General Purpose English Language Support
General English support sessions are scheduled monthly throughout each year to assist students with both general and specific English Language skill development. Gen Institute encourages students to enhance their English language skills in the four macro skill areas of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Vocabulary
Communication and clarity of expression are of central importance to all aspects of study. Strategies for developing and extending vocabulary include the use of a dictionary and /or a thesaurus for word meanings, practicing using words in a variety of contexts and reading widely to discover new words.
Grammar
The rules of English grammar determine how words are used in a variety of settings and contexts. Using accurate grammar in spoken and written tasks is important for all students at Gen. Gen Institute provides the opportunity for all students to enhance their skills through group sessions.
Speaking, Listening and Presenting
Communication is central to all aspects of the education process and to lifelong learning. Speaking and listening are integral to the entire process of communication for educational and social purposes. All students at Gen Institute have the opportunity to enhance speaking and listening skills in conjunction with reading, writing and presenting information.
Oral Presentation Skills
Effective oral presentations require detailed planning and preparation, including such aspects as audience considerations and concept mapping. Techniques and strategies for the delivery of oral presentations are discussed and practised in group. Listening skills form an important and integral part of the practice sessions.
Reading and Researching
Reading Strategies – Gen institute will provide the opportunity for students to practise effective reading and research strategies such as skimming and scanning, identifying key words and main ideas, reading for meaning and evaluation of resources.
Note taking Skills – The development of good note-taking strategies is important for all students when researching topics for subjects, finding relevant information and main ideas, summarizing in one’s own words and for revision purposes.
Academic Writing
Presenting a clear and unified piece of writing is an essential requirement in the completion of tasks and assignments at Gen. The linking of sentences and paragraphs in essays, reports, resumes, letters and research papers is of paramount importance in the establishment of meaning and unity in English writing.
Referencing –APA citation style
Gen Institute will provide sessions for students to practise using the required APA citation style for referencing all academic work submitted. group sessions will be scheduled shortly.
