Faculty of Modern Languages

English Language Learning Programmes
• Spoken English Package
• IELTS Preparation Course
• Executive Business English
• English for Kids Programme
• English Plus
• German Language
• Awarding bodies

STEP for "English Language Learning Programmes "

STEP Faculty of Modern Languages offers variety of English language courses to cater needs of individuals at different age levels and academic abilities - ranging from Beginners to Advance level.

All the courses have set of predetermined out comes and achievement targets according to national and international requirements.

STEP courses focus on life long learning through fun and practice, emphasising upon "four component learning model"

Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking

Spoken English Package

Language Levels

Timings: There are different time slots available depending upon your level of study. Normal working hours of language department are:

09:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:00 pm - 08:30 pm

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STEP for "International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) Preparation"

IELTS is a test of English language proficiency, developed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate . IELTS is now widely accepted as an evidence of "Proficiency in English Language" by the users of other languages.

IELTS is ideal for you if;

You want to improve your English by working towards an internationally recognised qualification.

You need to demonstrate to your employer or sponsor that you have made progress while studying English language.

You need to improve your language level for entrance to a school, college or university, or for prospective employment.

Hours per Week:
You will spend good ten hours of the week in preparatory sessions and twelve hours per month in assessment sessions.

Assessment Sessions:
Students sit weekly preparatory IELTS Exam arranged by Assessments & Results Centre (ARC). This comprehensive test helps students to become familiar with British Council's exam pattern.

At STEP, three preparatory IELTS courses are offered

Slow & Steady
This course prepares you comprehensively for the test in eight weeks time.

Fast & Furious
This course prepares you comprehensively for the test in four weeks time.

Slow & Steady with Foundation Studies:
This course prepares you comprehensively for the test in twelve weeks time, especially designed for the students who need some extra help in developing their vocabulary, grammar and analytical skills.

Timings:
There are two different time slots available for IELTS preparatory sessions

01:00 am - 03:00 pm
06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

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STEP for " Executive Business English"

This course offers you a clear and comprehensive overview on how to communicate effectively for every business situation, from sensitive feedback from employees to persuasive communications for customers. Plus, especial module is there to help you practice and polish your speaking skills through learner centered activities.

Programme modules and structure:

MODULE 1:
Effective Business Writing: a strategy for success in the information age!

MODULE 2:
Business Presentations: add a little punch to it!

MODULE 3:
Skill-based Communication: speed up the pace of your progress upward!

MODULE 4:
Business Dialogue: loud and clear!

SPECIAL MODULE:
Improving fluency in speaking: speak up what you want!

The range of assessment methods for the course include:

Business style reporting
Case study analysis
Presentations
Role plays
Formal discussions on real life organisational issues
Combination of individual and group studies

Customised feature:
Participants are encouraged to select their own organisation for documentation, discussions and presentations for various academic issues and techniques.

DURATION:
8 weeks (4 days a week)

TIMINGS:
06:30 p.m. onward

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STEP for "English for Kids"

The programme aims at making child’s debut in learning English memorable, motivating and fun.

Course Features:
English for Kids Programme is developed to offer support that students need to develop the language skills. Students work cohesively on four major areas; reading, writing, listening and speaking emphasizing upon different issues as;

1 - Language Comprehension
Incorporating English Language in other subjects like: numeracy, science and arts.

2 - Communication Enhancement
Presenting own ideas, opinion and knowledge through discussions, debates, story telling, drama and other lexical modes.

3 - Phonics
Applying knowledge of phonics in writing, reading and speaking.

4 - Spelling
How to put the phonological knowledge acquired to spell with enhanced accuracy and confidence.

5 - Sentence
Having a repertoire of sentence structure and using them effectively.

6 - Writing Organisation
Organising and shaping writing effectively at word, sentence and text level.

7 - Information Retrieval
Extracting and evaluating information from a range of literary & non-literary sources.

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STEP for "English Plus"

This new innovative programme has been developed especially for students with first language other than English, who wish to combine English language with their professional area. There are several options to choose from:

English Plus Landscape Design
English plus Interior Design and Decoration
English Plus Journalism
English Plus Advertising and Marketing
English Plus Fashion design
English Plus Information Technology
English Plus Medical Studies

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STEP for "German Language"

German Language course is suitable for those who want to experience and live in the German speaking environment for professional or academic purposes. The course is designed for all levels from beginners to advance and it caters needs of every age group.

Programme Structure:
STEP1: Understanding and using daily expressions.
STEP2: Understanding and applying grammatical structures in a variety of relevant contexts.
STEP3: Using accurate, complex and varied language skills for studies, work & social interaction.

Study Hours:
Duration of each level is two months with three teaching sessions in one week. Classes are available in the mornings and in the evenings, subject to staff availability .

Academic Counselling:
All learners are provided with free academic counselling on issues related to studying in Germany that includes getting admissions in German universities, finding an appropriate course of study and living in Germany.

Immigration Advice:
Whilst studying German Language at STEP, students are also provided free advice on visa processes and interviews.

The Learning Environment:
STEP provides you with more than adequate learning resources including a Language Lab, equipped with modern learning resources, German literature and Audio Visual Aids, and access to our excellent computing and communication resources.

Awarding bodies:

AQA (Jet Set Qualifications), UK
London Board (Edexcel), UK
STEP Institute of Professional Development, Pakistan
Cambridge examination courses, UK

Note: The examination fee for the above awarding bodies varies and is subject to change.