This document provides information about an English as a second language (ESL) course offered by CIP. The course offers various formats from premium to intensive levels that include different combinations of one-on-one and small group classes with native and non-native English speakers. Students can choose from options focused on travel, academics, or beginner English and will participate in 9 hours of regular and optional classes daily to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar skills. The course aims to help students communicate effectively in English for personal or professional purposes.

1. ESL course
ESL overview:
English as a second language is the use or study of English by speakers with different native languages.
English is a language which has great reach and influence; it is taught all over the world under many different
circumstances. English is considered to be one of the most important languages for a variety of reasons. Most
international businesses and schooling are conducted in English. Therefore, the number of English learners has
significantly increased throughout the years.
Course description:
CIP’s premium and intensive course are characterized by a customized level of education from basic to
advanced where speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, writing, reading and grammar are all covered. Learners
involved in this program can choose among 3 curriculum options and be able to select and change instructors
on their own. This course is classed into 6 formats Premium, start learner and Intensive A-D, depending on the
number of one-on-one native speakers, and learners can pick any of them. Learners will participate in 9 hours
regular and optional classes every day.
Format Classes
Premium Native 1:1 (4H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native (2H) + Sunday optional
class
Intensive A Native 1:1 (2H) + Non-native 1:1 (3H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native
(2H) + Sunday optional class
Intensive B Native 1:1 (2H) + Non-native 1:1 (1H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native
(2H) + Sunday optional class
Intensive C Native 1:1 (1H) + Non-native 1:1 (3H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native
(2H) + Sunday optional class
Intensive D Native 1:1 (1H) + Non-native 1:1 (1H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native
(2H) + Sunday optional class
Start
learner
Non-native 1:1 (5H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native (2H) + Sunday
optional class
Course requirements:
- There is no level requirement for this course.
- Students are expected to come and participate in class so that they may reach the objectives for
successful completion of the course. They must maintain a total attendance of 80% or higher.
- Students are required to take the scheduled weekly simulation exams and monthly progress test, and
submit all their homework.
Course objectives:
This course gives students the opportunity to practice and enhance all language competencies-
reading, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. Course objectives are categorized according to skills, and
upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Listening and Speaking:
- Give formal class presentations (10 minutes long)

2. - Listen actively to a variety of authentic lectures, radio programs, presentations and conversations for
main ideas, details and inferences.
- Participate in formal and informal conversations and group discussions using conversation
management techniques to share ideas, solve problems and make decisions.
- Show development of appropriate pronunciation, intonation, word and sentence stress.
- Show that their grammar errors rarely impede communication with most English speakers.
- Understand and use colloquial and formal language appropriately.
- Understand and use a range of idioms and some technical and academic vocabulary.
Writing and Grammar:
- Use various techniques to pre-write, outline, peer-edit, revises, and self-edit.
- Recognize essay elements (attention-getter, thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting details,
summary, and memorable statement) and incorporate these elements into their essays.
- Give support with specific evidence.
- Organize and connect evidence with appropriate transition techniques.
- Write various types of essays: cause and effect, comparison and contrast, definition, division and
classification, narration, argumentation/persuasion, and research.
- Express their ideas effectively by using and putting into practice appropriate grammatical structures.
- Use correct punctuation.
Reading and Vocabulary:
- Find the meaning of vocabulary using context clues and decoding strategies.
- Understand a wider range of content words, technical language, and idiomatic expressions.
- Find main ideas and supporting details.
- Discover implied meanings, make inferences and analogies.
- Discover relationships between ideas by attention to transition words and phrases in a text.
- Understand author’s purpose and tone.
- Distinguish between facts and opinions.
CIP’s teaching Philosophy:
CIP produces students who are confident and prepared for a competitive world by aiding them in
becoming proficient in English. CIP teachers:
1. Give knowledge and facilitate understanding- CIP teachers reinforce previous knowledge and use both
old and new knowledge to build a greater understanding of more complex topics.
2. Help and challenge- CIP teachers challenge their students to produce quality work in class and other
activities. This can be done if they are also helped to develop the skills necessary to make that possible.
3. Respect and support students- ESL teaching involves consideration of the culture and uniqueness of
each student. Each student has their own learning style, speed of progress, beliefs on how to learn and
personality, therefore each class in CIP is personalized by the teacher accordingly.
Recommended study duration:
4 weeks- 24 weeks. In CIP, students are recommended to attend the IELTS, TOEIC or Business course
once they reach pre-intermediate or pre-intermediate advanced level.
Instructional methods and duration of level development:
One of the biggest concerns for CIP students is how to learn English. Students often ask what the
correct techniques and methods are to master this universal language. CIP believes that students are on the
right path, and have discovered the best techniques which CIP teachers employ for each student. Below is a
list of methods for each area based on the CIP level chart for students. The time frame for each level often
depends on the study habits and learning pace of the student.

3. Level Duration of level
development
Instructional approach
Level 100 – PRE-BEGINNER
The lowest level of ESL students,
with no vocabulary
2 weeks - Use of pictures to introduce vocabulary to
teach “concrete” ideas i.e. ball, watch, man,
car, etc.
- Emphasis on repetition of basic words
- Introduction of basic elementary vocabulary
(GRADE 1)
- Writing exercises, repetitive word patterns
- Slow and relaxed speaking exercises
Level 101 – BEGINNER
Elementary level of ESL students,
with basic words and a few
common phrases
2-3 weeks - Introduction and strong emphasis to basic
reading and vocabulary (GRADE 1
elementary)
- Basis phrases and common words are
reviewed daily
- Introduction to listening exercises with
repetition to strengthen understanding
- Repetition of common phrases and
expressions
- Focus on reading exercises to reinforce
pronunciation
Level 101A – BEGINNER
ADVANCED
Just above the 101 level, but
shows improvement in speech
and vocabulary.
2-3 weeks - Continued focus on learning basic vocabulary
(GRADE 1-2 elementary)
- Emphasis on intonation and pronunciation
using relaxed and slow speech
- Repetitive writing exercises given to student
for memorization of words and ideas
- Focus on reading for comprehension
- Introduction to basic speaking and
conversation using learning elementary
words and expressions
Level 201 – ELEMENTARY
The student is more comfortable
with common phrases and
expressions.
2-3 weeks - Introduction to basic grammar learning
about nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
- Focus on basic conversation, and
understanding general topics for discussion
- Writing is a primary focus to assist with
creation of ideas and details of thoughts
- Reading exercises often given for homework
in order to prepare student’s mind for
subsequent lessons
- Reinforcement on pronunciation and
intonation to improve listener understanding
of the student.
Level 201A – ELEMENTARY
ADVANCED
The student is able to understand
basic conversation, and shows a
2-3 weeks - Continued review on basic grammar, while
being introduced to more complex
structured sentences
- Emphasis on speaking with detail or

4. competency level slightly greater
than the 201 level students.
“concrete speaking”
- Supported explanations of English culture to
students to learn the effective ways of
communication with native speakers
- Abstract vocabulary (common adjectives and
idiomatic expressions) are an essential part
of the 201A level (GRADE 3-4 LEVEL)
- Reading exercises to support understand
basic ideas, and to further build upon
student’s thoughts in English
Level 301 – PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Student has the ability to have
basic conversations with natives
using basic common expressions
and words; knows how to
respond quickly with some
confidence.
3-4 weeks - Advanced grammar is the key to this level to
help beautify the communication of the
student
- Pronunciation and intonation are developed
through repetition of word exercises and
readings
- Class lessons are now geared toward
discussions on various topics rather than only
introduction of vocabulary
- Strong emphasis on providing details to
stories, using synonyms and antonyms
- Concentrated effort on vocabulary to
enhance attractiveness of communication
Level 301A – PRE-
INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Speaking level has improved from
the basic and elementary levels;
student is familiar and
comfortable with basic
expressions and can demonstrate
limited self-opinions with some
detail.
3-4 weeks - Introduction to speaking on different life
topics is a priority to this level
- Students learn the value of ‘connectors’
while speaking i.e. on the other hand, at the
same time, in other words
- Writing exercises are emphasized to develop
creative thinking and speaking skills
- Advanced grammar is a continued part of
focus to develop commonly spoken
communication
- Reinforcement of speaking with deeper
explanations of idiomatic expressions and
vocabulary (GRADE 4-5)
- Discussions on English culture in English
speaking countries are essential improve
communication with native speakers.
Level 401 – INTERMEDIATE
Student now has a basic
understanding of conversation;
can easily deal with native English
speakers at a basic level, and can
communicate self-opinions and
personal experiences.
4 weeks - Main focus is creative thinking and abstract
conversations
- Readings are based on advanced topics i.e.
news articles, academic books, web articles
- Vocabulary (GRADE 6) and idiomatic
expressions are a strong focus for this level
- Examinations of listening files and/or short
videos to learn how words and expressions

5. are used in various situations
- Encouragement to give full detail to stories,
opinion, and experiences when
communicating
- Public speaking is introduced to the student
for confidence building
Level 401A – INTERMEDIATE-
ADVANCED
Student shows the ability to
communicate at a relaxed level,
and commits less grammar
mistakes when speaking on
general topics of interest.
4 weeks - Abstract thinking is the focus of this level
- Emphasis on learning to connect simple ideas
to complex details
- Business terminology and idioms in general
business are introduced
- Slight reminders and review of grammar if
mistakes are made orally or in writing
- Conversations based more on current news
and events
- Emphasis on student presentations to
reinforce confidence while speaking with few
or many people
Level 501 – UPPER-
INTERMEDIATE
Student can communicate at an
advanced level, and can utilize
higher level vocabularies with
minimal grammar mistakes.
5-8 weeks - Discussions about general business are a
common theme in lessons
- Idiomatic professional expressions are
explained in more detail
- Logic and systematic processes are part of
student presentations
- Student research on advanced topics are
assignments given to students
- General topics unfamiliar to students are
introduced to learn advanced
communication.
Level 501A – UPPER-
INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED
Student has the ability to
communicate, as well as,
motivate others while speaking in
a wide range of topics.
5-8 weeks - Learning how to respond to native responses
in an appropriate manner on profound topics
- Introduction to understanding facial
expressions and the ability to “read between
the lines”
- Pronunciation and intonation techniques to
enhance significance and meanings of
speaker’s messages
- Relating to various English speakers, native
and non-native, alike
- Academic writing a main focus for this level
Level 601 – ADVANCED
Student speaks with almost
complete fluency during
professional occasions, academic
and social gatherings.
5-8 weeks - Facial expressions and assumptions in various
occasions are reviewed and discussed
- Introduction to paraphrase lengthy
experiences into simple words
- Technical English in a wide of topics are
discussed along with specific words related
to individual areas

6. Level 701 – SENIOR
Fluency is achieved.
Communication is precise, and
the student’s communication
comparable to a native.
5-8 weeks - Specified areas of English for future goals of
the student to work in a targeted area is
discussed
- Further discussions on unique and specific
topics are practiced
- Listening and conversation is the main focus
of this student
Text and additional resources/materials:
Text Listening Reading Writing Speaking Vocabulary Grammar
Listening
Comprehension
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Talk, Talk, Talk   
Speaking
Listening
Expression
  
Person to person      
Side by side      
Introduction to
Academic writing
  
First steps in
academic writing
  
Fundamentals of   
• Level 201
• ELEMENTARY
4 weeks
• Level 301
• PRE-
INTERMEDIATE
8 weeks • Level 401
• INTERMEDIATE
12 weeks

7. academic writing
American
headway
     
Grammar in Use 
Oxford Grammar 
Reading issues     
People places
and things
Impact issues   
Active Skills for
reading
   
Vocabulary in
use
 
Course outline according to duration and option:
1-4 weeks 5-8 weeks 9-12 weeks
Option 1- English for
the World traveler
- Learn about common
expressions when
traveling
- Learn about
important traveling
vocabulary
- Understand basic
English culture “on
the road”
- Practice easy
conversation while
traveling
- Deeper
understanding of
commonly used
expressions
- Opportunities to
rehearse learned
idioms and
expressions
- Basic idiomatic
expressions
- Drills on role
playing/real-life
situations
- English immersion.
Students have the
opportunity to practice
daily communication
- Deeper understanding of
English culture, and how
to relate and
communicate with native
English speakers
Option 2- English for
the High
School/College
Student
- Emphasis on
Grammar structure
- Studies focused on
academic vocabulary
- Learn creative
thinking and writing
- Understanding basic
English culture in
different English-
Speaking countries
- Academic writing
and advanced
understanding of
reading passages
- Studies focused on
academic vocabulary
- Emphasis on
academic listening to
enhance
understanding
- Learn creative
thinking and writing
- Understanding English
culture in different
English-Speaking
countries
- Concentration on English
pronunciation and
intonation to effectively
communicate
- Emphasis on
understanding advanced
abstract and concrete
topics
- Advanced speaking
topics on various topics
related to business,
technology, people,
issues, world news
Option 3- English for - Learn basic - Learn basic- - Reading exercises to

8. the beginner vocabulary (Grade 1
and 2 elementary
vocabulary)
- Practice easy basic
phrases and
conversation
- Emphasis on
pronunciation and
listening skills
- Reading exercises to
develop vocabulary
intermediate
vocabulary (Grade 3-
4 elementary
vocabulary)
- Practice easy basic
phrases and
conversation
- Speaking emphasis to
improve
communication
- In-depth discussions
on grammar and
structure of spoken
and written English
- Emphasis on
pronunciation and
listening skills
develop vocabulary
- Detailed discussions on
various ways to utilize
vocabulary in diverse
situations
- Speaking emphasis to
improve communication
- Repetitive listening
practice sessions to
develop understanding
- Intermediate-advanced
level idiomatic
expressions
- Understanding English
culture in different
English-Speaking
countries
Sample Timetable-(Intensive A):
Time Subject Class type
8:00-8:45 am TOEIC Vocabulary Optional group class
8:50- 9:35 am Speaking and pronunciation Native 1:1
10:30-11:15 am Reading Filipino 1:1
11:20-12:05 pm Speaking and vocabulary Group
12:05 -12:50 pm Lunch
12:55-1:40 pm
1:45-2:30 pm Vacant
2:35- 3:20 pm Reading and speaking Group
3:25- 4:10 pm Grammar and vocabulary Filipino 1:1
4:15-5:00 pm Writing Filipino 1:1
5:05-5:50 pm Listening Native 1:1
6:30-7:15 pm IELTS Vocabulary Optional group class
Entry
Pre-