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Active English

Introduction^TOP

Everybody needs English. A major world language, it is spoken by people from many countries and is used as a tool in international communication. Start your learning journey with us.

This is the course for you if:

  • you already know some English

  • want to understand other people better

  • want to talk with more confidence

  • need to write in simple English

This course is available at two levels:

  • Level 1 : Elementary

  • Level 2 : Intermediate

Course Content ^TOP

You will:

  •  listen to and practice dialogues and conversations about everyday topics

  •  learn more about English pronunciation

  •  learn and practice new grammar, vocabulary and phrases

  • get feedback from your lecturers 

  • meet new people

Level 1 covers the following topics :

§         greetings,  introducing yourself and people

§         talking about yourself and your family

§         talking about food /ordering food / eating in a restaurant

§         carrying out simple transactions in shops

§         asking for directions

§         asking / talking about places

§         making and receiving telephone calls

§         arranging meetings

§         talking about jobs

§         talking about your free time activities

§         making comments /expressing feelings

§         making an appointment / reservation

§         checking price / making payments 

§         taking public transport

§         staying in a hotel

 


 

Level 2 covers the following topics :

§         talking about yourself, your background and experiences

§         leisure and lifestyle

§         describing and comparing people and places

§         countries and cultures

§         health / seeing a doctor

§         travel and transport

§         talking about plans and ideas

§         current topics in the news / on TV

§         socialising

 

 

Approach ^TOP

Your interactive lessons include:

  • language games

  • role-plays

  • group discussions

  • dialogue practice

Free Access to Our Multi-Media Programme!

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In addition to your lessons you will have unlimited access (subject to availability) to our computer laboratories during your course. Here you can do as much additional study as you want in your own time with our multi-media English programme.

Entry Requirements

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  • Level 1: You do not need a test
  • Level 2: You need to take a short test

Certification

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Participants who attend at least 75% of lessons will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

Payment Procedures Accommodation

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Accommodation is available at the RELC International Hotel.

Course Materials

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You will buy a text and workbook on the first day of the course (approx S$60).

Courses for 2008

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Level 1:           

Courses start in the weeks of:

Dates             *18 February               *26 May                       * 8 Sept

                        *7 April                         *14 July                       *27 Oct

Days:               2 lessons a week x 2 hrs x 6 weeks

Time:               Mornings, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Course code:  LER/ACT-ENG-L1/07-08

Fees:               $410.00 (+ 7% GST) = $438.70

Level 2:           

Courses start in the weeks of:

Dates             *18 February               *26 May                       * 8 Sept

                        *7 April                         *14 July                       *27 Oct

Days:               2 lessons a week x 2 hrs x 6 weeks

Time:               Mornings, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Course code:  LER/ACT-ENG-L2/07-08

Fees:               $410.00 (+ 7% GST) = $438.70

 

Click here to download the registration form


Registration Information

1.         Registration

 Please bring your Registration Form to the Language Education and Research Department (LER) Admin Office, Room 614, Level 6 or send completed registration form to:

 

Deputy Head, Language Teaching

Language Education and Research Department

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre

30 Orange Grove Road

Singapore 258352

2.         English Language Entry Tests

            For the English Language Entry Tests please come the LER Admin Office,  (Room 614, Level 6) at the following times.

Every Wednesday

 

Every Friday

Registration

Placement Test

 

Registration

Placement Test

2:30 pm

3:00 pm

 

9:00 am

9:30 am

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

             Placement tests on Wednesday evenings are by appointment only.  Please call LER Admin at 6885-7831 / 6885-7833 / 6885-7844
             to make your booking.

 3.         Payment Procedures

 The Registration Form must be accompanied with full payment of fees by credit card or cheque. The payment will not be processed until the course is confirmed. Cheques will be returned / credit cards will not be charged if the course is not conducted due to insufficient number of registrants.

 There will be no refund of course fees for any withdrawal once the course is confirmed. However, notified eligible replacements are allowed, subject to at least one week’s notice before the date of course commencement.

 4.         Public Holidays

Lessons that fall on public holidays are not made up.

 5.         Customized Courses

 We also conduct customized company-based courses. The course schedule can be arranged to suit the organization.

 

For further enquiries, please contact telephone: 68857855

Email: enquiries@relc.org.sg

 

 

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Updated 05/02/2008