English Courses in Manila, The Philippines

International Language Academy Manila:
International Language Academy Manila (I.L.A.M.) is a premier language school located in the heart of Makati City, Manila, whose mission is to provide quality education to professionals and non-professionals aiming to be proficient in English. The school takes pride in its ESL/EFL courses such as: Functional Grammar, Conversation, Business Writing, Business English, Pronunciation, TOEIC review and more, which are all taught in a multidisciplinary setting to ensure comprehensive skill development in the four areas of communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Mastery English Course (Progressive Curriculum)
This program is designed for people in need of a continuous type of learning.This course covers a complete set of topics necessary to attain fluency in English. Rules in grammar are taught in multidisciplinary settings to ensure comprehensive skill development in the four areas of communication. The course is divided into two levels with four sub-levels each:

- Beginner Level (1-4) – modules under this level aim to develop students’ ability to describe activities and events using common words and phrases, simple learned expressions and questions in familiar contexts. Students are also expected to recognize different time elements after a series of practice and be able to answer questions related to routine survival situations.

-Intermediate Level (1-4)– modules under this level aim to help students express themselves better using slightly complex sentence structures. Vocabulary building exercises, reading passages, dialogues, conversation activities and discussions are integrated in the program.

Conversation Skills Enhancement Program (Con-SEP)
This program aims to improve students’ ability to express themselves by increasing their vocabulary range and enhancing their discourse management skills. Interesting topics are embedded in the program to make discussions fun and meaningful.

Accent Neutralization / Pronunciation Program
This program is designed to help students communicate better by developing a more neutral accent through a series of pronunciation drills, auditory discrimination activities, and other oral exercises

Intensive English Grammar Program
This program is focused on helping students improve their writing skills by learning the grammar.

Business English Writing Program
This program provides students the skills to communicate better in a professional setting through the effective use of the different types of correspondence.

TOEIC Test Review Program
This program is a preparatory course for those who aim to achieve a high score in the TOEIC test. The course focuses on Listening and Reading exercises.

IELTS Test Review Program
This program aims to help students pass the IELTS exam by enhancing their skills on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Test taking strategies are also discussed in the program.

English Course for Specific Needs
This is a theme-based module intended for intermediate learners aiming to study English given a specific context.

Communication Skills Improvement Program (CSI) for Call Center Agents
This workshop is intended for those who would like to pursue a career in the call center industry. Some of the topics highlighted in the program are:
• The Customer Service Mindset
• Listening and Probing Techniques
• Proactive Customer Service
• Handling Difficult Situations

Communication Skills Improvement (CSI) for Secretaries and Front Desk Officers
This workshop aims to help companies build a good impression to their clients by training their front liners on how to answer business calls and deal with customers.

Tagalog as a Foreign Language
This program is specifically designed for those who intend to stay in the Philippines for a certain period of time and would like to communicate with the locals using the Tagalog language.

Filipino Culture Orientation
This program aims to give foreigners an overview of the Filipino culture, which includes the Filipino society’s customs, etiquette, manners and more.