Active English Da Nang 1.63

Who are we?
A time and place where teenagers and adults of Da Nang learn English while doing and/or planning things they like. Learning should be fun and highly engaging. It should be active and participatory. This is the best way to learn. We are more than a language based program or school. We are more than a club. We are a way of life for language learning. Lets make learning interesting and fun.

Who am I?
I am Canadian and the founder of Active English Da Nang. I am a certified Canadian high school teacher. I have over 15 years teaching teenagers (grades 7 - 12) in a school setting, both in Canada and abroad (overseas in Egypt, China, and Indochina) I have three degrees: Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Kinesiology), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama and Theatre Studies).

Who can enroll?
The language will be taught as we learn and participate in activities.
The program for 2017 is for ages 13 and older. Concepts learned may be too advanced for young learners. The language can be focussed to the level of the class. But the non-language based content will be quite challenging.

What do we do?
1) Drama skills are taught in conjunction with learning English. Think of it as an acting school. While the young actor is learning to perform drama in the world of theatre, they will absorb English speaking and understanding skills. Recommend ages: 13 -18
2) Sport and Health will be the focus for the athletes who join this part of the English programming. Diet, rules, etiquette, physical training, sport specific skill development will occur. Time will be divided between the regular classroom environment and an enrichment atmosphere out of the classroom in a sport specific setting - for training and practice. I.e.: basketball, volleyball, yoga, tennis, golf, swimming, etc. (as determined by the interests of the learners). Recommended ages: 13 - 18
3) "Event" based English classes. This program is created and targeted for young adults and adult learners of English and working programs. Learning and teaching is based upon life "events". We plan and brainstorm ideas together. The teacher then structures the content and often assigns duties to various students, on a rotating basis. We start with the principle of "inquisitive learning" and investigation.
I.e.: Event: Wedding - an invitation to attend a westerner's wedding was extended to you. Guiding Question: What will happen and what should I expect at a westerner's wedding? What language is critical to experiencing this event more fully?
The same general process could occur for a number of events: vacation, camping, sailing, attending a concert, dinner party. Etc.
The culminating activity is an attempt to duplicate the experience and test our language skills by actively engaging in the event.

What is the time requirement?
This is an elite and highly engaging and effective learning process, taught by a career teacher with vast expertise.
1) Drama and English - Wednesday (7:30 pm - 8:50 pm), Friday (7:30 pm - 8:50 pm), and Sunday (1:30 pm - 2:50 pm) Each class is 80 minutes. And yes, some preparatory homework may be given (just like when learning in school).
Total = 16 hours per month, over 12 lessons.
2) Sport and English - Wednesday (6:20 pm - 7:20 pm, in classroom), Friday (6:20 pm - 7:20 pm, in classroom), and Sunday (3:30 - 5:30 pm, not in classroom). Classroom preparation lessons are 60 minutes each and twice a week. Once a week a sport specific field trip and training occurs for
120 minutes).
Total = 16 hours per month, over 12 lessons.
3) Event based English for Adult Learners - Tue. and Thu. (7 pm - 8 pm)
Classroom learning and out of classroom as needed to properly participate in the monthly event (held on Saturday). Monthly Event is not a class and free of charge for those who choose to participate. Usually Event is held on first or last Saturday of a month.
4) One to 1 English (18+ years old) - Tue. and Thu. (8 pm - 10 pm)
200 RMB per 1 hour or less. Need help with your essay, editing a business page, proofreading, etc.? English questions of any sort welcome. Simple conversation is welcome. Only by previous appointment. One to one English assistance, practice, and mentoring. Oral and written.

Program duration?
12 weeks of:
April, May, June, and July
September, October, and November
December, January, February, and March

Cost?
1) Each (Drama and Sport) Active English Da Nang course for teenage learners is 3 million VND per month for 16 hours of instruction and learning per month. Paid monthly at the start of each month. (8.25 USD per hour of learning)
2) Event based English for young adult and adult learners is 12 hours of learning and instruction per month. Cost is 100 USD per month.
* 1 million non-refundable deposit required to secure enrolment.
** Second (or more ) Family Member Discount - 50 percent
*** Teenager Dual (Drama and Sport) Program Enrolment Discount - 4.5 million for 32 hours of instruction per month
****refer a friend and get 250 RMB discount off your next course registration
FREE FIRST CLASS FOR ALL INTERESTED LEARNERS - first class of each month.

Capped classroom size?
Yes - 13 learners for teenager programs and 16 learners for adult classes.
(minimum of 6 students required for new course to commence)

Scholarship?
Yes - 1 student per course may be granted free enrolment as a 13th student (teenager programs only) Specific conditions apply. Low family income threshold must be met. Contact for more information about free scholarship enrolment as a 13th student. Specific conditions apply.

Bursary?
Yes. 1 student per teenager program may be granted discounted enrolment as the 12th student. Specific conditions apply. A proportionate discount is based on a lower family income. Please contact for more details.