From Basic Communication Skills to Student Specific IBT or TOEFL Classes
A wide variety of education programs and in-depth academic classes in each level and every domain. With learning materials rich in practical content and a systematic approach to student management in a modern and technologically rich environment.
Level/Domain-Specific 9-Phase Teaching Strategy
l Nurturing Fluency, Logical Thinking & Creativity
Speaking Phonics/Simple question and response/Comprehensive Questions/Personal Information and Every day Situations/Presentation/Discussion
Writing Dictation/Paragraph Writing/ Creative Writing/Writing Critical Essays and Responses
Debate/Documentary Class Broadening Knowledge Base/Improving Understanding/Topic-Specific Debates/ /Note Taking/Summarization/Brainstorming/Discussion
L/C Situation & Topic-Specific Approach/Key Expressions/Pattern Practice/Key-Sounds/Short-Conversation/Long-Talks/Academic Discussion/Lectures
Reading Developing Reading and Comprehension Skills/ Story and Character Development / Author Intent/Main-Idea/Summarization- Identifying Topics/Identifying and Understanding Details (Reference/Inference/Coherence/Vocabulary)
Structure Grammar Exercise/Practicing Frequent Questions/ Grammar Patterns/ Practical Grammar for Writing & Speaking
Common Curriculum Practical L/C/ Lecture Comprehension,
Creative Writing, Response Writing, and Essays
l Native Instructor=50:50
Regular Class 2 regular classes per week Available on Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu and Lasts 2 hour and 40 minutes per day.
3 regular classes per week Available on Mon/Wed/Fri and Lasts 2 hour and 40 minutes per day (ideal for Rainbow Group students)
Domain-Specific Class Friday Domain-Specific Class Domain-specific instructors lead 2 hour and 40 minute-long classes on specific areas in which individual students can receive extra instruction.
Special Vacation Class (Planned) Intensive classes are provided to address each learning objectives for 4 weeks on a separate track from regular classes during school vacation.
Level Group Name Level in Detail Direction Description
Rainbow Group (Beginner) RB Solidify English-learning basics and familiarize students with the basic principles and concepts to create the fundamental building blocks of English Language Learning. A team of Korean and native instructors provides stimulating classes consisting of basic lessons for phonics, reading & writing, along with basic English grammar lesson to familiarize students with the structure of the English language
RI
RA
Eagle Group (Intermediate) EB Set goals for English learning and prepare students to be able to use English as a means of expressing themselves. English communication theory lessons, are designed to lead students in strengthening their critical reading and listening skills; their speaking and presentation abilities.
EI
EA
Wisdom Group (Advanced) WB Teach advanced expressions with a focus on developing English communication skills in a practical setting and expose students to a wider variety of topics. Provide strategic theory lessons to help students perform well in practical and exploratory English contexts. In-depth classes consisting of essay writing, debate, and more parallel theory lessons are provided to ensure that students will build a solid foundation in English communication for their future.
WI
WA
AVALON's Leveling System has been developed based on hands-on experience. After rigorous research and testing we set our priorities on a phase specific teaching methodology and student motivation. Student's capabilities, goals, and motivation are identified and the students are grouped into different levels. AVALON ensures that all students in any given class are properly leveled so that each can maximize our their potential.
Implication of the Group Name
Students in the Rainbow Group are supposed to study English from the very basic phonics lessons to rudimentary grammar lessons. Fostering an understanding that English is not just another challenging subject but as a practical means of self expression consisting of a variety of components as there are colors in rainbow.
Focus & Direction
Rainbow Group classes are designed to solidify the foundation of English learning and familiarize students with the rudimentary elements of English communication. Korean and native instructors are engaged in classes in a proportion of 50:50, the former teaching grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary and the latter teaching pronunciation, listening, speaking and basic writing skills.
Lecture/Material
A team of Korean and native instructors provides stimulating classes consisting of basic phonics, reading and writing lessons along with rudimentary grammar lessons to familiarize students with the structure of English language.
Implication of the Group Name
The name Eagle implies that the focus is to help students bring their English proficiency to the next level based on their knowledge of rudimentary grammar and vocabulary just as an eagle takes off and soars high in the sky.
Focus & Direction
Immersive English learning to prepare students for being able to use English as a means of expressing themselves.
Lecture/Material
As the same in Rainbow Group, Korean and native instructors are engaged in classes in a proportion of 50:50 with the former teaching grammar structure, reading comprehension and vocabulary lessons while the latter teaching beginner/intermediate conversation, L/C and basic essay writing lessons.
Implication of the Group Name
As the name implies, students in Wisdom Group are supposed to have already mastered the more rudimentary knowledge of the English language and are expected to go beyond simple knowledge acquisition to understand English language in a much broader context, engaging in more in-depth reading, conversation and debate while building wisdom for themselves.
Focus & Direction
Advanced expressions and exposure to a broader spectrum of topics are built into the lessons, which focus on the development of practical English communication skills. At the same time, students are provided with strategic English contest-specific lessons, reading impression writing and debate lessons along with more advanced theory lessons so that they can build on their English communication capabilities
Lecture/Material
Advanced conversation, 1 on 1 and multilateral discussion classes are arranged to meet the needs of students who are already distinguished among their peers in terms of English proficiency and to further enhance their potential. In-depth grammar, advanced vocabulary, quick reading comprehension, and essay writing classes are provided to ensure that students will develop advanced English communication skills from multiple perspectives by exposing themselves to a wide variety of materials.