Link to the world with English!!

ELIT OPENS A FACEBOOK PAGE

2010-09-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

ELIT has now opened a facebook page. Please check all updates of events and news from this page. ELIT Language Centre and Elit Centre. Looking forward to seeing your comments on facebook.

International Day at ELIT

2010-09-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

All the students at ELIT were invited to contribute to an International Day. This involved bringing to the school power point presentations on their country and of course a sample of their national dish. It was a wonderful day and with 39 nationalities represented, for the first time so many students were able to have a 'taste' of another culture. It was a wonderful day and everyone went home with a full stomach!!

A FAMILIAR FACE LEAVES US

2010-09-06T19:48:00.000-07:00

Lisa Pagnoux and well liked teacher at ELIT Language Centre is moving on after two years of being with us. Her dedication to the students and the school as a whole and her great sense of humour will be sadly missed. We wish her all the best.

ELIT are now Representing Local and Foreign Universities

2009-12-16T23:37:00.000-08:00

ELIT are pleased to announce that they are now also acting as an agent for local and foreign universities and language centres. The foreign countries include New Zealand, Australia, United States and the United Kingdom.

If you are interested in finding out more information about courses available locally or further abroad, please contact us through aiyshah@crwmc.com. or call 03 2171 2933. All questions and enquiries are welcome.

The pictures above are of Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. ELIT have a personal relationship with this university and have already lodged several successful applications.

Look forward to hearing from you.

School Trip to Morib Beach

2009-11-30T01:51:00.000-08:00

Take a look at the pics from the day out at the plantation, factory and Morib beach. Included was a banana leaf lunch and a sunset barbecue dinner. All students were asked to speak English throughout the day, and most succeeded. It was a great opportunity to see more of Malaysia than KL and it's highrise buildings.

The plantation, factory and Morib Beach are an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, with the beach being well known for it's beautiful sunsets and barbecues at the local restaurants. Many students played football on the beach and played games well into the evening, with the bus finally arriving back at the Language Centre at midnight. Much thanks needs to go to Martina for organising the whole trip.

A Supermarket Trip

2009-11-17T20:25:00.001-08:00

The Upper Intermediate 3 Class took a trip to KLCC Cold Storage Supermarket and explored the English used for shopping for groceries.

A New Name - ELIT LANGUAGE CENTRE!!

2009-10-21T17:42:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce that as from the 15th October we officially changed our name to ELIT Language Centre. I am sure you will agree that this is a much easier name to remember, plus it represents what we do, English Language and Information Technology.

Everything else in the school is the same, same teachers, same management, same addess, same owners, just a new name.

Thanks.

Aiyshah

RAMADAN BREAKFAST

2009-10-09T02:30:00.001-07:00

CRWMC Language Centre had a Ramadan breakfast on the last night of Ramadan for their muslim students. It was a very interesting and tasty experience for all.

Eid Mubarak! to all our Muslim students and staff.

Ramadan classes

2009-09-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

CRWMC is open during Ramadan for those keen students who want more English. All classes run as usual, except instead of a 15 minute break, there is a 5 minute break in the 3 hour period. Well done to those students who managed the full month with fasting as well.

IELTS PREPARATION COURSE IN AUGUST!!

2009-07-10T02:14:00.000-07:00

Cost: RM1000 (+ registration and books)
Time: 9am-12pm
Date: 3rd August
Duration: 4 weeks

Tell your friends!
*students must be at the Upper Intermediate 3 level before acceptance will be given to the course.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY!!

2009-06-18T00:07:00.000-07:00

To celebrate all the cultures from around the world studying or working at the school, CRWMC decided to host an INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY. Students were asked to bring food from their country and share it with all the other students and teachers. As you can see from the pictures below there was alot of food and alot of discussion - the biggest and most difficult question of course was 'who's food was the best?!!' Nevertheless, it was a resounding success and we all went home 5kg heavier!!!

STAFF TRAINING!!

2009-03-18T00:35:00.000-07:00

Yes, CRWMC Language Centre are proud to report that it has conducted it's first round of staff training. The Trainer, Deirdre Conway from the British Council, came into the Centre one weekend and gave all teachers a refresher programme in some of the new developments in the Teaching of English to Adults. The focus for this training was in writing and speaking. Though all those who attended were already fully qualified teachers, everyone gained alot from the refresher experience and enjoyed the chance to exchange ideas.

FULL MONTH IELTS COURSE in March

2009-02-09T17:52:00.000-08:00

Just to let you know we are running a full one month course in IELTS starting 2nd of March 2009.

HOURS: 9-12pm Monday to Friday
FEE: RM1000 + 300 registration + 100 textbooks = RM1400

COURSE:This course will work through the Thomson IELTS express book which gives all students a full understanding of the content of the IELTS exam and the necessary strategies to achieve the best mark possible. Students will be given not only a textbook but CD for listening for guidance and practice.

Please call us at 03-21711933 for more details and registration information.

Students must be at the Upper Intermediate 3 level before starting the course. A placement test will be given to newcomers.Get in early, or pass the word around as seats are going fast.
See you soon.

EVEN MORE New Classrooms!

2009-01-14T17:37:00.000-08:00

We are very proud to announce that due to the increase in numbers at the Language Centre, we are now able to offer more classrooms, which means more classes and bigger spaces, and even better facilities for all students and teachers.

This new addition now extends our classroom number to 7, meaning we can offer 14 different levels at one time.

Come in and have a look at our new facilities. Our office is still situated in the same place.

IELTS INTENSIVE COURSE in JANUARY

2008-12-11T05:51:00.000-08:00

We are very pleased to offer an intensive weekend course in IELTS Preparation.

DATE: 31st January - 1st February 2009
WHERE: CRWMC Language Centre
TIME: 10am-5pm each day
COST: RM340 for the weekend
TEACHER: Trained IELTS Specialist from England
MATERIALS: all materials will be given to the student on the day
No. STUDENTS: 7-20

This is a specially designed programme that covers all you need to know concerning the IELTS test. As the course is only two days long, students will be expected to already be at the Upper Intermediate Level of English before applying.

Confirmation of a place will be guaranteed once payment is received.

Get in quickly as this is a very popular course and seats are going fast.

If you are interested please contact us for details.

NEW ALL WOMEN'S CLASSES in OCT

2008-09-16T01:50:00.000-07:00

Just to let you know that we are pleased to be able to offer classes for WOMEN ONLY, starting on the 6th of October.

We are specially opening a new office in Bukit Bintang to cater for these classes.

Hours: 9-2pm
Starting date: 6th October
Duration: 4 weeks
Course Fees: RM300 registration (first month only) + RM1800 per month for the course.

All women students will need to be 15 years or older, and sit a placement test before they start. Government Scholarship students are welcome.

We will not be able to offer transport or childcare.

If you are interested or know some women who may be interested, please call us at:

0321712933 for more information.

The Opening Party!

2008-09-08T18:55:00.001-07:00

We gathered the students together and had a simple ceremony of cutting the ribbon to open the new part of the school. All students and staff were asked to sign an opening banner. Then tea and coffee and snacks were had by all.
Some of our Saudi students came to the party in their national costume! Here are Abdulmajeed and Salman.

Grand Opening of New Wing

2008-09-08T01:58:00.001-07:00

Our new reception area with spotlights. We also now have a receptionist/registration officer and an accounts person. A real reception area with sofas!
We have four new classrooms and new tables and chairs plus a new sound system in each of the rooms. Fully carpetted floors in the rooms also. Not to mention a new budding language lab.
Our new classrooms now have new tables and chairs.

Full power IELTS class this August!!

2008-07-22T19:55:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand we are offering a full power IELTS preparation class with a specially trained IELTS teacher from the UK. This class will be for the month of August 2008.

The course will cover all the strategies necessary to complete the IELTS exam.

Starting Date: 4th August
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: RM1000 + RM300 registration (includes all materials)
Time: 3 hours a day
Textbook: Upper Intermediate IELTS Express

All participants must take a placement test first to make sure they are at the level necessary to take part in the course.

Registration for the actual IELTS exam must be made at the British Council.

Call us at: 0321712933 to reserve a place.

Looking forward to seeing you.

New BEGINNERS CONVERSATION Classes

2008-07-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

As from Monday 7th July we are proud to offer you Beginners Conversation Classes. These are classes that help Beginners English students to practice their simple phrases in everyday situations.

This class is open to anyone who is already registered in a Beginners 1, 2 or 3 class at CRWMC Language Centre, or anyone outside of the Centre who has just completed their Beginners or Elementary 1, 2 and 3 Classes at another institute.

Times: Monday - Friday 5.30-7.30
Cost: RM625 per month
Starting date: Anytime

This is not a course of study, so there will be no certificate or exam at the end of the month

New Computer Courses Starting

2008-07-05T00:02:00.000-07:00

Now that we have more classrooms and our IT department is in the new offices, we are now pleased to offer Computer Classes in the weekend.

Classes: Basic Computer skills Course and Programming Course
Where: CRWMC Language Centre
When: Saturdays 9-1pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Fees: RM1000 for six week course.
Any enquiries please call: CRWMC Language Centre @ 0321712933, or Abdibasit @ 0129787861
Must have minimum of 5 students enrolled before the class can begin.

Registration Costs coming in JULY

2008-06-17T00:11:00.001-07:00

Up until now CRWMC Language Centre has allowed students to start their courses with a simple payment of RM1000 for the months course.

From 1st of July onwards, due to the renovations in the school and increased staff, the school will now be charging an additional one time registration fee of RM300 for students upon enrolment. This registration fee covers:

- placement test and analysis
- first three months textbooks
- end of month test and analysis
- certificates and reports for each student at the end of each month
- administation costs

The course cost for the month remains at RM1000. Therefore if a student starts a course their initial cost will be RM1300.

This is a one time registration fee, and if the student wishes to continue for further months, the course fee will stay at RM1000 per month plus RM90 for textbooks every three months.

Also from 1st July CRWMC Langauge Centre will not be giving discounts. The course fees will remain RM1000 for every person.

If a student decides to stay for only one week, they must still pay the RM300 registration fee.

Come in and see our new place and see the big changes and renovations we have made. You will see that this extra cost will be well worth it.

See you soon.

NOW CONVERSATION 5 days a week!!

2008-06-17T00:06:00.000-07:00

Due to alot of interest, the Conversation Classes have now been increased to 5 days a week from 5.45-7.45pm. The prices are as follows:

* No discounts
* Also if you do not attend the class
your class time will not be repeated.

One day RM50

Two days RM75

Three days RM105

One week RM175

Two weeks RM320

Three weeks RM450

Four weeks RM625

OUT and ABOUT in KL with the Pre Intermediates!

2008-06-16T23:52:00.000-07:00

The pre Intermediate 1 group had an out and about English lesson today. Here the group went to KLCC and worked through an English topic related to shopping, eating in restaurants and dealing with shop assistants. The group ended their day with a meal at the food court.

In the group were Mohammed (Libya), Ahmed (Libya), Neda (Iran), Saleh (Libya), Yayha (Saudi Arabia), Khaled (Yemen), Abdulgassim (Sudan), Sami (Libya), Hamzah (Saudi Arabia) and of course teacher Anita.

A New Teacher!

2008-06-16T23:41:00.000-07:00

Here Teacher Sue is working with Radhwan (Libya). Radhwan is here in Malaysia to work on his English and experience a different cuilture from his homeland. He is in Beginners 1. Already after a month he can make simple conversations to help him in his everyday life. Teacher Sue comes to us with over 25 years experience teaching English in Malaysian schools and Singapore.

She takes the Beginners 1 and 2 classes and Pre Intermediate 2 class.

Another New teacher!

2008-06-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

Here Teacher Clare, from England, is working with the Pre Intermediate group. Included in the group are Aboubakre (Libya), Mohammed and Milad (Iran), Maher (Jordon), Ali (Jordon), Ahmed (Somalia), Ebrahim (Yemen), Ibrahim (Sudan) and Ousman (Chad). Here the students are analysing a piece of writing from the New headway Pre Intermediate book. Each class is 3 hours long and covers an integrated approach to Reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar.

OUT and ABOUT in ENGLISH!!

2008-06-16T22:57:00.000-07:00

The Upper Intermediate class decided to practice their English outside of the class in KLCC. The teacher Anita, had a full day's program planned for them.

After they met up at the sky tower ticket office, they began their day with a guided trip to the sky bridge.

In the group are Aisulu (Kazakstan), Bassl (Libya), Emhemed (Libya), Ahmad (Libya), Hatice (Turkey), Dalal (Jordon), Hani (Saudi Arabia), Wafik (Libya), Bandar (Saudi Arabia) and of course the teacher Anita!
After they viewed Kuala Lumpur from the highest tourist point, the sky bridge, they followed by answering a questionnaire (in English of course) about the shopping centre below. They ordered food, asked questions and made comments all in English, and ate out in the KLCC food court! A great time was had by all.

New student COMMENT

2008-04-24T23:49:00.000-07:00

What is your favourite place in Malaysia and why?

My best favourite in Malaysia is Kuala lumpur because of it is capital city. second it is location my school called CRWMC language centre. That's why my favourite becomes in Kuala Lumpur. - Suad (Bosaso, Somalia)

NEW Conversation Class Times

2008-04-16T01:37:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand, we have decided to make our CONVERSATION CLASSES two hours each and two times a week.

Monday and Wednesday from 5.45-8pm.
The Price is:
2 hours only - RM50
one week - RM75
one month - RM250

Come and join us!

Mores Student Comments on MALAYSIA!

2008-04-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

What is your favourite place in Malaysia?

My favourite place in Malaysia is KLCC park because it is a nice place and it makes me feel like I am in the countryside. I like the pray call from the Mosque there. -Wafik (Libya)

Genting highland because it is the coldes and highest place in Malaysia. - Ehsan (Iran)

Malga because has good beach and I lik to go there - Emhemed (Libya) putrajya because this place is very beautiful and has great building and langkawi has a most beautiful views - Golnaz (Iran)

My Favourite Place in malaysia is unversity because I meet alot of studant in diffrant countery, I can learn too. - Abdelbagi (Sudan)

When I say My favourite place I have to say all Malaysia specially UIA. you can see diferunt culture and people in same part or in same place. - Ahmad (Saudi Arabia)

The Round Table Discussions

2008-03-26T00:28:00.001-07:00

This Pre Intermediate group is preparing for a discussion. Bryan O'Leary from England is giving them feedback on the correct pronunciation of new English Vocabulary, plus giving them some hints on how to organise their argument. On the left is Abdelatif (Jordon), Salem (Saudi Arabia) and on the right is Suad (Somalia). Just out of the picture in the front is Hani (Yemen).

Look at our NEW CLASSROOM!!!

2008-03-26T00:07:00.001-07:00

Due to the ever increasing classes at the Language Centre, we are now able to proudly show off our new room. This room allows all the students to have a more private classroom setting where listening and speaking can be performed without disrupting other students and classes.
Hopefully this will be just the beginning of our new developments at our slowly expanding school.
Here Anita is helping one of the students Golnaz (Iran). Also in the picture on the left is Abdelbagi (Sudan) and on the right Emhemed (Libya) and Muhktar (Somalia).

The rest of the Intermediate class has from the left Ehsan (Iran), Tilal (Sudan), Fahad (Saudi Arabia) and Abdelbagi (Sudan).
Here Aiyshah is showing Salem (Saudi Arabia)
some of the new equipment in the room.

Here Aiyshah is showing off the entrance to the new room. At present all the intermediate classes are held in this room with it's own computer, internet and sound system.

New CONVERSATION CLUB Starts Monday 31st March!

2008-03-25T00:58:00.000-07:00

CRWMC Language Centre are pleased to announce that they are now offering a CONVERSATION CLUB. This is a one hour coffee and chat session with a native English Speaker from Monday to Wednesday every week. A new topic will be discussed every night. The groups are small and everyone gets a chance to get their point across. Come and join us every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

DETAILS:

DAYS: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
TIME: 6-7pm.
COST: RM25 for one hour, RM40 for two hours, RM50 for three hours
WHERE: At CRWMC Language Centre, UOA2, Jalan Pinang, Opposite KLCC.
CLASS SIZE: Minimum 4, Maximum 10.

Sign up by calling Aiyshah at 012 3050664.
All levels of English are Welcome.

The Beginners Class

2008-03-04T17:44:00.000-08:00

Majd is from Palestine and is here to study English and eventually go to University in Malaysia. Majd started one month ago in the Beginners 1 class. He has progressed very well and is now onto his second month and can have simple conversations with the teacher Aiyshah.
His programme covers reading, writing, grammar and listening as well as simple conversations.

The Tourism Debate

2008-03-04T17:37:00.000-08:00

On the right is Wafik (Libya) and he is looking to go to University here after he has completed his IELTS or TOEFL. Next to him is Mohamed (Saudi Arabia) and he is already studying at a University here in Kuala Lumpur, but needs extra English practice to get the best scores he can in his course.

This Upper Intermediate group are doing an activity whereby they have to discuss the best way to put forward an argument on tourism.

A Grammar Lesson

2008-03-04T17:31:00.000-08:00

This is a Pre Intermediate class with students from all over the world. Teaching this group is Bryan O'Leary from England. At the moment the class are taking a grammar lesson. With the small classes students are able to ask and answer questions easily with their teacher.

INTENSIVE COURSES

2008-02-13T23:16:00.001-08:00

We also offer intensive courses for those eager people who want to get serious about learning English quickly. Hani (Yemen) is one such student who did a 6 hour course rather than a 3 hour course, and managed to complete two months work in one month.
He is in Malaysia for a short time and is very keen to get as much english as possible before he starts his IT course.
The intensive course is an excellent way to learn English but it is really challenging, as you will need to do alot of English work at home as well as at the school.

BEGINNERS HARD AT WORK!

2008-02-13T22:53:00.001-08:00

On the left is Mazied (Saudi Arabia). Mazied has been with us 5 weeks and is working hard at his Beginners course. Here his is practicing some English dialogue so he can have a conversation with the other students.

This is Mohammed (Saudi Arabia). Mohammed is here to study English because he has an important job in Saudi Arabia dealing with customers from all over the world. Mohammed completed his Beginners 1 level course and is now able to have simple conversations in English.

On the left here is Abdullah. Abdullah is here to develop his English so that he can study at a university here. At present he is not sure which course he will study. Here he is completing some reading comprehension exercises.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - 2007!!

2008-01-30T22:51:00.000-08:00

Speaking is one of the most important components of the English Courses. Here Abdifatah (Somalia) is putting his point across to his team from left Omer (Sudan), Musse (Somalia) and Fadumo (Somalia). These groups have to present a strong argument to the class in order to change the minds of their opponents. Here the topic was "Is Tourism good or bad for a developing country?".

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - 2007!!

2008-01-30T22:31:00.000-08:00

This is Musse (Somalia) working on his Upper Intermediate Grammar. Musse was with us from June-September and was with us to boost his English course. He is planning to study Business Administration at a college here in Malaysia.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - 2007!!

2008-01-30T21:07:00.000-08:00

Here is Omer (Sudan). Omer is studying full time at the Saudi School. He is hoping to go to University here when he graduates.

Here he is working on a project in his Advanced Class. Omer and some other students in his group went out into the streets of Kuala Lumpur and conducted a survey on Malaysia in English and are now compiling their information into power point presentation.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

2008-01-30T20:42:00.001-08:00

Check out these photo's taken from our archives. Most of these students were with us during our peak season of June-October.

Here from the left is Omer (Sudan), Abdicadir (Somalia), Abdifatah (Somalia), Teacher Marc (Canada), Yousif (Sudan), and Fadumo (Somalia).

Teacher Marc was with us for 10 weeks during this period. From there he went travelling and is now teaching in Japan.

Here Abdicadir (Somalia) is working on a project for his Upper Intermediate Level Course. He hopes to study IT at one of the Universities here in Malaysia. Abdicadir is now busy studying for his TOEFL exam to gain entry into one of these Universities.

STUDENT VISAS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!

2008-01-21T23:10:00.000-08:00

We have just had notification that we are now able to offer a visa to students studying at our Centre. Please read the information below and pass it on. Thanks.

Fees

Applying from INSIDE Malaysia

Application Fee RM150
Administration and Visa Processing Fee
(Visa + special pass + sticker) RM1700
English Course
Payment of English course fees for 6 months in advance. (Full walk in price RM1000 per month, special visa price RM800 per month)RM4800
TOTAL
(payable in cash or to CRWMC bank account)
RM6650 ($US2015)

Applying from OUTSIDE Malaysia

Application Fee RM150
Administration and Visa Processing Fee
Students applying for the English course from overseas only
(Visa + sticker) RM1000
English Course
Payment of English course fees for 6 months in advance. (Full walk in price RM1000 per month, special visa price RM800 per month) RM4800
TOTAL
(payable in cash or to CRWMC bank account)
RM5950 ($US1803)

Certificate time for the Upper Intermediates!

2008-01-10T17:54:00.001-08:00

The Upper Intermediate Level group all sat a test at the end of December. The test consists of five main areas, Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar, Listening and Speaking. Here are some of the highest scorers.

Firstly there is Mustafa from Iraq. Mustafa is in Malaysia to study Robotic Engineering at the Islamic University. He will be sitting his EPT exam in a few months time. Well done Mustafa!

Certificate time again!

2008-01-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

Also passing the Upper Intermediate Level test is Ehsan from Iran. Ehsan has been in Malaysia for nine months and has been doing everything he can to practice his English, taking sometimes two courses at once and tuition. His hard work has paid off and he is going to sit the IELTS in January. All the best Ehsan!

Certificate Time Again!

2008-01-02T01:17:00.001-08:00

After one month's hard work, the students all sat an end of month English assessment test covering Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar, Speaking and Listening at the Upper Intermediate Level.

The test is approximately 2 hours long and challenges all the four disciplines. Everyone passed with flying colours.

On the left is Yassien from Iraq. Yassieen is studying full time at the Islamic University and will be sitting his EPT exam in a few months time. All the best Yassieen!

The Study Group

2008-01-02T01:13:00.000-08:00

This happy group worked solidly over the December month to both prepare for the IELTS exam and the EPT exam. From the left is Ehsan from Iran, Teacher Anita, Mustafa from Iraq and Yaseein from Iraq. All three students plan to study for their Bachelors or Masters Degree here in Malaysia.

The Upper Intermediates get working!

2008-01-01T18:07:00.000-08:00

This Upper Intermediate group are hard at work on some dictionary skills with Teacher Anita. Ehsan is hoping to sit for his IELTS test in January and Mustafa and Yaseein are taking this time to continue building up their English while their University College has their December holiday.

Can you get your home country food in Malaysia? (Students comment)

2007-12-03T23:56:00.000-08:00

Unfortunatly i can't get it here. - Mohammed (Yemen)

Yes I can but at home becouse my mother cook. - Bassam (Qatar)

In my country we have so many foods but some of them are really nice such as kebab. shishlik and mirzaghasmi. - Ehsan (Iran)

Yes near KLCC I can get Iraqi restaurant. - Mustafa (Iraq)

Yes, there are two restarant Al-Azaam restarant and Al-Raken Al-Iraq. Eespecially, my wife cooking. - Yaseein (Iraq)

Malaysian Food - What do you think? (Students advice)

2007-11-23T00:28:00.000-08:00

I just tried it twise, but i didn't like it. I would never eat it agian. -Mohammed (Yemen)

I doesn't eat a malaysian food, But I will try. - Bassam (Qatar)

I like most of Malaysian food and I'm getting used to them. -Ehsan (Iran)

I like roti canai. I dislike the spicy food. - Yaseein (Iraq)

Ever felt like your English is getting WORSE?! (Teachers Comment)

2007-11-14T23:33:00.001-08:00

Ever found that one week you were getting really good at English and then the next week you knew nothing? Well this is why.

When we learn a language we expect our learning curve will be like the graph opposite. But unfortunately our brain doesn't work that way.

When we learn a language we are taking in a HUGE amount of information at one time. Then after a while the brain says "STOP!!! - OVERLOAD! OVERLOAD!", and your whole brain will suddenly shut down. This shut down will not go for just one minute, it could go for up to a week. So be prepared and DON'T WORRY.

The truth is that when we learn a language our learning goes like the graph opposite. This is totally normal, and is your body's way of telling you that it needs to properly digest what it has just learned. Once that is finished, your English will suddenly bounce back bigger and better than before.

Yes, I know it is hard to imagine at the time, but it is true. So when you finish an English class and feel that your English has actually got worse, DON'T PANIC! You are undergoing something completely normal.... just relax, keep coming to the classes and do your homework as well as you can, and before you know it your English will show a sudden improvement .

-Aiyshah (New Zealand

Why did you choose to study for IELTS or TOEFL (Students comment)

2007-11-14T00:15:00.000-08:00

I am preparing for TOEFL. I've tried to apply to one of the universitys in the U.S.A. and in Canada, but they both asked me to get the TOEFL first. - Mohammed (Yemen)

I am preparing for IELTS. Due to I don't like American accent and another thing is IELTS is acceptable all over the world. - Ehsan (Iran)

I am preparing for TOEFL. I want to improve my language, also it is one of requirement to enter the college. - Yaseein (Iraq)

I am preparing for IELTS. It's certificate is very important. I am going to the univercity. The univercity wants me IELTS academic for arriving. - Farzad (Iran)

Hard at Work

2007-11-02T00:27:00.000-07:00

Hard at work preparing for a presentation are Mohammed (Yemen), Farzad (Iran) and Selma (Morroco). Both Mohammed and Farzad are doing intensive courses of both Upper Intermediate Level and IELTS/TOEFL Preparation. This is extremely hardwork, but both are rising to the challenge and progressing their English quickly.

A few more pics

2007-11-02T00:20:00.000-07:00

Fadumo (Somalia) on the left, has been at CRWMC Language Centre since it opened in February 2007. She started at the Pre Intermediate level and has now worked her way through to the Advanced class. She hopes to study here at one of the Universities. Mohammed (Qatar) will sit his IELTS test in a few months and also hopes to study here in Malaysia.

What Kind of Essay will be in the TOEFL or IELTS tests? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

In the TOEFL or IELTS tests you will be asked to write one or two of these four different kinds of essays.

Opinion Essay
Pros and Cons Essay
Comparing and Contrasting Essay
Cause and Effect Essay

All of these different essay styles put forward an argument of some kind. Therefore if your teacher tells you that you need to learn how to write an Argumentative Essay for your TOEFL or IELTS test, it could be any one of these four types.

Unless the exam specifically tells you what kind of essay to write (which sometimes they do - but not always), you will have to work it out for yourself. This can only be done by looking carefully at the essay topic.

An Opinion Essay will only want to know what you think about something.

A Pros and Cons Essay will want to know the good and bad points of something and also perhaps which you prefer.

A Comparing and Contrasting Essay will want to know what is the same and/or different about two or more ideas, and also perhaps which you think is better.

A Cause and Effect Essay will want to know how something has happened and what the results were, or how some things happened and what the result was. They may also ask for your opinion on it all.

- Aiyshah (New Zealand)

Selmas Farewell!

2007-10-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

Here some of the students had a get together for Selmas last day. From left Selma (Morocco), Dheya (Yemen), Moeen (Iran), Aiyshah (New Zealand), Farzad (Iran), Fadumo (Somalia), Maan (Syria) and Mohammed (Yemen).

Double Certificate Time!

2007-10-22T20:09:00.001-07:00

Mohammed (Qatar) has been living in Malaysia for a few years now with his family and attended the Saudi School for his Secondary Education. He is now looking to improve his English so he can sit the IELTS and enter University here. Mohammed has completed two courses in two months. Here he is receiving his certificates for Upper Intermediate Level 1 and 2 courses with his teacher Anita.

Certificate Time!

2007-10-22T19:56:00.001-07:00

Mohammed (Yemen) is in Malaysia to sit the TOEFL. He has successfully passed his exam for the Upper Intermediate Level 1 course and is receiving his certificate. Mohammed has a further 2-3 months of course work to do before he will be ready to sit the TOEFL. Here he is with his certificate and teacher, Anita.

Certificate time!

2007-10-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

Selma (Morocco) has completed a one month course in English at the Upper Intermediate Level 1. She is now planning to go back to France where she completed her degree and will seek work in her field of immunology. Here she is with her teacher Anita .

A CRWMC Star Pupil and Teacher!

2007-10-16T21:28:00.001-07:00

Abdelradi (Sudan), has just arrived in Kuala Lumpur to study at University here. He needs to build his English to prepare for the University English Entrance Exam. Here he is discussing one of his pieces of writing with Teacher Aiyshah (NewZealand) - all discussions are in English of course!

A CRWMC Star Pupil!

2007-10-16T21:19:00.001-07:00

Abdulhay (Palestine), spent most of his summer holidays here in Malaysia at CRWMC Language Centre, brushing up on his English. Here he is taking part in a listening activity at the computer. He is at present living in Jordan and has just finished his University degree there.

The CRWMC Star Pupils 2!

2007-10-16T21:12:00.000-07:00

More English students in an interactive group activity. This time they are discussing the main ideas of a text they have been analysing. All in english of course! From the left is Dheya (Yemen), Selma (Morocco) and Sonny (Vietnam).

The CRWMC Star Pupils 1!

2007-10-16T20:51:00.000-07:00

Three of CRWMC Language Centre star pupils are hard at work here in a group activity discussing important issues for a debate. English must be spoken not only when speaking to the teacher, but also in any interaction in a group activity like this. The small groupings allow you to have more opportunity to practice your spoken English. From the left is Mohammed (Qatar), Youssef (Egypt) and Mohammed (Yemen).

What do foreign students need to know about Malaysia before coming? (Students Advice)

2007-10-16T00:53:00.000-07:00

I'm here in holidays but I think the main thing you need before coming in Malaysia is just to be yourself because everybody from many countries live in harmony and all the cultures are well mixed. So just come and take osme English lessons here. - Selma (Morocco)

The weather is hot and rainy. They have different food. There are alot of entersting places to visit. - Mohammed Noraddin (Yemen)

Firstly, you need to be mild with the Malaysian people. Secondly you need to learn the malaysian or the English language if you want to keep in touch with them. - Mohammed (Qatar)

Malaysia is a beautiful country. The wether is nice. the study is a good in Malaysia. there many universities are very good. it will give you a good certiffcat in the life. You can stay in hostil or rent apartment with your friends. You cannot spend largest of $US5.00 in the day, and you can study hard.
-Abdelradi (Sudan)

What is the No.1 problem people face when preparing for the TOEFL or IELTS exam? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-15T23:50:00.000-07:00

Only one answer: Impatience!

Next question.

- Aiyshah (New Zealand)

What is the difference between an Everyday English Course and a TOEFL/IELTS Preparation Course? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

Good question.

The Everyday English Course will teach you how to use English in your everyday life including all the different kinds of writing you may need to do, e.g. emails, letters, stories, journalism, etc.

The TOEFL/IELTS Preparation courses are of two types:

1. TOEFL/IELTS Preparation General: This course is actually very much the same as the Everyday English Course, except there is an academic component. i.e. as well as the emails, letters, etc., you will learn how to write academic essays, reports and listen to and speak more on topics that are at a University level.

2. TOEFL/IELTS Exam Preparation: This course is for those students who have finished their Upper Intermediate or Advanced Level English courses and are looking to sit their TOEFL/IELTS exam in a few weeks time. This course looks exclusively at the test and strategies you can use to get the best marks possible. A high level of English is expected before you can take this course.
-Aiyshah (New Zealand)

How can I FAST TRACK to the TOEFL or IELTS test? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-12T20:41:00.001-07:00

This is simple. Read my lips: There is NO FAST TRACK to the TOEFL or IELTS test. Next question please!
-Aiyshah (New Zealand)

How can I prepare for the TOEFL or IELTS Test? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

Firstly, if you are not at the Advanced Level of English, you will not pass the exam.

TEN HELPFUL STRATEGIES

However, if you are in the lower levels, e.g Intermediate, here are a few things you can add to your English Language homework that can begin preparing you for the test later.

Buy a book of sample tests for IELTS or TOEFL (available at any major bookstore), and take a test or two to gauge the difficulty level.

Download a list of TOEFL words from the internet (there are about 500 on the list), and give yourself 5 words a day to look up in the dictionary. Your extensive vocabulary will be very important for when you sit the exam.

Become very familiar with the technically perfect essay format, and make sure you are clear about the difference between academic English and everyday English.

Watch as many news and documentary programs in English as you can. These exams tackle many different topics that you may need to be familiar with.

Debate social issues whenever possible in English.

Begin taking non fiction English books that are on topics of your own interest out of the library to read. Make sure to always take notes on any new vocabulary.

Go to your normal English class EVERYDAY (this is extremely important as you must get the grammar understanding, and the feedback from a teacher who is teaching you at your actual English level).

Understand that there is NO WAY that you can skip levels to get to the TOEFL or IELTS level, you ABSOLUTELY MUST work through a full program of English to the Advanced level before you are ready to tackle full time TOEFL or IELTS Preparation.

Understand that an intensive course in English (i.e. going to classes in the morning, noon and night), will not necessarily get you to the TOEFL or IELTS test faster. It's all about your attitude to making English almost like your first language.

Accept that the minimum amount of time it takes to begin learning English to passing your TOEFL or IELTS exam is one year.

- Aiyshah (New Zealand)

What's easier TOEFL or IELTS? (Teachers Advice)

2007-10-02T19:06:00.000-07:00

This question is like asking "What's easier - climbing Mt Everest or swimming across the Atlantic?", both are very difficult.

However, one test does suit some people more than others.

The TOEFL test appears easier as most of it is multi-choice, however to sit the TOEFL exam in Malaysia, you have to sit the test online, which means that you have to be a fast typist, and be very computer literate.

The IELTS test appears to be more difficult because the questions require more creative thinking, however if you sit this test in Malaysia, you can write it in your own handwriting, and have a speaking test one on one with an examiner in front of you.

- Aiyshah (New Zealand)

Tips on learning English outside the Classroom (Students Advice)

2007-10-02T01:51:00.000-07:00

You have to get the friend who speaks English language very will. He has to be native English speaker and you have to use internet to get information. - Abdul Kadir (Somalia)

Practice speaking with your freinds. don't use your language. Listen to the music, whatch TV and movie and try to know what are they talking about. - Dheya (Yemen)

Speak English with other people, don't scare if you are wrong, watch E movie, listen E music, read newspaper. - Sonny (Vietnam)

The best way to learn english outside class is to practice our english with people who speaks a good english, watch english moovies, travel in places where everybody speak only english, and also take cours in CRWMC Center in KL. - Selma (Morroco)

The best way to learn English is to have friens who are speak very well English. And you have to your state from reading and watching books and movies in your own language to English as much as you can. - Mohammed (Yemen)

If you want to learn English you have to mixc with outher people can speake correct English and don't try use your languag with them. - Youssef (Egypt)

The best way it's to practice the English language more than your mouther tongue. - Mohammed (Qatar)

If you want to learn English you have to mix out with people learning English and listen to movis and music. - Abdalhay Arafa (Palestine)

Ramadan is here! (Teachers Comment)

2007-10-01T01:13:00.000-07:00

Oh Ramadan is here and the students are getting thinner,
everybody's waiting for that 7 o'clock dinner!

I'm a poet and I don't know it!

Tune in and watch the progress of the students right here on this blog.
- Aiyshah (New Zealand)