Case Study 2: Language Studies International, Brisbane, Australia

 

Name: Ronda Dove

Job Title: Principal

Institution:
Language Studies International Brisbane

Background information: LSI Brisbane runs language courses in General English, Cambridge preparation (PET, FCE, CAE, BEC Preliminary, Vantage), Business English, Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL) and English for Tertiary Studies.

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Ronda explains why the school chose EXAM SUCCESS PLUS...

Introduction
"We heard about the EXAM SUCCESS PLUS series from the Flo-Joe web site. At LSI Brisbane we had been receiving the Teachers' Newsletters for some years."

Reason(s) for buying the EXAM SUCCESS PLUS series
"We bought the exam series to enhance our Cambridge resources and in particular our computer-aided learning resources."

IT/self-access facilities
"We have a library of text and audio materials, and 14 computers with internet access for student use."

Choosing the right option
[Note: EXAM SUCCESS PLUS is available in three versions:
a) Direct purchase by the learner
or
Purchase by institution on behalf of the learner:
b) Type 1 - individual user accounts lasting 13 weeks
c) Type 2 - institutional site licence lasting 12 months or longer]

"We chose Type 2 because we wanted students to use the resources at school."

Getting started with EXAM SUCCESS PLUS (ordering, installation and support)
"Very good - quite painless! Very easy to implement in class."

How EXAM SUCCESS PLUS is used each week
"We have divided the material into two parts, with exam practice and writing being done during guided self-study one afternoon per week, and the remainder of the tasks being completed during timetables lessons."

Tip(s) for other teachers who are using EXAM SUCCESS PLUS
"Teachers should prepare beforehand by checking the exercises as they would for any lesson."

Feedback received from your students and teachers about EXAM SUCCESS PLUS
"Extremely positive. We have found that it adds variety to the week's lessons, and everyone likes the system of weekly exercises.
Your program is a great enhancement to our courses."

 

We are grateful to Ronda Doveand the staff and students of LSI Brisbane for their help in producing this Case Study.