Forum Languages Courses

A List of Courses:

Sr. Name of Course Duration
I A Course in Spoken English 2 Months
II Advanced English Course 2 Months
III Business English / English for Professionals 2 Months
IV Public Speaking and Personality Development 1 Months
V IELTS 1 Months
VI TOFEL 1 Months
VII English for Competitive exams 1 Months
VIII Crash Courses / Personal Counselling Sessions 10 Sessions
IX A basic course in French 3 Months
X A basic course in German 3 Months
XI Call Center Training 1 Month

*Note: Courses 1, 2 and 3 are conducted 1 hour a day whereas the rest 1½ hours a day. All courses are run 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) except crash courses or personal counselling sessions which are conducted at mutually convenient times.


Details of the courses:

(I) A Course in Spoken English:

This course concentrates on a mixture of skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing, along with command of grammar and vocabulary. Classes will follow one of the leading course books adapted to the needs of the students in each class. This course will provide you with a strong fundamental command of the English language to help you become effective users of English.

(II) Advanced English Course:

This course is designed for learners who want an intensive programme of study. It covers most aspects of grammar and communication in detail. Designed to combine with 'A Course in Spoken English', this advanced level course emphasizes speaking through participation in enjoyable tasks, discussions and practical role-plays that will enable you to practise your knowledge of English to best advantage. The course aims to help you achieve fluency, accuracy and confidence in both spoken and written English. It will build on basic skills and progressively develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills while further exploring the finer aspects of the English language.

(III) Business English / English for Professionals:

This course is aimed at the 20+ age group, no upper limit on the age of a student. It is designed specifically to help a learner understand and communicate with confidence in business contexts. In this course you will have the chance to improve your skills required in meetings, negotiations, interviews, telephoning, etc. And of course, it will help you build business vocabulary and grammar. This course is suitable for young professionals, postgraduate or early-in-service candidates, either paying for themselves or company sponsored; job seekers paying for themselves; job changers (those between jobs and needing better English for the next job); and businessmen who want a combination of command of general English and Business English. This course is specially designed for business people and professionals who can spend only a limited amount of time on study.

(IV) Public Speaking and Personality Development:

This course is basically designed for the overall development of personality. It focuses on effective communication, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, time management, stress management, positive attitude, quality development, team work and problem solving. You will carry out various activities essential for improving your performance in your social and professional career. This course, we believe, can totally transform you by providing you with a new perspective on life and tools necessary to achieve success in life.

(V) IELTS (International English Language Testing Service):

The IELTS examination tests your English level for entry into a British university. IELTS Examinations are held every month at various places in India including Surat. Our comprehensive month-long course, which is conducted in small groups of no more than 10 students, will thoroughly prepare you for the IELTS examination.

(VI) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Our comprehensive month-long course for the TOEFL test is conducted in small groups of no more than 10 students. It gives rapid but thorough coverage of all sections of the test, enabling quick but complete preparation. The structure classes focus on only essentials that the TOEFL test requires, with special emphasis on items in which Indian students make mistakes. Detailed instructions on building substantial and clearly organized essays, and tips on improving reading and listening comprehension are given. The course provids a good deal of hands-on training and concludes with a practice test.

(VII) English for Competitive Exams:

If you are planning to take any competitive examination, you need to ask whether your command of English is adequate for it. Remember, knowing some English and possessing a good command of English are different matters; and having a sound knowledge of English to help you succeed in competitive examinations is different still. In such examinations different types of questions aim at checking your various linguistic abilities and mental abilities. You will be taught all essential language topics included in various competitive examinations such as MBA entrance, the civil services and tests you have to face for admission into good colleges abroad.

(VIII) Crash Courses/ Personal Counselling Sessions:

A crash course offered at the Institute is ideal for learning a good deal of language in the shortest possible time. All crash courses consist of 10 sessions or so in batches of no more than 3 students each. Each crash course is taught by an experienced teacher who specialises in a particular field. We would be happy to design a course exclusively for you if you have special needs. However, the following courses are readily available: 1) English Pronunciation Improvement 2) Fluency Development 3) Word Power / Vocabulary Development 4) A Course in Advanced Grammar 5) Interview Techniques 6) IELTS / TOEFL preparation 7) TOEIC / BEC preparation 8) Call Centre Training 9) TOEIC / BEC preparation 10) Business Correspondence We recommend that all our students take our specially prepared entrance tests. This will enable them to decide on which particular course or courses they personally need. At the end of each course, you receive a certificate indicating successful completion of the course. If you need any further information, just drop in for a chat. We look forward to helping you.

(IX) A Basic Course in French:

This two-month course is run throughout the year. Our teachers are fully qualified, with university degrees and special training in the teaching of French. Teaching methods at our institute are modern and communicative. Groups are small and the teaching approach focuses on real needs. Our aim is to ensure that students learn as much French as possible in the time that is available to them, whilst at the same time enjoy the experience.

(X) A Basic Course in German:

If you are interested in learning to speak German but have no knowledge of it whatsoever, this is the right course for you. You will learn vocabulary, grammar, conversation and correct pronunciation. This course will provide you with all the help you need to do so. Althogh the course focusses on speaking, you will also develop basic listening, reading and writing skills in German. Many foreign language students have difficulty learning because their textbooks and teachers as well teach monotonous drills, grammar rules, and random lists of words. This is not the best way to learn a language. That is why our approach is that language learning be quick, enjoyable and easy!

(XI) Call Centre Training:

If you wish to work in a Call Centre and therefore improve your pronunciation, then this is the course for you. You will learn secrets of success in telephone conversation as well as correct pronunciation.