
• Less confusion
• Fewer clarifications
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