THE FOCUS METHODOLOGY

What is language teaching methodology?

A whole complex of elements

The link between

theory and practice

Theories of

language learning

Instructional design

features Observed teaching practice

The design feature includes:

Stated objectives

Syllabus specifications

Types of activities

Roles of teachers, learners, materials

THE DESIGN FEATURES

METHOD: A systematic set of teaching practices based on a particular theory of language and

language learning.

Fixed teaching system with prescribed techniques and practices.

APPROACH:

Language teaching philosophy that can be interpreted and applied in a variety of different ways in the classroom.

TECHNIQUES: A detailed Manual on HOW to implement the

process in the classroom

THE PRACTICAL FEATURES

THE UNDERLYING LOGIC

What language would this newborn listen to?

Hindi?

Gujarati?

Punjabi?

…but it is seldom English…

We read HINDI We write in HINDI

We Listen to HINDI ….naturally we speak in HINDI!

Similarly If we

LISTEN

SPEAK

READ and

WRITE in ENGLISH

We Become Comfortable in ENGLISH

Level AssessmentSTEP 1

WHY LEVEL ASSESSMENT?

To Understand the Present Level of Comfort in English Language

To Provide Result Oriented Guidance

To Refer the Correct Level of Training

If you cannot Speak at ALL

THE BEGINNERS LEVEL

If you can speak a little…

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

And For Communication & PD…

ADVANCE LEVEL

Personalized approach

Here every student receives

one-to-one

personal attention from our Trainers

Interactive Methodology

The students are taught in a fun-filled and lively environment –

making learning easy and effective

Continuous R&D

Continuous Research guarantees that the students receive up to date

and relevant study material

Unique Evaluation Process

Periodical Evaluation by experts ensures that every student gets optimum scope to develop his

spoken skills in English

Unique Talk-Aid-Tokens These unique

cards

functions as

your partner

for face to

face

conversation

and also

functions as a

pocket

dictionary

Audio-Video Mode of Training

For better retention and out-put we use state-of-the art audio-video medium of training

Beginners Level Book

•Confidence Building

•Essential Vocabulary

•Basic Functional Grammar

•Everyday Conversation

•Neutralization Basics

•Sentence Construction

•Reading and Listening Integrated

Tasks

•Short Speeches

•Presentation of ideas

•Situational conversation

•Giving Feedbacks

•Elimination of MTI

•Managing Difficult Conversation

•Business Communication

•Personality Enhancement

•Group Discussions

•Presentation Skills

•Personal Interview Techniques

Purpose of the Program

Will establish standards and objectives for raising the level of English proficiency that are derived from the four recognized domains of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on the spoken part

Proficiency Level Descriptions Proficiency Level

 Level O

 Level A

 Level B

  Entry Level Exit Level Entry Level Exit Level Entry Level Exit Level

Speaking Zero to very limited ability in understanding spoken English and responding accordingly.  

Develops ability to Understand simple questions and statements on familiar topics. And able to respond accordingly 

Understands most questions and conversations on familiar topics spoken distinctively at normal speed; requires occasional restatement or clarification.  

Understands most informal questions, statements, and conversations at normal speed. Comprehends lectures on familiar topics with some difficulty. 

Understands most conversations and most lectures on familiar topics at normal speed. 

Understands academic topical conversations and most lectures without difficulty. And has also come to terms with the requirements of presentations, GD and PI 

FOCUS StandardsExternal Review for: Clarity Rigor Appropriate content Specificity Measurability

FOCUS Standards Definitions

Benchmark: A specific statement of what a student should

know and be able to do in each of the Levels

Standard: A general statement of what a student should

know and be able to do in each of the Levels

Indicator: A statement of the knowledge or skills which a

student demonstrates in order to meet the benchmark.

Indicators are critical to understanding the standards andbenchmarks and are intended to be met by all students.

FOCUS Standards Descriptions

Level OStandard: The student listens to spoken English to develop communicative competence in social and academic language use.Benchmark: The student uses English to process and construct meaning. (eleven indicators suggested)

Level AStandard: The student speaks in English in socially and academically appropriate ways Benchmark: The student uses English to convey meaning in spoken form. (seven indicators suggested)

Level BStandard: The student speaks in English with right intonation, modulation and expressions. Also achieves success in content area. Uses ideas and content in speakingBenchmark1: Uses word analysis strategiesBenchmark2: Presentation Skills Benchmark 3: GD and PI Skills

Knowledge Base Outcomes

Level O: Interacts with an adult or peer in a formal or informal setting using appropriate language in simple sentences.

Level A: Participates in social conversation with peers and adults on familiar topics by asking and answering questions and soliciting information.

Level B: Participates in social conversation with peers and adults on various topics fluently, impressing the listener with his/her overall communication skills

Training Methodologies

Role-play between two learners. Compare and contrast the level of formality in the two situations

listen to sound recordings and present to their peers versus presentation to Trainer. Compare and contrast the level of formality

listen to sound recordings of a student presentation to their peers while sitting informally in a circle and the same presentation to their peers while standing at a podium.

CONTACT

FOCUS English Training Academy – Ahmedabad

241-242, ‘Saman’ Complex,

Opp. Satyam Mall, Near Mansi Circle,

Satellite, Ahmedabad.

Ph.: 079-4009 7789 / 9376 205 225

Email: ahmedabad.sat@shreeeduserve.com

Website: www.shreeeduserve.com