DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH

Diploma in English language course is ideal for students who wish to spend a year perfecting their English. The core course in general English Language emphasis is placed on all four language skill development areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a balance of language structure (grammar) and practical use. This course is offered at all levels. It aims to increase learner’s confidence in communicating effectively in English, while ensuring that classes are fun and interesting as well as educationally stimulating.

This is a diploma programme with a difference, to make students competent in their use of the English language. The sheer range of the course spans both written and spoken, including grammatical use. The main aims of the course are to strengthen student’s overall ability in English language to ensure that they will be able to cope with the linguistic demands of their future studies. Also to help students to develop an understanding of the academic and cultural context of university study in Britain.


Program Description
This course is designed to give students a through grounding in the English language within 1 academic year. To this aim, the course has two focal points development of spoken English and the development of the grammar.

To achieve this aim, students will be taught the development of the basic language skills to speaking, listening, reading and writing. Also pronunciation practice and vocabulary expansion, grammar and structure of the English Language. The development of spoken communicative ability in English to build up confidence in using English in social, businesses and academic situations.

Assessment
Student assessment will be based on combination of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations. Continuous assessment will involve a combination of practical assessment methods and case studies.

Who Can Apply?
UK, EU and Overseas students.

Entry requirements
Applicants must possess basic English knowledge in listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Duration & Mode
The duration for the course is 12-months and full-time.

Course Modules
The following are the modules covered:

Semester I
Introduction to British culture & environment
General English:
Grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

Semester II
Computing with English
Literacy
Numeracy

Semester III
Communication Skills
Business English