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Course Content
Academic Language Skills
Listening and Speaking:
Listening for specific information, inference and intent
Expressing attitudes and opinions
Developing communicative strategies through interactive speaking activities
Reading and Writing:
Developing specific writing skills in order to complete a range of tasks related to specific writing genres
Strategies for faster and more efficient reading: skimming and scanning, detailed analysis of articles
Hospitality Studies
Health, hygiene and nutrition
Wine appreciation and service
Beverage knowledge and service
International hotel facilities
International cultural communication
Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
Company Accounts
Financial Transactions
Financial Statements
The Banking Industry
Computing for the Hospitality Industry
Word Processing
Spread sheets etc
IELTS Test Taking Skills
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Oral Presentation Skills
Develop Self Confidence
Present tutorials/seminars
Effective Presentations
Power Point Presentations
Research Skills
Study Techniques
Time Management
Note taking
Summarising and Paraphrasing
Referencing etc
Duration of Course
Students may complete between 5 and 25 weeks depending on their individual needs, requirements of future study pathways and level of English.
Entry Requirements
The starting course level will be determined by the band score achieved in the placement test
Assessment Methods
There are two types of assessment:
Proficiency examinations every 5 weeks to determine students overall proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (50% of the mark)
Ongoing assessment including class work, class tests, assignments and oral presentations (50% of the mark).
Students are given a band score for each of these components and placed in classes according to the band scores achieved. Teachers supply students with an expectations summary at the beginning of each 3 week course outlining the assessment tasks and requirements for the course. |
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