E-Learning Programmes

E-LEARNING PROGRAMMES

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WHAT IS AN E-LEARNING PROGRAMME?

E-learning programmes are self study programmes which students can join from anywhere in the world. Students will access their programme via an app. and will be able to use the learning material for up to 6 months.

HOW TO JOIN AN E-LEARNING PROGRAMME:

Choose your E-learning programme from the list below.
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Complete the E -learning enrolment form
Pay the E-learning course fee.

E-LEARNING GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMMES

GENERAL ENGLISH STARTER E-PROGRAMME FOR A1 LEVEL STUDENTS

This is a General English course for A1 level learners that will help improve basic language skills and boost confidence.

Programme code: GE/Start/E-learn
Level: CEFR A1
Number of Lessons: 56 (Digital); 48 (Blended)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 40 mins (Digital); 60 mins (Blended)
Key Content: Business; Everyday Life; Leisure and Entertainment; People and Relationships; Nature and the Environment; Society; Travel and Transportation
Additional Features: Blended lessons available in PowerPoint format for front-of-class presentation

Features

Content rich-lessons at A1 level covering a range of topics presenting language in day-to-day situations.
A suggested learning path that helps beginner-level students focus on a specific topic and practice grammar, speaking, listening and reading.
A wide range of exercise types, with illustrations and photographs, to provide interest and aid comprehension.
Material that includes a variety of accents from both English and non-English speaking countries.
48 blended lessons which focus on speaking skills and complement digital lessons.
Detailed feedback on each activity plus a full grammar reference to support learning and review.
End-of-lesson tests to measure progress.

GENERAL ENGLISH E-PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE FROM A2 TO C1 LEVEL.

A General English course for elementary to advanced level learners that helps students improve their core English skills in the most efficient way possible.

Programme code: GE/A2-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR A2 - C1
Number of Lessons: 420 (Digital); 192 (Blended Lessons)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 40 mins, (Digital); 60 mins
(Blended Lesson Material)

This course provides learners with continuous learner improvement using the latest technologies in formative computer adaptive testing, Activity support independent learning and skills development, and has 100+ lessons at each CEFR level.

Key Content: Business; Everyday life; Leisure and entertainment; People and relationships; Nature and the environment; Society; Travel and transportation
Additional Features: Blended lessons for teacher-led classes available as stand-alone PDFs with Teaching Notes, and in PPT format for front-of-class presentation

PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE FOR A1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

Pronunciation Practice is designed to be used as a supplement to the General English programmes from A1 to C1 level. The course uses speech recognition software to allow learners to practice their pronunciation of key words and phrases from Practical English, and to identify and fix problems with specific phonemes.

Programme code: Pron/A1-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR A1 – C1
Number of Lessons: 180 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 5 mins, (Digital)

Key Content: Business; Everyday Life; Leisure and Entertainment; People and Relationships; Nature and the Environment; Society; Travel and Transportation
Lesson content that links to the General English syllabus.

Features

180 short pronunciation lessons from A1 to C1 level covering a wide range of everyday topics. Language is linked to the lesson aims of the General English programmes.
Study sections that present everyday words and sentences for focused listening practice.
A record and playback function for students to compare their pronunciation with language models.
Speech recognition technology that identifies problem areas, and allows students to check their accuracy.

E-LEARNING EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

IELTS E-LEARNING PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

The IELTS E-Learning programme is available at three levels from A2 - B2, our IELTS courses offer a self-study solution to develop test-taking strategies, increase vocabulary, and maximize results on the Academic IELTS exam

The IELTS programme will help you develop key IELTS test-taking strategies, increase your vocabulary, and improve your skills across listening, reading, writing and speaking with realistic IELTS test material. Each lesson includes comprehensive coverage of how to tackle specific task types, a wide range of practice activities, explanations and an end-of-lesson test.

Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 - 6.5
Number of lessons: 180 lesson total (60 at each level, 15 at each skill)
Lesson duration: Approx. 45 mins

IELTS LISTENING AND READING COURSE FOR A2 TO B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: IELTS/L&S/A2-B2/E-learn
Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 – 6.5 | TOEFL iBT® 32-45*
Number of Lessons: 30 at each level (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins
Key Content: IELTS Skill Areas - Working with tables and flow charts; Scanning and Skimming; Identifying main ideas; Understanding opinion; Interpreting numbers and data; Following an argument; Prediction; Identifying feelings and attitudes

30 lessons at each level covering Academic IELTS Listening and Reading.
Language focus sections to increase knowledge of IELTS-related vocabulary.
Structured listening and reading practice with all IELTS-related question types.
Animated tutorials and skill summaries to help learners understand the exam format and develop their test-taking strategies.
Built in review of test-taking strategies to maximize practice and build confidence.

IELTS

WHAT IS IELTS:
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, and was established in 1989.

IELTS WRITING COURSE FOR A2 TO B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: IELTS/Write/A2-B2/E-learn
Level: CEFR A2 – B2 | IELTS 3 - 6.5 | TOEFL® iBT 32 - 45*
Number of Lessons: 15 at each level (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins
Key Content: IELTS Skill Areas – Organizing ideas; Structuring writing (Introductions, Overviews, Main Paragraphs); Sentence structure; Showing contrast; Linking information; Avoiding repetition; Checking your work

15 lessons at each level covering Academic IELTS Writing.
Animated tutorials and skill summaries to help learners understand the exam format and task-types for writing.
Language focus sections to increase knowledge of IELTS-related vocabulary, and grammatical structures that will improve both range and accuracy.
Structured writing skills practice sections that ensure students know how to meet the criteria of the tasks, and help them produce clear and coherent pieces of writing.
Clear writing models, with explanations included in every lesson as part of skills practice, or the testing cycle.

IELTS SPEAKING COURSE FOR A2 TO B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: IELTS/Speak/A2-B2/E-learn
Level: CEFR A2 - B2 | IELTS 3 - 6.5 | TOEFL iBT® 32 - 45*
Number of Lessons: 15 (Digital); 15 (Blended) at each level
Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins (Digital); Approx. 50 mins (Blended)
Key Content: IELTS Skill Areas - Giving opinions, reasons and examples; Signposting; Dealing with complex questions; Clarifying; Avoiding repetition; Correcting a mistake; Giving yourself time to think; Preparing a talk; Agreeing and disagreeing; Generalizing

15 digital lessons at each level covering Academic IELTS Speaking, plus 15 blended lessons for classroom use.
Unscripted, realistic IELTS Speaking interviews with non-native speakers as core input.
Short lectures that focus on the key sections of the speaking exam.
Focused practice sections for pronunciation with record and play back functionality.
Speaking tasks with record and play back functionality, and full annotated model answers for comparison.

TOEIC E-LEARNING PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

TEOIC preparation and practice courses for those who plan to sit the TOEIC Listening and Reading test. It has a specific focus on common problem areas, and includes techniques and test- taking strategies in video format.

TOEIC LISTENING AND READING PRACTICE TESTS FOR B1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

The TOEIC Listening and Reading course for B1 to C1 level learners is a set of 4 practice tests for students who intend to take the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test. The tests will help students improve their test-taking skills under mock conditions, and calculate an estimated result so they can then form an effective study plan.

Programme code: TOEIC/L&R/B1-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR B1 - C1 TOEIC® 350 - 900*
Number of Lessons: N/A - 4 Practice Tests
Lesson Duration: 60 mins per test

Key Content: TOEIC® test sections – Listening: Photographs, Question-Response, Conversations, Short Talks. TOEIC® test sections – Reading: Incomplete Sentences, Error Recognition or Text Completion, Reading Comprehension

Features

4 simulated practice tests which mimic the test conditions of the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test.
Question format types that appear on the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test.
Timed results, and immediate results for Listening, Reading and combined tests.
Options to retake the tests, with randomized question order and access to past scores for comparisons.
An end-of-course certificate on completion of all 4 tests.

TOEIC

What is TOEIC?
TOEIC is the Test of English for International Communication. It is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native speakers. It is intentionally designed to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.

TOEIC LISTENING AND READING EXAM PREPARATION FOR A2 LEVEL STUDENTS

A TOEIC Listening and Reading preparation and practice course for A2 level learners is for students who plan to sit the TOEIC Listening and Reading test. It has a specific focus on common problem areas, and includes techniques and test- taking strategies in video format.

Programme code: TOEIC/L&R/A2/E-learn
Level: CEFR A2 | TOEIC® 250 - 500*
Number of Lessons: 69; Plus 16 Video Lectures and 4 Practice Tests (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 30 mins; 60 mins per test
Key Content: TOEIC® test sections – Listening: Photographs, Question-Response, Conversations, Short Talks. TOEIC® test sections – Reading: Incomplete Sentences, Error Recognition or Text Completion, Reading Comprehension

Features

Easy-to-follow preparation and practice lessons that mirror the question and format types that will appear on the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test.
Material that has been written and developed by Mr. Koji Hayakawa, a recognised expert in TOEIC® test measures and TOEIC® preparation.
Short, tutorial-type videos that focus on the test format and strategies for approaching each section of the test.
Four simulation tests that can be taken at any stage with randomized question order and access to past scores for comparisons.
An end-of-course certificate on completion of the program

*TOEIC® is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Tracker for the TOEIC and Kickoff for the TOEIC® L & R are not endorsed or approved by ETS

TOEFL E-LEARNING PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

TOEFL ITP® Practice Tests is a set of practice tests for those who intend to take Level 1 or Level 2 of the TOEFL ITP® exam. The tests will help students improve their test-taking skills under mock conditions, and their results will help learners and teachers form an effective study plan to achieve the best overall score in the exam.

TOEFL ITP PRACTICE TESTS FOR A1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

TOEFL ITP® PRACTICE TESTS

Programme code: TOEFL/Pract/A1-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR A1 – C1 | TOEFL ITP® 220 - 627*
Number of Lessons: N/A - 6 Practice Tests (3 at Level 1, and 3 at Level 2)
Lesson Duration: 70 – 115 mins per test (depending on level)

Key Content: TOEFL ITP® test sections and question types - Listening: short, long and extended conversations, talks; Structure and Written Expression: incomplete sentences, error recognition; Reading/Reading and Vocabulary: matching meaning, comprehension

TOEFL ITP® Practice Tests feature:

6 practice tests that will prepare students for the TOEFL ITP® exam (Levels 2 and 1).
Realistic TOEFL ITP® content and topics that students will encounter on the exam.
Section, question and format types that reflect the TOEFL ITP® exam.
Immediate practice test results, with a score for each section, along with an overall percentage.
An end-of-course certificate on completion of all 3 practice tests at the level of preparation.

*TOEFL ITP® is a registered trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). TOEFL ITP® Practice tests are not endorsed or approved by ETS.

TOEFL

The TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is a standardised test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers who wish to enrol in an English speaking university. The test is well known in the USA and is accepted by more than 11,000 universities and other institutions in over 190 countries and territories.

E-LEARNING VOCABULARY

VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT COURSE FOR A1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

A self-access programme for learners at all levels who want to improve their range and control of new vocabulary. The series is comprised of courses to practice general vocabulary, and 22 specialised subject-specific areas to help students master hundreds of new words in context.

Programme code: Vocab/A1-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR A1 - C1
Hours of Content: 330 Hours - 6500 Words (Vocabulary for General English); 25 Hours - 500 Words (Vocabulary for ESP Areas); 150 Hours - 3000 Words (Medical Vocabulary)
Key Content: Subject Areas: General English, TOEIC Specialist: Medical, Legal, Accounting Business: General Business (3 levels), Meetings, Negotiations, Presenting, Telephoning, Management Industries: Retail, Hotel/Hospitality, Financial, Engineering, Insurance, Pharmaceutical

Features

A level check to assess ability and ensure each learner is working at the correct level (Vocabulary for General English only).
A unique, adaptive learning system that introduces new words, repeats and recycles items in training, and banks vocabulary that has been mastered.
A wide range of exercise types to practice meaning, spelling and pronunciation of new words.
A substantial choice of content to support vocabulary development in a general English, business or academic learning environment.

E-LEARNING ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Academic English is a self-study course at B1 level for learners who need to improve their listening and reading skills in preparation for further study in English, or for international exams such as IELTS and TOEFL.

The three different programmes are available at B1 level and help learners develop their skills in understanding of academic English in the area/s of their choice.
Learners can choose from Reading and Listening, Speaking and Writing or can study all three programmes if they prefer.

AN ACADEMIC ENGLISH READING AND LISTENING COURSE FOR B1 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: Acad.Eng/R&L/B1/E-learn
Level: CEFR B1 IELTS 4 – 5
Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins

Key Content: Skill Areas Understanding relationships and supporting points; Identifying arguments and purpose; Paraphrasing; Using contextual clues; Understanding inference and implication; Recognising sign-posts
Additional Features: 15 Study Skills Videos

Features

30 lessons at B1 level for academic listening and reading skill practice.
15 short videos on developing study skills to utilize in a university setting.
Structured practice with semi-authentic scripts that mirror university lectures and reading content.
Topics and vocabulary that cover a range of disciplines and study areas including Humanities, Science, Commerce and Law.
Built in review of new vocabulary and skills to maximise practice and build confidence.

AN ACADEMIC ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE FOR B1 TO B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: Acad.Eng/Speak/B2/E-learn
Level: CEFR B1 – B2 IELTS 4 – 6.5
Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins

Key Content: Getting help from tutors and peers; Working online; Taking part in group work; Preparing and giving presentations; Referring to and describing visuals and data; Asking critical questions

AN ACADEMIC ENGLISH WRITING COURSE FOR B1 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: Acad.Eng/Write/B1/E-learn
Level: CEFR B1 IELTS 4 – 5
Number of Lessons: 15 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 60 mins
Coming soon: 15 lessons at B2 level for academic writing skills development and practice

Key Content: Giving examples; Citing evidence; Using quotes; Descriptive writing; Essay writing; Creating balanced arguments; Writing conclusions.

E-LEARNING BUSINESS ENGLISH

A BUSINESS SPEAKING COURSE FOR B1 TO B2 LEVEL STUDENTS

Business Speaking is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to improve their spoken communication skills in a variety of business contexts. It can be used across a range of devices, allowing for seamless mobile study. Business Speaking is also supported by a full range of blended lessons with an emphasis on speaking that can be used for face-to-face learning.

A BUSINESS READING COURSE FOR B1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

Programme code: Bus.Eng/Read/B1-C1/E-learn
Level: CEFR B1 – C1 TOEIC® 350 - 900*
Number of Lessons: 800+ (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 30 mins
Key Content: Banking, Finance, Economy, Innovation, the Environment, Media, Science, People, Education, Technology, Management, Employment, Politics/Government, Society
Additional Features: User discussion and rating forum; printable lessons

Features

800+ lessons across B1 – C1 level.
Articles that cover a wide range of topics within business and finance.
Structured practice to help learners read more fluently and expand their vocabulary.
An ability to share your learning experience with others who are studying the same course.
Printable lesson content including results, commentary and a Word Bank.
An end-of-course test to measure progress.

A BUSINESS WRITING COURSE FOR B1 TO C1 LEVEL STUDENTS

Writing for Business is an online writing course designed for learners who need to improve their business correspondence skills. It covers over 100 everyday business situations and provides realistic writing practice in the form of emails, letters, reports, presentations and memos. Writing tasks can be sent to a tutor for personal feedback.

E-LEARNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

ENGLISH FOR HOSPITALITY

English for Hospitality is designed for learners from A2 – B1 level who need to improve their English ability to work in the hospitality sector or tourism industry. It is suitable for staff working in front office positions in hotels or those finishing vocational training. It is also suitable for people working in any tourism related role.

Level: CEFR A2 – B1
Number of Lessons: 30 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins, (Digital)

Key Content:
Checking in and out (procedures, services, directions); Phone calls – front office (reservations, enquiries, explaining facilities); Managing guests’ needs (dealing with complaints and special requests), Work life (duties and responsibilities, procedures and systems)

ENGLISH FOR NURSES

English for Nurses is a self-study programme suitable for learners who need to improve their English language skills so they can work in a hospital, care home and in other sectors where they must look after patients.

Target English level:
Lessons are aimed at B1 level users
Lesson Duration ~ 45 mins
Each lesson has a final test

The course is a highly practical course designed for B1 level learners who need to improve their English language skills so they can work as a nurse. It is particularly suitable for trainee or practicing nurses who are studying to be licenced in an English-speaking country, and/or who interact with English-speaking patients or colleagues.

Features
A topic-based syllabus which equips nurses and related healthcare professionals with the key vocabulary required to operate effectively in everyday healthcare contexts.

Each lesson is based on a typical situation that nurses will encounter when interacting with patients or colleagues.
Industry-specific words and phrases that have been checked and validated by nurse educators.
Extensive use of listening material that features a range of accents.
Record and playback activities for learners to practise communicating with appropriate responses in a variety of typical nursing situations.
End of lesson suggestions to review, personalise and explore the language further.

ENGLISH FOR CABIN CREW

English for Cabin Crew is designed for learners from B1–B2 level who need to improve their English ability to work as cabin crew. It is suitable for anyone working or planning to work in the aviation industry as cabin crew.

Level: CEFR B2
Number of Lessons: 34 (Digital)
Lesson Duration: Approx. 45 mins, (Digital)

Key Content:

Take off and Landing (Meeting colleagues, Pre-flight briefing, Seating passengers, Securing the cabin, Delays and changes, Arriving and deplaning, Cabin crew log, Crew debriefing);
Managing passenger’s needs: (First impressions, Making passengers comfortable, Passengers with disabilities, Food and beverage service, Small talk, In-flight sales, refusing requests, vulnerable passengers, unaccompanied minors, minor / difficult complaints, disruptive passengers);
Emergencies: (Accidents and injuries, Medical problems, Serious emergencies, Emergency landing);
Announcements: (Safety announcement, In-flight announcements Final announcements);
Reports: (Incident reports: baggage stowage, overcrowding, Air-rage, Medical incidents, Safety issues)