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| − | ''Widgets Inc.'' is a business-themed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_as_a_second_or_foreign_language ESL/EFL] communication course using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Task-based_language_learning task-based approach] to language learning. It is designed for classes of 12 to 40 young adult or older students who are placed into teams in order to complete a series of connected projects.
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| − | '''• Great for mixed-ability classes:''' Students are engaged and challenged at their own level of achievement even while working together in mixed-level teams. Task situations provide useful language and excellent incidental practice for TOEIC speaking and writing components.
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| − | '''• Integrated skill development:''' students develop fluency and confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing via discussions, presentations, self and team evaluations, report writing, viewing video instructions, and many more highly-contextualized tasks.
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| − | == '''Engaging, fun videos in authentic English''' ==
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| | {{#ev:vimeo|292238650||center|The dream team|||true|middle|}} | | {{#ev:vimeo|292238650||center|The dream team|||true|middle|}} |
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| − | == '''Widgets is arranged by task complexity, not language complexity''' ==
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| − | The course starts with fairly easy tasks, and quickly builds to more complex projects. This puts the focus and the challenge of the course on the practical use of English, rather than on passing language tests. It also encourages students to develop fluency and confidence in using English in real-world-like situations.
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| − | '''Widgets Project Sequence:'''
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| − | Stage 1 Interns join the company orientation
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| − | Stage 2 Teams prepare new product proposals
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| − | Stage 3 Teams discuss and evaluate product proposals
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| − | Stage 4 Teams perform market research on the product
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| − | Stage 5 Teams plan a multimedia advertising campaign
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| − | Stage 6 Interns prepare a resume and interview for a job
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