Following your request, I am submitting a report on the English course I attended in April this year. The aim of the course was to teach the participants English vocabulary as well as to develop and improve all our language skills.
In general, the course was well-organized, and the objectives were fulfilled. What I appreciated most was the opportunity to improve my speaking skills. The teachers were very friendly and encouraged us to use the language, and as a result, the course gave me confidence. However, although I was pleased with my progress, in my opinion, there could have been more writing classes, as all of us needed these skills for our future use.
I also appreciated the fact that I was staying with a host family, it was a very good idea, as there was more time for practicing the language. Unfortunately, however, I lived some distance from the school, and there were some unforeseen problems with the local transport. One other comment I'd like to make is that the school canteen also needs improvement, as there was remarkably little choice in what was on offer.
In addition, I think that the publicity about individual study was misleading. The study center was poorly equipped, and the language laboratory frequently broke down, so you could hardly rely on them as aids for developing listening skills. However, I did benefit from a computer room with programs that reinforced the knowledge acquired during classes.
On the whole, however, I must admit that the course helped me develop my language skills, and I learned a lot of new vocabulary. Therefore, despite some inconveniences such as transport and food problems, which are issues the college should address if possible, I believe the course is very suitable for other trainees like me.
Michelle Chairul
Grade 11
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