General English Courses are available at the following 6 levels:
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Beginner
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Elementary
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Pre-Intermediate
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Intermediate
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Upper Intermediate
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Advanced
Classes have a fun, practical focus and focus on
all areas of speaking, learning, reading and
writing. Class work is theme-based: activities
are focus on a weekly or bi-weekly topic,
usually following the English course book
syllabus, so that students can develop useful
vocabulary and share ideas in group discussions.
English grammar and structure are introduced progressively and used in class communication activities. Students
also receive cross-cultural training to help you become accustomed to New Zealand life quickly and easily.
The English grammar and structure are introduced
progressively and used in class communication
activities. Students also receive cross-cultural
training to help you become accustomed to New
Zealand life quickly and easily.
The English curriculum also uses multimedia and
on-line resources for the delivery of special
interest topics and uses a mix of Kiwi and
bi-lingual teaching at the lower levels.
Placement:
Students enrolling for
General English course sit our
placement test on
arrival, and are then
placed in the
appropriate class
according to their
assessed English language level.
Certification:
Waikato Institute of
Education
Certificate in General
English
(You must meet all
course and attendance requirements.)
Pathway:
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Studying General
English at Waikato
Institute of
Education opens up
opportunities for
tertiary study in
New Zealand, for
more information,
please visit:
Pathway to New Zealand University, Polytechnic and High School.
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Learners who have
enrolled for or have
completed General
English are better
equipped to travel,
live and work in New Zealand.
For more
information, please
visit:
Pathway to New Zealand Jobs
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By enrolling on Waikato Institute of Education’s
General English programme, students can
improve their English and learn about New Zealand
school culture, study systems or methods, exams and
further tertiary education available in New Zealand.
After completing Waikato Institute of Education’s
programme, students will be better prepared to study
in a New Zealand tertiary education at a
university, polytechnic or other tertiary education
institute.
WIE General English Timetable
This course is designed to meet the language needs
of learners wanting to improve their English in all
areas. The course focusses on level appropriate
grammar and introduces vocabulary specific to a
range of general topics. By completing this course
you will be equipped with the vocabulary, grammar,
and skills you need to communicate with confidence.
The emphasis in this course will be on reading,
writing, listening and speaking, with integrated
grammar and vocabulary. The course will also provide
opportunities for students to build on their current
English skills, gain familiarity with the Kiwi
accent, and be introduced to New Zealand culture.
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The morning class will develop students’
grammar, reading and writing skills to high
school standards. It will cover general and
specific vocabulary needed for a variety of
subjects.
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The afternoon class will practice the oral,
listening and study skills.
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On Friday afternoon, students will learn how
to adapt to a New Zealand learning
environment through individual and group
assignments.
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Free pronunciation class every Thursday
after 3pm.
Please see the sample timetable below:
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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09:00 – 10:30 |
Topic starter
Language consolidation and review |
Grammar consolidation
Language skills development: reading and
listening |
Vocabulary
consolidation
Topic based reading and listening |
Grammar
expansion
Language skills development: reading and
listening |
Vocabulary expansion Using language in
context: writing task |
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10:30 – 10:50 |
Break |
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10:50 – 11:50 |
Grammar drills
Using grammar in context: task |
Topic specific vocabulary building
Using vocabulary in context: task |
Structured topic-based discussion task
Pronunciation |
Language
skills development: writing |
Everyday
English: Functional language |
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1:50 – 12:00 |
Assembly |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Topic starter
Language in context: vocabulary and
grammar |
Grammar
consolidation
Using grammar in context: speaking task |
Vocabulary
consolidation
Language skills development: listening |
Preparation
for task |
Specialised
language development; conversational,
functional or academic English |
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14:00 – 14:10 |
Break |
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cademic English vocabulary building |
Structured speaking task: presentation |
Structured speaking task: presentation |
Pronunciation |
expressing opinions, critical thinking |
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15:10 – 16:00 |
WIE After Class English Activities
(Optional) Study Activities |
Study Activities
(Learn new culture and have new
experiences) |
Activities
(Enjoy the fresh air and sun with your
friends!) |
English Corner
(Improve your speaking by playing fun
games) |
Pronunciation Class / Cambridge Pre-test
IELTS Mock Test |
Social Club
(Make new friends and improve your
communication skills ) |
WIE has Free English Activities every
afternoon after 3pm. All activities are
optional, but we do encourage all students to
participate so they have extra opportunities to
practice their English at WIE.
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Study Activities and Social Club can help
students learn English in authentic
environments.
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Students will benefit from the Tuesday
Activities as students play in groups of
multiple different L1 background.
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English Corner will improve students
speaking skills by playing fun games.
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If students preparing IELTS test WIE has
Cambridge pre-test and mock test to help
students’ exam skills.
Study Activities
Students can join WIE study activities every
Monday. They may visit Hamilton city council and
meet our mayor or they may visit Hamilton Museum
and learn about Maori Culture. Waikato
University is one of the popular destinations.
Sometimes New Zealand policemen will visit us at
our campus and tell our students about safety in
New Zealand. If you are lucky you can meet rugby
players from the famous local Rugby teams, the
Chiefs. There are so many more activities. Come
and join us every Monday!
Activities
New Zealand is famous for fresh air, blue sky
and great outdoor activities. All Students are
welcome to join WIE Tuesday activities with
their friends. They will play soccer, cricket
and badminton, visit Hamilton gardens and
Hamilton lake. Sometimes students will have
Billiards or Ping Pong competitions. Students
play in groups with their friends from different
countries. Not only do students learn about team
works but also improve their communication
skills with students from multiple different L1
backgrounds.
English Corner
There are no students who don’t want to learn
English by playing fun games. WIE provides great
opportunities for our students to improve their
English every Wednesday in English Corner.
Students will play Pictionary and Jenga,
Headbanz, Concept, Duck, Duck Goose, Music Chair
and any fun game you can think of. All games are
designed especially for students learning
English.
Cambridge Pre-test
WIE has been one of the Cambridge Pre-test
Centres since 2014. WIE receives test papers
from Cambridge Assessment, administrates the
tests and returns the test papers back to
Cambridge Assessment. Pre-tests give students
the opportunity to practise taking a Cambridge
English exam using genuine questions under exam
conditions. Pre-test also helps students know
which areas they need most practice in and gives
them experience and confidence in taking tests.
There are only limited spaces for WIE pre-tests.
Make sure you book your spot in advance.
IELTS Mock Test
WIE also has IELTS Mock Tests every Thursday.
Mock tests give students additional practice for
preparing for the IELTS exam. Teachers answer
students’ questions and give students
suggestions on how to improve their exam skills.
Mock tests are also a great way to test
students’ English level and help them to use
more suitable materials to prepare for the exam.
Social Club
WIE runs Social Club every Friday which helps
students’ speaking in authentic environments.
Students may go to local cafés and try different
types of coffee. Students may also go to local
restaurants and try their special drinks and
food. There are also many snack bars around
Hamilton, students love the unique environments
and sharing their experiences with their
friends.
Pronunciation Class
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