The Quatorial Programme

Small, dynamic learning units for rapid progress

The Quatorial programme - four participants per group - is designed not only to help develop language accuracy but also to allow the participant to overcome inhibitions and to use the language eloquently in all situations.

Learners are exposed to a number of different training situations throughout the day. These mirror the real world and enable the practice of different skills.

The different areas of Quatorial training which deliver effective results:

• controlled practice in language structures and lexis development with constant support and feeback to achieve a good command of grammatical structures, idioms, and vocabulary

• drills to sharpen understanding of written text through reading a wide range of materials - reports, articles and studies

•  coaching and practice in letter, report, email, presentation and article-writing

• formal listening exercises

• The Quatorial Project - working on an engaging problem-solving task. Self-awareness is enhanced through the use of video playback, reflection on interpersonal interactions and overall project outcomes.

• Plenary Session - a News Review to practise formal presentation.

                                    (What is an OISE News Review?)

• Spoken Performance Workshop - fluency skills session to help the learner overcome inhibitions and communication anxieties

• Individual attention - The Quatorial Programme includes one hour of Masterclass.

                                    (What is an OISE Masterclass?)

        Participants can choose to replace this with 1 or 2 hours of Tutorial lessons with a private tutor.

Our training centres which offer this programme: