Why do I have to revalidate my English?
There are numerous reasons for you to have to revalidate your English. You may not have reached the target of 10/20. Your English is not strong enough to continue to semester 7. Or quite simply you have not done the work you needed to do during semester 5 and 6.
What will I get from doing this revalidation? This is going to give you an opportunity to improve your English, to reflect on yourself, become more independent, learn how other people think and live as well as a chance to make new friends! Not only that, working or volunteering in an English-speaking country looks very impressive on your CV. You can find placement that corresponds to your interests, which means that you’ll get practical, hands-on experience in a company or organization, getting immersed in the culture by working side by side with the locals. At the same time, you’ll improve your language skills as well. Before leaving for your placement, you will take part in an intensive language course to boost your confidence and gain the skills you need to make it a success.
What type of work can I get? This depends on your language level, your skills, and the time of the year. There are job opportunities in the tourism and leisure industries (hotels, restaurants, transport, bars and clubs, casinos…) to fruit picking and farm work in orchards or vineyards. Woofing, volunteering, charity work.
What will you get from doing this? You will learn about yourself and build your confidence, you will gain independence, you will make friends and memories that will stay with you forever, improve your language skills and learn a new culture.
Do I need to get a Visa? You can travel, learn and work in English practically all over Europe. If you choose to go to an EU country you will not require a Visa. However if you want to go to the UK, the USA, Australia, Canada you will need a tourist/work visa. These visas can take months to come through after your application and it will cost you a minimum of 300Euros.
To find a job or placement in an anglophone country
To be confident to travel and work in English
To improve oral and written skills in English
To prepare for the TOEIC Test
To gain revalidation
Revalidants
TOEIC practice
Oral confidence
Part 1 – Preparing yourself - finding your confidence
TOEIC Test
Preparation Exercises for TOEIC throughout the week
Understanding TOEIC test requirements
Tell me about yourself… Learning about yourself, who are you?
What interests you? What do you enjoy doing?
Looking for a job – where would you like to go? What is available? What can you do?
Creating your CV
Creating your motivation letter
Applying for a job
Daring to ask for a job
Applying for a visa
Part 2 – Getting ready to go
TOEIC Test
Preparation Exercises for TOEIC throughout the week
Pros and Cons of living in another country.
Cross-cultural awareness/ Culture shock
Preparing your trip – where are you going? Travel arrangements
Filling in the paperwork – Visa, work permit…
Finding accommodation
How much are you going to earn?
How much is it going to cost you? UK, Ireland, Nordic countries, USA, Australia, Canada
What are the cultural differences do you need to be aware of in your target country?
Part 3 – Practice makes perfect, final preparation.
TOEIC Test
Preparation Exercises for TOEIC throughout the week
Improving organization skills
Role Play Different situations whilst living in an anglophone country:
Ordering food and drinks, Shopping in the supermarket, Asking for directions, Having a conversation, Getting a Tube/Metro ticket.
While you are away, keeping up to date. (Feedback, Report, TOEIC Practice, On-going Exercises)
hands on
on line
practical
presentations
TOEIC Test
CV
Motivation Letter
Grammar Test
Presentation – Tell me about yourself
Comprehension test – living abroad
Presentation - Cultural differences of your chosen country
TOEIC Test
Grammar Test
Report Preparation for living in another country