Why did you go to the Philippines to study English? Philippine travel agency tells you! ! !

20 19 has passed. Shouldn't we try some new experiences in the new year of 2020? For example, study tour? How about studying in the Philippines? Let all the regrets in the past become the foreshadowing of the 2020 surprise!

For many people, going to the Philippines to learn English is a very incredible idea. Because of the dispute between China and the Philippines over Huangyan Island, the relationship between the two countries once reached freezing point. Many people think that the Philippines is anti-China, dangerous, backward, chaotic and has a strong accent. Why should we go there to learn English? ?

In fact, the Philippines sends English teachers overseas every year to destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea. At the same time, a large number of international students went to the Philippines to study English. Moreover, China and the Philippines signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Employment of Filipino English Teachers in China in 20 18, and China has agreed to introduce 300,000 Filipino workers to work in China, one third of whom are English teachers.

Whether you heard this news from friends, news reports or classmates' study abroad experience, learning English in the Philippines may be one of the important ways to help you realize your dream of studying abroad, so that you can work in by going up one flight of stairs, go to Australia, New Zealand and WHV smoothly, and travel around the world smoothly and freely.

Next, Philippine spies will take you to explore the advantages of studying in the Philippines and dedicate them to those friends who are interested in studying in the Philippines but don't know where to start.

Directory:

1. The biggest advantage of learning English in the Philippines

2. Philippine VS China, Australia and the United States English learning comparison table

3. The process of English learning from elementary to advanced.

4. The cost of learning English in the Philippines

5. About IELTS guarantee class

6. Frequently Asked Questions on Studying in the Philippines

1, the biggest advantage of learning English in the Philippines

? Customized courses: 4-7 one-on-one courses every day, so that teachers can tailor the courses for you.

? Immersive learning: provide intensive courses to immerse you in English environment for more than 10 hours every day.

? There are all kinds of courses: ESL (General English), oral English enhancement, IELTS, business English, TOEFL, TOEFL, and working holiday courses.

? 8-week/12-week IELTS guarantee class, which makes you worry-free.

? The relatively cheap tuition fee is 8000 ~ 1.3 million/month.

? Eat, live and learn to play through the train (even arrange someone to clean and wash clothes) so that you can concentrate on your studies.

? It's close to China, and the direct flights from major cities in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Macau and Chengdu) take about 3 hours.

? Visit the holy land and enrich the weekend trip.

2. Comparison table of English learning between the Philippines and China, Australia and the United States.

After half a year of training, some intermediate users can be promoted to advanced users. At this time, they should make career planning according to their actual situation and choose the professional part they want to upgrade. For example, advanced courses such as IELTS TOEFL course for studying abroad, business English course in the workplace, IELTS PTE course for immigrants, etc., can all achieve good results under the condition of one-on-one intensive teaching every day.

3. The process of English learning from elementary to advanced.

The advantage of intensive English learning is that basic users can learn basic survival English well. Survival English refers to the language skills needed for "survival", such as how to order food in a restaurant, what to say when staying in a hotel, reporting at the airport and so on.

After three months of training, beginners can be promoted to independent users, and at this time, they will be taught the "accuracy" of grammar, that is, the accurate use of sixteen tenses of English (the English ability at this time is equivalent to mastering the English level of high school).

After half a year of training, some intermediate users can be promoted to advanced users. At this time, they should make career planning according to their actual situation and choose the professional part they want to upgrade. For example, advanced courses such as IELTS TOEFL course for studying abroad, business English course in the workplace, IELTS PTE course for immigrants, etc., can all achieve good results under the condition of one-on-one intensive teaching every day.

4. The cost of learning English in the Philippines

The Philippine budget is calculated in weeks, such as four weeks? English course plus accommodation is about $65,438+0,200. In addition, the expenses to be paid include: round-trip air tickets, study permit in the Philippines, personal utilities, books and other tuition and miscellaneous fees. The total budget is between 8000 yuan and 65438 yuan +3000 yuan.

Tuition and accommodation fees vary from school to school, so a complete quotation is usually obtained after consultation as follows:

? Detailed explanation of the estimated cost of study tour for law students: 4 weeks 12 weeks, and the cost is arranged in detail.

5. About IELTS guarantee class

The Philippine Language School also provides IELTS and TOEFL for students who plan to study in Europe, America, Australia and Canada or reread their undergraduate courses. According to the long-term observation and school visits of many spies in the Philippines, most students are diligent enough; Students with IELTS score below 6 will make progress of 0.5 points every four weeks; Students with TOEFL scores below 100 will make progress of 5~ 10 every four weeks.

If you choose to study in 12-week exam-oriented guarantee class, the school can generally ensure the improvement of IELTS 1 and TOEFL 20, and the goal achievement rate is about 80%, which means that most students can actually achieve the expected exam results within three months.

According to the official data of -SMEAG, a prestigious IELTS school in the Philippines, 98% of the students who have completed the three-month training according to the regulations of the school can reach the guaranteed score.

But! ! ! Come on, come on. ! ! What is a "student who has completed three months' training according to the school rules"? Let's take a look at the regulations of SMEAG, EV, PINES and HElP, which have IELTS test sites in the Philippines, on their IELTS guarantee classes.

We can see that there are many regulations to be observed in the guarantee classes offered by these famous IELTS schools, such as attendance rate 100%, daily homework to be completed, word test scores not to be too low, access control time to be observed, and school rules not to be violated. Students who can abide by these strict management and successfully pass for three months, 90% can successfully achieve the desired score; In addition, some students were disqualified for violating the regulations of guaranteed classes during the study tour, and they usually failed to reach the original score.

Therefore, it is suggested that students who want to participate in the guarantee class should also know what rules the school guarantee class needs to abide by. If you can't meet these regulations and cancel the guaranteed class, it means spending more money on the guaranteed class, but in the end you don't get the right to continue studying for free.

6. Frequently Asked Questions on Studying in the Philippines

1. English course selection

The purpose of learning English in the Philippines can be divided into several types.

1. Develop basic English ability (general English)

2. Exams (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL, PTE)

3. Special courses (business English, oral English enhancement, working holidays)

The ultimate secret weapon of studying in the Philippines is one-on-one teaching. Although English has been included in the official language of the Philippines, in fact, teachers in the Philippines, like us, have a process of "learning English".

2. Is the Philippines really backward?

The answer is yes or no, because the gap between the rich and the poor is too big, so Manila, the capital of the Philippines, has the largest Asian shopping center in Southeast Asia, which is absolutely no less than the dream era or the miracle China, but there are also more people living below the poverty line. .....

3. Is the law and order in the Philippines poor?

Some cities and old urban areas really need to be vigilant, try to avoid going out alone at night and beware of pickpockets. .....

Mindanao, where wars often occur, is located in the southern Philippines. The government of China has listed the area as a red alert. On June 20 17, Philippine President Dudu Jr. actively launched a war against drugs, selling drugs for possession and resisting arrest were all enforced on the spot. On February 20 17, Mindanao declared martial law to eliminate rebel groups, and advised tourists and students not to go to this area.

In addition, from banks, shopping malls, fast food restaurants to language schools in the Philippines, as long as there are many people, security guards will be stationed, and some security guards will even be equipped with shotguns that the police rarely see, which shows the government's determination to maintain law and order.

There is basically no need to worry about personal safety in language schools or Cebu and Baguio where there are many tourists. The vast majority of Filipinos are even friendlier than China people, and the service staff are very kind and polite (only many businessmen look at foreigners' faces, so it is inevitable to rob tourists' pockets ...).

In addition, don't be too ostentatious when going out, don't show off your wealth, and avoid setting foot in nightclubs, restaurants and other entertainment places. These places are prone to criminal cases even in Japan, Europe, the United States or China. How can you expect to be very safe in the Philippines?

4. Is the sanitation in the Philippines ok?

Many people will have diarrhea a few days before they go to Southeast Asian countries, and then they get used to it. It may be more appropriate to say that the food in the Philippines is not clean. After all, drinking water sources are different, and moving in the same country may be acclimatized. In language schools in the Philippines, there are people who are responsible for cleaning the environment and drinking fountains with filtering equipment.

5. What currency does the Philippines use?

The Philippine peso is the only legal tender, and its denomination is similar to that of Taiwan dollar (the currency value is slightly smaller than Taiwan dollar). You can quickly convert the exchange rate and multiply it by 0.8. The biggest difference is that the peso has coins with a denomination below 1, but it is not common.

6. What is the quality of teaching in the Philippines?

Teachers, whether Filipinos or Australian-Americans or Canadians, come from universities or departments (such as nurses and tourists) with high requirements for English. Their accents have been trained in orthography, which sounds easy to understand. Even Filipinos who speak good English have gone to work as part-time teachers. Filipino teachers provide students with basic training in one-on-one courses.

7. What are the accommodation conditions in the Philippines?

Most language schools provide perfect accommodation facilities, and many schools are even converted from resorts. From single rooms to multi-person rooms (up to four people), you can meet your living needs, just like most school dormitories in China. If you want to choose a balance between privacy and interactivity, you might as well choose a double room.

8. What's the traffic like in the Philippines?

The two major airlines, the Philippines and Cebu Pacific, have arranged most domestic and international flights, and the rest of the market is divided by airlines such as Eagle Airlines, Dragonfly, Tiger Airways and AirAsia. China's aviation dragon ...

9. Is communication convenient in the Philippines?

If all the benchmarks are China, you will find it inconvenient to go abroad everywhere. Ultra-dense convenience stores and free wireless networks are one of the wonders of China, which makes other countries only comparable. But without such a convenient network, you will find that most Filipinos are happier than China people.

10. What's interesting about the Philippines?

Manila is the capital of the Philippines, Cebu is the first choice for many China students to study abroad, and it is also the twin cities in Kaohsiung, China. At present, there is no direct flight from China (except seasonal charter flights). Most of them arrive in Manila and then transfer to the domestic line in the Philippines. There are many flights from Manila to Cebu every day, and you don't have to wait long for a connecting flight after arriving in Manila.

1 1. Remind before departure

Manila is the capital of the Philippines, and Cebu is the first choice for many China students to study abroad. At present, there is no direct flight from China (except seasonal charter flights). Most of them arrive in Manila and then transfer to the domestic line in the Philippines. There are many flights between Manila and Cebu every day. After arriving in Manila, you don't have to wait long for a connecting flight.

12. Arrival in the Philippines and transit.

When you arrive at Manila airport, please follow the pictures of two planes colliding and picking up luggage, and follow in the footsteps of predecessors. If you fill out the entry card and declaration form on the plane, you can queue up directly for customs when you get your luggage.

13. Do I need to apply for a Philippine tourist visa?

At present, China passport holders cannot enter the Philippines without a visa, and they need to apply for a tourist visa. There are two kinds of tourist visas:

Visa on arrival (visa extension is more expensive in visa on arrival, so you must go to Manila to extend your visa).

A paper visa valid for 59 days needs to be handled at the Philippine Consulate. At present, there are bases in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Xiamen.

Preparation documents: original passport valid for 6 months, copy of the front and back of ID card, 2 2-inch color headshots within 6 months, and the cost is 180 yuan. Fill in the personal tourist visa application form and the list of necessary documents in the office, and it will be completed within 2 working days.

In 2020, the new year, the Philippine travel agent and your first New Year's Eve.

I hope you will live a warm and happy life in the new year and manage your love.

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Finally, happy new year.