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THIS IS EKUSH OUR WORLD BENGALI WORD "EKUSH" REFERS TO THE FEBRUARY 21, 1952 LANGUAGE "MOMENT" IN BANGLADESH. EKUSH IS BANGLADESH'S NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTER.  WE OFFER LANGUAGE TRAINING INCLUDING TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES IN KOREAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, GERMAN, JAPANESE, CHINESE, FRENCH, GREEK, TURKISH, SWEDISH, NORWEIGIAN, FINNISH, ARABIC, RUSSIAN, MALAYSIAN, HINDI, THAI, BANGLA, AND SINGAPOREAN,   SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CATER TO THE NEEDS OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATION, INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS, EMBASSY SUPPORT, DONOR LIAISON AND THE LIKE.   WE STARTED OUT WITH ONE CHAIR AND ONE TABLE OFFERING ENGLISH AS STANDARD LANGUAGE IN 2002, NOW GROWN INTO A BIG INSTITUTE WITH 4000 PLUS GRADUATES YEARLY, PREPARING FOR DISTANT SHORES AND DISTANT PLACES FOR ACADEMIC ADVENTURES, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.  LANGUAGE EDUCATION AT EKUSH WE SPECIALIZE IN- 1 INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING AND RELATED SERVICE AT OUR DHAKA CENTER. OUR RESOURCE PERSONS ARE NATIVES OR SPECIALLY TRAINED NEAR-NATIVE SPEAKER OF THE LANGUAGE. WITH EXCELLENT TEACHING CREDENTIALS; CURRICULUM IS TAILOR-MADE AND IN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD, FACILITY UNQUESTIONABLY STATE-OF-THE ART TO MEET DHAKA REQUIREMENTS.  OUR CLASS ROOMS ARE 25-PERSON SIZE. OUR INTENTION IS NOT TO MAKE STUDENTS NATIVE SPEAKS OF ENGLISH BUT TO MAKE THEM COMPETET IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. IN ADDITION GIVE STUDENTS A BASIC GRANDSON ON CULTURAL COMMUNICATION  THE FUTURE WE HAVE SUBMITTED ATTRACTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE INVESTMENT PROPOSALS FOR "EKUSH IT CENTER" TO POTENTIAL DONORS AND LOAN SYNDICATES; THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE 2010 WITH IT FACILITY, ENHANCED MANPOWER, IMPROVED SUPPORT, WE AIM TO TRAIN IT SERVICE SECTOR IN BANGLADESH INCLUDING 1) COACHING TO CALL CENTER STAFF 2)  DEVELOPING NEW GENERATION IT PROFESSIONALS  3)  PROVIDE SUPPORT TO RURAL SCHOOLS ON WIRELESS IT APPLICATIONS  4)  TEACHING  "IT FOR LIVING" - FREE COURSE TO ALL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS ACROSS BANGLADESH..  WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? EKUSH'S LANGUAGE TRAINING IS DESIGNED FOR BANGLADESH BASED INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY.  WORLD CLASS LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION CAN BE ACCESSED IMMEDIATELY, PROFITABLY OR STRATEGICALLY TO MEET PERSONAL, COMMERCIAL OR DIPLOMATIC NEEDS. Vision of Ekush The Ekush’s vision is to enhance the academic experience by building a respected, world-class learner service centered team. As the Ekush looks to the future, it recognizes its critical link to future. Ekush will continue to strive to provide superior student service, to take advantage of emerging technologies when appropriate, and be a leader in performance of excellence in language teaching. Fast facts Name: Ekush International Language Centre.   Address: Section-11, Block -A, Road-2, House -10, Mirpur, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh. Mobile: 01678705799, 01716 02 02 09   Founder, Proprietor & CEO: Nurul Islam Khan Rosen. Background of the founder: MA & BA (Hon’s) in 1997 in Mass Communication & Journalism from Dhaka University. Former Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies in the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Dhaka. Former sub-editor with the Daily Star, a leading national English daily newspaper and researcher with UNESCO, Paris Fellow. Date of establishment: 1st January, 2003. Trade license number: 167300, issued on March 13, 2004. Trademark registration under Ministry of Industry: Class 16 Zone of activity: All of Bangladesh. Yearly total students: 1000 learners (average). Number of full time employees:05 Number of part time employees: 08 E-mail: ekush2003@gmail.com Website:www.ekush-ilc-bd.blogspot.com   EKUSH’S FOREIGN LANGUAGE Ekush's unique language programmes  in Bangladesh is designed to provide total language immersion. To provide the most time-sensitive curriculum, total programmes combine core language classes with workshops and language exchange with native speakers. This immersion program has an integrated curriculum, providing students with the chance to learn much more than just the fundamentals of language. We teach students how to integrate into target society, and how to interact with foreign people in both casual and formal everyday situations. By combining our language lessons with the study of foreign traditions, students are immersed in the ways of life. The immersion programmes integrates all aspects of the language: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, phonetics, and vocabulary. Accelerated teaching methods allow participants at lower proficiency levels to acquire the language skills needed for effective communication in a short period of time, and advanced students to gain expressional proficiency at an abstract level.   SMART FEATURE •   Total immersion in the foreign language •   Small classes averaging 20 students •   Beginner to advanced levels available •   Short term programmes: 4 to 8 weeks •   Intensive language classes •   Free cultural activities •   Free after-class activities •   Free career guidance •   Free academic guidance and referal •        Foreign and Bangladeshi language teachers with degrees in teaching foreign language and years of experience and native exposures.

EKUSH’S LANGUAGE CLASSES Beginner Students who have never learned any foreign language or who have learned a few words but cannot express themselves in complete sentences comprise this. Classes focus on introducing basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structures, and simple texts. Phonetics exercises and drills ensure that participants learn correct pronunciation and intonation. Class work includes everyday topics and participants are encouraged to converse and express themselves using basic sentence structures. Intermediate this level is for those who are able to converse on general topics and express themselves using sentence structures. Classes built on increasing the level of grammar and vocabulary, enabling participants to express themselves functionally in different contexts. Class work focuses on current events, civilization, and literature to build vocabulary while at the same time developing a greater awareness of foreign culture and society. Emphasis is placed on participants' grammar, syntax, writing, oral expression, and listening comprehension skills. Oral expression classes include discussions of current events. Exercises to improve writing, speaking, and grammar skills; include writing reports, letters, narratives, and essays. Phonetics exercises and drills ensure that participants quickly master correct pronunciation.

ASSESSMENT

Participants’ progress is assessed by continuous homework assignments and tests throughout the programme. Attendance is mandatory. Participants are awarded official transcripts at the end of the program.

 

PROGRAMME

Class-rooms are well-lit, Air Conditioned and agronomical. Each member excels at his or her own pace and became successful participates at the end of course.  

The primary mission of the arrangement is to improve the learning. The basis of this programmes is to place mentors in the class-room as a partner.

Communication of learning strategies takes place through the development of a mentor/mentee relationship. Mentors are trained in recognizing and developing specific learning strategies using current teacher education training techniques.

Usually it's small in size, having a population of 6 as lowest and 35 as highest.

The project is ongoing and runs throughout the calendar year.

ACCOMMODATION

 We have a range of housing options. Special attention is given to the accommodation offered to our students. Accommodations are inspected and visited by on site staff and have been selected on the basis of cleanliness, location, safety and facilities. Accommodation starts the day before the first day of program.
During the past couple of years, thousands of students have participated in one of our language camps. Their comments and feedback together with our innovative management have inspired us to complete our goals.
Our dynamic teaching team aims to make learning an enjoyable experience. The lessons are intensive, yet delivered in a relaxed and diversified atmosphere. This approach permits excellent learning results even though the time of stay may be short.
If you want a cool and calm place to study- you must choice Ekush at Mirpur.
The mission of the Ekush language centre is as follows:

• The centre provides language learning opportunities for all people from home & abroad.
• Within that context, the centre is responsible for taught courses aimed at non-specialist language learners, which may include responsibility for assessment of such courses, and should include professional courses.
• The centre supports the teaching of languages with native or near- native faculties.
• The centre advises and assists in the development of language teaching and learning appropriate to the needs.

 The centre takes a proactive role in the application of new technology to the provision of opportunities for language learning.

Course	Course duration					Course teachers	Course fee	Per week
Quick spoken English	8 weeks					Returned form Aus, Uk & local experts	5,000/-	3 days
Advanced spoken English	8 weeks					Returned form Aus, Uk & local experts	5,000/-	3 days
Phonetics	8 weeks					Returned form Aus, Uk & local experts	5,000/-	3 days
Business English	8 weeks					Returned form Aus, Uk & local experts	15,000/-	3 days
IELTS	8 weeks					8.0 scorer & teachers in English literature	10,000/-	4 days
Basic computer	8 weeks					Expert teacher in computing	3,658/-	2 days
Korean	8 weeks					Over 20 qualified teachers	13,000/-	4 days
Japanese	8 weeks					Expert teachers in Japanese language	10,000/-	3 days
Spanish	8 weeks					Teacher of Dhaka university	10,000/-	3 days
Italian	8 weeks					Both Bangladeshi & Italian teachers	10,000/-	3 days
Arabic	8 weeks					Teachers from diploma	6,270/-	3 days
Malaysian	8 weeks					Expert teachers	6,270/-	3 days
Chinese	8 weeks					Teachers from china university	10,000/-	3 days
German	8 weeks					Returned from Germany	10,000/-	3 days
Russian	8 weeks					With education in Russian	16,730/-	3 days
Other languages	8 weeks					Internationally experienced teachers	16,730/-	2 days

CLASS ROOM FACILITIES
Ekush international language centre caters in 20 classrooms for language training in its 4 premises each accommodating 15 to 35 students as usually.
Some seven thousand books and journals are there in its library.
 Audio:
Compact disc
Audio cassettes
Wireless and wired headphones and microphones are supplied.
 Video:
DVD/VCD is used for group and self acquisition of language.
 Computer:
Sufficient computers are available. Computer aided language learning provided.
 Projection:

  Over head projectors (OHP) are available.

GOAL

Ekush Wants to be the best in what it does best i.e.; making students prepare for foreign language challenges in academic, business and professional walk. Secondly it is a private effort promotes hand picked languages and cultures to Bangladeshis, introducing them their language and culture training.

CONTACT EKUSH

Ekush international language centre is a long successfully running language teaching institute run by a group of highly skilled faculties & employees.
Ekush international language Centre.
Address: Section-11, Block -A, Road-2, House -10, Mirpur,
Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh.
Mobile: 01678705799, 01716 02 02 09
E-mail: ekush2003@gmail.com

Website: Website:www.ekush-ilc-bd.blogspot.com