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December 29, 2004
English Classes
The English Classes at GKA are offered at various levels, from beginners to fluent speakers.
Early Advantage English for pre-schoolers (age 2-4)
This is the afternoon extension course for our pre-school age students. Please find a full description under Early Advantage Bilingual Program.
LEAP (Learn English and Play) for kindergarteners (age 5-6)
For kindergarteners, the language acquisition process must be fun. Through games and role play, the teachers of Global Kids Academy know how to make learning English interesting and relevant for young children.
English for Beginners
We use a BBC-developed program for beginning students of English. Through the world of Muzzy, children are exposed to basic conversation and vocabulary.
English TPR (Total Physical Response Method) for K-6 (age 7-12)
Games, role play and other fun situations are created for students so that they can express themselves in Japanese. Often, children are taught a language in a classroom situation (traditional method used in most schools) without having an opportunity to use the language. Here, speaking becomes spontaneous and motivation is high.
Advanced English any age, any level of English (from advanced beginners to fluent speakers)
At GKA, we are able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of students
who have had prior exposure to English. We can accommodate children of any level - some are advanced beginners while others are native speakers (e.g. returnee or bilingual children) who are now attending local Japanese schools and wish to keep up their exposure to English. In small group situations, we have children working on reading and writing materials that are just right for each individual.
One-on-one Tutorials
Children enjoy the benefits of one-on-one attention from a teacher who
is either certified in his/her home country, holders of advanced degrees or other relevant credentials. The program is uniquely designed for each child and there is frequent discussion between the student, parents and teacher about goals and progress.
Posted by gka at December 29, 2004 11:15 PM
