Comparing English Enrichment Programmes

[coast]

Belle:

coast:

[quote=\"Belle\"]

You mean they have trial lessons??? Hmmm.. maybe should call them to make appointment too :lol:

Judging by the possible timeslot suggested by TAS, seems like the demand in the East is not like high/ovewhelming. Wonder why such an odd timing on Sunday, 6.30 to 8.30 around dinner time.

I am really eager to look forward to more possible timeslots for P1 in the East. No possible morning, noon or late afternoon classes on Sat/Sun?

Hi Belle, TAS has an existing Pri 1/2 class Saturday 2.00 – 4.00pm in the East

Hi Coast,

I know that but I note that there are only one class at the moment at we couldn't make it as it clashed with my child's other timetable. Sigh...So I am really hoping that they could open up other classes at other timing.[/quote]Hi Belle, same situation here, still trying to work out something so that my ds can attend TAS soon. Am glad that they have listed more timeslots for new classes so hopefully there will be some P1/P2 classes that won't clash with my ds's schedule. You might want to consider the AMK classes especially if your child enjoys the trial class.

[singapore45]

Belle:

You mean they have trial lessons??? Hmmm.. maybe should call them to make appointment too :lol:

Judging by the possible timeslot suggested by TAS, seems like the demand in the East is not like high/ovewhelming. Wonder why such an odd timing on Sunday, 6.30 to 8.30 around dinner time.

I am really eager to look forward to more possible timeslots for P1 in the East. No possible morning, noon or late afternoon classes on Sat/Sun?

Hi Belle,

Yes that timing is odd but it is because their teachers can only make it at that time on Sunday. I know they are willing to start another class on Sunday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm. Initially my sister also found the timing strange but she signed my nephew up still as she wanted him to benefit from TAS. Now my nephew can write so much better, he is always getting among the highest in the class. So no regrets about it. I think you should really try to join as soon as you can. Because writing takes time to perfect and improve. And esp if the child is a bit weaker, it takes time to see improvement (this is the case for my sister's younger son who goes to the sat class at the east). But the teachers are patient and I can see that they really try their best. Their teachers are willing to explain the worksheets and notes to you as well- I am the one who picks up my sis's kids so I have quite a lot of interaction with the teachers. They are young but hardworking and passionate.

[Kayelinht]

hquek:

Hi Kayelinht,

For eg, theatre - th/eat/re => they circled the eat part and asked children to write popcorn becos in a theatre, sometimes you eat popcorn mah.

conscious - con/sci/ous. DS will mutter to himself con = c,o,n, sci = s,c,i; ous = o,u,s.

Since he joined, DS is more conscious about breaking up words when he spell. it makes life a bit easier but is not foolproof becos there are some words that he find it hard to learn.

You can try the rapping method with your kids. eg c-o-N // s-c-I // o-u-S sounding like a rapper style. my kid finds that easier to commit to memory.

Hi hquek,

Thank you for providing the detailed information. I find the teaching of spelling like this very useful. Do you know who comes out with TAS's strategies, do they learn from somewhere else or is it their own methods?

[hquek]

Kayelinht:

Hi hquek,


Thank you for providing the detailed information. I find the teaching of spelling like this very useful. Do you know who comes out with TAS's strategies, do they learn from somewhere else or is it their own methods?

I only know the founder of TAS is engaged in training the teachers that coaches our kids, apparently there is quite an intensive training that goes on before they can start; and there are constant refreshers. Not too clear on the source of strategies though.

[awfullyKS]

Hi hquek and MLJ,


Thanks for the write up about TAS, bcos of your write up, i sent ds for a trial during the weekend and signed up immediately. He really liked the teaching, he found it fun and could understand what was taught very clearly. He also went for their Easter prog also. He was attracted by the worm and he loved the prog. I hear they do free grammar lessons during their community service work, have you sent your child for it? Is it good?

[hquek]

awfullyKS:

Hi hquek and MLJ,


Thanks for the write up about TAS, bcos of your write up, i sent ds for a trial during the weekend and signed up immediately. He really liked the teaching, he found it fun and could understand what was taught very clearly. He also went for their Easter prog also. He was attracted by the worm and he loved the prog. I hear they do free grammar lessons during their community service work, have you sent your child for it? Is it good?

Grammar is covered in their usual lessons. My friend (in another TAS centre) told me she found the teacher's explanations (yup, they are pretty loud and she could hear through the walls) clear and useful.

I sent my kid for a science community service class and he enjoyed it. Kid loved the demo on mentos + coke = geyser. But methinks there wasn't too much of science covered, and was surprised that they covered some compo stuff also.

When you signed up, did you get a referral? If you did, you could have gotten discount leh. If not, then (if you find them good), recommend to your friends and enjoy some $ off the next term.

[awfullyKS]

hquek:

Grammar is covered in their usual lessons. My friend (in another TAS centre) told me she found the teacher's explanations (yup, they are pretty loud and she could hear through the walls) clear and useful.

I sent my kid for a science community service class and he enjoyed it. Kid loved the demo on mentos + coke = geyser. But methinks there wasn't too much of science covered, and was surprised that they covered some compo stuff also.

When you signed up, did you get a referral? If you did, you could have gotten discount leh. If not, then (if you find them good), recommend to your friends and enjoy some $ off the next term.

Alamak I forgot abt the referral, was so excited I quickly signed up. I will try to save some money next term.

The coke demo was the one at Easter? My ds also told me about it. I was asking about their free grammar prog because I think the more ds is exposed to eng and the diff aspects, the better. And there is a also the prizes to get if he does well which I hope will motivate him. He is the kind that eat soft, does not eat hard (direct translation).

[hquek]

awfullyKS:

Alamak I forgot abt the referral, was so excited I quickly signed up. I will try to save some money next term.

The coke demo was the one at Easter? My ds also told me about it. I was asking about their free grammar prog because I think the more ds is exposed to eng and the diff aspects, the better. And there is a also the prizes to get if he does well which I hope will motivate him. He is the kind that eat soft, does not eat hard (direct translation).

It's ok lah. Water under the bridge..past liao.

Yes, the Easter one. I made a trip down specially so he can go. FYI, during normal lessons, kids are given points (to spur them to do better) and from time to time, I see DS1 coming with small pressies as encouragement (everyone has, I don't think anyone is left out).

Hope your kid enjoys the lessons!!

[awfullyKS]

hquek:

It's ok lah. Water under the bridge..past liao.

Yes, the Easter one. I made a trip down specially so he can go. FYI, during normal lessons, kids are given points (to spur them to do better) and from time to time, I see DS1 coming with small pressies as encouragement (everyone has, I don't think anyone is left out).

Hope your kid enjoys the lessons!!

Yes, am definitely looking forward to his lessons at TAS. Thanks, all the best for your kid too!

[jellybeanz]

awfullyKS:

Hi hquek and MLJ,


Thanks for the write up about TAS, bcos of your write up, i sent ds for a trial during the weekend and signed up immediately. He really liked the teaching, he found it fun and could understand what was taught very clearly. He also went for their Easter prog also. He was attracted by the worm and he loved the prog. I hear they do free grammar lessons during their community service work, have you sent your child for it? Is it good?

Hi awfullyKS,

Do you know if this grammar prog is only for TAS students?