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Welcome ESL Secondary Years

English is one of the most widely spoken native languages in the world, and, in terms of sheer number of speakers, it is the most spoken official language in the world. It is the primary language used in international affairs. The English language has official status even in nations where it is not the primary spoken language. English is indisputably the primary language of global trade and commerce. In many countries, most tourism authorities and other officials in contact with the public speak English to interact and engage with tourists and immigrants.

 

 

Importance of English at UISZC

ESL – English as a Second Language is a very important tool as English is the medium of Instruction at Utahloy. There are a number of students at this school from different cultural backgrounds, many of whom have limited understanding of English. The school prepares students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Many of these students need further academic preparation and need to improve their English Language skills before taking the IB examination.

 

English is not only important to understand other subjects, such as the humanities and sciences, but also to boost the students’ self-esteem. Most of the students at Utahloy hail from different backgrounds and ethnicities and have learnt English in their local schools or English Language Centres where most Instructors are not native speakers. Hence, even after years of attending these local schools and language centres, the students have limited conversational ability in English. ESL course content helps these students to gain a level of proficiency in English so as to enhance their ability to speak, read and write fluently. The primary focus to help them pursue their academic goals.

 

 

Teaching Methodology at UISZC

English is taught by teachers who have qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language and experience of teaching non-native speakers of English. The emphasis is on acquiring English Language proficiency that will help the students in the development of relevant academic skills to prepare for IB Diploma work.

At Utahloy, ESL teachers understand these issues and start building students' levels of confidence as soon as they arrive at the school. A lot of empathy and understanding is shown to the students.

 

ESL courses are designed with a range of techniques and methodologies to develop listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary skills. The topics covered include grammar, use of idioms and phrasal verbs, picture dictionaries, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. Mostly, the course is inclusive of a multitude of activities, which include;


▶ Initial focus on spoken English
▶ Topics that are of relevance in day to day life
▶ Confidence building
▶ Focus on reading, writing and listening skills
▶ Preparing and developing useful notes and other materials in the English language
▶ Tracking record of students progress

▶ Tailoring programmes according to the skills and requirements of students


ESL Teachers at Utahloy have years of experience in teaching English in Asia and other continents. They have been exposed to students from varied backgrounds and are trained to handle challenging situations in the classroom.

 

 

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