Teen Survival English
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Course overview
The primary goal of Academic Launch: Teen Survival English is to prepare teenagers to function confidently and effectively in English-speaking school environments. This is not general English. This is school-ready English.
This intensive booster program is designed for middle and high school students who need immediate academic language support. Whether in Grade 8, 10, or 12, students develop the essential tools required to understand lessons, participate actively, complete assignments successfully, and perform well on tests.
Throughout the program, students practice real classroom tasks. They learn how to follow teacher instructions, understand lectures, organize notes, and communicate their ideas clearly in academic settings. The course focuses on performance in class — not casual conversation.
By the end of the program, students will feel more confident, more prepared, and better equipped to succeed in mainstream academic classes.
Main Features
- Focused academic English for school performance
- Intensive, fast-track learning structure
- Real classroom task simulations
- Listening for key academic information
- Presentation and participation skills
- Test and assignment strategies
- Structured writing development
Students build the ability to:
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Understand teacher instructions and lectures
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Take organized and effective notes
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Participate in class discussions
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Ask and answer questions clearly
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Write structured academic paragraphs and essays
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Prepare for tests and presentations confidently
The course integrates reading, writing, listening, and speaking within real academic subjects such as science, history, math, and literature, allowing immediate real-life application in school.
Core focus areas
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Classroom survival vocabulary
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Academic writing structure
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Listening for key information
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Presentation skills
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Critical thinking language
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Exam and assignment strategies
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Confidence in classroom participation
Who is this course for?
This program is ideal for:
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Teenagers studying in English-speaking schools
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Students transitioning into mainstream classes
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Learners struggling with academic language demands
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Students who understand basic English but lack classroom confidence
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Those preparing for higher academic levels, including university
12 hours/term
Course Duration: 3 hours per week
Flexible Attendance Options:
- Even Days: 3 sessions/week, 1 hour each
- Odd Days: 2 sessions/week, 1:30 hours each
- Saturdays Only: 3 hours/week
- Sundays Only: 3 hours/week
NOTE:
Each term begins on the first business day of the month.
Class Size: 3-7 Students