让英语不再是您永远的痛
Introduction: Sixteen classes will be taught during the course of eight weeks for the purpose of dramatically improving the students’ English on the skill level. The main focus of the classes is to create an opportunity for the students to develop the skills and confidence needed to effectively communicate in the English environment. Therefore, with proper exercises, the classes will assist the students to do better in the written perspective as well. During this time span, the following training procedures will take place in the classroom.
Types of training
1. Pronunciation correction
This session takes approximately 45-50 minutes of class time. The students will be given general pronunciation instructions followed by an individual pronunciation correction session. Both general and individual pronunciation points as well as a personal guide line of practice will be given to each student before the end of the session. The individual correction will give the students an opportunity to have their pronunciation completely corrected in a very short time. On the other hand, it allows the teacher to identify the challenges the students have, and to create personal pronunciation points and individual practice guide lines. By having the after class exercise tailored, our students could go ahead and deal with their individual challenges. This method has been proven very effective on the improvement of students’ pronunciation, furthermore, their English communication skills. Reinforced by after class exercises, the pronunciation session contributes a great deal to creating a feel for the English language for the students. This is the initial step to introduce the power of “think in English” to our students.
2. Dialog
This session takes approximately 45-50 minutes of class time. During this period, a dialog will be introduced to the students. Each dialog includes 20-30 language points. The teacher will go over and explain the language points. This session brings day to day English to the students. By mastering the language points in the dialogs, the students will gain valuable communication experience and will enhance their confidence when communicating on a daily basis. The dialog session has to be backed up by after class exercises in order to maximize the effect. Once the students start to develop a feel for the “feeling of the English language”, they will realize that this not only help them with their communication skills, but will better their written marks (TOEFL for example) on a great level.
3. Culture and inspiration
This session takes approximately 20-30 minutes of class time. It will not be taught in one sitting. Most of the cultural material will be included in the dialog, but each class still has a specific topic such as; how to make a good first impression in the western society and how to order food in a restaurant etc. The students will be encouraged by not only inspirational concepts but also interesting stories throughout the classes. This latter part of the program should not be considered the least important. For the students to get to know the western culture instead of being intimidated, and to be inspired to work hard toward being a part of the Canadian society, it is just as essential as part 1 and 2 of the training system.
Types of classes
Main Class (A Class): This class will be scheduled once a week, delivering the knowledge portion of the lesson. A typical A Class will include one pronunciation correction session, one dialog, and one cultural topic.
The program will help students practice the most authentic North American dialogues. Students’ conversational skills will be greatly improved by practicing to think in English directly and eliminate the complicated translation process from students’ native language to English.
The program will provide students full insight into the North American culture. Through an exploration of North America’s culture, custom, and life style, it will not only polish students’ communication skills but also help students bridge the gap between language and culture.
The program will also offer students the most effective personal motivation through success stories. It will boost students’ confidence and passion, and keep students motivated in English learning.
Publications
I give myself a clear goal: Conquer English, Challenge myself
-Published in Canadian China News on August 5,2005
Chinese new immigrant creates "English Dynamo Learning System"--learning in a different way
-Published in MingBao in August 2005
Sunshine personality bring a life filled with sunshine
-Published in Toronto Informational Online in August 2005
Speak English fluently like a local Canadian? You can do it
-Published in NewStarNet, Oct, 2005
To be different, to be perfect
Its not hard to speak the perfect English
-Published in GCP News in Sept & Oct, 2005
Jerry, not playing by rules
-Published in Toronto City News in Oct, 2005
Mainland moguls: Two immigrants who made good-in a big way
-Published in Toronto Sun in May 2006
The young man who refuses to live on the edge
-Published in World Journal in June 2006
The night before the birth of "English Dynamo"
-Published in NOW Education section in November 2006
Understand Canada with English
-Published in News Star Daily in January 2007
The China Red in May-report from Project 2L1 and English Dynamo information seminar
-Published in Toronto's online Chinese Community in May 2007
Happiness and Pain- the story of Jerry Dai, the creator or English Dynamo Learning System
-Published in North America Weekly Times in June 2007
Working Hard
-Interviewed by CCTV in Sep 2009
Cover story- the trip for China
-Published in NewSart in Oct 2009
