Maximize the Learning of English as a Second Language

Program Title: English as a Second Language (ESL) / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Brief Summary:

This program is designed to increase the proficiency and competency of the individual in using English as a Second Language for a day-to-day activities for daily living in an English speaking country or setting.  It provides meaningful action oriented, results driven, learning experiences that are applicable in any setting of business, relationships and daily transactions.

Do you know your level of proficiency when speaking in English? 
The following mock-up descriptions will give you a self-identifying level which make you feel the need of learning additional proficiency or not.

Mock-Up Description of  Conversational English Proficiency
Level 1	Searching for words or think a long time about the correct words to say when sharing information or speaking with another English speaker
Level 2	Can say basic utterances, gambits and information but very limited in a free flowing conversation with another English speaker
Level 3	Can handle an average conversation but limited in expanding thoughts and ideas
Level 4	Can express oneself easily, expand thoughts and ideas, and demonstrate adequate supply of vocabulary to use and can engage into a long topical conversations
Level 5	Speaks like a native English speaker, uses various expressions that are common in everyday living, at informal or formal setting, in private or business environments.

Philosophy:

The Whole Language influences the intent of anyone who likes to learn, improve and gain proficiency in using English as a Second Language. This will create the experience of a meaningful exchange of discussions, verbal interactions within a professional or personal environments, performing a job or searching a new job, like a native speaker of English.

Approach:
Our experienced American Mentors / Coaches / Trainers use techniques that overcome the identified difficulties of the Learner and must match it with the current level of proficiency. These various learning approaches will sustain results through interactive, effective, easy-to-experience with realistic impact to identified difficulties. Activities will change progressively in order to support the growing level of proficiency which results to demonstrable skills and effectiveness.

Components:

Twelve Modular Sessions of two hours each
Intensive Program Participation
Continuing Progress Proficiency Evaluation
Competency Demonstration + COC

Overview of Scope:
Item	Description
1	Learning to use mechanisms for effective conversations
2	English structures that demonstrate results in speaking, writing, comprehension and cultural implications use
3	Techniques in articulating one's ideas with clarity
4	Topical meaningful conversations with friends and colleagues
5	Utterance modification to influence listeners and specific audience
6	Sensible conversations that are meaningful

(Note: Specific sessions are customized to the identified level of difficulties)

Curriculum Terms and Fee Schedule:

1. Tuition Fees are pre-paid 

2. 2:12  Intensive and interactive Sessions

3. Customized class topics based on learner's assessed proficiency

4. Class type: 1/1 tutorial, dyad, or clusters of 4, max of 8 class

5. Learner's Centered: Whole Language Approach and Results-oriented Methodologies

6. Cancellation: 48 hours' Notice

After completing this class:

- acquired handy techniques in speaking fluently

- gained an intermediate to advanced proficiency in Business English

- assimilated better communication skills with correct use of grammatical functions in both conversational speaking and writing, including culture and social implications of the English language within business or personal settings.

American Coach Background:

Over 20 years of experience in teaching English Language Courses (basic to advanced curricula) among college students, adults and young adults, ESL/ESOL students from many countries like Vietnam, Japan, S. Korea, the Philippines, China, Mexico, France and other non-English speaking countries. Career professional in both private and public environments. Have worked with clients in over 40 countries. Students acquired better opportunities in career and living after speaking English fluently.

Coached, trained and tutored business professionals whose mother tongue is not English. These include multinational executives, employees and their family members. Demonstrated English proficiency was helpful in the performance of their duties and responsibilities within an English speaking country.

For more details and information, please call +1 360 312 4300  or send an email to: IdeasNConversations

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Ten Steps that will remove your Limitations and Become Competent ~

This is the overview of what you can become and you will experience life without limitations!




First Step: Learn from the basics, and then bring yourself to speed up to maximum level. Like the illustrated ladder of learning for someone who likes to become Communicative Competent.

Second Step: Distinguish yourself with the learning of proper and correct vocabulary. Use them efficiently at any location, event, or when you are sharing information with someone regardless of his/her background.


Third Step: Take time to practice with other people. There are many venues of learning and practicing.  The following is an example of the venue for practice. Some are free and some are paid. You get the value of what you pay for and the experience when it is given free.



Fourth Step: Understand the implications and sociological meanings of words, phrases, idiomatic expressions, slangs or the so called ‘lingua-franca’ By knowing when and where to say properly will create an impression of credibility among the people you share your ideas.



Fifth Step: When unsure, find someone who is experienced to help you. There is no better Coach than someone who is experienced in many areas of concern. Thousands of information is available in the internet, but when you cannot tell the difference of what is correct and which one is wrong, then the best advice is to seek the guidance of a Coach or a Teacher.  Either will tell you which is the best.



Sixth Step: When you begin grasping greater responsibilities, there is an expectation that you will demonstrate competence in leadership and management of an organization that is consist of people, activities, situations, revenues, communication and external factors. Being a communicator, you need the competency as illustrated in the following image. If you don’t have one, hire a Coach who will help you obtain those critical knowledge.



Seventh Step:  What is your readiness to make a difference?  Exceptional? or just a so so employee?  or just be a Yes, Sir!  You need to be able to answer eloquently those challenging interview questions when you are facing a panel of people. You need to sell your capabilities in order to gain growth and advancement.



Eight Step: Leading is not a joke. It requires strategic mindset to make the balance of the organizational fulcrum. When you aspire to be a good boss or great boss, you must learn unequivocal knowledge and expertise in the areas shown below. In that way, you are indeed someone to be respected within an organization.  If your aspiration is being a mediocre manager – don’t bother to learn these.



Ninth Step: Demonstrative communicative competency is a must when you aspire to be standing before an audience.  If you don’t know how? Hire a Coach to teach you the proper techniques and mechanics of doing professionally. Don’t be misled with many online information. Delivery of information like the ones shown below is imperative.



Tenth Step: There is nothing more eloquent to listen, attend someone’s talks than an individual who can illustrate these three important characteristics of a Communicator. Your opportunity is limitless when you have these competency, confidence and ability to articulate. Please note this is not a skill – what is required is a competency. The combination of knowledge, techniques, linguistic proficiency, cultural depth, and business acumen.


The 64 dollar question is, “Have you gone through all the 10 steps? If not, which one do you need to accomplish?  Can you call yourself  ’Competent’ and can demonstrate the step 10?”  Ideas N Conversations will be glad to help you with your difficulties.

We like to hear from you. As always every comment that you share will be appreciated.

Acquire Your Competency: English Communications, Business, & Leadership

Our 2014 Classes and programs will help to increase your proficiency and then eventually optimize your competency as an individual. Optimistically, options are endless. However, in order to become the Agent of Success this year, your plans must be efficient, create a road map for prosperity, make time tables of the things that you like to accomplish, work and achieve productive results on each goal, adjust them when unpredictable circumstances arise and as time permits, navigate through various challenges that may come, and always celebrate results with your passion.

"Creating in You the following Strength is our Pleasure"

Regardless of events that are taking place around us, Ideas N Conversations offers the 2013 Classes and Programs for your personal or professional development. You have many options to choose from. Each class will give you learning environment to harness your "living skills that will uncover the best out of yourself in order to achieve better success and fulfillment today and in the near future". These will play essential roles in your personal or business life as you will advance and develop to be better.

For Remote Learning Options:

There are also classes available for anyone who likes to learn remotely. We have designed classes that can be done via Skype or Yahoo Messenger. All that you will need is your active account in either of the two platforms. Register with us and then you are ready to begin your learning in English Conversations for Business or Personal Use or increase your communication skills and competency.

Acknowledgment: Skype, Yahoo & IdeasN

For more details and information, please call +1 (650) 241-3207 or send us your email to: info@ideasnconversations.com 

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When you email us with your inquiries, please avoid going to a 'Spam box and be auto-deleted'. We suggest that please provide the following information, then our Coach will give you a call or reply to your inquiry.

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2. Telephone:

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4. Zip Code:

We like to hear from you or from your friends who may be interested to participate in any of the classes that we conduct.

Learning English is Fun and Easy ~ We will make You Speak Better

We like to hear from you so we can provide you the best options for your lessons. You can call us at +1 (650) 241-3207 or email to: info@ideasnconversations.com 

Enrolment is Now Open - Learn Conversational English in 12 Sessions

Conversational English Lessons that will help anyone who struggles to speak English conversationally with other English speakers.

In many aspects, speakers of other languages can learn English easily specially when the Trainer or Coach will provide effective and useful learning strategies that will make them talk. When someone who enrolled in ESL for Adults has been in the same school and learning English for the last 6 Months or longer - there is a big problem with the techniques used in teaching the adults students. The curriculum is probably an old view of teaching English as a Second Language and the teachers are not competent with the current trends of teaching second language.

There are many ways to teach English specifically Conversationally focused English as a Second Language for Adults. Experienced trainers and coaches of adults students have the competencies of demonstrating essential skills to make these learners talk in English.

Ideas N Conversations Offers Six Weeks or 12 Sessions Curriculum for Adult Learners who like to enhance their speaking proficiency. Modules are based on the Identified Difficulties of each students. Workshops of 8 to 10 learners are available. There is also a Tutorial on a one on one basis with someone who preferred to be independently coached.

Call +1 (650) 241-3207 to inquire and register. Accepting enrollees now!

For Vietnamese speakers who like to learn Conversational English

For Mexican speakers who like to learn Conversational English

Learn Conversational English "Let's Chat Live via Yahoo Messenger"

You Become the Best of You when you Learn from the Best Coach / Tutor

Ideas N Conversations (http://www.ideasnconversations.com) can help you achieve your goals. Experienced in tutoring or coaching individuals who came from non-english speaking countries like Japan, India, Singapore, S. Korea, China, Malaysia, France, Germany, the Philippines, South American countries, USA, Canada, Columbia, Vietnam etc .

Work with any individuals in any profession, expat spouses who need to learn English for their day-to-day communication and those who are studying in College or Graduate school.

What do you get from learning with us?
1. We coach you customized lessons with significant improved learning compared to traditional tutoring class types or centers 
2. The lessons are important to you as they will remove your difficulties or deficiencies 
3. Your weaknesses will become strength because you will gain high level of proficiency
4. Lessons are time-bound and progressively changing to higher level from where you started
5. Learn how to use the English language correctly in order for you get better opportunities and communicate better with anyone

Please call +1 (650) 241-3207 to discuss your learning needs. Your proficiency will be assessed immediately, and then plan to begin your lessons. Customized lessons will facilitate maximum learning efficiency. You don't need to drive far to attend our classes. 

We like to hear from you and let us know how we can be of help to you. 

We Speak Virtually to gain Conversational English Proficiency Via Skype or Yahoo

The Program: Interactive Conversations Through Practice with Multi-media Technologies (via either Skype or Yahoo Messenger) is a modern results and media-driven program that creates the experience, global interaction among individuals who like to develop the essential skills and competency in conversations; discuss topical issues while learning many linguistic features that make your ideas become relevant to your audience. When you live in an English speaking country, use the language like the way native English speakers do. The program simulates a virtual interaction and learning among remotely based individuals through Skype.

The Goals: Its purpose is to achieve a certain level of proficiency that articulates ideas, concerns, descriptions, perspectives, opinions, comprehension and emotions without fear and hesitation.

Topic Scope: Each scheduled session will have a conversational linguistic theme and topic focus. 

All topics include the development and practical use of concepts in speaking. When talking or conversing with another individual, it is essential to understand the correct usage of terms, words, sounds, phrases, language forms, idiomatic expressions, quotations, lingua franca, technical terminologies and articulation surrounding day-to-day living. The proficiency in English Conversations creates meaningful and engaging interactions in a formal or informal setting whether socially, personally  or in a business setting.

Overview of Scope:
Item	Description
1	Learning to use mechanisms for effective conversations
2	English conversational structures that demonstrate results
3	Techniques in articulating your ideas with results
4	Topical meaningful conversations with friends and colleagues
5	Utterance modification to influence listeners and specific audience
6	Sensible conversations that are meaningful

(Note: Specific sessions are customized to the identified level of difficulties)

After participating in a conducted Assessment of Difficulties, the Registration and sessions will follow. The Coach will host and moderate all activities. Attendees will be provided with the session content ahead of the scheduled session in order to encourage readiness and active participation. Attendees will bring their ideas, thoughts, insights, experiences and concerns to the session.

Requirements:

1. Must have a Skype or Yahoo Account
2. Pre-Registration required 

3. One on one tutorial is available for independent learning
4. Or In-cluster of 4 individuals per scheduled session is available
5. Others will be given a separate schedule when specific schedule is full

Who can Attend: Any individual who would like to increase their proficiency in speaking English and gain conversational skills without boundary.

Curriculum Terms and Fee Schedule:

1. Tuition Fees are pre-paid 

2. 2:12  Intensive and interactive Sessions

3. Customized class topics based on learner's assessed difficulties

4. Class type: 1/1 tutorial, dyad, or in-cluster of 4 individuals

5. Learner's Centered: Whole Language Approach and Results-oriented Methodologies

6. Venue: Virtual via Skype or Yahoo Messenger

7. Cancellation: 48 hours' Notice

For more details and inquiries:

Please call +1 650 241 3207  or send an email to: info@ideasnconversations.com

Website: http://www.ideasnconversations.com

Trainers Professional Competencies:

Over 18 years of experience in teaching English Language Courses (basic to advanced curricula) among college students, adults and young adults, ESL/ESOL students from many countries like Vietnam, Japan, S. Korea, the Philippines, China, Mexico, France and other non-English speaking countries. Career professional in both private and public environments. Have worked with clients in over 40 countries. Students acquired better opportunities in career and living after speaking English fluently.

Trained, coached and tutored business professionals whose mother tongue is not English. These include multinational executives, employees and their family members. Demonstrated English proficiency was helpful in the performance of their duties and responsibilities within an English speaking country.

Interactive English Conversations through Practice with Multi-media Technologies

Interactive English Conversations through Practice with Multi-media Technologies^SM 

English is a language that is globally spoken by individuals; who work in multinational organizations, who travels internationally, who likes to pursue international career, who likes to add a second language to speak, and those who like to interact with other English speakers for either business or personal use.

credits: IdeasN, Skype, Yahoo

Through the use of modern multi-media technologies and with universal English language, global conversations are possible.

The Program: Interactive Conversations Through Practice with Multi-media Technologies is a modern results and media-driven program that creates the experience, global interaction among individuals who like to develop the essential skills and competency in speaking; discuss issues, when you live in an English speaking country, use the language like the way native English speakers do. The program simulates a virtual interaction among globally based individuals by learning together through Skype or Yahoo Messenger. 

The Goals: Its purpose is to achieve a certain level of proficiency that articulates ideas, concerns, descriptions, perspectives, opinions, comprehension and emotions without fear and hesitation.

Topic Scope: Each scheduled session will have a conversational linguistic theme and topic focus. This will be provided by the Coach who will host and moderate the activity. Attendees will be provided with the topic scope so they will be ready and can participate actively. 

Requirements:
1. Must have an Account of either Skype or Yahoo Messenger
2. Pre-Registration required
3. Attendance is limited to 4 individuals per scheduled session
4. Others will be given a separate schedule when specific schedule is full

Who can Attend: Any individual who would like to increase their proficiency in speaking English and gain conversational skills without boundary.

Must have an account in either Yahoo Messenger or Skype.
Note: Sessions on either account are independent with each other, we do not mix them together for ease of technology and participant's location.

A.1 Via Yahoo Messenger:

A.2 Via Skype:

For inquiries: please call +1 650 241-3207 and to register please email to: Registration for Learning

To Avoid being auto-deleted:

When you email us with your inquiries, please avoid going to a 'Spam box and be auto-deleted'. We suggest that please provide the following information, then our Coach will give you a call or reply to your inquiry.

1. Name:

2. Telephone:

3. Email Address:

4. Zip Code:

We like to hear from you or from your friends who may be interested to participate in any of the programs that we conduct.

Relative Reference Links:
1. Program - Conversational English
2. Workshop - Conversational English
3. Business English in Conversations
4. Fluency in Speaking
5. Do I Need to speak English Well?

We Tutor / Coach Adults to speak English with a high level of Proficiency

Results-Oriented Goals:

• Creates meaningful English conversations with clarity and relevance
• Provokes critical thinking, self-directed performance with engaging activities
• Learners become interactive, expressive with their ideas, discuss topics, overcome fears
• Proficiency Levels are the absolute achievement 

Non-verbal versus Verbal Language

Quiz 1:

• How significant is Non-verbal body language compared to verbal language forms? 

You are welcome to share us your insights at the space provided below ...

Perspectives:
Generally speaking, "Communication is the use of messages to produce meaning within and across a variety of contexts, cultures, methods and media" - this description was provided by Association for Communication Administration. 

That description was providing us a knowledge that communication is a method or a tool that will transfer ideas and meanings through different media with another individual or groups. 

People with different backgrounds in terms of culture, linguistic competencies, or perhaps natural differences demonstrate different ways in communicating their ideas and will also understand these ideas differently with meanings. Whether or not such communication was illustrated in either verbal or non-verbal. 

Verbal communication requires sound forms of the language to communicate specific information. In today's technological age, there are many different forms to utilize in order to transfer those ideas verbally through various media. 

On the other hand, Non-verbal communication provides a different angle of meaning when communicating an idea. Depending on the setting of the communication process, specifically country, cultural, physio-linguistics and other factors. There are ambiguities of non-verbal communication, particularly focused on who is communicating ideas and who are receiving the information that is being communicated. Body language play an important role when it comes of non-verbal communication. Are there tools of today that illustrate non-verbal communication?  Yes, there are ... it is a matter of identifying these around you. They speak louder than words and the meanings they provide are strong and equally vital.

As always, we like to hear from you.

Participate In our English Language Poll - Ideasnconversations Group

Our Ideas N Conversations Yahoo Group just started two Polls about English Language relevance into our own individual self.  You are invited to participate and share us your ideas, thoughts and perspectives. It is free to join us in the group. We look forward to welcoming you and your active participation.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ideasnconversations/

Please click on either of the link to get into the Poll Section:

Poll # 1 - Importance of English Speaking Skills

Poll # 2 - English Proficiency Level

As always, we like to hear from you. You can contact us directly at +1 (650) 241-3207 or
Send us an email to: info@ideasnconversations.com

Learning ESL (English as a Second Language) with Conversational Focus

ESL is known to be the language that is needed by new migrants to a country where English is a primary language.  Speakers of non-English languages are encouraged to learn English as their second language. This will provide them the ability to communicate with other people in the Englis-speaking country. Especially when doing daily living activities. 

Expectations from Learning ESL:

ESL / ESOL is a subset of Applied Linguistics. It covers utterances, writing, reading, grammar, comprehension and cultural implications. The main objective is to learn and acquire English proficiency in order to use English like the way native speakers do. The results of classes are expected that Learner must be able to demonstrate adequate control and use of English when communicating in either verbal or written. The Learner must have acquired adequate words or vocabulary, expressions and cultural implications of the language use at a given setting.

An excellent program to enroll with is to learn English language within 6 weeks that are conducted by experienced Language Trainers. When you have enrolled in ESL class for over a continued period of time today and did not learn to speak better and unable to control your thoughts and ideas. Your class was not based on your identified deficiencies for learning. 

The acquired proficiency level in all areas such as reading, writing, speaking, comprehension and cultural implications must be measured effectively. The proficiency results must be demonstrated during conversations of topics relating to any day-to-day living or by sharing unique and informative ideas that illustrate meaningful thoughts and meanings with another individual. It will be useful in business environments as well.

To learn more about improving your English language proficiency in either ESL or Conversational English, please contact us: info@ideasnconversations.com 

Becoming Proficient with English Communication - Experienced Professionals can help

Each individual has strengths and weaknesses especially when relating to language proficiency or technical skills. Recognizing the deficiency within oneself will highlight your strengths to overcome the areas where development is needed. The extra effort to learn ways, ideas, techniques and understand these areas will increase your skills as well as competencies.

However, it is not easy to self-direct your  own learning. In this aspect, it is also a fact that each one has a different way of learning abilities.

The following scenarios show examples of different learning and coaching situations. Perhaps, one of them may be familiar or related to your own learning needs.

Scenario #1: Jovit - Independent English Learning
Jovit enjoys learning independently. He does not need a lot of help when learning English because he likes self discovery. Every now and then, he needs a Coach to help him understand areas that confuses him. He likes to confirm his thoughts and ideas whether they are correct or wrong. So he will work with his personal Coach to correct his deficiencies and explain the areas where he gets confused. Jovit's coach will be guiding him only as needed. However, the Coach will make sure that all learning are relevant, evaluate Jovit's progress in gaining proficiency,  reinforce learning with new techniques to increase higher level of his proficiency. Jovit's coach will continue helping him to acquire the highest level of proficiency without the help of a Coach in the future.

Scenario #2: Akila - Excel, Powerpoint, Word Programs for Office
Akila was hired to work as an office manager at small office. However she never had an experience in using Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel. She needed some training and learn how to use these in order to support the departments that need documentations, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets. Akila hired her Coach who can help her to gain mastery in using these important office software programs. Her Coach will show her  hands-on activities that will create her immersion to actual learning while she is at work. In that way, her lessons support her immediate needs when doing her job. The progress of her learning are demonstrated by her ability to create documentations based on specific use or integrated use of all three software programs.

Scenrio #3: Shengha - English as a Second Language
Shengha needs someone who will guide and teach her all the areas that she will need to learn ESL (English as a Second Language). Unlike Jovit, she does not have the self confidence in discovering her learning abilities. Shengha's Coach will direct her learning on a daily basis. The coach will explain all areas and will facilitate the progressive learning process of Shengha until she will understand all areas and gain self confidence to demonstrate her proficiency.

Scenrio #4: Antonio, Engineer - Conversational English
Antonio works as an Engineer at a global company. He speaks limited English and cannot explain his ideas with his co-workers. His manager suggested he will learn Conversational English so he can participate in many discussions at work. Because Antonio works at day time, he needs a Coach who can help him during a convenient time for evening classes or weekend classes. The Coach of Antonio will mix topic lessons that are useful  to his daily transactional living outside work and the many activities that he will be doing at his workplace. Antonio's progress will be observed based on his ability to use what he learned with his Coach and use it immediately at work.

Scenario #5: Helga - English Expressions for social and work environments
Helga enjoys working with her co-workers. However, she always gets confused with the different expressions she heard everyday from her co-workers. Often times, when she goes to the market and or at groceries, she finds it difficulty to understand alot of expressions used by many people. Helga gets a Coach who will help her gain understanding and learn how to use lingua franca, idiomatic expressions and other phrases that will be useful for both her work and in the community. Her coach will give her exercises that will give her the ability to practice and get immersed to both business and informal culture where many simple and complex expressions are being used.

Scenario #6: Hiroki - English Vocabulary Enrichment
Hiroki is struggling in using the right word or vocabulary. He is frustrated when he cannot express himself among friends, and acquaintances. He memorizes alot of vocabulary but doesn't know how to use them at properly. Hiroshi believes he likes to learn more vocabulary and use them effectively. He works with a Coach who can assist him to learn in using the words with correct situations, manner and time. Hiroki's lessons will be customized and that his progress will be evaluated by his Coach regularly. He will demonstrate his knowledge and proficiency in using English works correctly through speaking, writing and discussing topics among friends, family, acquaintance and co-workers.

Recommendation:
The best way to approach learning effectively is by taking necessary steps in finding experienced coach and trainer on the areas of your target subject matter.

Excellent Language Trainers and Coaches were trained professionally. They learned many approaches, techniques as well as complex cultural background of students from across the globe. The most important background of the Coach and or Trainer is the experience and qualification in the field.

Avoid stereotypes when selecting your Coach for your learning. Accents, color of skin and hair, and cultural heritage are not the essential aspect when learning. Learning with an experienced coach, trainer or teacher is the most valuable part of it. Because what is guaranteed as results from these types of individuals are the proficiency that you will gain from them.

Assessing your current needs by experienced Coach or Trainer will make your learning experience become effective and the progressive results will be impactful to your abilities.

For inquiries please call +1 (650) 241-3207 or send an email to: info@ideasnconversations.com