LISTENING ACTIVITY

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS OVERSEAS

1. Pre-Listening Exercises 

What questions would you ask if you called a language program overseas to find out
more about it? Think of five questions and rank them in order of importance to you.
Listen carefully to the following discussion. Compare your questions to the ones asked
in the conversation.
 HELPFUL TIP: Tuition is only one thing you should consider
when choosing a language program. Class size, teachers'
qualifications, and school facilities should be researched as well.

2. Listening Exercises 

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.

1. Which was NOT mentioned as part of the purpose of the English Language Center?
A. to help international students prepare to enter institutions of higher learning
B. to teach students how to use English in their daily lives and at work
C. to provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community
2. What is one course taught at the English Language Center?

A. business English

B. US Culture

C. TOEFL

3. If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the
program?
 A. May 29th

B. June 29th

C. July 29th

4. What is the tuition for a full-time student?

A. $2030

B. $2300

C. $2013

5. Which one was NOT mentioned as part of the application packet a student must
send to the center?

A. sponsorship form

B. high school transcripts

C. application fee

3. Post-Listening Exercises 

Explain and discuss some of these topics with a partner:

 problems related to choosing a language school overseas

 the differences in studying English in your home country and learning it in
another country
 the difficulties in adjusting to another educational system abroad

4. Online Investigations

Not all language schools are the same, and some can provide a better educational
and social experience than others. Search online and find two language schools or
other programs that specialize in your area of interest. Collect information on cost and
fees, types of classes offered, recreational opportunities, and reputation. Summarize
which school would best suit your needs.
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