Teaching Methods
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
CLT method emphasizes the importance of communication.
- Lessons are student-centered; learners take on an active role in the classroom
- Learn the language useful for everyday social, study or work life
- Interactive class activities: discussions, dialogues, role-plays, surveys and interviews
- Use a coursebook as well as original texts from magazines, songs, signs and newspapers
- Learn grammar in a meaningful context
With the use of CLT method our aim is to:
- Improve your everyday use of communication skills
- Build up your confidence in communicating in English
- Help you pass Cambridge exams if required
- Assist in preparation for study at British universities
- Help improve your job prospects
Levels of English language competency
The levels based on the Council of Europe’s Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):
| Exams | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEFR Level | Trinity ESOL Skills for Life | Cambridge ESOL | CES (Cambridge English Scale) | IELTS | Trinity GESE and ISE | Level Aims |
| C2 (Group 6) | – | CPE | 200-230 | 8.0–9.0 | ISE IV or GESE Grade 12 | - use English very well in demanding situations- performance level may be above average native speaker |
| C1 (Group 5) | Level 2 | CAE | 180-200 | 6.5-7.5 | ISE III or GESE Grades 10-11 | - use and understand complex language- use English well apart from the most demanding situations |
| B2 (Group 4) | Level 1 | FCE | 160-180 | 5.0-6.5 | ISE II or GESE Grades 7-9 | - use range of basic language well in most situations- use more complex English and cope with more demanding situations |
| B1 (Group 3) | Entry 3 | PET | 140-160 | 4.0-5.0 | ISE I or GESE Grades 5-6 | - use English in a limited way in more difficult situations- use English in most familiar situations |
| A2 (Group 2) | Entry 2 | KET | 120-140 | 3 | GESE Grades 3-4 | - develop English skills to ‘survival’ level- use English in very familiar situations |
| A1 (Group 1) | Entry 1 | – | 100-120 | 1–2 | GESE Grade 1-2 | - learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication |