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These programs were designed for those students who require intense speaking and listening practice. Our Focus on Communication Programs have 2 levels of study – Focus on Communication I (FCA) for the lower-intermediate student, and Focus on Communication II (FCB) for the more advanced learner. Both levels are divided into 2 sections:

a. Focus on Speaking

The Focus on Speaking Program in Omnicom is specifically designed for students to enhance their English speaking. The course is based on the SQUARE concept which stresses speed, quality of response, accuracy and response time. Students gain self-confidence and improve their oral communication skills by means of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. A key part of the Focus on Speaking course emphasizes mini-dialogues, role-plays, presentations and formal public speaking

b. Focus on Listening

Omnicom's Focus on Listening Program is based on the Three Is concept: Imagine, Identify and Interpret. The course is designed for those students interested in sharpening their listening skills by the use of multi-media and various audio texts taken from the real world. Students will develop the abilities they need to function smoothly and prepare them to respond to various accents.

Course Requirements:

FCA: Intermediate level placement test, OR successful completion of Level 6, Omnicom Intensive English Program.
FCB: TOEIC score of 550, or TOEFL score of 120 CBT, 433 PBT, 40 iBT, or Intermediate level placement test, OR successful completion of Level 8, Omnicom Intensive English Program.

Age requirements:

Over 18

Length of study:

FCA: 4 or 8 weeks
FCB: 4, 8 or 12 weeks
10 hours per week (Listening only) - FCL10
15 hours per week (Speaking only) - FCS15
25 hours per week (Full program) - FCA25, FCB25 (FCS15+FCL10)

Starting Dates in 2011:

2011: Jan 10, Feb 07, Mar 07, Apr 04, May 02, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sept 19,
Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12

Schedule (Year 2011)
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Class Timetable (Sample)

Period Hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
A

  09:00 –
  11:00

 Predicting
& Sharing Information		 Focus on Vocabulary Focus on Vocabulary
& Research Assignment		 Internet Activities & Dialogues FCS
Quiz/Test

  11:00 –   11:15

 Break Break Break Break Break
B

  11:15 –    12:15

 Speaking Exercise Speaking Function Research Assignment Assignment/
Speaking Presentation		 FCS
Quiz/Test

  12:15 –   01:00

 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
C

  01:00 –
  03:00

 Preparing to listen & Vocabulary Comprehension Listening Through Music Reacting to the listening Listening Excercise
&
Listening through Podcasts 		Listening through Active Movie Viewing Listening through Active Movie Viewing (FCL Test)

 Student Hours:

 Periods:

 Focus on Communication I  (FCA25)

 A+B(FCS)+C(FCL)

 Focus on Communication II (FCB25)

 A+B(FCS)+C(FCL)

 Focus on Speaking (FCS15)

 A+B

 Focus on Listening (FCL10)

 C

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