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This slideshow illustrates the approach we take to our language courses. They are facilitative and designed to support learners achieve their personal and company goals. Companies and learners have demands and we give them the input to meet those demands.
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Corporate Communications
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
Corporate Communications
for more about On Demand learning