Are you getting the gist of what you’re reading, or are you completely clueless?

What you think the text says and what it actually means can be the difference between major success or failure. For example, “Orange apple green dance water sad jump.” You probably understand each of the words in that sentence and understand what they mean independently, but does it make sense? These classes focus on better comprehension of what you read, increased vocabulary and enjoyment of the material, books, web pages and/or emails, that you are reading.

These sessions cover…

• Reading strategies (skimming, scanning, chunking)
• Finding meaning in & from the text
• Understanding both the content & the context of the reading
• Overall reading comprehension & the ability to summarize what you read in your own words

Is understanding people when they are speaking with you a problem?

You may hear the words being said to you, but do you understand them?

Hearing & understanding the things people say to you are essential in any language. While our listening classes focus primarily on this skill, they also include speaking and pronunciation because you can’t have one without the other. The more you understand spoken English, the better you’ll be able to produce the proper American English pronunciation.

In these classes, you will learn…

• To distinguish individual & combined sounds
• To understand complete phrases, not just 1 or 2 words
• Intonation, whether it is for a question, a statement, exclamation or emotional expression
• To keep up with fast-moving conversations
• Overall better comprehension along with improved speaking and pronunciation

The FCE Examination is probably your first major English certification. It certifies you with a very good level of English. Preparation classes from Student Planet will help you earn this prestigious certification.

Are you nervous about the speaking portion of the exam? Don’t worry, our teachers have helped dozens of students from many countries earn fantastic speaking scores.

In these 1-on-1 classes you will…

• Learn strategies to find the answer to difficult questions
• Learn specific, concrete strategies for the speaking portion
• Answer hundreds of practice questions
• Take a realistic practice examination to find out if you’re ready
• Practice real questions from the speaking portion
• Improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills dramatically
• Learn the grammar and vocabulary that most often appears on the exam

Passing the CAE Examination is a challenge. With preparation classes from Student Planet, you will stand a better chance of earning your lifetime certification in English.

In these 1-on-1 classes you will…

• Learn strategies to find the answer to difficult questions
• Learn specific, concrete strategies for the speaking portion
• Answer hundreds of practice questions
• Take a realistic practice examination to find out if you’re ready
• Practice real questions from the speaking portion
• Improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills dramatically
• Learn the grammar and vocabulary that most often appears on the exam

Our specialized Cambridge teacher has helped dozens of students from around the world pass the exam and has hundreds of hours of experience teaching CAE preparation.

There’s a huge difference between visiting a place and living there. One of the major
challenges is “How to make your life work in a foreign country?”
The intercultural training is tailored to individual needs. My local knowledge combined
with a breadth of experience helping you on the move, gives you unique insight into how
to get things done in the US. This involves in specific interests, as well as any questions
you may have regarding housing, education, law, communities, and lifestyle
preferences.

Course Outline

• Introduction & Cultural Self-awareness
• Understanding cultural differences
• The Culture, Behavior, and Thinking
• Culture in the Workplace (for interns and professionals)
• Inter-cultural Communications
• Adjustment Issues & Dealing with Changes

Results

• Your confidence- while communicating with internationals
• Your experience- immersing yourself in diversified cultures comfortably
• Your network- expanding your global network
• Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) Assessment report filed in the US for potential employers*

Who is it for?

• College/University students who are planning to travel or study in the US
• Working professionals who are planning to travel or work in the US
• Anyone who is interested in learning about a new culture

*The Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) is comprised of seven primary scales, six occupational scales,
and 42 subscales. It describes normal, or bright-side personality – qualities that describe how we relate
to others when we are at our best.

Is your grammar holding you back, or do you need a review?

You might know a lot of vocabulary, but without proper structure your English might be choppy. Grammar is the base of organized language. AND, without it, we could have a serious problem. For example, “Let’s eat Grandma” or “Let’s eat, Grandma”? Can you tell the difference? We hope so! If not, this is definitely the class for you.

These classes are customized to meet your grammar needs. Topics might include…

• Subject/verb agreement
• Verb tenses (past, present, future; simple, progressive, perfect)
• Punctuation (? , . !)
• Basic & complex sentence structures
• Clauses (conditional, adverb, adjective, noun, etc.)
• Nouns (articles, singular/plural, possessives, pronouns, quantifiers)
• Prepositions, conjunctions, interjections & connectors