Almaty Centre
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The Almaty Centre, based at the DMUK campus, provides academic English support to all DMUK students studying on IYZ, UG and PG programmes. Studying at a British University through the medium of English can be a challenge, particularly the assessment, and our experienced EAP lecturers provide this expert support.
The Almaty Centre also provides IELTS preparation courses throughout the year to both our future students and to anyone taking their IELTS exam. The best place to prepare for an academic IELTS is at a UK university with trainers who really understand the demands of the IELTS exam.
In addition, the Centre provides other high quality English language training for clients and businesses. This includes a Modular Business English course for individuals. We also design and deliver bespoke English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Corporate English contracts which can be implemented either at your premises, or, at our purpose-built campus.
Our course dates & details Almaty
IELTS Essentials course (24 hours face-to-face)
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Academic IELTS preparation if you need to prepare for the exam in a short period of time and you have B2 level of English
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Group: 10-16 students
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Duration: 24 hours of face-to-face classes
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*Including Free Digital Book: Cambridge Mindset for IELTS 3 student’s book (valued at 28,000 KZT)
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**Including Assessments: End of course full reading, listening, speaking & writing mock tests (band scores and feedback awarded by experienced examiners)
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Course Schedules:
Name Start End Days & Times Except Public Holiday IELTS Essentials 20/08/2024 28/09/2024 Tues & Thurs 18.00-20.00, Sat 11:00-13:00
IELTS Comprehensive course (48 hours face-to-face)
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Academic IELTS preparation if you have B1/B2 level of English and want longer to develop your skills for the exam
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Group: 10-16 students
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Duration: 48 hours of face-to-face classes
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*Including Free Digital Book: Cambridge Mindset for IELTS 2 student’s book (valued at 28,000 KZT)
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**Including Assessments: Mid & End of course full reading, listening, speaking & writing mock tests (band scores and feedback awarded by experienced examiners)
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Course Schedules:
Name Start End Days & Times Except Public Holiday IELTS Comprehensive 12/08/2024 04/09/2024 Mon, Wed & Fri 18.00-20:00 IELTS Comprehensive 28/08/2024 21/10/2024 Mon, Wed & Fri 18.00-20:00
IELTS Introduction course (48 hours face-to-face)
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Pre-intermediate IELTS preparation if you have A2 level of English and want to develop your language skills for the exam.
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Group: 10-16 students
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Duration: 48 hours of face-to-face classes
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*Including Free Digital Book: Cambridge Mindset for IELTS 1 student’s book (valued at 28,000 KZT)
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**Including Assessments: End of course full reading, listening, speaking & writing mock tests (band scores and feedback awarded by experienced examiners
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Course Schedules:
Name Start End Days & Times Except Public Holiday Basic Conversational English (A1/A2) 07/08/2024 30/9/2024 Mon, Wed & Fri 16.00-18.00
Modular Business English course
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The Centre’s Modular Business English Course consists of four weekly modules, each three hours long. It can be started on any Saturday, and completed in four weeks, or spread out over three months. The course focusses on the four key areas of business communication:
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Direct Communication Module: development of the core face-to-face communication skills.
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Correspondence Module: developing the ability to write effective business letters and e-mails.
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Presentations Module: learning the skills needed to design and deliver presentations.
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Writing Module: providing the necessary skills in order to plan, structure and write impactful reports.
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Group: 10-16 students
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Programme: 4 workshops = 4 Saturdays
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Days and times: Saturdays 10.00 - 11.30 & 12.00 – 13.30 (3-hour sessions)
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Duration: 12 hours of face-to-face classes
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Module Dates:
Module Name Choose one date for each module: Direct Communication enquire about the dates Correspondence enquire about the dates Writing enquire about the dates Presentations enquire about the dates
English for specific purpose (ESP) courses
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At the Centre for English Language Learning, we can develop a bespoke English language course for employees at your company.
We will conduct a comprehensive needs analysis, identifying exactly what specific English is required in your company, and identify the English language proficiency levels of your employees. We will then design a programme in consultation with you, including syllabus, teaching, and learning resources as well as when and where you would like to classes to take place. We can also provide a range of assessment solutions in partnership with the British Council depending on the purpose of the English language proficiency certificate.
The process for CELL's ESP Quadrant is as follows:
Stage 1: Development
Identifying the English language business needs of your business:
- English level testing
- Questionnaire design and implementation
- Work shadowing/observation
- Interviews with employees
- Sampling of work-related tasks e.g. reports, emails
Stage 2: Design
Following the development stage, we design the course to suit your needs and wants
- Identify learning outcomes and course content
- Determine course length, schedule and intensity
- Agree number of employees participating
Stage 3: Detail
After designing the course, we plan the specific details:
- Production of a detailed syllabus
- Selection and production of teaching and learning materials
- Identification of formative and summative assessment
- Evaluation of course and quality assurance
Stage 4: Delivery
Finally, we deliver the course assessing the effectiveness and quality during and after:
- Identification and preparation of course trainer/s
- Mode of delivery e.g., online/face-to-face
- Location and times of classes
- Assessment of learning outcomes
- Issuance of certification of achievement
- CELL’s endorsement of your company
- Quality assessment/assurance through course follow-up feedback questionnaire