Semi-Intensive English Plus Course

The 24-lesson per week Semi-Intensive Plus Course at AGE is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A (9:00 – 10:40) and B (11:00 – 12:40) Monday through Friday, and Section C (1:40 – 3:20) on Tuesday and Thursday. Section A is Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation. Section C meets on Tuesday and Thursday. Beginner students study Reading and Writing, while students who are intermediate or advanced can choose an elective on Tuesday and Thursday.

Semi-Intensive English Plus Fact File

  • Level requirement: Low beginner to upper advanced (12 levels available)
  • Class size: Average 8-10 students Maximum 12 students
    (14 during July and August only)
  • Number of lessons (per week): 24 lessons per week
  • Lesson duration: 50 minutes
  • Age: Minimum of 17 years old or by approval of the Director
  • Start dates: Every Monday, minimum of 1 week

Semi-Intensive English Plus Program Electives

  • American Culture
  • Film and Media
  • American Slang
  • Accent Reduction
  • Business English
  • Creative Writing

Teaching Methods

All AGE Instructors:

  • give students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers.
  • teach students the rules for grammar usage through communicative teaching methods.
  • provide students with feedback and special exercises to help improve pronunciation
  • give students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers.
  • expose students to more vocabulary through reading.
  • provide practice using English in all types of writing.
  • offer students the opportunity to practice language in areas of special interest.

Sample General English Program Course Schedule

Time Section Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 – 10:40 A Grammar Structure & Usage
10:40 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 – 12:40 B Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary & Pronunciation
12:40 – 1:40 LUNCH BREAK
1:40 – 3:20 C Reading & Writing
Reading & Writing Elective Reading & Writing Elective Reading & Writing


Note : Electives are available to intermediate and advanced students only.