2014即日起暫停課程報名

SET自2010成立以來幫助過許多學生考過IELTS並成功申請到學校
因為我們的細心,耐心,以及熱心讓許多學生能100%信賴我們的教學方式
最近為了幫助學生順利拿到明年春季入學許可所以都盡量滿足每位學生的需求來上課
幾個月過去,我們的身體也到時候該休息一下了
我和Martin老師決定從即日起暫停接受所有課程報名
等到明年體力恢復才會再度開放新生報名
已報名課程的學生會按照既定課程表上課
10/1之後所有課程均會結束
在此謝謝大家這幾年的支持和鼓勵
希望在不久的將來能繼續為大家服務

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Martina & Martin

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SET- 口說/寫作課程經驗分享 by Christine

分享者背景：

學測英文15級分、TOEIC 910

國高中時打下還算扎實的文法基礎，但因為對英文沒有特別的熱情，所以上大學後，非必要就很少再主動接觸英文。準備雅思1個半月，參加SET 7堂口說課程、8 essays寫作批改課程，成績 L:8.0  R:7.5  W:6.5  S:6.5  O:7.0。 

SET口說/寫作課程經驗分享：

    剛開始準備雅思時完全沒有方向，因此報名了補習班的24堂課，但我發現補習班最多只能帶我認識考試題型及答題技巧，聽說讀寫的能力都還是要靠自己努力；尤其是說和寫的部分，若沒有專業老師的幫助，既沒有正確解答可以參照，也無法評估自己的分數，而補習班老師批改作文的時間又非常有限，僅能糾正基本的文法錯誤，無法真正有效提升分數，口說也沒有足夠時間讓每位學員練習。因此相較補習班，SET提供的口說及寫作課程不論在時間或是金錢上，都更有效率！

    首先，方便的Skype上課方式，可節省不少通勤時間，不需梳洗換裝出門，只要打開電腦連上網路，不論在哪裡都可以上課。口說課程部分，因Martin要求每次上課口頭摘要2篇文章，讓我不僅有機會大量吸收和雅思相關題材的文章，增加寫作和口說的ideas，也能在無形中提升閱讀速度並習慣以英文思考表達。Martin上課內容十分扎實卻不枯燥，每堂課都會完整的練習過Part 1、Part 2及Part 3，並適時的和我討論熱門時事或有趣的議題。最重要的是，Martin非常了解IELTS的評分制度，因此可以給我正確的練習方向，例如在每堂課後，給Martin修改的Part 2口說講稿，讓我了解如何運用自己既有的字彙、文法，做出高分的口語表達。

    寫作批改部分，Martina會非常仔細的檢視每篇文章的Task Response、文章結構、邏輯性等重要評分標準，不同於補習班只是一味強調Big Words和複雜句型，Martina幫助我找到了寫作盲點，引導我清楚表達論點，並做詳細的解釋，強化文章的Coherence and Cohesion。每篇assignment，Martina都會依照我原本的觀點做改寫，讓我了解如何用高分的方式來組織文章、表達自己的想法。透過反覆review她改寫的文章，我可以記下自己常犯的錯誤，學習Native Speaker的寫作方式，這對後來在考試的時間壓力下，我無瑕polish自己的用字、句型，卻還能拿到6.5分，應該起了很大的作用。

    最後，我真心推薦準備雅思的同學選擇SET，補習班雖然單堂價格便宜，但堂數很多，然而真正的英文實力進步需要的是自己大量的練習內化，而非大量的補習課程，且補習班受限於大班制，無法針對個人瓶頸輔導，對於分數的提昇其實非常有限。與其花費大量的時間參加補習課程，同樣的價格可以在SET用更短的時間，達到自己需要的分數！

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SET- 全方位寫作文法課程以及寫作批改5,6,7月份已經額滿

親愛的學生,
SET感謝大家的支持以及信賴
全方位寫作文法課程以及寫作批改已經全部額滿,
目前只剩平日時段的口說課程尚有少許名額.
SET將於7月中再公佈寫作批改課程的開放報名時間
如你對ㄧ對ㄧ口說課程有興趣,請務必先來信預約線上口試時間(請勿留Skype訊息)
謝謝!
SET Email: skypeng101@gmail.com

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SET- IELTS Speaking Part 2: 'teenager' topic by Martin

Describe a positive experience that you had as a teenager. You should say

- what the positive experience was
- where you were
- who you were with
- and explain why you found the experience positive

 

Let me talk about my high school graduation trip, which was one of the most memorable and positive experiences I had when I was a teenager.

 

I used to live in Argentina, and just like most senior high school classes around the country, traveling to the town of Bariloche in the Andes mountain was the most popular and economical choice. We were all quite excited about that trip; it was the trip that marked the end of our high school years and also the start of a new stage in our lives.

 

We were around 30 students in that 1-week trip and we chose to travel by plane rather than bus, otherwise we would have wasted 2 days just to get to the place. We had so many activities in that week. We not only visited the most popular scenic spots of the area but also went skiing twice and went dancing at different night clubs every night.

 

This was definitely a positive experience for all of us. We had spent 5 years in the same classroom and rarely had the chance to hang out and truly get to know with each other. Thanks to this trip, we were able to renew and confirm our friendships and that's why we all still keep in touch even though it has already passed 15 years since our graduation.

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SET- IELTS Speaking Part 1: ‘hometown’ topic by Martin

1. Where are you from?

I’m from Kaohsiung, which is a metropolitan city located in the southern part of Taiwan.

2. Do you like your home town? (Why?)

Yes, I think the nicest thing about Kaohsiung is its people. Everyone is so friendly to each other and you can really enjoy the atmosphere of a warm city.

3. Would you prefer to live somewhere else? (Why?)

Probably not for the moment. I have my family and best friends over there and I wish to contribute to my hometown after I obtain my master’s degree in the UK.

4. Do you think your home town is a good place for young people? (Why?)

Yes, I guess so. Kaohsiung has lots of nice schools with modern facilities. Young people can also enjoy the different cultural attractions, such as museums, theaters, as well as public libraries.

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SET-即日起開放5月份口說課程報名

SET即日起開放新生報名5月份ㄧ對ㄧ口說課程
欲報名ㄧ對ㄧ口說課程的新生請盡快來信預約線上口試時間. 
為維護我們的良好批改品質所以寫作批改課程目前已經全部額滿,預計將於6月底才能再開放新生報名
若有不便請見諒!

SET Email: skypeng101@gmail.com

(請勿留Skype訊息!)

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SET-4月份寫作和口說課程已額滿

親愛的學生

SET 4月份的寫作批改和口說課程已全部額滿

預計將於4/20再開放5,6月份的課程報名

若對課程有問題,歡迎來信詢問

謝謝!

SET email: skypeng101@gmail.com

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SET- IELTS Speaking Part 3: 'hospitality' topic by Martin

IELTS Speaking Part 3: 'hospitality' topic

1. In your country, how do people treat visitors from abroad?

I think Taiwanese people treat foreign visitors very well. We understand the hassle of traveling long distances so we tend to do our best to help visitors have a relaxing time. If it’s someone close to us, we will offer our home as the place to stay and show him or her around the city or town where we live. For example, last time when I visited my in-laws in Taiwan, they allowed me to stay at their home and spent plenty of time with me to take me to some nearby tourist spots as well as eat traditional Taiwanese foods.

2. Do you think hospitality towards visitors is less important than it was in the past?

No, I don’t think so. I think hospitality has always been part of human nature, especially when it comes to close friends or people who we really care. When there are relatives or friends visiting me from out of town, I’ve always been willing to take care of them. Since I also enjoy travelling, I would treat their visits as the perfect excuse to take time off and have a bit of vacation myself!

3. What are the benefits of staying with a friend when visiting a foreign country?

Well, I think there are plenty of benefits. Staying at a friend’s place is probably the most cost effective when it comes to traveling abroad, not to mention that he or she can show you around and take you to those secrets places where tour buses never go. Also, since it’s a friend of yours, you can ask for the activities you want to do and have a more personalized trip. For example, last time when my childhood friends from Argentina came to visit me, my wife and I made time for them and took them to shop at the outlets, do some wine tasting, and visit some of the most iconic places in San Francisco.

4. What are the advantages of staying in a hotel instead?

Staying at a hotel gives you more privacy and you can enjoy the different facilities that it offers, such as the swimming pool, hot spa, gym, or its breakfast services. When staying at a hotel, you won’t feel afraid of disturbing your friend and you can do whatever you wish in your room. In other words, you have your own private space and perhaps can rest better than staying in your friend's home.

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Improve your English through daily reading 學好英文就從每日閱讀開始

Here is an interesting article on the negative effects of using a cellphone excessively:

http://www.ibtimes.com/cell-phone-addiction-parents-glued-smartphones-have-more-negative-interactions-their-kids-1560588

This article contains many different expressions and vocabulary that can be used to describe numbers and percentages, for Writing Task1, as well as some supporting ideas for Task2 essays on the topics of "parenting", "technology", and others. The ideas described in this article could also come useful in the IELTS Speaking test.

Remember that daily reading is very important to expand your general knowledge and improve your English skills at the same time.

Don't just focus on "IELTS articles/questions/books". The Internet nowadays is very rich in English resources and you should take full advantage of them!  

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SET- Speaking part 2- 'school subject' topic by Martin

IELTS Speaking Part 2: 'school subject' topic

Describe a subject that you think should be removed from school education programmes.

You should say
- what the subject is
- why you think it is unnecessary for children to study it
- and explain what you would replace it with.

Today I'm going to talk about Physical Education, which I think is the subject that should be taken out of the school curriculum.

P.E. classes encourage the kids to do physical activities as well as different kinds of sports, which is great and healthy, but I don't think it is necessary to be part of the school program because I believe that every kid can easily do that after school with family or friends. Besides, when I was in elementary school, Physical Education was the class that I always looked forward to because it didn't involve any kind of reading, memorization, or difficult problem-solving tasks, and that meant that my mind was not concentrated and focused enough on core subjects such as mathematics, literature, and the social and natural sciences.

Instead of having Physical Education, I think I would replace it with more hours of foreign language education. It is true that most schools nowadays offer a second language course, but I think the time spent on it is simply not enough. If we look at today's senior high school students, many of them still struggle with the foreign language they have learned for several years, and that's a clear indication of the insufficient class activities or materials offered to them. Take myself again as an example. During my elementary and high school years, my parents had to spend extra money to hire a private English tutor for me, and by the time I graduated from high school, my English level was way ahead of my classmates and I was confident enough to start thinking about attending an American college.

All in all, Physical Education is actually an unnecessary subject and I think schools should devote more time to help students improve their second language skills.

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