ESL Tuition Program
The ESL Tuition Program is aimed towards students with a lower level of understanding of the English language. This program is for students who are having a hard time transitioning from thier primary language to an English Language School.
Taught by experienced English speakers in small groups this program focuses on the use of Phonics to help pronunciation of words.
The goal of this program is for the student to improve their English Language skills in the four functions so they can feel more confident in their speaking and writing skills.
This is an essential skill to learn if they are currently attending an International Scool. This is a program that is a stepping stone for the student to transition into the homework and/or curricular program to assist in their school studies
ESL Tuition Program Highlights:
Small Class Sizes
Class sizes are small so students can have a more hands on approach with the teacher
Phonics
Phonics is used to help students identify letters and sound out the pronunciation of words
Speaking
There is a focus on having students speak during the class to work on proper verbal vocabulary
Listening
Students will hear the teacher pronounce words and be asked to repeat the word using the correct annunciation
Writing
Writing will be part of the class so students can practice writing the words they use verbally
Reading
Reading will be part of the students being able to recognize words and verbalize them in the correct way
English Speaking and Writing
We have added on an extension and more advanced version of the standard ESL Tuition program. This part of the class will have a priority focus on Speaking/Writing to assist students with their current skills. Grade 1&2 level will be focusing the writing around grammar, and proper sentence structure.
Grades 3&4 will also work on sentences and speaking, but more of a focus will be on practicing Idiums (which are words or phrases that have a different figurative meaning than literal meaning. A basic example of this is “a rip-off” In this context we do not mean to tear something off, but we mean that something is too expensive or not worth the price being charged). Key expressions are another area of study, as this is useful in everday conversation and discussion.
Class Time
When: Every Saturday
Grade 1/2 - 10:30am-12:00pm
Grade 3/4 - 1:30pm-3:00pm
Grade Appropriate
Classes are split by Grade Levels so students can learn with others that have similar skill sets
Small Class Sizes
Class sizes are kept small so students can get the most one on one time with their teacher
Grammar
Grammar is crucial to higher level writing. Learning the basic rules and structure at a young age can give students good habits
Sentence Structure
Sentence Structure in part with Grammar is the key to writing good papers at a higher level, establishing good habits young can pay off
