English and Language Enhancement Program

Presented by: Carlos A. CabreraB.A. in Modern Language

majored in English Teaching

This English Program and Language Enhancement is designed for the following groups, with an insight into their workplace.

INTRODUCTION

Experience as a private Tutor since 1993, as well as full-time teaching:

ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching at Mi Colegio, Saint Patrick School (Language Arts).

ESL teaching at Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano [2005-2012],

Progressive English Services since Aug 2013

What I offer as an Instructor:

Private Instructor in English teaching for executives at private firms:

- Seguros Constitución

- RBI CG which administers English Programs for Major League Baseball Academies (MLB);

- besides a history in teaching hotel entrepreneurs and Free Zone Executives (i.e. BBraun).

What I offer as an Instructor:

These Executives express the following regarding their classes:- confident level of satisfaction-professionalism on behalf of the instructor- an enhancement in their language performance in all expected areas: language structure and verbal and written expression.- and finally, all learners have put into action the lessons learned into their workplace, meetings and written communication.

What I offer as an Instructor:

Following a Diagnostic Test assessing in two aspects:◦written group test◦and a second, both individual and

audiovisual assessment.

The groups will be identified, regardless their former contact with the language.

GROUPS CLASSIFICATION

1. Beginners to pre Intermediate: Beginners’ command regarding of all-4 language skills:

◦ Vocabulary (Awareness and Building)◦ Conversation and Listening Comprehension◦ Grammar (Structure and Mechanics)◦ Reading Comprehension and Writing.

This superficial command of the language limits the speaker to start a minimum exchange and barely operate either at a factory or an office.

GROUPS CLASSIFICATION

2. Intermediate – Superior: characterized by skills allowing the speaker of either participating or conducting work meetings, and also create and carry presentations.

Nevertheless, this speaker lacks capability to structure and put into use a specialized glossary that enables them to utter complete statements, with acceptable pronunciation.

GROUPS CLASSIFICATION

In the Program all-4 Language Skills are developed:

Vocabulary and Glossary Building Listening Comprehension, as well as a

Conversational exchange Grammar (the language mechanics, which

allows the expression of whole statements)

Reading Comprehension and Writing of Reports and Presentations.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

1. Sessions with 3 to 10 group members.2. 2 sessions a week, with 2 hours each.

(4 hours per week; 16 hours a month, is properly desired for a minimum contact with the

language)3. Each thematic unit, after a 16-hour

module, will conclude in a short written assessment to evaluate the participant’s progress.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:Following the Groups Classification, the Program shall have the following characteristics:

5. For the core of the classes, an globally accepted textbook will be referenced as used for Teaching adults.

6. For the lower level I will select World Link 2e (designed for different levels, with access to online resources), and Market Leader for the upper level.

7. The textbook will not be used as the sole instructive resource. To it, these resources will follow:

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

Use of his laptop during sessions. Vocabulary Cards Picture cards, as a reference to Grammar Flashing Cards DVD as part of the referenced textbooks Realia in general. Realia is a compilation

of resources known in TESOL as any external and designed tangibles, either real or an imitation.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM RESOURCES provided by the Instructor:

Access to educational websites (TESOL-oriented). Handouts to be used in regular sessions. Quizzes (printed and/or online) Edited videos with educational purposes (not

lasting longer than 20 min. each) to alternate with the regular series DVD.

Songs from an authorized website. Creation of CD collections, compiling articles

in mp3 format. They are personalized to the participants’ interests. They will be also provided in pdf format and accessible online.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM RESOURCES provided by the Instructor:

It shall be also required from the participants access to reference websites, besides attendance to classes.

It is desired the access to electronic resources (PC, tablet) and online during the sessions.

There is also a regular use of Smartphones’ Applications (Apps) suggested by the instructor for learning purposes. This shall be under his supervision.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM Other Resources:

Personalized attention and follow-up to individual progress.

Constant use of the Information Technology. For each unit, there will be written and online

assignments. The creation of a Technical Glossary shall be

a must, going accordingly to the participants’ position(s).

ACADEMIC PROGRAMOther characteristics:

Period visits from a guest teacher, as well as, a native speaker. This indeed enriches the classes with an additional accent.

Musical videos, including lyrics to make classes enjoyable along with active learning.

Songs with a similar routing and purpose. Among others.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:Other characteristics:

It is guaranteed an individual progress if the participant abides to:

Regular attendance. Practice assignments out of the class. Glossary use during sessions, and if

feasible, in the facilities. Follow-up to the program and Instructor’s

suggestions. Fair contact with language besides

classes.

RESPONSABILITY VERIFICATION – Participants’ Commitment:

At arrival, each students signs the exact time. This is verified by the instructor.

As well, the Instructor signs at the end of each session.

A proper schedule may be agreed (either early mornings for groups or home classes, for individuals).

Responsability Section:

Addendum: An alternative may be a Language Enrichment Workshop. Its purpose is to enhance Pronunciation, together with Conversation recreation as well as the reinforcement of Writing. This course may avail a weekly session, likely for weekends.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

While private ESL institutes in this market, dealing with adult education, charge sums averaging , I would only charge barely half than those institutes average:

◦ 750.00 the hour during an agreement for the first 12 months (or 4 levels).

◦ 500.00 per visit to compensate for gas and car maintenance.

Costs and Benefits:

For the company: A close progress is conveniently assured Value added with instant use A thankful staff with long-term commitment A reasonable price with proven expertise Among many others

Participants will not hassle with: Traffic jams. Large groups with no individual progress. Loops in their learning due to the previous. But in return, will enjoy: Enriched lessons with variety of teaching resources A comfortable learning environment Etc.

Costs and Benefits: