PRIMARY ENGLISH TUITION
At ILLAC, we believe that an effective primary English education goes beyond traditional teaching methods. That’s why we have incorporated executive functions and brain priming activities into our primary English tuition program. With a focus on both linguistic and cognitive development, our program helps students excel in their primary English studies and achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking for a primary English tuition class for your child to achieve AL1 or simply a premier coaching class to ensure peak performance, ILLAC is the right choice for you.
About Our Primary English Tuition
At ILLAC, we are revolutionizing the way students learn with our cutting-edge Primary English Tuition program. Our unique approach combines the latest theories in neurology and psychology to create an unparalleled learning experience. Our program stimulates children’s executive functions through engaging, hands-on activities and prepares their brain with brain priming exercises to maximize their ability to learn and retain information.
Not only will your child excel in their English classes, but our program also provides a comprehensive education in Speed Reading and Character Development. Your child will not only have a strong foundation in English, but will also have the necessary tools to make sound decisions in life which will in turn translate into fantastic results! Join us in transforming the way your child approaches education and watch them reach new heights in their academic and personal lives.
Benefits of the Program
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How exactly does it work?
At ILLAC, we understand that traditional tuition classes using only worksheets can be slow and ineffective in improving students’ English skills. That’s why we approach English training differently. Our program not only focuses on imparting knowledge, but also actively stimulates the students’ executive functions, which are crucial for exam performance.
Each examinable component in the English examinations taxes on at least 2 executive functions, and our program is designed to address these components in real-time through dynamic and interactive activities. By doing so, we ensure that students are not just memorizing facts, but also developing the skills necessary for success in the exams.
Our approach to English training is proven to be more effective and efficient compared to conventional tuition classes, and is tailored to produce results in achieving top grades in the exams.
Primary English
We understand the crucial role of executive functions in mastering the Primary English exam. That’s why our unique approach goes beyond just drilling students with worksheets. Instead, we actively stimulate students’ executive functions to match the specific components they are studying in each session, leading to effective and efficient learning.
Our innovative methodology has been proven to provide a convenient and mind-stimulating way of learning English. Your child will not only excel in the Primary English exam but also be well-prepared for their future educational journey. Say goodbye to traditional, slow, and ineffective learning methods and give your child the competitive advantage they deserve with ILLAC’s Primary English Tuition.
When answering English Grammar MCQs, children need to have a strong grasp of the various language rules and tenses. This requires a robust working memory to apply the rules, inhibitory control to avoid making impulsive choices, and mental flexibility to understand which rule to use in different contexts. Without these skills, students may choose answers based solely on what sounds correct, rather than relying on a thorough understanding of the language rules. At ILLAC, we understand the importance of developing these skills, and our Primary English Tuition program is designed to help children build their executive functions and excel in their studies.
Sample Question:
Mrs Wee ___________ in the school for 20 years. The school _________ her a Long Service Award next week.
a) taught…gave
b) teaches…gives
c) had been teaching…is giving
d) has been teaching…will give
In the question above, students need to be able to identify that
- the clue “for 20 years” indicates a “period of time” therefore Perfect Continuous Tense needs to be used.
- Since she will be awarded the following week, it would suggest that she is still doing the “action”, so it should be Present Perfect Continuous Tense instead of Past Perfect Continuous Tense.
- “next week” is a general time in the future and Simple Future Tense needs to be used.
Therefore the answer is (d).
If children had relied on “which one sounds correct” as a guide, all answers would have sounded correct, therefore resulting in a guesswork of 25% probability of getting their answer correct.
Click here for more information of each level: Primary One, Primary Two, Primary Three, Primary Four, Primary Five, Primary Six
Programme Outline for Each Level
Our daily activities depend heavily on the English language since it facilitates communication for many interactions including inside the school in the workplace, while accessing social media and even while using our phone. A systematised Primary English tuition will help the students learn English efficiently. In turn, it will broaden their horizons, help them to build their social intelligence, and help them in their future career paths.
Additionally, English is often the sole language used for communication in educational and professional settings. It is also used as an international language. The majority of authors write in English because it is the only language that the great majority of readers are familiar with. Thus, it entails that most books your child will read from Primary school onward are written in English.
For this reason, we designed a systematic approach to teaching the English language to Primary School students. Our Primary English Tuition offers organised topics in various levels to allow students to gradually gain English proficiency. These programmes are also in line with the existing curriculum for English subjects in the Primary level.
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Extensive revision of all topics will be done on a weekly basis to ensure students are ready for PSLE! |
We also include in our programmes:
SPEED READING
Speed Reading is a fixed component in our ILLAC program regardless of subject chosen. We train them to speed read using our very own Super Reader application on the iPad (you won’t be able to find it in iTunes, don’t bother ;).
We teach children to speed read using visualisation skills which broaden their ability to comprehend stories that they read in an instant.
Speed Reading takes place every single session (about 10min per lesson), hence the more times they come in in a week, the faster they are able to speed read!
But why speed read?
Imagine your child being able to read at half the time he usually takes, understand the demands and finish what is expected all in a jiffy.
You will not only save your breathe in chasing him to finish his work, he will have more time to relax and engage in other stuff which he likes!
BLISS…
Speed reading will also prepare your child for higher academic achievement by ensuring that he will be ready to read, visualise and understand anything that he needs to digest in order to prepare himself for the world-stage.
Character Education
You might think this is not important, or why would you need to sign up for an enrichment class that teaches “character”. Actually, character education is more than just teaching children to be good, our “Character Education” teaches students situational analysis, exposes them to current affairs, and guides them in developing decision-making skills.
Research shows that students who go through high-quality character education perform better academically due to their heightened ability in making good decisions in life.
Character Education in ILLAC takes many forms. Most of our Comprehension Passages and Cloze passages teach either a moral or is based on current affairs that stir thinking. Teachers will also take about 10min per lesson to conduct discussions in class using our Character Education materials. From there, students develop oratorial skills in presenting their thoughts.
What is the schedule ?
You can choose between once a week per subject, or twice a week, 2 hours each subject/lesson. Multiple combinations of classes are available, please click here for more information of each level: Primary One, Primary Two, Primary Three, Primary Four, Primary Five, Primary Six
How to register ?
You can call, Whatsapp, email or visit us at our centers at Vision Exchange #06-15 or Clementi West Blk 612.
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