English Live Plus


English Live Plus

Program summary

English LIVE is a language learning program designed to train attendees in applied English communication. In addition to strengthening English comprehension and conversation skills, English LIVE offers training in communication skills relevant to students and working professionals, such as public speaking and presentation skills, effective communication strategies and communication etiquette.

New concepts and training introduced in each session are immediately applied through role play, debates, panel discussions and public speaking exercises designed to develop creative and critical thinking skills and challenge participants to use their language skills. Through this process of instruction, review and application participants gain proficiency in their command of written and spoken English, and gain confidence to use their English communication skills in their academics, social life and career.

English Live is taught by native English speakers to ensure correct grammar and accent.

Audience

University students and working professionals

Suggested program duration

4 sessions, 3.5 hours per session (14 hours total)

Program methodology

  • Vocabulary building
  • What is communication?
  • Social skills and conversation ethics
  • Listening skills
  • Reading comprehension
  • Panel discussion
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Analyzing information, drawing and communicating conclusions
  • Elements of story

Topical outline

  • Vocabulary building
  • What is communication?
  • Social skills and conversation ethics
  • Listening skills
  • Reading comprehension
  • Panel discussion
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Analyzing information, drawing and communicating conclusions
  • Elements of story

Program components

  • Trainer handbook
  • Class Power Points and multimedia
  • Attendee handouts
  • Teaching aids
  • Program overview
  • Program administration forms
    • Attendance record form
    • Volunteer participation record form
    • Pre-program task list
    • Program materials inventory
    • Attendee program evaluation form
    • Attendee information form
    • Attendee certificate of completion
    • Volunteer certificate of participation

 

I must start by saying that I was very hesitant to participate and be a volunteer as I have never been involved in something like this. But doing so has totally changed my thinking. It opened my eyes to see that it was fun being surrounded by children who are so enthusiastic in wanting to learn so much more of not just a language but also interacting with us, all from totally different cultures and background. Yes, I am so glad that I did volunteer, even if I have not made a great impact on their lives, they definitely left me walking out that night with a smile on my face and sweet memories that I will carry with me for a long time. Thank you Action Care for giving me this opportunity.

Annesta Sathianathan