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BASIC BUSINESS

This course is designed for individuals who are new to the business world. Even if your English proficiency is not very high, you will be able to understand the course material with ease.

The course aims to establish a strong foundation of academic and business skills that will benefit those who plan to study advanced level business English in the future. However, it should be noted that this course is not a comprehensive practical business curriculum.

CURRICULUM FEATURES

  • This course serves as a pre-business program and provides a strong foundation for advanced business. Admission requires an upper-elementary level (TOEIC 400 or IELTS around 3.0).
  • Easy business curriculum for Business Starters
    Easy-level business textbooks are used, with 70-80% of the class covering business and the remaining 30% covering ESL.
  • Business & TOEIC collaboration: One-on-one and small group classes can be changed to TOEIC subjects. Up to 3 hours.
COURSE DURATION
  • 1 – 12 weeks
  • It is generally recommended to limit the course to 4 or 8 weeks, although it can go up to 12 weeks.
CURRICULUM
CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECT / CONTENT
1on1 4 Business Speaking,

Business Writing Correspondence,

Business Listening,

Business Vocabulary

 

#Can change one (1) 1on1 class to any class in the TOEIC Course

 

Small Group 2 Business Talk, Job Interview, Daily News, Basic Accent Training, Compelling Conversations, Contemporary Topics


#Can change up to two (2) SGCs to any classes in the TOEIC Course

Big Group Class 2 Business Idioms, Listening and Dictation, Supplemental Grammar, Supplemental Vocabulary, Power Multimedia, News & Trends, Premium English
Evening Program N/A
Total 8


One on One Class

  • Business Speaking – This class focuses on honing effective communication skills for socializing, telephoning, and job interviews to enhance participants’ interpersonal and professional interactions.
  • Business Writing & Correspondence – Designed to enhance student’s proficiency in composing diverse emails and internal communications.
  • Business Listening – This listening class incorporates diverse audio materials featuring various workplace scenarios to enhance participants’ comprehension and proficiency in understanding and responding to real-life workplace situations.
  • Business Vocabulary – Basic business vocabulary includes essential terms and phrases commonly used in various professional settings.

Small Group Class

  • Business Talk – Focuses on developing effective comprehension of listening materials and enhancing speaking skills in workplace scenarios, utilizing diverse audio materials to enhance participants’ communication abilities in professional settings, such as meetings, negotiations, and collaborative discussions.
  • Job Interview – This small group class is tailored to equip participants with essential skills for successful job interviews, covering general topics such as effective communication, common interview questions, body language, and strategies to showcase one’s strengths and experiences professionally.
  • Daily News – The daily news comprehension class is designed to improve participants’ understanding of current events by analyzing and discussing news articles, fostering critical thinking, and honing language skills to facilitate informed discussions on a wide range of contemporary issues.
  • Basic Accent Training – This accent reduction class is crafted to help individuals minimize their accent through targeted exercises and techniques, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and speech patterns to enhance clarity and communication effectiveness in various linguistic contexts.
  • Compelling Conversations – This class aims to facilitate compelling conversations by delving into thought-provoking, real-life issues and topics beyond traditional academic content, fostering meaningful discussions that encourage participants to explore diverse perspectives and enhance their communication skills in authentic, everyday situations.
  • Contemporary Topics – an interactive class for Upper-intermediate students that teaches a wide range of words and expressions for speaking. Through interactive activities, exercises, and multimedia resources, students are exposed to new vocabulary related to different topics such as everyday life, academic subjects, professional settings, and cultural contexts. Emphasis is placed on understanding word meanings, pronunciation, usage, and collocations to ensure students can effectively incorporate new vocabulary into their speaking repertoire.

Big Group Class

  • Business Idioms – Mastering essential language for success in professional settings, empowering students to skillfully navigate corporate communication, engage confidently, and excel in their corporate journey.
  • Listening and Dictation – This class combines listening and dictation exercises, honing participants’ language comprehension and transcription skills through audio materials and dictation activities for effective language learning.
  • Supplemental Grammar – Provides additional support for refining language proficiency by focusing on grammar rules, exercises, and practical applications to enhance overall linguistic competence.
  • Supplemental Vocabulary – Aims to enrich language skills by offering additional support in expanding word knowledge, incorporating diverse exercises and practical applications for enhanced linguistic proficiency.
  • Power Multimedia – This multimedia-powered class leverages dynamic audiovisual resources to amplify the learning experience, providing a powerful and engaging platform for comprehensive understanding and retention of educational content.
  • News & Trends – This class delves into current news and trends tailored for English learning, fostering language acquisition through relevant topics, discussions, and analysis of contemporary events, enhancing language skills and cultural awareness.
  • Premium English – This class of up to 15 students focuses on the forms, functions, and application of formal English in all aspects of language proficiency, particularly in speaking and conversation.
ADMISSION QUALIFICATION & DATE
AGE PHILINTER LEVEL (CODE) IELTS TOEIC
16 + Upper Elementary (201+) 3.0-3.5 400-525
  • There is no test or admission interview for this course.
  • However, to adapt to this course, at least an upper-elementary level is required. IELTS is 3.0-3.5, and TOEIC is around 400-525.

ADMISSION DATE

  • Every Sunday (Please inquire in advance for Saturday Admission)
DAILY SCHEDULE

The following is an example of a Basic Business course routine. The student can change the start time and vacant time to suit their lifestyle.

TIME ACTIVITY CLASS TYPE SUBJECT / CLASS
07:30 – 08:10 am BREAKFAST
08:00 – 08:45 am 1st Class BGC Listening and Dictation
08:50 – 09:35 am 2nd Class SGC Business Talk
09:40 – 10:25 am 3rd Class 1on1 Business Writing & Correspondence
10:30 – 11:15 am 4th Class 1on1 Business Speaking
11:20 – 12:00 am 5th Class
11:50 – 13:00 pm LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45 pm 6th Class SGC Basic Accent Training
13:50 – 14: 35 pm 7th Class 1on1 Business Vocabulary
14:40 – 15:25 pm 8th Class 1on1 Business Speaking 2
15:30 – 16:15 pm 9th Class BGC Supplemental Grammar
16:20 – 17:00 pm 10th Class
17:30 – 18:10 pm DINNER
18:10 – 19:00 pm
19:00 – 20:00 pm
20:00 – 21:00 pm

SGC – Small Group Class

BGC – Big Group Class

EXAMS

Placement Test

Every Monday. Initial Consultation is given right after the exam. School Orientation is done in the afternoon.

# Regular classes begin on Tuesday morning. However, for short-term classes of 1-2 weeks, classes start on Monday afternoon.


Weekly Test

(1) Grammar for Speaking (2) Pattern English, (3) Usage of Verbs, (4) Essential Vocabulary. Weekly tests are conducted once a week in the above four areas. Starting at 5 pm on Wednesday, lasts 20 minutes.

# Participation in this test is optional.
 

Progress Test

Once a month every Friday to assess the monthly progress. Short-term students (less than 1 month) may not take the test.

# Students within 2 weeks of admission or 2 weeks before graduation can take regular classes without participating in the test


TOEIC Mock Test

Held every other week. If you wish, you can participate in this test. However, general ESL students pay a fee.

PHILINTER LANGUAGE LEVEL

Our systematic level system ensures substantial growth in your English proficiency!

We accurately assess students’ current English skills and expedite their progress to higher levels. As their English proficiency advances, we provide tailored guidance on official test scores that align with their level and recommend the most suitable courses for their progression.

PHILINTER’s result-oriented educational operation begins with this systematic and precise level system

PHILINTER Level EQUIVALENT SCORE
IELTS TOEIC TOEFL DET CAMBRIDGE CEFR
601 Proficient 8.5 – 9.0 955 – 990 110 – 120 145 – 160 Proficiency (CPE) C2
501 + Upper Advanced 7.5 – 8.0 930 – 950 106 – 109 135 – 140 Advanced (CAE) C1
501 Advanced 7.0 905 – 925 100 – 105 130 Advanced (CAE) C1
401 + Pre-Advanced 6.5 855 – 900 86 – 99 120 – 125 First (FCE) B2
401 Upper-Intermediate 5.5 – 6.0 700 – 850 79 – 85 115 First (FCE) B2
301 + Intermediate 4.5 – 5.0 490 – 600 65 – 78 100 – 110 Preliminary (PET) B1
301 Pre-Intermediate 3.5 – 4.0 400 – 485 53 – 64 90 – 95 A2 – B1
201 + Upper Elementary 3.0 345 – 390 41 – 52 80 – 85 Key (KET) A2
201 Elementary 2.0 – 2.5 250 – 340 30 – 40 70 – 75 A1 – A2
101 + Upper Beginner 1.5 160 – 240 19 – 29 60 – 65 A1
101 Beginner 1.0 0 – 155 0 – 18 10 – 55

 

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Describes the details of English proficiency for each level.

PHILINTER LEVEL DESCRIPTION
601 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
501 + Can reformulate ideas differently in order to ensure that people understand exactly what is meant, eliminating the possibility of misunderstandings. Also, has a good command of a broad vocabulary, including collocations and idiomatic expressions; Can overcome gaps in vocabulary with alternatives. Can consistently maintain a high degree of grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult to spot. Can express myself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly.
501 Can express fluently and spontaneously, except occasionally, when speaking about a conceptually difficult subject. Has a good command of a broad vocabulary. Can sometimes have to search for expressions but can then find alternatives to express what he/she wants to say. Maintains a high degree of grammatical control in speech and writing.
401 + Can express clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say. Can reformulate ideas in different ways to ensure people understand exactly what is meant. Can maintain good grammatical control. Can sometimes make mistakes but can easily correct them afterwards. Can communicate fluently and spontaneously, even when talking at length about complex subjects.
401 Can communicate with reasonable accuracy and can correct mistakes if they have led to misunderstandings. Has a sufficient range of vocabulary to vary formulation and avoid repetition. Can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although can be hesitant when searching for expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses. Can sustain relationships with native speakers without unintentionally amusing or irritating them or requiring them to behave other than they would with a native speaker.
301 + Can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts, though with noticeable influences from mother tongue. Has a sufficient range of language to describe unusual and predictable situations and to express thoughts on abstract or cultural as well as everyday topics (such as music, films). Can express relatively easily when talking freely and keep the conversation going effectively without help, despite occasional pauses to plan and correct what is being said.
301 Can keep a conversation going, but sometimes have to pause to plan and correct what is being said. Knows enough vocabulary to talk about family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, news and current events. Can use simple expressions politely in a neutral way in everyday situations.
201 + Can generally communicate the main points of what is wanting to say, though sometimes have to simplify it. Knows enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics but needs to search for the words and sometimes must simplify. Can participate in a longer conversation about familiar topics, but often needs to stop and think or start again in a different way. Can socialize simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and routines.
201 Can communicate in a simple and direct exchange of limited information; in other situations, can generally have to compromise the message. Can use correctly simple phrases learnt for specific situations, but often make basic mistakes – for example mixing up tenses and forgetting to use the right endings. Has enough vocabulary to communicate in simple everyday situations. Can understand with short, simple phrases, but often needs to stop, try with different words – or repeat more clearly.
101 + Can communicate limited information about self, family and job in a simple and direct exchange. Has a basic repertoire of phrases to talk about oneself and communicate in common everyday situations. Can use correctly some simple structures that has been memorized. Can speak slowly in a series of very short phrases, stopping and starting when trying to say different words.
101 Can speak in very short phrases and isolated words. Has a very basic repertoire of words and simple phrases about family and personal details, plus simple everyday situations. Can use memorized, short phrases for specific purposes with reasonable accuracy.
TUITION (USD)

A PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE applies for 8 weeks from early July to late August. Those staying during this period must pay an additional $40 per week, in addition to tuition (Japan: 5,000 YEN, Korea: KRW 50,000).

ACCOMMODATION 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks
Single $ 1,040 $ 1,502 $ 1,964 $ 2,310 $ 4,620  $ 6,930
Double $ 891 $ 1,287 $ 1,683 $ 1,980 $ 3,960  $ 5,940
Triple $ 842 $ 1,216 $ 1,590 $ 1,870 $ 3,740  $ 5,610
AZON (Single) $ 1,238 $ 1,788 $ 2,338 $ 2,750 $ 5,500  $ 8,250
AZON (Double) $ 945 $ 1,365 $ 1,785 $ 2,100 $ 4,200  $ 6,300
  • Registration fee ($100) is not included in the above cost.
  •  If you’re looking for more flexible accommodation rules, AZON CONDO might be a good option for you. For more information, please click the link below:
    www.philinter.com/faqs/azon-condo-off-campus-dorm
LOCAL FEE (PHP)

Dormitory User

PARTICULARS 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks
Special Student Permit (SSP) 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800  6,800
ACR I- CARD  3,500
School ID Card 350 350 350 350 350  350
Visa 4,140  10,060
Water 250 500 750 1,000 2,000  3,000
Electricity Fee 600 1,200 1,800 2,400 4,800  7,200
Deposit 2,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 4,000  5,000
Maintenance Fee 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 4,000  6,000
Pick-Up Fee (Weekend) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  1,200
TOTAL AMOUNT 11,700 13,050 15,400 16,750 27,290  43,110

Additional electric bill: If usage exceeds 16 KWH PER PERSON PER WEEK, a surcharge of P25 per 1 KWH applies. THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT IS SHARED EQUALLY WITH ROOMMATES.

 

AZON Condo User

PARTICULARS 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks
Special Student Permit (SSP) 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800 6,800  6,800
ACR I- CARD  3,500
School ID Card 350 350 350 350 350  350
Visa 4,140  10,060
Water 450 650 850 1,000 2,000  3,000
Electricity Fee 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 9,000  13,000
Deposit 2,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 4,000  5,000
Maintenance Fee 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 4,000  6,000
Pick-Up Fee (Weekend) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  1,200
TOTAL AMOUNT 13,300 15,000 17,700 19,350 31,490  48,910

Additional electric bill: If usage exceeds 5,000 pesos for 4 weeks, you should pay the excess amount. THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT IS SHARED EQUALLY WITH ROOMMATES.

For the business and TOEIC Guarantee courses below, an admission interview is required. You can schedule a free interview even before registering.


Admission Qualifications
You must be 16 years or older and have an English level of pre-intermediate or higher.
Detailed conditions for each course are as follows:

Course English level IELTS TOEIC
Focus Industry 301 (pre-intermediate) 3.5 above 530 above
Advanced Business 301+ (intermediate) 4.5 above 670 above
TOEIC Guarantee 700 201+ (upper elementary) 345 above
TOEIC Guarantee 800 301+ (intermediate) 490 above
TOEIC Guarantee 900 401 (upper-intermediate) 700 above


Interview Evaluation
(Time Required)

The interview determines whether the student can handle the class effectively, assessing conversation, syntax, listening, and vocabulary. It typically takes approximately 15 minutes. Even if you do not have an official English score, you can apply for the course you want if you pass the interview.


Application for Interview

Please contact PHILINTER ACADEMY’s official partner/agent. The online interview is conducted from Monday to Friday, between 10 am to 5 pm, but it may change depending on school circumstances.


Exceptions to Interviews

You can apply for TOEIC Regular if you have an elementary or TOEIC score of 250 or higher. Basic Business is acceptable as long as your upper-elementary or TOEIC score is around 400. Since you can apply for both courses without an interview, the above conditions are recommendations.

FOCUS INDUSTRY is suitable for those who want practical business English or want to learn English in a specific field. FOCUS INDUSTRY offers a 2-hour ‘ELECTIVE CLASS’ that students choose, and the rest is business curriculum.

Elective Class (select two subjects from the list below):

  • Hotels and Catering
  • Flight Attendant
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Medical
  • Nursing
  • Information Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Finance
  • Tourism
  • Civil Aviation
  • Food Industries
  • Cooking
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Art and Design
  • Construction: Buildings
  • Construction: Roads and Highways
  • Architecture
  • TESOL / Kindergarten Teacher

Philinter Academy’s elective classes continue to expand annually. If you wish to study a specific area, please contact us separately.

The two courses share similar content, with TOEIC students opting for the business course out of necessity (such as employment or promotion). However, many individuals want to take TOEIC while studying business.

Accordingly, PHILINTER ACADEMY aims to enable ‘collaboration (mutual curriculum exchange)’ in managing these two courses.


Purpose:

For those who want to learn both business and TOEIC for reasons such as employment or promotion.


To Whom:

Students enrolled in TOEIC Regular, Advanced Business, Focus Industry, and Basic Business courses.


How to Change Curriculum:

Students can change the curriculum between TOEIC and Business for a maximum of 1 hour of one-on-one class and 2 hours of a small group class. For instance, an Advanced Business student can convert a 1-hour business one-on-one class to a TOEIC class.


Exceptions:

– You cannot apply for the PRESENTATION CLASS of the Advanced Business course.
– You cannot apply for Focus Industry’s ELECTIVE CLASS.
– TOEIC GUARANTEE students are not eligible for the above.

TOEIC MISSION helps students master what they have learned in regular classes and addresses any gaps in their understanding. We also offer guidance on practice test strategies.

Monday to Thursday: 19:00 – 21:00

– Exclusively for TOEIC Guarantee students


Complementary to Regular Classes:

Students can seek clarification on class content and attend additional classes to enhance their understanding. This approach contributes to improving TOEIC skills and overall academic performance.


TOEIC Test-Taking Strategies:

Students receive instruction on more effective test-taking strategies, time management skills, and techniques to manage the stress associated with the TOEIC exam. This preparation can lead to improved performance on the official test.


Feedback and Evaluation:

TOEIC MISSION teachers monitor students’ progress and work to address their weaknesses through regular consultations. This process significantly contributes to building students’ confidence.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TOEIC BOOKS

LEVEL BOOK TITLE PUBLISHER YEAR
855 – 990 TOEIC 1000 RC Book 2 Hackers Language Research Institute 2016
855 – 990 TOEIC 1000 LC Book 2 Hackers Language Research Institute 2016
855 – 990 TOEIC Practice Exams (with Online Audio) (Paperback, 5) BARRONS 2021
855 – 990 Practice Tests for the TOEIC Test (Paperback, 2 Revised edition) HarperCollins Publishers 2019
855 – 990 Hackers Stoic Practice 1000 RC Book 1 Hackers Language Co., Ltd. 2016
855 – 990 Hackers Stoic Practice 1000 LC Book 1 Hackers Language Co., Ltd. 2016
855 – 990 6 Practice Tests for TOEIC Listening and Reading: Online + Audio (Paperback) KAPLAN TEST PREP 2019
700 – 850 Hackers Actual RC + LC Hackers Language Research Institute 2017
700 – 850 Taking the TOEIC 2E: 2 (Student Book + Answer & Script + Mp3 CD) Compass Publishing 2017
700 – 850 TOEIC Listening and Reading Skills: TOEIC 750+ (B1+) (Paperback, 2 Revised edition) Harpercollins Reference 2019
700 – 850 TOEIC Secrets Study Guide: TOEIC Exam Review for the Test of English for International Communication (Paperback) Mometrix Media Llc 2023
700 – 850 TOEIC (with Online Audio) (Paperback, 9) BARRONS 2021
400 – 600 ETS TOEIC TEST RC YBM 2016
400 – 600 ETS TOEIC TEST LC YBM 2016
400 – 600 Taking the TOEIC 2E: 1 (Student Book + Answer & Script + Mp3 CD) Compass Publishing 2017
400 – 600 TOEIC Essential Words with Online Audio, Eighth Edition (Paperback, 8) BARRON’S 2023
STARTER YBM Actual TOEIC 1OOO RC JAE-HWAN YBM 2017
STARTER YBM Actual TOEIC 1OOO RC JAE-HWAN YBM 2017
STARTER Very Easy TOEIC 1 (Paperback, 3rd Edition) Compass Publishing 2022
STARTER Very Easy TOEIC 2 (Paperback) Compass Publishing 2022
MOCK TEST TOEIC Premium: 6 Practice Tests + Online Audio, Tenth Edition (Paperback, 10) BARRONS 2023
MOCK TEST TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Prep Plus: Second Edition (Paperback) KAPLAN 2021

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FAQ

WHAT TEXTBOOKS DO PHILINTER USE?

We maintain a regularly updated list of textbooks for the following courses:

  • ESL (Adult)
  • ESL (Junior, 12-15 yrs.)
  • ESL (Primary, 7-11 yrs.)
  • IELTS
  • TOEIC
  • Business
  • TOEFL
  • Cambridge

Please note that textbooks for certain courses such as IELTS, Business, and Cambridge are only accessible through our PARTNER AGENT. However, the list of textbooks for other courses is open to all.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHOOSE 2 COURSES?

Absolutely! You have the option to choose multiple courses, including 2 or 3 courses.

However, we recommend consulting with us to determine the recommended order of courses and the ideal duration of study based on your individual needs.

HOW FAST CAN I IMPROVE MY SCORE IF I ENROLL IN THE TOEIC COURSE?

The rate at which you can improve your TOEIC score varies depending on your current level of English proficiency. Here’s an estimate of score improvement based on different starting levels:

  • If your English level is below 450 in TOEIC, you can anticipate an improvement of approximately 150-200 points per 4 weeks.
  • If your English level is below 600 in TOEIC, you can expect to improve your score by 100 to 150 points per 4 weeks.
  • For those with a score of 750 points and above, the rate of score improvement may be reduced.

On average, beginners or those with English proficiency below 450 can achieve a TOEIC score of 850 within approximately 12 weeks of dedicated study and practice.

HOW LONG IS THE STUDY PERIOD FROM IELTS 5.5 TO IELTS 7.0?

The study period to improve from IELTS 5.5 to IELTS 7.0 typically takes around 24 weeks when taking the IELTS Intensive course.
Here is the breakdown:

  • First 12 weeks to improve from 5.5 to 6.5
  • Then even another 12 weeks to improve from 6.5 to 7.0.

However, if you opt to choose the IELTS Score Guarantee, the total study duration can be reduced to 16 – 20 weeks.

For more information on academic progress and detailed course options, please consult with us.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF IELTS SCORE GUARANTEE?

The IELTS Score Guarantee Course at PHILINTER is designed to facilitate the achievement of the maximum score in a short timeframe.

Typically, it takes 24 to 32 weeks of learning for an English beginner to attain an IELTS score of 6.5. However, with our IELTS Score Guarantee Course, this score can be achieved in 24 weeks or even less.

PHILINTER’s IELTS SCORE GUARANTEE is designed to help students reach their target score quickly and effectively. In the event that the guaranteed score is not attained, free tuition fee for a specific number of weeks after the study period will be offered.

Please note that cooperation and consent for the school’s academic management are required to ensure students can fully benefit from our program.

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