English Language Courses for Adults General English Courses - Overview Our General English courses are designed for adults who want to use English fluently and accurately. The courses develop the four key language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing for use in a wide variety of real-life situations. The courses are in line with the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for Modern Languages (CEF), allowing you to chart every step of your progress and work towards internationally recognised benchmarks and examinations.
General English Courses HKIL Level
Entry Level
Exam Option
Foundation
Complete Beginners
N/A
Elementary
False Beginners
Cambridge KET
Pre-Intermediate
About 1 year of English
N/A
Intermediate
About 1-2 years of English
Cambridge PET
Upper-Intermediate
About 2-3 years of English
Cambridge FCE
Advanced
About 3-4 years of English
Cambridge CAE
Proficiency
About 4-5 years of English
Cambridge CPE
Crash Course
N/A
Conversation Course
N/A
Each course follows a dynamic, up-to-date English coursebook, and incorporates supplementary materials to make your learning experience more varied and interesting. Our classes adopt a modern communicative approach, providing a progressive and comprehensive programme from Foundation through to Proficiency Level. In class you will have plenty of opportunities to practise new language skills through lively, interesting oral activities, role-plays and discussions. You will be given regular feedback on your progress and will receive a self-study workbook so you can enjoy plenty of extra practice at home to consolidate what you have learned in the classroom. In order to ensure the fastest possible progress, the medium used during the lessons is English, supplemented whenever necessary with French for explanations and instructions. NEW! English Language Workshops
Now when you register for any one of our English courses, you can also enjoy free access to our language workshops. These are held on a regular basis in the evening and provide you with the chance for further English practice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Workshops will change from month to month, and will include activities such as discussions, debates, quiz nights, board games, films, language lab practice, free talk, karaoke, and more! Please ask your teacher for details. If you wish to take part, please first register by phone on 2877 6160 or by email at
[email protected]
General English - Course Outlines
GENERAL ENGLISH - FOUNDATION LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Beginner
N/A
Our Foundation Level course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn some practical English that can be put to use right away. The focus is mostly on developing listening and speaking skills, with support in reading and writing, together with additional input on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Topics include: simple greetings and introductions; countries; jobs; family; likes and dislikes; colours and simple descriptions; days of the week, seasons, and months; daily routines and telling the time; naming house rooms and furniture; and going to a post office, bank or café. By the end of the course, you will have a basic ability to communicate in English to ask and answer simple questions and to handle some simple everyday tasks.
GENERAL ENGLISH - ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Elementary
Cambridge KET
At Elementary Level we help you to start building your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and we give you opportunities to develop your skills (for listening and speaking in particular), so you can use English in a wider range of everyday situations outside the classroom. The emphasis is on practical and useful language and on developing your confidence in using it. The ultimate objective being for you to be able to obtain any information that you need, and to communicate what you want as quickly and as effectively as possible. Topics include: meeting people; countries and nationalities; work and home life; hobbies and sports; dates, special occasions, and birthdays; speaking on the phone; going places; asking for and giving directions; shopping and polite requests; going to a restaurant; food and drink; describing people and clothes; describing weather; going by plane or train; holidays; and talking about the past and the future. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate effectively in English in most social situations, as well as to talk about things which took place in the past and future plans. You may also choose to sit the Cambridge Key English Test (KET).
GENERAL ENGLISH - PRE-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Pre-Intermediate
N/A
At Pre-Intermediate Level, in addition to consolidating what has been learned previously, you learn many new structures, including most of the verb forms used in English, and you develop the vocabulary to enable you to discuss a wider range of topics in a more thorough and precise way. Topics include: introducing yourself and others; making conversation and common social expressions; talking about different lifestyles and backgrounds; telling and listening to stories; prices and buying things; filling in forms; describing feelings, plans and ambitions; talking about towns and cities; asking for and giving directions; talking about music and entertainment; discussing health and work problems; travelling abroad and hotels; reading labels, notices; giving advice; and making telephone calls. By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate confidently in English on a wider range of social and work related situations, distinguishing between formal and informal language, using appropriate expressions, and giving all kinds of news and information.
General English - Course Outlines (cont.) GENERAL ENGLISH - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Intermediate
Cambridge PET
Our Intermediate Level course focuses on extending your vocabulary to cover yet more specific areas and topics and on developing your skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, so that you can use the language you know in a fluent, accurate, and appropriate way. Topics include: sports and leisure activities; discussing art and literature, and giving opinions; interacting in social environments; polite requests and offers; manners, etiquette, customs, and stereotypes; education and rules; public transport and organised tours; cooking and eating habits; applying for jobs; making suggestions and arrangements; and complaining, agreeing and disagreeing. By the end of the course, you will be able to express yourself easily and confidently in a variety of circumstances using idiomatic, colloquial, formal and informal language as appropriate. You may also choose to sit the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET).
GENERAL ENGLISH - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Upper-Intermediate
Cambridge FCE
At Upper Intermediate Level, a lot of time is spent on skills work, particularly focusing on how language is used in different genres. Grammar work mostly contrasts different structures and concepts, exploring the differences between them, and looking at when it is appropriate to use them. Topics include: living overseas; describing your career; attitudes to money; tourism and ecology; television; book and film reviews; expressing interest and surprise; understanding and telling jokes; and writing formal and informal letters. By the end of the course, you will be able to use the language creatively and appropriately in any general work or social environment. You may also choose to sit the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE).
GENERAL ENGLISH - ADVANCED LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
New Headway Advanced
Cambridge CAE
At Advanced Level, the focus is on developing your accuracy and fluency in equal measure to become an independent user of the language. The syllabus for this course has been prepared with the Cambridge CAE in mind, and by the end of the course you will be in a position to take the examination.
GENERAL ENGLISH - PROFICIENCY LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
Proficiency Masterclass
Cambridge CPE
At Proficiency Level, lessons are designed to develop your ability to produce language appropriate for very specific contexts, such as writing for academic purposes, or for business and commerce. The course can be tailored to your professional, business, or academic needs, and at the end of this course you may choose to sit the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).
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General English - Course Outlines (cont.) GENERAL ENGLISH - CRASH COURSE
Coursebook
Exam Option
N/A
N/A
Do you sometimes find yourself tongue-tied, and wishing that you could communicate more effectively in English, or at least feel confident enough to go about your daily life and socialise with colleagues, potential business partners, or clients? Have you wanted to take lessons before, but never got around to it? If so, this is the course for YOU! At HKIL, we have made it easy for you to do something about your desire to start learning or to improve your English; we have designed a special course to suit your needs and time constraints! The main focus of our crash course is on active communication in real-life situations, through learning functional vocabulary, daily expressions and practical language that can be put to use right away. The ultimate objective being for you to be able to obtain any information that you need, and to communicate what you want as quickly and as effectively as possible. Topics include: greetings and introductions; work and home life; expressing likes and dislikes; invitations and appointments; speaking on the phone; hobbies and sports; discussing travel and holidays; sightseeing and staying at a hotel; asking for and giving directions; shopping and bargaining; food and drink; eating out; giving advice; describing people; the weather; and polite social talk. In class you will have plenty of opportunities to practise your language skills through lively, interesting oral activities and role-play scenarios. By the end of the course, you will be able to socialise with friends, colleagues or clients, and to communicate effectively in English in most social situations, as well as to talk about things which took place in the past and future plans.
GENERAL ENGLISH - CONVERSATION
Coursebook
Exam Option
N/A
N/A
Our conversation programme is designed to provide you with the opportunity to improve your fluency and increase your self-confidence when using English, through a wide variety of interesting and enjoyable communicative activities. You can choose either to join the programme to complement your general English course, or as a standalone course. Different levels are available to match any level of ability from Elementary 1 through to Advanced level. Textbooks are abandoned so as to create an ‘English club’ atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to use his/her English to speak about a wide range of topics in a friendly and supportive environment. At the basic levels, classes include a mix of activities ranging from listening comprehension exercises to role-plays and topic work through to group discussions, all designed to improve your oral English communication skills and confidence. At the higher levels, classes focus more on group interaction through debates and discussions on chosen topics and contemporary issues, with the aim of encouraging everyone to be more vocal, while learning to express his/her views fluently and coherently.
English Language Courses for Adults Business English Courses - Overview Our Business English courses are designed for business people, office personnel and professionals who want to improve their English for use in business and workplace contexts. The courses provide a thorough presentation of the essential language skills needed to conduct business and handle a wide variety of tasks in the workplace. The focus is on developing listening and speaking skills, together with input on grammar, vocabulary, and business writing. The courses are run in line with the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Modern Languages (CEF) and the Hong Kong Government Workplace English benchmarks, allowing you to chart your progress and work towards internationally recognised examinations and benchmark tests.
English for the Workplace
HKIL Level
Entry Level
Exam Option
Level 1
About 1 year of English
N/A
Level 2
About 1-2 years of English
N/A
HKIL Level
Entry Level
Exam Option
Level 1
About 1 year of English
N/A
Level 2
About 1-2 years of English
N/A
HKIL Level
Entry Level
Exam Option
Elementary
False Beginners
BULATS
Pre-Intermediate
About 1 year of English
BULATS
Intermediate
About 1-2 years of English
BULATS / BEC Preliminary
Upper-Intermediate
About 2-3 years of English
BULATS / BEC Vantage
Advanced
About 3-4 years of English
BULATS / BEC Higher
English Business Writing Skills
Business English Courses
Each course follows a dynamic, up-to-date Business English coursebook, and incorporates supplementary materials to make your learning more varied and interesting. In class, you will have plenty of opportunities to practise new language skills through role-plays and simulations. You will also be given regular feedback on your progress and will receive a self-study workbook so you can enjoy plenty of extra practice at home to consolidate what you have learned in the classroom.
English Language Courses for Adults Business English - Course Outlines
ENGLISH FOR THE WORKPLACE
Level
Coursebook
Level 1
Work In Progress
Level 2
More Work In Progress
Our Workplace English courses are designed for front office, clerical and administrative personnel who need to use English for their job. Emphasis is on acquiring functional English language skills required to handle everyday tasks in the workplace. Courses include frequent role-plays and conversation-based activities, designed to help you relate the language being learnt to your own work experience. Topics include welcoming visitors, handling enquiries, taking telephone messages, providing information and arranging appointments. Focus is on improving speaking and listening skills integrated with support in grammar and writing skills. Level 1 is designed for students at Elementary and Pre-Intermediate Level Level 2 is designed for students at Intermediate Level
BUSINESS ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS ~ Levels 1 & 2
Our Business English Writing Skills courses are designed for business people and professionals who need to write memos, faxes, letters and e-mails to correspond with colleagues and clients in accurate and professional English. The courses give a systematic presentation of model business writing expressions and samples of everyday business correspondence for analysis, followed by extensive business writing practice. Participants learn to organise their writing more effectively, avoid common grammar mistakes and write with a more appropriate style and tone. Level 1 is designed for students at Elementary and Pre-Intermediate Level Level 2 is designed for students at Intermediate Level
Business English - Course Outlines (cont.)
BUSINESS ENGLISH - ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
In-Company Elementary
BULATS
Our Elementary Level Business English course is designed for false beginners who have a very basic foundation in English. Emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills in business contexts. Topics include: meeting people; describing jobs and responsibilities; your company; work routines; discussing cities and countries; entertaining, and making small talk; asking for and giving directions; making telephone calls; making offers and requests; arranging appointments; describing products and services; attending meetings; and writing simple business letters, faxes, and e-mails.
BUSINESS ENGLISH - PRE-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
In-Company Pre-Intermediate
BULATS
Based on a carefully constructed language syllabus, this course covers the key functional areas of business interaction at Pre-Intermediate Level and is designed to enable you to relate the language you are learning to your own work experience. Special emphasis is placed on listening and speaking skills. Topics include: introducing people; describing jobs and companies; telephoning; exchanging information; making reports; socialising; attending meetings; making arrangements; comparing products; company visits and business travel; describing trends; tackling problems; and writing everyday business correspondence.
BUSINESS ENGLISH - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
In-Company Intermediate
BULATS / BEC Preliminary
This course is designed to develop listening and speaking skills in a wider range of general and specific professional situations. The course includes frequent role-plays, case studies, and conversation-based activities, designed to help you relate the language being learnt to your own work experience. Topics include: business travel; making telephone calls and arrangements; attending and managing meetings; discussing advertising; negotiating; socializing; describing trends; reporting decisions; and business letters, faxes, e-mails, memos, minutes, and short reports. At the end of the course, you may choose to sit BULATS or the Cambridge BEC Preliminary examination.
Business English - Course Outlines (cont.) BUSINESS ENGLISH - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
In-Company Upper-Intermediate
BULATS / BEC Vantage
This course offers a unique insight into the world of business through dynamic and up-to-date materials and is designed to take your Business English language skills up to an Advanced Level. Topics include: jobs and careers; company activities, organisation and history; telephone communication; employment policy; international trade; finance, money matters; dealing with problems; visitors and travel; marketing; meetings; processes and operations; sales and negotiation; and writing a comprehensive range of professional business letters, faxes, e-mails, memos, minutes, and reports. At the end of the course, you may choose to sit BULATS or the Cambridge BEC Vantage examination.
BUSINESS ENGLISH - ADVANCED LEVEL
Coursebook
Exam Option
TBC
BULATS / BEC Higher
Our Advanced Level course is designed for students who already have a very good command of Business English with a wide range of vocabulary and a good grasp of grammatical structures. The focus is on developing your accuracy and fluency in equal measure in order to become an independent user of the language. Topics include: brand management; marketing ethics; giving presentations; discussing advertising; negotiating; corporate culture; team building; meetings; globalisation and corporate strategy; and writing a comprehensive range of professional business letters, faxes, e-mails, memos, minutes, and reports. At the end of the course, you may choose to sit BULATS or the Cambridge BEC Higher examination.
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
As well as our core General and Business English courses, we offer a full range of Business English study options and workshops on request. The content and duration of these courses can be negotiated with the participants to reflect their specific needs and interests.
Telephone and Reception Skills
Customer Service English Skills
Business English Writing Skills
English for Tourism and Hospitality
Effective Presentation Skills
English for Banking and Finance
Sales and Negotiating Skills
English for Science and Technology
Secretarial English Skills
English for Medicine
Job Interview Skills
English for Law
Note: We are also pleased to tailor-make any courses on request. For details of our in-house corporate training services and programmes, please contact our Head of Corporate Training, Angela Woo, on 2526 9100.
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