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 hese 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.
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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 2008:
2008: Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 5, June 2, June 30, July 28, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
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Schedule (Year 2008)
Omnicom School of Languages in
Toronto
Class Timetable (Sample)
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Period
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Hour |
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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A
(FCS) |
08:30
– 10:30
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Predicting
& Sharing Information |
Focus on Vocabulary
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Focus on
Vocabulary & Research Assignment
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Internet Activities & Dialogues
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FCS Quiz/Test
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10:30 – 10:45
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break |
break |
break |
break |
break |
B
(FCS) |
10:45 –
11:45 |
Speaking Exercise
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Speaking Function
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Research Assignment
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Assignment/
Speaking Presentation
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FCS Quiz/Test
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11:45 –
12:30 |
Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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C
(FCL)
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12:30 –
02:30 |
Preparing to listen & Vocabulary Comprehension
Listening Through Music
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Reacting to the Listening
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Listening Exercises
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Listening through
Pod casts
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Listening through
Active Movie
Viewing
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Listening through
Active Movie
Viewing
(FCL Test)
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Periods: |
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Focus on Communication
I (FCA25)
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A+B(FCS)+C(FCL) |
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Focus on Communication
II (FCB25)
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A+B(FCS)+C(FCL) |
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Focus on Speaking (FCS15)
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A+B |
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Focus on Listening (FCL10)
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C |
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