English Courses

Work Experience

The Work Experience program encourages students to utilize their skills in the English Language and improve their existing job skills.

Program Description

The English and Work Experience program includes learning structured English each day with a native English speaking teacher in a high quality classroom environment and additional afternoon training is provided to develop the necessary skills to be effective in the Hospitality/Tourism Industry. Moreover, this English and Work Experience will provide international students more chances to learn and use English in a working environment and gain a better understanding of the Malaysian Hospitality/Tourism Industry, Malaysian life, its people and culture as well as gaining invaluable work experience.

Program Aims

– Improve students English skills, develop practical skills and give access to real Malaysian work experience environments to implement both the theory and practical aspects developed throughout the program
– Provide students the opportunity to undertake a discipline specific work placement as part of their program
– Provide students a great opportunity to apply and consolidate knowledge gained in coursework, experience workplace culture, and develop professional networks
– Assist in developing international opportunities for students
– Provide students access to graduate recruiters that place a premium on students who have participated in work experience programs as they recognize that work experience students are work-ready and more likely to be making an informed decision about their career choice

Who is this Program for?

English and Work Experience programs have been known to provide an opportunity for international students to gain valuable industry skills and practical work experience that will assist them with their future career search while also improving their language skills and experiencing Malaysian culture. With this English & Work Experience program, international students will have the opportunity to have hands-on learning practical work experience as they will have the chance to apply what they have learnt in various hotels, retail stores, bars and restaurants.

Program Features

Program Schedule

Pronunciation Strong pronunciation training & error correction Speaking & Listening Intensive social communication skills training Grammar Fundamental grammar with error correction Vocabulary Real English for everyday challenges Writing & Reading Fundamental everyday English Intercultural Communication Fundamental skills to connect you to others Progress Testing Weekly assessment of communicative skills

GEC WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Point 1. EXPERIENCED ENERGETIC TEACHERS We only work with the best teachers that have the highest English teaching qualifications, strong skills in motivating people and the ability to be vibrant and engaging every time. At Global English Centre we are continually training our teachers to be better, and when they improve, you improve. Point 2. IMPROVE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION SKILLS & PRACTICAL SKILLS The use of English as the international means of communication in the workplace continues to grow. For some students, classroom learning is simply not enough to give them a professional edge. You are exposed to both the theory and practical based lessons combined with weekend trips to visit five star hotel departments and watch first hand onsite how the Hospitality and Tourism Industry functions. Point 3. ADD VALUE TO CURRICULUM VITAE AND OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES You gain practical work experience as well as confidence in your ability to function in an English-speaking working environment as you are allowed to speak directly to customers and members of staff, which helps to enhance your level of English.