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From creative ideas we generated The ELT method , which is based on the formula of:
Idea • Strategy • Results
What do we mean by this?
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The Idea is based on the Life Skills concept and
utilizing English to develop students' ability in the four key
areas of ThinkingSkill, LearningSkill, CommunicationSkill
and SocialSkill.
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The Strategy is the programs that we design, providing effective language development for our students and encouraging them to use English confidently and correctly
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The Results are the students' achievements and increased potential upon completing a language development program,
in every level, with the knowledge and ability to apply their
skills to improve their life, education and career.
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The programs and supporting curricula are based on the four key areas of Life Skills
development, which are the foundation of our educational methodology. These are;
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• ThinkingSkill
• LearningSkill
• CommunicationSkill
• SocialSkill |
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Our English language training programs are based
around these four aspects to develop students' critical
thinking skills, engender effective learning, promote oral
and written communication ability and enhance social skills
with an understanding of Western cultures and societies.
The programs are student-centred and designed
specifically for Thai and Asian students.
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While developing our core curricula we focus on the following areas;
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• Student centred approach
• Learning for life
• Principles of adult and
childhood learning
• Individual needs
• Parental needs
• Corporate goals
• Diverse learning styles
• Diverse teaching methods
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This is all done according to international standards and the Basic Education Curriculum of
the Ministry of Education of Thailand, the key factors of which are as follows;
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Language for communication
• Understanding listening and reading processes.
• Possessing skills for language communication.
• Understanding speaking and writing processes. |
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Language and culture
• Understanding language and own culture relationship.
• Understanding the similarities and differences between English language and western cultures, to those of Thailand and Asia . |
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Language and other subject groups relationship
• Utilizing English language for studying other subjects. |
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Language, community and world relationship
• Possessing skills in the use of English language to encounter different situations within and outside educational institutions, community and society.
• Possessing skills in the use of English language to acquire knowledge, to work, to earn a living, to stimulate
co-operation and to live together in society.
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T o ensure that educational standards are not only met but improved upon, for all of our students
and programs, the following areas are paramount;
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| • Placement Test |
| • Student Survey |
| • Student Report |
| • Certification |
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Placement Test
Once students are ready to begin the course a placement test is conducted to ascertain the level
of the students.
Our placement test for junior students evaluates their knowledge of vocabulary, comprehension of
content and ability in grammar and structure. Each test is specifically designed to suit a student's particular age group.
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For students aged sixteen and above our test standard is similar to that of the TOEIC test (TOEIC-Test of English for International Communication) which is beneficial to students
as they are able to meet and improve upon international standards.
After assessing the test we are able to place students in a
class relevant to their level of knowledge. Thus enabling students to understand the material and maximize their learning.
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Student Survey
At a set stage of every course we conduct a student survey. The objective of the survey is to obtain student feed back and ensure that they are enjoying and progressing on the course. Also it allows us to analyze, develop and improve our programs and performance.
Students are asked to complete and submit a form giving their opinion and assessment on every aspect of the course. The topics covered in the survey include;
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• Teacher's performance
• Teaching methods
• Course materials
• Activities used
• Language development
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Student Report
At the end of every course the teacher will complete and present a student report to every student.
The student report highlights areas like attendance, confidence, participation, comprehension,
overall performance and progress during the course.
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There is also a general comments section where the teacher often lists in detail the students' progress in different areas like listening and speaking etc.
Another part of the report is a section where the
teacher suggests in detail how they think a student
can improve.
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Certification
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Upon completion of a course every student is presented with a certificate. The certificate shows they have studied on and completed an English Language Development Program with EnglishPlus, and the specifics of the course they have taken,
i.e. Dynamic Speaking, Business Writing etc.
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It is a proven fact that there is no better time to
learn than when we are children.
Children have a wonderful “thirst” for knowledge.
They learn quickly, and their childhood innocence
means that, at least to them, the world is a fun
place and l e a r n i n g s h o u l d b e f u n !
Our ELT Junior Program is designed with
the principles of childhood learning in mind. It is
essential when teaching young learners that the
environment bewelcoming as well as energetic
and the learning fun.
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Activities, games and songs play a key role in language development on the junior courses,
and are a very effective way of teaching the different aspects of English to a child.
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Phonic Kids 
This course teaches young learners basic communication skills and
the phonics of English. A primary aspect of the course focuses on the
pronunciation of different sounds in the initial, medial and final position
of a word.
This two level course gives students confidence in English at an early age.
Also it provides linguistic intelligence that will grow as their knowledge of
English increases.
The course is suitable for 5-7 year olds
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Conversational English |
This course aims to develop and improve students' listening, speaking and conversation skills through interactive, activity based learning.The course allows students to develop confidence in their communication abilities.
It is suitable for 8-17 year olds
and each of the 13 levels is of 40 hours duration.
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Intensive English
This course focuses on the development of listening, speaking, reading, comprehension and academic writing skills. Teachers work directly with
the students to facilitate learning, provide advice and one-on-one guidance.
Students will improve their ability to use English effectively which will
assist them as they progress through their schooling. The higher levels
of the
course prepare students for further study at TOEFL level.
The course is suitable for junior secondary through to undergraduate university students and each of the 9 levels is of 80 hours duration.
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VacationPlus |
The VacationPlus courses are designed to enable the continuing
development of English skills during the school breaks. The courses
are held in EnglishPlus language centres where the environment is
relaxed and fun while being conducive to learning.
A student centred approach and activity based learning are key aspects
in these courses and every area of proficiency is covered, providing
improvement in listening, speaking, reading and writing. |
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Our ELT Senior Program is developed according to the principles of adult learning.
There are a variety of courses available, all of which utilize world class text books and custom
designed supplementary material to support the learning process.
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The environment is friendly and relaxed with each
course designed to focus on different aspects of
language proficiency.
In addition, a wide range of activities are used on
a regular basis giving students the opportunity to
use the language they are learning in a lively and
fun way.
This is proven to be very effective in improving
students' confidence to use English to communicate
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Students are able to improve their skills in areas relevant to their life or choose to
improve in a certain skill by selecting the course that suits their needs.
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This multi-level course aims to refine and develop conversational skills
focusing on speaking, listening, comprehension and advanced vocabulary acquisition.
The 8 levels provide flexibility for university students and professionals.
Each level consists of 40 hours contact time. |
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These are short courses for people
whose time is at a premium.
Content is situation based and can be
tailored to the students' needs to promote fast language acquisition. Students gain
confidence in general conversation and the ability to discuss various topics.
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The courses are suitable for elementary and pre-intermediate
level and consist of 40 hours contact time.
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For those who want to gain specific speaking skills, this course includes content on effectively presenting proposals, results, and reports.
It assists students to learn how to get
their message across in various situations including meetings and conference presentations.
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This course consists of 30 hours contact time.
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This course focuses on writing proficiently and effectively. It includes general and specific types
of written communications, and assists students
in preparing for the TOEFL examination.
This course consists of 2 levels,
each at 30 hours of contact time.
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This course is designed for university students and professionals
to further develop a range of writing skills. The course content examines structure, paraphrasing, and writing succinctly for
optimal communication. Writing for various types of documents
are covered including, Email, letters, reports, business proposals, project works, articles and papers.
The course consists of 30 contact hours. |
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The TOEFL Strategy is a course designed for students who want to learn techniques to enable them to successfully complete the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
This course is applicable for those wanting to study at Master Degree level or enroll in international academic courses where a TOEFL score is required.
The course consists of 80 contact hours.
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This course assists students to successfully prepare for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). This course is relevant for people working for a range of organisations
where English communication is required, including international companies, airline, travel, hotel
and tourist industries.
The course is divided into two parts. It begins with the 40 hour course, Basic Speaking, which
focuses on developing listening, speaking and conversation skills.
This is followed by the 50 hour TOEIC Preparation program incorporating nine specific
topics allowing students to gain skills in the areas assessed by TOEIC. The topics are;
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• Listening Comprehension
• Picture Items
• Question-Response
• Short Conversations
• Short Talks
• Reading Comprehension
• Reading Incomplete Sentences
• Error Identification
• Reading Passage |
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Our private tutoring course s provide a unique opportunity to study one-on-one with a professionally qualified native English teacher.
All course s are tailored to suit students' specific needs and
the areas in which they wish to improve their language ability.
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A variety of up to date learning/teaching materials are utilized in the classroom. Depending on
the aim of the course, a comprehensive, world class text book, produced by renowned publishers
of educational resources such as Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson, Longman and Macmillan etc, are used along with supplementary material and multimedia.
Students are also encouraged to have continued access to a comprehensive English/Thai and
also an English/English dictionary.
ELT and EnglishPlus also employ content experts with instructional design experience and
graphic designers who work together to create interesting and motivating materials which are
situation-based and relate to both Thai and international lifestyles.
In order to make learning particularly relevant, where appropriate, examples of English language
documentation used in the workplace or school can be reviewed during class to assist students in developing specific skills and abilities required in their job or daily life.
Resources include;
• handouts
• worksheets, academic exercises and activities
• examples of workplace or school situations
• various local news and media publications
• text books
• TV, A/V materials
• etc.
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ELT and EnglishPlus also offer Self Study Programs utilizing multimedia software and online learning with English Discovery and English Discovery Online.
Many of the leading institutions and corporations in Thailand are using these programs as learning tools and for student self study including;
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• Chulalongkorn University
• Silapakorn University
• Srinakarintharawirot University
• Chaing Mai University
• Khon Kaen University
• Bangkok University
• etc. |
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