ability survivor english training presentation
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ABILITY English's latest and most innovative English language course: Survivor English. Many students often feel fearful or shy speaking English with native English speakers in professional environments or at social gatherings. The aim of Survivor English is to teach students how to take their English outside the classroom to meet the challenges of the real world with confidence. This presentation outlines the course including: - why the course was designed - what is Survivor English course - how the course improves students' confidence in speaking English outside the classroom - links to more information about Survivor English including a video about the courseTRANSCRIPT
Survivor English In one sentence:
“ Teaching students how to take their English
outside the classroom to meet the challenges
of the real world.”
Innovative solutionsResponding to the needs of our
students by finding innovative solutions– Leaders with vision– Staff with creativity
Common student needs
Leading innovations
What is Survivor English?
Better English= Bigger Challenges= Higher Risk (and higher rewards)
Allow students to capitalise on years of investment in their English
NB: Not a course for beginners
Four pillars of the course
1. Overcoming Fears
2. Building Skills
3. Functional Language
4. The Cycle of Feedback
1. Overcoming fearsSocial and professional situationsCommon fears:• Speaking on the phone• Interviews & presentations• Approaching native speakers• Making small talk• Avoid confusing native speakers• Avoid upsetting native speakersEach week ends in a CHALLENGE!
2. Building skills
Not just language skills, but 'soft skills':
Examples: How to give/receive criticism, how to keep conversation going, how to take control of a discussion, use of body language, building confidence etc…
3. Functional language
• Associating language by function rather than form.
• Grammar can only take you so far.
Learning more like a native speaker.
4. Cycle of feedback
• Self-reflection
• Peer reflection
• Expert feedback
Building a culture of feedback and supportiveness
Sample weekly challengeInterview with Australian employer• Early in the week: practice activity (interview)
to build confidence, practice giving feedback.• Thursday: students do the ‘Survivor Challenge’
(do an actual interview with an Australian company)
• Thursday afternoon: Feedback from Australian company, Teacher and fellow students give feedback
• http://youtu.be/uT2U6kCTk6s
Survivor English summary
Practical Skills Real-life Challenges Expert Feedback
• How to say no, interrupt, deal with anger, agree/disagree in English• How to use small talk • How to talk on the phone • How to interact naturally • How to interact professionally • How to use body language differently • Important pronunciation tips
• Weekly activities where students need to speak with native speakers.• Activities that take students out of their comfort zone• Activities that build confidence• Talking with Australians on the phone, in the street, in professional and social environments
• One-on-one weekly feedback from the teacher• Specific teacher feedback after real-life tasks• Self-observation & teacher feedback on video recordings of students• On-the-spot classroom feedback
More information• Download flyer• Visit website• Contact us• See [email protected]
Sydney City CampusPhone: + 612 9211 4161
Melbourne City CampusPhone: + 613 9211 4161
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