Ultimate English Programme

On the Thursday Webinar, you will immerse yourself in the English language by doing what virtually all successful people have had to do in their respective fields: learn your craft through English, the world’s most recognisable language. Students will take another course of their choice, whether it is just a subject they have an interest in, or their chosen career path, and learn this through English. Apply the skills you learn from the Tuesday lessons to succeed in any area of life.

Speaking Semester

• Week 1: Advanced Grammar Functions

  Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, March 17, 2017, 12:30 AM

  This week you will build on what you’ve learned from the foundation diploma and master the more complex areas of English grammar. This will include the use of the ‘perfect continuous’ tenses and other IELTS related topics.

• Week 2: Aren’t There Many Types of Questions?

  Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, March 24, 2017, 12:30 AM

  “Intelligent questions stimulate, provoke, inform, and inspire.” Asking questions in the right way can lead a conversation in whatever direction you want. This week you will explore the different forms of questions and the techniques we use to ask them.

• Week 3: Interviews – Everything You Need to Know

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, March 31, 2017, 12:30 AM

  80% of people get anxiety before an interview – and that is in their native language! This week you will be guided through the top tips for succeeding in interviews and study the commonly asked questions which employers use to judge the applicants.

• Week 4: Beautiful English – Metaphors, Similes, & Idioms

  Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, April 7, 2017, 12:30 AM

  The final step in your journey through spoken English, is to gain the ability to express yourself as beautifully as a poet. This week you will delve into the figurative world of metaphors, similes, and idioms to show a mastery of the English tongue.

Writing Semester

• Week 1: Stylistic Conventions

  Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, April 14, 2017, 12:30 AM

  This week you will explore the different styles of writing used for differing bodies of work. Comparing everything from the descriptive style of an essay, to the factual unbiased style of a report, you will be equipped to write any piece of English you desire.

• Week 2: Broadening Your Vocabulary

  Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, April 21, 2017, 12:30 AM

  When writing in English, repetition of words and phrases can be the downfall of an otherwise amazing piece. For this reason, it is crucial to constantly continue building your English vocabulary. This week you will be exploring synonyms – words that have the same meaning, and antonyms – words that have opposite meanings, to build on your already extensive library of words.

• Week 3: Writing Professional Emails

  Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, April 28, 2017, 12:30 AM

  This week will be your final step in perfecting the art of emails. Everything from the most basic email to your friend, to the difficult concept of formal emails will be dissected in detail. You will also learn which abbreviations are acceptable and when.

• Week 4: Applications, Cover Letters, & CVs

  Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, May 5, 2017, 12:30 AM

  This week you will master the ability to sell yourself. You will explore the process of job seeking from the initial application at the very beginning, to the outstanding CV which will ultimately get you to that dream job.

Listening & Reading Semester

• Week 1: Listening – The Most-Used Skill

  Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, May 12, 2017, 12:30 AM

  Listening is often overlooked as a language skill, when in fact over 40% of all our communication is done through listening, far surpassing the other 3 skills. This week we will focus on the different listening techniques used for each type of information gathering.

• Week 2: Accents from Across the World

  Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, May 19, 2017, 12:30 AM

  Of course, one of the biggest problems with English being so widely used in today’s world, is the massive variation in accents from one part of the world to another. In your second week, you will become accustomed to different accents and see how noticeable patterns form in pronunciation and intonation.

• Week 3: Reading Techniques

  Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, May 26, 2017, 12:30 AM

  Reading is used to gather the information we need, and what type of information you are looking for will dictate the technique you use for reading. Whether you are looking for 1 specific piece of information, or reading to understand a full written extract or story, you will hone each of the different techniques used in this week’s lesson.

• Week 4: Understanding Unknown Words

  Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 12:30 AM

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  Friday, June 2, 2017, 12:30 AM

  One of the biggest problems when reading is coming across new words. Without a dictionary, this can be a nightmare for English learners. This week, you will learn all about roots, prefixes, and suffixes – the building blocks of words. With this knowledge, you will be able to decipher the meaning of almost any unknown word you encounter.