PSBU English Club

Description of the PSBU English Club

The PSBU English Support Club is an academic and language-development initiative established to support students in improving their English language proficiency for academic, professional, and everyday communication.

The club provides students with opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, presentation, and professional communication skills through workshops, English practice sessions, discussion activities, and language-development programs.

The club also provides targeted support for students preparing for international English proficiency examinations such as IELTS and develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in academic and professional environments. In addition, the club provides opportunities for students interested in teaching English to develop foundational teaching knowledge and practical classroom skills.

Objectives and Aims

The main objectives of the PSBU English Support Club are:

To improve students’ overall English language proficiency through regular practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
To prepare students for English proficiency examinations, particularly IELTS, by developing test-taking strategies and examination skills.
To develop students’ academic and professional communication skills so that they can communicate confidently in university and workplace environments.
To provide opportunities for students interested in English teaching to develop basic teaching skills, classroom management techniques, lesson planning, and effective English teaching practices.

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English Workshops and Courses

3.1 IELTS Preparation Course

The IELTS Preparation Course supports students who are preparing to take an IELTS examination. The course focuses on the four main skills:

IELTS Listening
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Speaking

The course also introduces examination strategies, time management, vocabulary development, grammar improvement, practice tests, and feedback.

Expected outputs:

Improved IELTS knowledge and test strategies
Regular practice results
Speaking and writing feedback
Increased confidence in English communication

3.2 Business English Communication Workshop

The Business English Communication Workshop focuses on practical English skills required in professional and workplace environments.

Topics may include:

Professional introductions
Workplace conversations
Business vocabulary
Meetings and discussions
Giving presentations
Negotiation and problem-solving
Job interviews
Professional communication etiquette

Expected output: Students develop greater confidence and competence in using English in professional situations.

3.3 Workshop: How to Be an English Teacher

This workshop is designed for students and members who are interested in becoming English teachers. It introduces fundamental knowledge and practical skills for effective English teaching. Topics may include:

Qualities and responsibilities of an English teacher
Lesson planning
Setting learning objectives
Classroom management
Teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Teaching grammar and vocabulary
Using interactive classroom activities
Giving instructions and feedback
Assessment and student evaluation
Micro-teaching practice

Expected output: Participants gain basic knowledge and practical experience in English language teaching.

3.4 English Speaking and Practice Sessions

Regular English practice sessions provide students with a supportive environment to use English. Activities may include:

English conversation
Group discussions
Debates
Presentations
Role plays
Vocabulary games
English speaking challenges
Peer learning activities

Monthly English Support Club Activities – 2026

Month	Main Activity	Expected Output
January	Introduce the club, recruit members, identify students’ English needs, and prepare the annual plan.	Recruit members, brainstorm problems and business ideas, and prepare the annual plan.
February	IELTS Preparation – Introduction	Introduce IELTS structure, assessment criteria, and basic strategies for the four skills.
March	English Speaking & Communication Practice	Develop speaking confidence, pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation skills.
April	Business English Communication Workshop	Develop professional communication, workplace vocabulary, email writing, meetings, and presentations.
May	IELTS Reading & Listening Practice	Develop reading and listening strategies through regular practice activities.
June	How to Be an English Teacher Workshop	Introduce lesson planning, classroom management, teaching techniques, and micro-teaching.
July	Academic English Writing Workshop	Develop paragraph writing, academic vocabulary, grammar, referencing, and formal writing skills.
August	English Speaking Club & Presentation Practice	Conduct discussions, presentations, role-plays, and speaking activities.
September	IELTS Writing & Speaking Workshop	Practice IELTS Writing Task 1, Task 2, speaking activities, and receive feedback.
October	English Teaching Practice & Micro-Teaching	Participants prepare short lessons and practice teaching with peer feedback.
November	English Communication & Skills Showcase	Organize presentations, debates, English competitions, and student demonstrations.
December	Annual English Skills Review & Recognition	Review activities and achievements, recognize active members, and prepare the following year’s plan.

Conclusion

The PSBU English Support Club provides an important platform for improving students’ English language proficiency and communication skills. Through IELTS preparation, Business English Communication, English practice sessions, academic writing activities, and English teaching workshops, the club supports students’ academic and professional development.

The club also provides opportunities for students to develop confidence, communication skills, presentation abilities, and teaching competencies. Through regular monthly activities and proper documentation of participation, workshops, assessments, photographs, certificates, and activity reports, the English Support Club can demonstrate PSBU’s commitment to student development, employability, internationalization, and academic success.