English Language Courses
General English programmes are at 7 levels from Elementary to Proficiency, aiming to develop listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing skills.
INTENSITY: 8 hours per week, 32 hours per month (term)
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INTEREST FOCUSED COURSES:
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RECEIVE & RESPOND :
Taught by native-speaker teachers using specially designed materials, this programme focuses on the development of listening comprehension and oral communication skills, with emphasis on vocabulary selection.
Levels: Upper Intermediate and above
INTENSITY: *4 hours per week, 16 hours per term (2 weekdays)
EXPLORE & EXPRESS:
These programmes focus on academic reading and writing skills, where authentic texts such as articles and reports are studied in terms of context, discourse and style. Individual observations and evaluations with critical interpretation and discussion of opinions are then put into writing.
Level: Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours: 48
TRANSLATION:
A programme that focuses on the development of translation skills from Turkish to English and English to Turkish, using specially designed materials to teach the techniques, as well as strengthening grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
Level: Lower Advanced and above
Total Class Hours: 96
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BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES:
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BUSINESS ENGLISH:
These programmes follow a modular system where oral and written communication skills are developed together with the grammar and vocabulary required to meet the needs of business life.
Levels: Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours:120
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE:
The content of this programme is designed to teach a variety of writing techniques in English, to help in structuring and expressing opinions effectively in business correspondence and brief reporting. Focussing on format and organization of written tasks as well as appropriate grammar and vocabulary, to achieve effective business communication.
Level :Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours : 16
APPLYING FOR A JOB:
A programme both for preparing and writing letters of application for jobs, CVs and letters of intent, and for developing and practising interview techniques.
Level : Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours : 16
GIVING PRESENTATIONS:
This programme is for those preparing to give effective oral presentations, including the preparation of visual materials.Level: Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours: 32
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EXAM PREPARATION COURSES:
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Special programmes teaching the techniques, skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the following exams, using specially designed materials produced by our teachers, expert in this area, and also providing the opportunity to take objectively assessed practice tests with appropriate feedback in advance of the live exam.
IELTS * International English Language Testing System
TOEFL * Test of English as a Foreign Language
KPDS * Language Exam for Civil Servants
For each programme:
Level: Upper Intermediate and above
Total Class Hours:120
BECs * Business English Certificates
BEC Preliminary
Level: Completion of Business English Upper Intermediate reqiured
BEC Vantage
Level: Completion of Business English Lower Advanced required
For each programme:
Total Class Hours: 64
FCE *First Certificate in English
Level: Completion of Lower Advanced Level in the General English Course Programme is required.
CAE * Certificate in Advanced English
Level: Completion of Advanced Level in the General English Course Programme is required.
CPE * Certificate of Proficiency in English
Level: Completion of Proficiency Level in the General English Course Programme is required.
For each programme:
Total Class Hours : 64
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“ONE-to-ONE” and PROJECT COURSES:
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One-to-one” programmes are tailored to meet individual needs in English language learning. Project Programmes are organised for public or private institutions or for private groups formed by individuals, tailored to meet special needs in English language learning.
Please e-mail projects@tba.org.tr address to receive more detailed information on “One-to-One” and Projects Courses.