ENGLISH COURSES 英文課程

LEGACY ENGLISH

Legacy English is our most successful program. Designed for different age groups, it allows students to follow an internationally approved framework in language learning. At all times, students are able to measure their progress and needs. As the worldwide standard for languages, the CEFR is aligned with all major international exams and serves as the best reference for those who wish to take IELTS, TOEFL or any other exam.

* The CEFR was developed over a period of 10 years by the top researchers and educators in Europe's most prestigious universities and institutes. It is used as a reference for language learners around the world and has been adopted by the vast majority of public and private learning centers across the globe.

Whether you study or work, the Legacy English program is designed to meet your needs. What we teach in class can be applied in daily life and used to communicate effectively with foreign nationals. Students will increase their knowledge of English gradually as well as their self-confidence. We pay special attention to oral communication, listening skills, grammar and pronunciation.

PRIMARY SECTION
COURSES
Legacy Primary Section Courses are designed to meet the specific needs of Hong Kong Primary School age students. Our teaching team is composed of international experts with degrees in Early Childhood Education and/or related areas. If you have any inquiries, please contact our Educational Consultants regarding the Primary Section Courses.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION (P5/P6) COURSES
Very high success rate - Our teachers have helped hundreds of Primary School students enter their first choice dream schools. We have helped students to make it into some of the most prestigious schools in Hong Kong (DGS, DBS, Ying Wa College, Heep Yuun School, among others).

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH (YLE) COURSES
Very high success rate (15 Shields) – Many students have received exam preparation with Legacy and the vast majority achieve the highest possible marks in every level of the Cambridge English (YLE) Exams. Students as young as 4 years old have achieved full marks in the Starters Exam!

PHONICS AND IPA
A strong foundation is the most important aspect of a child's education and our phonics courses give your child the strongest possible foundation in English. Our teachers have helped many students succeed (one has even reached 2nd place in a Chinese nation-wide spelling bee competition, rising above thousands of other strong competitors!).

ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Many students struggle with grammar at school but we make it our personal mission to ensure students understand the intricate details of English grammar in a clear and fun manner. Legacy provides courses for students based on the local primary school grammar curriculum tied with the most innovative teaching techniques available anywhere.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Our core product, the result of years of training, research and experience. We aim to assist students improve their English language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in an interactive and professional way. Our courses follow a carefully devised plan, which merges the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with the particular characteristics of local Hong Kong speakers. Each level is carefully devised to ensure objective progression with clear aims for each step.

SECONDARY SECTION
COURSES
Our Secondary Section Courses are aimed at secondary school students from local or international schools. Our teaching team assists students in their preparation for final and international exams such as DSE, IELTS, IB, IGCSE, among others.

IGCSE / IB
For students attending international schools or others, Legacy International Education offers tutoring sessions covering IGCSE English First Language, Second Language and Literature as well as IB English Language and Literature (Paper 1 and 2). We encourage active learning and critical thinking in our classes and aim to help students improve skills across a range of areas.

DSE (English)
The final high school exams are a challenge most students in Hong Kong must face but they need not do it alone. At Legacy, our Instructors dissect the different sections of the DSE English Exam and help students understand the questions and develop appropriate answers. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to further develop their English language skills as this course focuses on an overall improvement of their performance and not drilling practice questions.

IELTS / TOEFL
At Legacy, our Instructors have years of experience with international exams. Our materials are the result of intense analysis and debate over the best way to tackle these types of questions. Students learn about the different sections and criteria used in these exams and learn how to best develop their answers in each section according to very specific directions provided by our tutors.

ENGLISH GRAMMAR
When most people hear the word grammar, they freeze! That needs not be the case. Secondary school students in Hong Kong have a respectable grasp of English grammar but many continue to make elementary grammar mistakes. That is because they mostly memorize rules for exams and see no practical usage for that knowledge. We take a step back and look at the most important details of English grammar and take a step-by-step approach in showing students exactly why and how each aspect is relevant and useful in everyday speech.

ACADEMIC WRITING

This course covers basic grammar for writing and the most important writing formats. For DSE students, we cover the common writing tasks from the secondary school curriculum and for IGCSE/IB students, this course covers more advanced writing techniques and formulas. A step-by-step approach to understanding the different parts of a text and how to create one of high quality.

ADULT/BUSINESS ENGLISH
COURSES

Legacy International Education has both general and business courses for adults. Whether you just want to improve your English or work on a particular topic or skill useful in your profession, Legacy teachers can help. We have taught thousands of hours of adult courses and business English. Some of our teachers have taught employees, supervisors, and even high-level managers from multinational corporations such as Siemens, Panasonic, Foxconn, etc.

BUSINESS ENGLISH (different levels)
Just like our English Language program, our Business English courses are organized according to the CEFR. This course reflects the fast changing world of business with constantly updated materials from renowned sources such as The Economist© or the Financial Times©. Covering a range of business topics such as buying and selling, advertising, import/export and others, this course provides an opportunity for students to perfect their business English language skills.

BUSINESS WRITING
Formal Emails, CVs, Reports, etc. can be difficult to write. At Legacy, we analyze different business correspondence formats and review some basic grammar to avoid mistakes. Students will have the opportunity to practice extensively and improve their writing clarity, find an appropriate format, style and tone.

PRESENTATION / NEGOTIATION SKILLS
In today's increasingly competitive world, professionals have to remain at the top of their game if they want to succeed. Students have the opportunity to practice presentations or negotiations and share experiences as well as receive constant feedback to improve their business skills. The materials utilized are the best in the market and are easy to access and work with.