IT English
With the advancement of the IT industry, innovations are always updated. HLA’s IT English course focuses on building excellent English language proficiency in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), or any IT-related field. This course will further enhance one’s ability to understand oral and written English in the IT field.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
– An 8-week in-depth study program that enhances students’ language proficiency in English as a principal component in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Programming.
– Aspiring IT students or professionals who understand the importance of effective communication in this industry.
– Students who are interested in learning about English used in the IT field of study.
WHY STUDY IT ENGLISH IN HLA?
- HLA provides specialized vocabulary terminology for this course (programming, software engineering, computer hardware, networking, databases, testing, support, etc.). With basic to advanced communicative English, the course helps students practice using specialized vocabulary in practical communication and work.
LEARNING GOALS:
- To learn English efficiently and achieve the industry’s requirements.
- To enhance English proficiency not only in communication but also in this field of study.
- To increase vocabulary power in information technology, or in any IT-related profession.
Class structure per day: 4 one to one classes, 4 group classes and 1 self-study class (Essay Writing/ Music Class)
Course Highlights:
A. Career-focused
- Career English has its own language, structure, and conventions. It is part technical, part academic, and part every day. It has a wide variety of slang, acronyms, and colloquialisms that those outside the profession find incomprehensible. So classes are designed to allow students to have an immersive educational experience that incorporates English into their chosen career studies.
B. Integrated Approach
- Learning all the major skills with different teachers who are highly trained and with in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.
C. Learner-centered
- Classes are focused on developing students’ macro and micro skills plus the usage of English in a classroom setting.
- Teachers closely monitor students’ progress through feedback.
D. Outcome Based Education
- Focuses on students’ evaluation to monitor progress and feedback.
- Daily and weekly feedback from the teachers is done to inform students’ achievement and things that need improvements.
- Special recognition and awarding of certificates at the end of the course.
Course Requirement:
Classes are available for different levels from low beginner to proficient user.
HLA’s LEVEL
| HLA LEVEL | CEFR LEVEL | DESCRIPTION |
| 10 | C2 | Proficient |
| 9 | C1 | Advanced |
| 8 | B2+ | Upper Intermediate |
| 7 | B2 | Upper-Intermediate |
| 6 | B1+ | Intermediate |
| 5 | B1 | Intermediate |
| 4 | A2+ | Pre-Intermediate |
| 3 | A2 | Elementary |
| 2 | A1+ | Elementary |
| 1 | A1 | High Beginner |
| 0.5 | PA+ | Middle Beginner |
| 0 | PA | Low Beginner |
DAILY TIMETABLE
| TIME | TASK |
| 07:00-08:00 | Breakfast |
| 07:45-08:05 | Daily Vocabulary Test |
| 08:10-09:00 | 1st class |
| 09:05-09:55 | 2nd class |
| 10:05-10:55 | 3rd class |
| 11:00-11:50 | 4th class |
| 11:50-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-13:50 | 5th class |
| 13:55-14:45 | 6th class |
| 14:50-15:40 | 7th class |
| 15:45-16:35 | 8th class |
| 16:40-17:30 | 9th class |
| 17:55-19:00 | Dinner |
Course Design:
| CLASS | CLASS TYPE | SUBJECT | DESCRIPTION |
| 1 | One to One (1:1) | IT Focus | This class provides an opportunity for students to put theoretical knowledge to practical use using the English language effectively. It will give students the language they need to work, study, and collaborate in an English-speaking environment. |
| 2 | Group class (GC) | General Skills | An integrated class (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) designed to provide students with opportunities to interact with other students, learn together, and value each differences and uniqueness. Moreover, students are taught everyday English expressions and proper usage of English as well as correct pronunciation through the assistance of our ever-dynamic and highly-trained teachers. |
| 3 | One to One (1:1) | Writing | This class aims to develop students’ writing ability in writing essays, paragraphs, reports, etc. that is useful and relevant to their chosen careers. |
| 4 | Group class (GC) | Listening | This class aids students in improving their ability to listen and understand spoken in IT English. |
| 5 | One to One (1:1) | Reading | This class expands the range and quality of input and output opportunities, providing learners with authentic and varied texts, and materials that reflect real-life communication situations. |
| 6 | Group Class (GC) | Pronunciation | This aims to help students how to properly enunciate the words and effectively communicate with other people regardless of the setting. |
| 7 | One to One (1:1) | Speaking | The class is designed to help the student speak confidently on a variety of topics related to the IT field of study. Speaking lessons are customized to further enhance student’s ability in oral communication. |
| 8 | Group Class (GC) | Vocabulary | This class covers terminologies used in IT English and how to effectively use these vocabulary in the IT field. |
| 9 | Self – Study Class | Essay Writing/ Music Class | It offers sufficient time to complete tasks guided by a teacher to monitor student’s work and performance. Students can participate in music classes to learn more vocabulary and how to use words and relieve stress after class. |
Source: Happy Learning Academy – HLA
