Overview
At ALMA English Institute you can choose from a host of different programs. We take pride and pleasure in helping our students become proficient in English language and succeed in their academic or vocational goals. ALMA offers the following programs:
General ESL Programs
The goal of our comprehensive General English Program is:
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Improve your overall English proficiency and specific language skills at the same time.
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Improve your English communication skills effectively and in the shortest possible time.
There 3 different levels of Comprehensive ESL
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
TESOL
Daily classes include an overview of anatomy and physiology, terminology and common medical abbreviations related to body systems and general heath care.
Description
This course is designed as a 12 week (300 hrs) program that can be taken in 4 week blocks. It covers the anatomy & physiology related to the body systems, standard medical abbreviations, basic pharmacology terms and abbreviations with extensive word terminology, and communication skills related to many medical fields.
Afternoon classes will involve practical skills and interactive communication focusing on patient-professional and colleague interaction.
Additionally, the students will learn about many other topics related to the caring of the patient, resident or client living in different assisted health-care facilities. Procedures that are essential knowledge for the nurse are also seen in detail.
Outline
Module 1
- ME 101 - Health Care English 1
- ME 120 - Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- ME 111 - Listening & Speaking Techniques 1
Module 2
- ME 102 - Health Care English 2
- ME 180 - Cross-Cultural Communications for Health Care
- ME 112 - Listening & Speaking Techniques
Module 3
- ME 160 - Language of Health Care
- EN124 - Power Speaking for Health Care
** For the Diploma Program, students will study all 3 modules.
This 12-week programme includes:
- Medical terminology
- Intercultural communications
- Facilitating communication
- General nursing and personal care skills
- Medical tutorials
- Health care and professional relationships
- Communication with residents of long-term care
- Health care scenarios from various professions
Daily classes include an overview of vocabulary, reading and writing skills, through inter-active work, presentations and research. Afternoons are also dedicated to developing communication skills, focusing in the patient-professional relationship and day-to- day talk. This is done through classmates interacting and discussing materials from the books or chosen by the teacher. The student will also have an opportunities to enjoy documentaries chosen specifically to complement certain topics or discussions.
TEST Preparation Programs
- TOEFL iBT Preparation Program: Prepare for the new challenges of TOEF Internet–based test (iBT). Learn Key test-taking skills and strategies to improve TOEFL iBT scores
- EPT (English Proficiency Test): It is an English language proficiency test that measures the English ability of ESL students who wish to enter universities and colleges.
Medical English
Daily classes include an overview of anatomy and physiology, terminology and common medical abbreviations related to body systems and general heath care.
Description
This course is designed as a 12 week (300 hrs) program that can be taken in 4 week blocks. It covers the anatomy & physiology related to the body systems, standard medical abbreviations, basic pharmacology terms and abbreviations with extensive word terminology, and communication skills related to many medical fields.
Afternoon classes will involve practical skills and interactive communication focusing on patient-professional and colleague interaction.
Additionally, the students will learn about many other topics related to the caring of the patient, resident or client living in different assisted health-care facilities. Procedures that are essential knowledge for the nurse are also seen in detail.
Outline
Module 1
- ME 101 - Health Care English 1
- ME 120 - Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- ME 111 - Listening & Speaking Techniques 1
Module 2
- ME 102 - Health Care English 2
- ME 180 - Cross-Cultural Communications for Health Care
- ME 112 - Listening & Speaking Techniques
Module 3
- ME 160 - Language of Health Care
- EN124 - Power Speaking for Health Care
** For the Diploma Program, students will study all 3 modules.
This 12-week programme includes:
- Medical terminology
- Intercultural communications
- Facilitating communication
- General nursing and personal care skills
- Medical tutorials
- Health care and professional relationships
- Communication with residents of long-term care
- Health care scenarios from various professions
Daily classes include an overview of vocabulary, reading and writing skills, through inter-active work, presentations and research. Afternoons are also dedicated to developing communication skills, focusing in the patient-professional relationship and day-to- day talk. This is done through classmates interacting and discussing materials from the books or chosen by the teacher. The student will also have an opportunities to enjoy documentaries chosen specifically to complement certain topics or discussions.
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