"It really is time to...
listen deeply
think clearly
speak precisely
CONVERSE happily
Jonathan Bush & BTCESL.COM
Proudly Presents:
Tailor-made English Courses and Lessons for Intermediate+ Learners
...break the repetitive cycle of poor English communication, and begin a new virtuous cycle of fast and efficient learning"
JONATHAN BUSH
Flency Accelerator Programs. (F.A.P.)
Built upon the foundation of life coaching and English Language teaching expertise, F.A.P., or "Fluency Accelerator Programs," are tailored to identify and overcome the challenges that young and adult learners face throughout their English language learning journeys. The goal is to help you to reduce the amount of time, money, and energy spent on reaching English language fluency.
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How can my English communication skills improve just within 10 lessons?
This course will provide you with a tailor-made road-map, the know-how, clarity, and motivation to continue working on your skills, knowing that you're on the right path. Any bad learning habits, repetitive speaking mistakes, ineffective learning habits, unsupportive mindset behaviors/beliefs will be observed, solutions, and new methods for continual learning will be provided. Between each lesson, you will be required to implement and practice these new methods for improvement. It's worth noting as in all things in life, the more effort you put in, the better the results.
Course 1.
F.A.P. Adults
Breaking your Bad Cycle of Communication
"A New Beginning"
This course has been designed to meet the needs of teenagers and adults aged 16 years old and above. In today's busy, competitive educational and working environments, it's simply not good enough to be 'a good speaker' of the English language. To thrive in the study and workplace, students and employees now need to have acquired an excellent assortment of English communication skills. There is simply no place for mediocrity.
Having a well-structured study plan tailored to individual needs helps learners optimize their learning time and resources. A practical approach ensures that learners focus on relevant language skills, use appropriate resources, and progress efficiently towards achieving fluency. By following the above process, learners can gain clarity, identify areas of improvement, overcome obstacles, implement effective strategies, and stay organized in their pursuit of English language fluency.
The process in which the course follows is shown below:
Step 1: Understand the Purpose - Knowing why you're learning English keeps you motivated and focused. When you have clear goals and reasons for learning, you'll be more dedicated and determined to succeed.
Step 2: Self-Assessment - Evaluating speaking, listening, and communication mindset helps pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. This self-awareness enables learners to target specific areas for improvement, leading to better overall communication skills.
Step 3: Identify Roadblocks - Recognizing positive/negative learning habits, repetitive language errors, and communication gaps is crucial. Identifying these challenges empowers learners to tackle counterproductive behaviors and obstacles head-on, ensuring a more effective language learning journey.
Step 4: Apply Insights - Put into action fresh approaches, corrections, and breakthroughs to ensure ongoing efficient progress. By incorporating these strategies and seizing psychological "AHA!" moments, learners can continuously advance in their language learning journey.
Step 5: Create a Strategic Plan - Develop a practical and intelligent study strategy to fast-track your journey to English language fluency.
Course 2.
F.A.P. Children - I Love English
Drawing from Jonathan's extensive 25+ year English teaching background, which has impacted countless young students, this course encompasses essential skills for children's success in today's global society. It spans confidence building, public speaking, effective articulation, global travel, international study, cultural sensitivity, non-verbal communication and more, addressing the proficiencies crucial for their advancement.
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Although the overall objectives for each course are slightly different, similar to the above F.A.P. Adult course, any bad learning habits, repetitive speaking mistakes, ineffective learning habits, unsupportive mindset behaviors/beliefs will be observed, and solutions to them will also be provided within this 10-lesson course.
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This course aims to boost confidence in speaking English and help students develop a greater interest in the language. Through fun and engaging learning experiences, students will learn how to develop better relationships, improve their speaking and listening skills, understand the importance of singing for better pronunciation, gain insights into life overseas, become more culturally aware, and more. Learners will become more proactive in their approach to learning English, empowering them to communicate effectively in diverse settings.
This enhanced language fluency will enrich their abilities, allowing them to thrive academically and socially in today's globalized world.
The following three areas are essential areas to work on, and they all require excellent communication skills:
1. Emotional intelligence
English learning helps us to develop cross-cultural empathy, gain emotional awareness, become more articulate, and build better relationships.
2. Effective communication
Communication skills learned in English can be applied to a native language therefore undertaking the study of a foreign language benefits your overall communication skills greatly.
3. Leadership skills
Learning English aids in effectively expressing goals, delivering persuasive presentations, and fostering strong relationships by comprehending both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Major Objective
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Adult and Childrens CoursesÂ
Note: This course equips you with the necessary course of action and know-how to achieve the above outcomes, but consistent daily practice and repetition are essential for rapid progress - harnessing the power of neuroplasticity.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb