COURSES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS :
SPEAKFAST COURSES

Next Speakfast batch starts on the September 10, 2008.

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Introduction :

Competition, today, is fierce…for admission for diploma or degree, or for a good career. Wish to be a winner? Then, strong command over English is a MUST. ELTIS is there for you. With effective courses designed just for you…courses aimed at making you confident and competent.

ELTIS Courses are for whom?
There is a course for everyone. Teenagers, Diploma/Degree students, engineering or management graduates, professionals, housewives, teachers …the list can be longer. All can benefit.  The International Students can also join in. 

The Course Highlights :
All the courses have a well-designed structure facilitated by :

1. CBT and Counselling: Students need to take  the Computer Based Test (CBT) at the     
    Language Lab of the Institute. Free counseling facility is also available before admission.
2. Ideal teacher-student ratio of 1:25
3. Personal attention
4. Use of latest teaching methodologies
5. Interactive sessions
6. Progressive assessment
7. Audio / Video recording of one assignment.
8. All the courses are conducted in student-friendly time-slots in the mornings,
    afternoons, evenings and weekends. The institute works throughout the year.

ELTIS Courses are available in 3 bouquets/groups:

A. Speakfast Program : 4 levels
l  Pre-basic
l  Basic
l  Intermediate
l  Advanced.

B. ELTIS Write-Well Program: 3 levels
l  Effective English Writing
l  Advanced English Writing
l  Functional Grammar.

C. ELTIS Career Lab Program : 7 courses
l  Soft Skills
l  Personality Development
l  English Plus
l  M-Power
l  GD-PI
l  IELTS
l  Spread your wings

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Course Syllabi In Detail :

A : Speakfast Program

A.1 Speakfast Pre-basic : Introductory Conversational Units, Basic Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Prepositions), Vocabulary Exercises, Listening Sessions, Reading Comprehension and Assignments and Presentations. (Limited use of Marathi and Hindi, where essential, as per need.)

A.2 Speakfast Basic : Basic Word & Sentence Order and Construction, Tenses, Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Language Games, Group Discussion, Audio Recording Assignments, Vocabulary Development, Situational Speaking.

A.3 Speakfast Intermediate : Grammar ( Present and Past Perfect Tenses, Direct-Indirect Speech, Active-passive), Crosswords, Idioms and Phrases, Homonyms & Homophones, Debates and Discussions, Conversational Units.

A.4 Speakfast Advanced  : Communicative Grammar (Common errors, Conditionals, Modals) Vocabulary Building through Abstract Subjects, Listening Comprehension and Discussion, Phonetics, Pronunciation, Accent, Group Discussions, Conversational Units, Telephone Etiquette, Language Games and Activities, Audio recording of presentations.

Contact :  atul@eltis-symbiosis.org ,           tania@eltis-symbiosis.org

B : Write-Well Program

B.1 Effective English Writing :
5Cs of Writing, Sentence Structure and Types, Grammar, Punctuation, Adjectives, Compound Words, Paragraph Writing, Picture Description, Vocabulary (Thematic, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs), Story Writing, Expanding an idea, Letter Writing, Drafting Notes, Reading Comprehension, Summary, Activities (Scrabble, Crosswords, Spelling Words, Jumbled Words, Dictation).

B.2 Advanced English Writing :
Essay Writing and Paper Writing, Letter writing (Enquiries and Complaints, Resignations and Applications, Covering Letters, Regrets, E-mails), Vocabulary (Thematic, General, Register, Phrasal Verbs), Creative Writing (Coinages, Slogans, Word riddles, Punch Lines, Stories, Advertisements), Precis Writing, Report Writing, Reading Comprehension, Minutes of the meeting, Reported Speech, Reviews, Proposals, Press Releases, Introduction to Technical Writing, Activities (What’s the Good Word, Dictation, Crosswords) and Assignments.

B.3 Functional Grammar : Tenses, Modals, Countable/Uncountable Nouns, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Active-Passive Voice, Word Order/Syntax, Common Errors, Letter Writing and Précis Writing.

C. ELTIS Career Lab Program

Course Details of the 7 power packed courses :

C.1 Personality Development : (for students and working professionals)
Emotional Intelligence, Attitude, Team Building, Stress Management, Planning and Time management, Case studies, Anger Management, Meetings, GD+PI and Resume writing, Presentation skills, public speaking and creative thinking.

C.2 GD – PI : A competent course plan that includes model group discussions, tips and techniques for group discussion and personal interviews, mock interviews, writing resume, job application. The course is ideal for those in placement process.

C.3 M-power : A course carefully designed to help working professionals master the art and craft of effective power-point presentation and possess effective presentation skills. It specially concentrates on content formation and structural organization of a power-point presentation.

C.4 IELTS : Specialized training, preparation and practice in all four-language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

C.5 English PLUS : A specially designed course for Ladies, including Professionals and Homemakers. The course includes training in Spoken English, Confidence Building, Grooming, General Etiquette, Telephone Etiquette, Table Manners, Body Language, Dress Sense, Fashion and make-up tips and Stress management.

C.6 Spread Your Wings : A course designed for age group 13 to 16 yrs. Vocabulary enhancement, Role-play, crosswords and puzzles, Group Discussions, Values and Morals, Confidence Building, Positive Thinking, Manners and Etiquette.

C.7 Soft Skills : (for students and working professionals)
Time Management, Attitude, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Assertive Thinking, Etiquette and Manners (Telephone, Dining, Email, Office) Creative Thinking, Divergent thinking, Body Language, Grooming, Interpersonal Skills, Listening Skills, Negotiating Skills                                                                                                                                                     
Contact : atul@eltis-symbiosis.org , tania@eltis-symbiosis.org

Rules and Regulations : (Applicable to all ELTIS Courses)

lFree Counselling & Computer Based Test (CBT) are necessary before admission to any course. Fees are non- refundable. Transfers to any other course later on, will not be entertained.

l The award of certificate will be subject to :
a) Minimum 85 % attendance.
    (Coming late by more than 15 minutes will be considered as absence.)
b) Performance in the assignments.
C) Student participation and progress.
d) Teachers' recommendation.
e) Grades and recommendation by external examiner.

l Students may avail of the library facility between 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 6 pm.
   (Saturdays: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm)
   Books will not be issued for home-reading.
   Internet facility is available at the Library.

l Students should strictly switch off their cell phones or put them on silent mode in the     classrooms.

l All Symbiosis Campuses are "Non Smoking Zones".

l Parking on this campus is regulated centrally from the head office of Symbiosis Society for all    campuses. Students are requested to ask the parking attendant for a pass for the duration of    the course. This pass will be available at a nominal cost.

l Violation of the rules or impolite/rude behaviour with staff members will result in cancellation of    admission

l Admissions are granted on first come first served basis.

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