Ages 11 to 16 are a golden stage for students to practice and fully develop their English abilities. With the Teen English program at Aston, we are committed to helping students:
Build a strong foundation: Master listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to communicate confidently and achieve high scores in international exams such as Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and SAT/ACT.
Holistic development: Beyond learning English, students also develop essential soft skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity through diverse and engaging learning activities.
Confidence for the future: With solid English proficiency, students will be ready to take on new challenges and open up more opportunities for study and future careers.
TEENAGER ENGLISH PROGRAM DETAILS (AT)
AT1 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT1A
Help learners build a basic foundation in English through familiar topics such as themselves, family, home, and school, while also developing confidence, creative thinking, and effective learning skills from the very beginning.
12 weeks/course
AT1B
Help learners expand their basic English foundation by developing communication skills on familiar topics such as technology, careers, travel, and the environment, while also learning to talk about past events and make simple comparisons, enabling them to use English more confidently in everyday life.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand basic vocabulary on familiar topics such as self, family, school, objects, and daily activities, helping learners use words in the correct context.
Listening Skills: Understand short conversations, simple instructions, and familiar information in classroom and everyday situations.
Speaking Skills: Confidently introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and communicate in basic familiar situations such as greetings, small talk, and exchanging personal information.
Reading Skills: Read and understand short texts, notices, and simple stories; grasp main ideas and important information.
Writing Skills: Write sentences and short paragraphs about themselves, family, and school; write simple messages, invitations, or short introductions.
Additional Skills: Build confidence in using English, form positive learning habits, and develop teamwork and basic communication skills in the school environment.
AT2 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT2A
Help learners develop English communication skills at the A2 level, expand their vocabulary and grammar to use English more confidently in familiar situations, and strengthen cooperation and basic social skills.
12 weeks/course
AT2B
Help learners improve their A2-level English through topics such as health, technology, nature, and future plans, while developing practical communication skills, social awareness, and a sense of responsibility toward the community.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand vocabulary on familiar and practical topics such as daily life, health, technology, travel, nature, and society.
Listening Skills: Understand longer conversations, grasping main ideas and important information in familiar situations.
Speaking Skills: Communicate more confidently in everyday situations; express opinions, recount past events, and talk about future plans.
Reading Skills: Read and understand short to medium-length texts, stories, emails, and factual information; develop the ability to guess word meanings from context.
Writing Skills: Write complete paragraphs about personal experiences, plans, and interests; compose emails, descriptions, or short stories more coherently.
Additional Skills: Develop cooperation skills, social awareness, a sense of community responsibility, and build confidence in using English for study and daily life.
AT3 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT3A
Help learners consolidate their A2-level English skills through topics related to themselves, the environment, education, and the future, while developing critical thinking and confident communication in academic and everyday situations.
12 weeks/course
AT3B
Help learners further improve their A2-level English through topics such as urban life, media, personal experiences, and health, while enhancing flexible communication and effective learning skills, building a solid foundation for higher levels.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand vocabulary across a wide range of topics such as the environment, travel, urban life, media, health, and personal experiences.
Listening Skills: Improve comprehension of longer conversations and talks; grasp main ideas and important details in various familiar situations.
Speaking Skills: Confidently express opinions, recount experiences, discuss plans, and give simple advice in everyday communication.
Reading Skills: Understand medium-length texts and stories; develop inference skills and the ability to grasp information in context.
Writing Skills: Write more coherent emails, paragraphs, and short essays; learn to tell stories, describe events, and share personal experiences.
Additional Skills: Develop critical thinking, effective study skills, teamwork abilities, and confidence in using English for academic and everyday purposes.
AT4 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT4A
Help learners develop B1-level English communication skills, expand their ability to use the language in topics related to themselves, urban life, travel, and society, while also strengthening communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills for both academic settings and everyday life.
12 weeks/course
AT4B
Help learners enhance their B1-level English proficiency through topics such as health, media, technology, and careers, while developing practical communication skills, critical thinking, and a sense of social responsibility, preparing them for higher levels of learning.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand vocabulary related to practical topics such as urban life, health, technology, media, travel, and careers.
Listening Skills: Understand conversations and talks at an intermediate level; grasp main ideas and important details in various communication situations.
Speaking Skills: Confidently express opinions, describe events, discuss issues, and make suggestions in academic and everyday contexts.
Reading Skills: Comprehend medium-length texts, stories, and real-life information; identify main ideas and specific details effectively.
Writing Skills: Write emails, short essays, stories, and well-structured paragraphs; express ideas more coherently.
Additional Skills: Develop critical thinking, collaboration skills, social responsibility, and confidence in using English in academic environments and real-life communication.
AT5 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT5A
Help learners consolidate and develop their B1-level English skills through topics related to personal life, hobbies, and the environment, while fostering collaboration skills, creative thinking, and the effective use of English in learning and communication.
12 weeks/course
AT5B
Help learners enhance their B1-level English proficiency through topics such as social media, communication, career orientation, and modern interaction, while also developing thinking skills, decision-making abilities, and confidence in expressing ideas in both academic and everyday contexts.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand vocabulary related to technology, the environment, media, social media, travel, and career orientation.
Listening Skills: Effectively understand conversations and talks at an intermediate to upper-intermediate level; grasp main ideas and detailed information in various situations.
Speaking Skills: Confidently express opinions, discuss issues, recount experiences, and participate in academic and social exchanges.
Reading Skills: Comprehend medium-length texts and stories; develop inference and information analysis skills.
Writing Skills: Write emails, short essays, stories, and well-structured paragraphs; express ideas more coherently.
Additional Skills: Develop critical thinking, decision-making skills, effective communication, and confidence in using English in both academic and everyday contexts.
AT6 Course
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Course Objectives
Duration
AT6A
Help learners build a B2-level English foundation through topics such as challenges, music, nature, and finance, while developing academic communication skills, critical thinking, and confidence in using English for both study and everyday life.
12 weeks/course
AT6B
Help learners enhance their B2-level English proficiency through topics related to technology, ethics, and society, while mastering advanced language structures, strengthening critical thinking, and building confidence in academic and real-life communication.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand both academic and practical vocabulary related to technology, society, the environment, law, media, and global issues.
Listening Skills: Effectively understand longer talks, interviews, and discussions; grasp main ideas, details, and speakers’ viewpoints.
Speaking Skills: Confidently express opinions, engage in debates, give presentations, and communicate flexibly in academic and everyday situations.
Reading Skills: Comprehend news articles, simplified academic texts, and topic-based content; develop analytical and inferencing skills.
Writing Skills: Write emails, essays, short articles, and stories with clear arguments; use more advanced grammatical structures.
Additional Skills: Develop critical thinking, academic communication skills, confidence, independent working abilities, and a strong foundation for international B2-level examinations.
AT7 Course
Course
Course Objectives
Duration
AT7A
Help learners consolidate and develop their B2-level English skills through topics such as creativity, history, emotions, and the future, while strengthening critical thinking and test-taking strategies, effectively preparing for higher-level international examinations.
12 weeks/course
AT7B
Help learners refine their B2-level English proficiency through topics related to society, media, work, and global issues, while mastering advanced language structures, developing critical thinking, and enhancing academic communication skills, preparing them for international study and work environments.
12 weeks/course
Knowledge and Skills Gained After the Course
Vocabulary Development: Expand advanced vocabulary related to society, media, work, history, psychology, and global issues.
Listening Skills: Effectively understand academic talks, interviews, and discussions; grasp main ideas, details, and speakers’ attitudes.
Speaking Skills: Confidently express opinions, engage in debates, give presentations, and communicate flexibly in academic and social environments.
Reading Skills: Comprehend news articles, academic texts, and longer written materials; develop skills in analyzing and evaluating information.
Writing Skills: Write formal emails, essays, articles, and reviews; express ideas clearly, logically, and persuasively.
Additional Skills: Develop critical thinking, time management, teamwork skills, confidence, and readiness for international examinations as well as global study and work environments.
