01 First Day PPT - General

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COURSE & RULES TO BE FOLLOWED
WELCOME TO THE
BRITISH COUNCIL
www.britishcouncil.org
THIS POWERPOINT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT AND USEFUL
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE
YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR AND
ABOUT BRITISH COUNCIL’S POLICIES.
PLEASE READ THROUGH IT
CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE
QUESTIONNAIRE PROVIDED.
CONTENTS
1. British Council courses
2. Term dates and holidays
3. Syllabus
4. Assessments and grading
5. Facts to remember
6. Library offer
7. Terms and Conditions
8. Feedback and complaints
9. #EnglishGoesSocial, Language Clinic and ELC Zone
10. Fire Drill
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LEVELS
C2
C1
B2
B1
A2
A1
Basic User Independent user Proficient user
COURSES
General English
By Alborzagros [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/l

icenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons
Business English
Spoken English
THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF THE LANGUAGE ARE
INCLUDED IN EACH MODULE OF THE GENERAL ENGLISH
OR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
50 hours= 36 hours (face

to face) + 14 hours digital
tasks
THE WHOLE BOOK IS DIVIDED INTO 4
SECTIONS
IN EACH MODULE WE WILL COMPLETE
ONE SECTION- A FEW CHAPTERS.
THE SPOKEN ENGLISH COURSE IS SLIGHTLY
DIFFERENT.
Speaking
Confidence
Fluency
Module 2- Listening Skills
50 hours Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Functional Phrases
Conversation skills
PLUS
Digital Tasks
All levels – 2 modules All lessons will relate to daily
life topics.
Advanced – 1 module

ENGLISH FOR IELTS
One
module -
50 hours
Techniques and strategies for
the
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking tests
PLUS
Digital Tasks
Levels : B1 to C2 2 Mock tests

DATES
Term 2, 2019
(Module 1)
Monday- Tuesday
22.07.2019 to 03.09.2019
Thursday- Friday
25.07.2019 to 05.09.2019
Saturday- Sunday
27.07.2019 to 01.09.2019
HOLIDAYS
August 12 (Monday) – Bakri Eid
August 15 (Thursday) – Independence Day
September 2 (Monday) – Ganesh Chathurthi
DIGITAL TASKS
The course includes 14 hours of digital tasks. These tasks are

designed to train you to improve your language skills using
different resources outside the classroom.
Tasks will be uploaded on Edmodo at regular intervals during

the 6 weeks of your course. Please ensure you work on these
as they are uploaded; the 14 hours will be taken into account
for your attendance and will have an effect on participation
grades.
ATTENDANCE
This is a 50-hour course - 36 of which are face-to-face and 14 are digital tasks.
The digital tasks are counted for your attendance; each task counts for 2% of
attendance.
You need 70% attendance to get a certificate.
EDMODO
Edmodo is a digital platform. Your teacher has set up a group for your class.
You will be given the code to join this group. It is a closed group. Your digital tasks
all require you to post messages on the group at regular intervals. You will be
expected to read and comment on your classmates’ posts as well. This is a good
opportunity to use what you learn in class or in your digital tasks. It also gives you
an opportunity to explore useful resources online and interact with your
classmates in English outside the classroom.
These are self access tasks. You will be given an answer key to correct your own
work. Your teacher will respond/give feedback/comment only on tasks that require
such feedback.
You can work on your desktop/laptop/mobile. If you don’t have access to the
internet or a desktop/laptop at home, you can make use of the computers in our
library provided you are a member of the library.
If you do not have access to a computer but have a smart phone, you can
download the Edmodo App from Playstore. If you also download the Microsoft
suite (you will only need Word) you can access the files and respond on your
phone.
If you DO NOT have access to a computer/ a smart phone, please inform your
teacher before you leave the classroom today.
When you complete the digital task assignment, you
can submit it by clicking on this TURN IN button.
DIGITAL AMBASSADORS/ CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
2 students from each class volunteer to be class

representatives
What you have to do.
• Assign Edmodo buddies if a classmate is struggling

• Start conversations or manage conversations – much like a forum admin
• Help students with queries (last activity – reflection and discussion tasks)
• Remind students about assignments
• Report to the teacher on a weekly basis
• Help everybody register on time
• First point of contact for troubleshooting issues
COURSE CERTIFICATE
At the end of the course, you will get a certificate – provided you meet
the attendance criteria. If you are unable to attend class on the last day,
make sure you collect the certificate from customer service staff within
10 days of the end of your course.
STUDYING IN CLASS AND AT HOME
It is important that you are an active student
in class and at home. You should try to
match the number of hours you study in
class with the same number of hours of self-
study at home.
You are expected to work on the digital tasks at
home. These are an integral part of the course and
your final grade will depend on the work you do on
these tasks.
What else can you do outside the classroom to
improve your language skills?
One thing you could do is use the web to read

stories/ articles/ play games/ blog; all this can help
you improve your language . The digital tasks
introduce you to web resources that can help you
improve your language.
APPS AND FREEBIES
In addition to the links provided in the digital tasks, there are a number of free &
subsidised apps and other digital resources that you can make use of to
improve your English. These are listed below.
ONE SUCH WEBSITE IS THE BRITISH
COUNCIL’S LEARNENGLISH PAGE
• http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
•free
•listening/watching
•grammar
•vocabulary
•games
•Business English
•British culture and lifestyle
•IELTS
•section for kids and parents
THE BRITISH COUNCIL IS ALSO ON
FACEBOOK
English In India
https://www.facebook.com/EnglishInIndia/
#EnglishGoesSocial
• Join our Facebook Page
THE FOLLOWING
SLIDES GIVE YOU
SOME INTERESTING
TIPS, TRIVIA AND
RULES.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
What do you understand from the 4 images of

classroom dynamics on the next slide?
Which one do you think British Council follows?
What do you think a
British Council classroom looks like?
Inclusion
Exclusion Integration
Segregation
INCLUSION IN BRITISH COUNCIL
CLASSROOM
The British Council has a policy of inclusion and this means that people with
different abilities and needs are welcome in our classrooms and all the students
work together.
Please speak to your teacher if you have any special requirements, so that we
can help you get the most out of your course.
YOU HAVE TO WEAR YOUR ID CARDS
INSIDE THE BRITISH COUNCIL
If you forget your ID card, you will not be allowed to
enter BC.
ANY FORM OF VIDEO OR AUDIO
RECORDING IN CLASS IS STRICTLY
NOT PERMITTED.
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The ringing volume of your mobile phone
70 %
Attendance required to qualify for course certificate
Attendance 70% = 36 hours( face to face ) + 14 hours of digital tasks.
25000
Books in the library
LIBRARY OFFER
Reading is one of the best ways to improve your language. To help you
access our vast range of books we offer you a special discount on an
ANNUAL library membership.
Platinum membership
Cost to regular members: Rs. 1,600 ( Individual membership)
Rs 3,700 (Family membership)
Cost to students: Rs. 1,400 ( Individual membership)
Rs 3,000 (Family membership)
You save: Rs. 200 / Rs 700
We encourage you to support your learning by renting movies and TV series,

browsing and borrowing books and accessing study material online.
British Council has a strict Child Protection Policy in place.
Never leave children unattended
#Sayitright : Follow our EnglishInIndia Facebook page and watch videos of teachers
demonstrating the correct pronunciation of words.
English Club: You get to practise your English skills with other students and apply what
you have learnt in your class. Participation in English Clubs can help you improve your
English skills further.
Focus Group Discussion: British Council values feedback. Participate at Focus Group
Discussions to share your customer journey experience and provide suggestions.
Parent Information Session: The Teaching Centre works towards continuously

engaging with parents of our young learner. This will help you understand our processes
and methodology, learn how you can support your child’s language learning.
British Council’s
policy for
environmental
safety
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•How you can help-
• Run air conditioners at not more than 24 degrees.
• Switch off air conditioners/ projectors/ lights when not in use.
• Carry your own water bottle / flask.
• Use stationery responsibly.
• Share materials( handouts, worksheets etc) if possible.
• Accept soft copies instead of hard copies where possible.
and much more……..
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You are responsible for your belongings
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE ZONE
(ELC – ZONE)
Graded readers
Wealth of
resources
Self-access
learning (online
resources)
YL zone
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please remember to read the terms and conditions in your student

handbook that you received with your welcome pack.
These contain important information regarding:
• Movements (levels and courses)
• Refunds
• Credits
• Etc.
FEEDBACK
Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and will help us to improve your

experience at the British Council.
If you’d like to give us feedback, please use the Student Notice Board in
the library, where you can also find:
• Centre news
• Recommended learning materials
• and more!
COMPLAINTS
What to do if you have a complaint:

• Step 1: Speak to your teacher.
• Step 2: Contact front desk if your teacher is not available.
• Step 3: If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, contact the
Academic Manager.
CLASS REPRESENTATIVE
Select/Elect two class representatives
Responsibilities
• Be a point of contact for all communications
• Collate feedback and represent the class in
FGDs
• Name and contact details of the representative
to be shared with your teacher by the end of
the second class
FIRE DRILL
• What’s this?
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• If there’s a fire, what do you hear?
WHAT NEXT???
LINE UP
DON’T PUSH
NO bags
FOLLOW YOUR TEACHER
DON’T RUN
LINE UP OUTSIDE . . .
AND LISTEN FOR YOUR NAME.
I’m here.
Thank you for reading.
We hope you enjoy the course.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COURSE & RULES TO BE FOLLOWED

Basic User Independent user Proficient user

By Alborzagros [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/l

50 hours= 36 hours (face

August 12 (Monday) – Bakri Eid

August 15 (Thursday) – Independence Day

September 2 (Monday) – Ganesh Chathurthi

The course includes 14 hours of digital tasks. These tasks are

Tasks will be uploaded on Edmodo at regular intervals during

You need 70% attendance to get a certificate.

2 students from each class volunteer to be class

What you have to do.

• Assign Edmodo buddies if a classmate is struggling

One thing you could do is use the web to read

improve your language.

• Join our Facebook Page

What do you understand from the 4 images of

Which one do you think British Council follows?

If you forget your ID card, you will not be allowed to

Cost to regular members: Rs. 1,600 ( Individual membership)

Rs 3,700 (Family membership)

Cost to students: Rs. 1,400 ( Individual membership)

Rs 3,000 (Family membership)

You save: Rs. 200 / Rs 700

We encourage you to support your learning by renting movies and TV series,

Never leave children unattended

Parent Information Session: The Teaching Centre works towards continuously

Please remember to read the terms and conditions in your student

Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and will help us to improve your

What to do if you have a complaint:

• If there’s a fire, what do you hear?

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