Language
Programs
Introducing two successful programs we’ve developed: an ESL course spanning four terms using the “Interchange” series, and a University Preparation (UP) program tailored for advanced language skills and readiness for Canadian universities.
SLICE the IELTS is one of our top-performing programs, offering an innovative approach to IELTS preparation tailored for intermediate English learners, enabling gradual skill mastery and exam success.
Overview: SLICE the IELTS transforms IELTS prep with a progressive strategy, breaking tests into manageable parts. Students start simple, gradually mastering complex challenges, akin to enjoying pizza slice by slice. It provides a focused three-month curriculum for both “ACADEMIC” and “GENERAL” modules, tailored for intermediate English learners. It offers a unique self-paced learning experience with interactive multimedia presentations.
Program Structure:
- Listening Skills: Focus on specific question types, master sections step by step, learn test strategies, review transcripts, master vocabulary, track progress, take spelling quizzes, and attend workshops.
- Reading Skills: Get tips for each type, access 140+ tests, work on 14 types, master vocabulary, take weekly quizzes, track progress, and engage in interactive workshops.
- Writing Skills: Receive resources for each task, access lessons, samples, quizzes, get guidance for each part, practice language and grammar, track progress, and attend correction workshops.
- Speaking Skills: Access handouts, analyze videos and interviews, practice speaking, enhance vocabulary, focus on grammar, and prepare for real interviews with tips and strategies.
Key Highlights of SLICE the IELTS:
- Structured Curriculum: Three-month program with a detailed week-by-week study plan for systematic skill mastery.
- Gradual Complexity: Tests progress from easy to difficult versions, preparing students for full-scale standard tests.
- Targeted Learning: Focus on specific question types, sections, tasks, and speaking parts for deep understanding.
- Interactive Learning: Multimedia presentations enhance engagement, comprehension, and retention.
- Extensive Resources: Access to approximately 15 valid IELTS books for diverse practice materials.
- Specialized Support: Tailored handouts, tips, and strategies empower students with effective test-taking skills.
- Continuous Assessment: Weekly/monthly tracking, spelling quizzes, and workshops ensure ongoing improvement.
- Focused Workshops: Refine skills through note-taking, context analysis, pronunciation, vocabulary, and question correction sessions.
Delivery Method: The program is delivered in person with printed materials, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Duration and Completion: The project took 8 months to complete, starting in October 2016 and ending in June 2017. It involved combining and compiling various IELTS textbooks into the SLICE system.
Updates: The curriculum was partially updated in 2022, particularly focusing on reading, listening, and writing skills, to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
Main License and Copyright Information: Please note that the main license for SLICE the IELTS program, including its content and materials, is copyrighted by its Score Guides company. Only a copy of this program was utilized at Cloud Nine College during the designer’s (Dr. Nazari) tenure as an instructor there.
SLICE the IELTS is developed by Dr. Mostafa Nazari, a certified IELTS teacher with extensive experience. Over the past two years, he has refined the program while teaching numerous international students and collaborating with esteemed institutions in Vancouver.
Client Profile & Access
Designed specifically for D&H College, our ESL program offers a comprehensive one-year language learning experience. Structured across four terms and utilizing the acclaimed “Interchange” series by Jack C. Richards (5th edition, 2017), this program is tailored to provide students with a solid foundation in English language skills.
Program Overview: Our ESL program at D&H College reflects our dedication to comprehensive language learning. Designed in collaboration with D&H College, it’s structured across four terms and utilizes the “Interchange” series by Jack C. Richards (5th edition, 2017), showcasing our commitment to fostering language proficiency and academic success.
Program Structure and Levels:
- Term Structure: One-year program divided into four 11-week terms.
- Textbook Usage: Sequential progression through “Interchange” series by Jack C. Richards.
- Weekly Routine: One unit per week covering all language skills.
- Assessment: Weekly quizzes, midterms, and finals to gauge progress.
- Levels: Newcomer ESL, ESL Level 1, ESL Level 2, and ESL Level 3, each targeting specific CEFR proficiency levels.
- Course Goals: Focused on developing language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing aligned with CEFR standards.
Instructional Materials:
- Core Textbooks: “Interchange” series by Jack C. Richards (5th edition, 2017).
- Workbook Activities: Reinforcement exercises for practice and feedback.
- Interactive Learning: Digital engagement through the Interchange Interactive Platform.
- Library Resources: Extensive ESL materials available for supplementary learning.
- Authentic Materials: Incorporation of real-world resources for cultural and contextual understanding.
Delivery Method and Updates: The ESL program is delivered in person at D&H College, supplemented by asynchronous materials on Moodle.
Duration and Completion: The project to develop this program commenced in August 2023 and concluded in November 2023, spanning three months of meticulous planning and implementation.
Client Profile & Access
Introducing the University Preparation (UP) program at D&H College, designed by Score Guides Company to equip non-native English speakers with advanced language skills and academic readiness for Canadian universities. This intensive three-month course integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking, focusing on academic language proficiency and study strategies.
Course Overview & Structure:
The UP program spans 12 weeks (3 months) and aims to:
- Develop skills for success in Canadian academic culture and classrooms.
- Enhance language proficiency in grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
- Foster effective communication in academic environments like lectures, seminars, discussions, presentations, and group work.
- Equip students with confidence and skills to pursue further studies in university programs.
Over 12 weeks, students cover critical thinking, research, writing, presentations, group discussions, and information evaluation, progressively building academic skills.
Means of Delivery: The UP program is delivered in a hybrid format, blending on-campus instruction with asynchronous learning on Moodle. This combines interactive sessions with online resources to support student learning.
Project Timeline: The UP program development spanned from January to February 2024, involving two months of thorough planning. The tailored curriculum meets evolving student needs for Canadian university studies, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in academic readiness.
