Services
For beginning English language learners, general classrooms and training materials are an excellent way to start learning English. These courses begin with very basic concepts that are presented to everybody in the same way, and they move all students forward at the same pace. For basic and general English learners this is a perfectly fine way to start learning the language, but more advanced students will have increasingly specialized requirements.
English language learners who are involved in STEM or Business have unique needs that are far beyond those above. They will need to learn specialized terms and concepts that are not taught in general classes. They need to learn not just the specialized words, but also what those words mean and how they are used in their field. General EFL/ESL instructors who try to teach these specialized concepts do their best, but they do not know what these concepts mean. The teachers will be working blindly, trying their best to help their students, but they will not be able to do so since they, themselves, do not understand the context.
Offerings
EBSTEM understands the very unique and specialized nature of EFL/ESL STEM and Business teaching. These concepts are not just taught as words, but instead as English lessons actually integrated with the field of study. Whether individual or group, all lessons are carefully planned and tailored beforehand in order to provide the learners a truly customized experience. An example of this tailored approach can be seen in the case study that can be downloaded here.
STEM and Business language training need to be customized based on a number of factors, such as the specific field of study and the English language level of the students. The services offered cover a broad range of possibilities, from individual STEM/Business language teaching, to group STEM/Business language teaching, to writing assistance/evaluation and course design.
Writing Assistance and Evaluation
Many English language learners find that they need to write papers in English, either for their employment, for school, or for many other reasons. These papers may be business proposals, journal submissions, scholastic projects, academic theses, or a number of other possibilities. A paper that is well-written and that sounds native-like will be far better received than one with mistakes and errors.
Not only can EBSTEM help with the English portion of the paper, but we can also offer technical research, support, and validation of most technical aspects as well. In other words, EBSTEM not only helps with the words, but also with the accuracy and completeness of the content.
Course Design
Many organizations have a need to develop an in-house English curriculum for their employees. This may, for example, be the case when Asian contract manufacturing facilities engage with English speaking companies. Through a thorough needs analysis and evaluation, EBSTEM can provide lesson plans and courses that will benefit your company and employees for years to come.
Regardless of the option selected, all lessons are customized based on the needs of the learners.