ACT Education Solutions

English Language Programs

The EPP for Professionals Series:

  1. Builds everyday workplace communication skills, both formally and informally
  2. Demonstrates a variety of business contexts including administration and finance, hospitality, human resources, management, manufacturing and production, marketing, sales and customer service, and travel
  3. Explains all necessary grammar simply and comprehensively
  4. Develops all four macro skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
  5. Provides listening practice in business scenarios of a range of accents and helps students to solve common pronunciation problems
  6. Includes a final tests of four macro skills (with audio CDs) for each stage.
Stage Level Focus Teaching Hours Entry Exit Level After FEB
EPP for Professionals 2A
Pre-Intermediate
English for Professionals
Student Booklets 1–4 (25 hours each)
Enter at any stage,
according to entry test results
IELTS 4.5 /
TOEFL 475 /
TOEIC 550
EPP for Professionals 2B
Student Booklets 5–8 (25 hours each)
EPP for Professionals 3A
Intermediate
English for Professionals Student Booklets 9–12 (25 hours each)
Enter at any stage,
according to entry test results
IELTS 5.0 /
TOEFL 500 /
TOEIC 650
EPP for Professionals 3B
Student Booklets 13–16
(25 hours each)

 

Benefits Your Organization Can Gain from Using EPP for Professionals

  1. The program can be adapted for use in any workplace and is relevant for all sectors.
  2. The EPP for Professionals Placement Test is available to check English levels prior to commencement.
  3. The program is versatile—all booklets can be taught or a selection.
  4. It can be used from entry level to executive level positions.
  5. The comprehensive Student Booklets can be used for home study in addition to classroom use.
  6. It is easy to teach—includes detailed Teacher Guide, audio and assessment materials.
  7. A Word Bank in each unit provides an easy reference for new vocabulary.
  8. Staff that can communicate, read and write in English will develop your organization’s capacity to take advantage of international business opportunities.

How is the EPP for Professionals delivered?

  • These programs can be delivered part-time on-site with delivery tailored for each workplace.
  • AES works with each organization to adapt the programs to suit their unique circumstances.

 

Sample Modes of Delivery

Stage Part-Time Blended Mode

EPP for Professionals 2A

EPP for Professionals 2B

5 weeks for each booklet @ 5 hours per week.

Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks.

5 weeks for each booklet @

3 hours per week +

2 hours video-based program and Independent Study

Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks.

EPP for Professionals 3A

EPP for Professionals 3B

5 weeks for each booklet @ 5 hours per week.

Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks.

5 weeks for each booklet @

3 hours per week +

2 hours video-based program and Independent Study

Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks.