ESLWIZ - Curriculum Renaissance

Renaissance-Language text books have been developed over many years and are perhaps the only Native English Speaking prepared and written resources available that are specifically designed for Chinese students of English. A course increases in difficulty as a student progresses through it.

Technically a course comprises 16 classes, although a teacher may deem that if a student/s is/are having a problem with one skill in a particular class, the teacher may spend a lot of time helping the student/s convert that problem into a challenge and assist them in conquering it. When this occurs, the assigned unit for that class, in that lesson, may not be completed. It will therefore be continued in the next class until the teacher is satisfied that the student/s have mastered that element.

This pursuit of excellence by the teacher for the student/s may mean that a course may not be finished within the assigned 16 class schedule, it may take two or three more classes to complete; in the interest of providing quality this course extension is vital and acceptable.

Renaissance Adult Course

Renaissance Adult Level 1

If you are a beginner and have never learnt English, or, did a long time ago and have forgotten it, then this is the course for you. The text book is bi-lingual; the Native English Speaking teacher will have a Chinese assistant.

When you complete this course you will have a basic command of the language needed in a range of familiar and real life situations; further, you will be able to converse with Native English Speakers at a basic level. You will be able to communicate about a number of things including going shopping, meeting new people, ordering food in a restaurant, going to a doctor, and traveling.

This is primarily an oral course that will introduce western cultural elements and how foreigners think about the topics you will study; also, you will learn what to say in specific situations.

Renaissance Adult Level 2

Many Chinese have a basic understanding of English; this course will elevate those skills to a level that will permit discussion and communication at a comfortable level.

This course takes your basic skills, learnt from a previous time or, as a graduate from Book 1, refines, develops and improves them. Attention is paid to improving pronunciation; grammar that is necessary for effective communication is also focused on; also, we begin to pay more attention to writing and reading. Furthermore, we begin developing your vocabulary until finally, you will learn how to create dialogues and clearly put your thoughts into English.

The topics discussed will include the environment, family, looking for a new job, and shopping. This course will give you an insight into western cultural habits.

Renaissance Adult Level 3

This is what is referred to as an “intermediate” level. You will develop a generally effective command of the language in a range of situations, for example: you can make a contribution to discussions on practical matters.

Each of the sixteen units deals with a separate and practical topic, teaching how you react to certain situations that may arise within that topic, and what vocabulary to use. The grammar level is in keeping with someone wanting to increase their level of communicative competence.

You will learn how to talk about yourself; vocabulary needed for travel; how to talk about your family; along with a variety of other real life situations.

Listening plays an important part in any language; in this course it is particularly important as is writing and pronunciation.

Renaissance Adult Level 4

The ability to explain your thoughts on a variety of topics is critical if you aim to be a fluent English communicator. In this high intermediate course you will be introduced to the concept and be taught how to translate thoughts into words.

You will explore and discuss topics such as “Youth and Old Age”, ”Sports”, “Movies”, “Population”, “Asking and Giving Directions”, “Cultural Differences” to mention but a few of the sixteen topics included in this course.

You will explore high level pronunciation skills, learn how to structure sentences and learn effective communicative grammar among many other important English ingredients.

Renaissance Adult Level 5

When you finish this book you will have a good operational command of the language in a wide range of real world situations, for example: can participate effectively in discussions and meetings.

This course is a direct extension of Book 4 in that you will have to discuss and study topics based around emotions; the ability to discuss issues that require you explaining your own ideas on issues that are not tangible is a real test of language fluency. This development of fluency is achieved via topics including “Beauty”, “Success” and “Materialism”.

A truism in English is that before you can be a fluent English speaker and /or writer, you must first be a fluent English reader. In this book you will be introduced to some advanced reading and comprehension; punctuation is vital to effective English writing, another skill you will study; a lot of dialogues will enhance your speaking ability; all the aforementioned will be supported with advanced grammar and vocabulary lessons.

Renaissance Adult Level 6

This is defined as an advanced level wherein you will achieve a fully operational command of the language at a high level in many situations. For example: you can argue a case confidently, justifying and making points persuasively.

This course focuses on achieving absolute fluency in speaking and writing; you will achieve this level of fluency via an intensive study of the cultures of 14 different countries

Renaissance Adult Level 7

This is a very advanced level course. It will take you very close to, if not actually achieving, a high level of English fluency which we define as follows: The ability to formulate and interpret complex discussion topics; to communicate at the highest level using spoken and written English.

Each unit deals with one of sixteen countries; you will be introduced to advanced vocabulary and grammar; the topics explore the culture of each country and its social, political, and economic relationship to China. The dialogues are of such a level that, as a highly advanced English student, you will find them appealing.