Universi Brunei Darussalam Tungku Link Gadong BE1410 Brunei Darussalam
EMAIL: offi[email protected] UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM: h p://www.ubd.edu.bn/ LANGUAGE CENTRE: h p://www.ubd.edu.bn/lc/lc.html FACEBOOK: h p://www.facebook.com/ubd.ess PHONE: +673 2463001 Ext: 2543 Experience Brunei’s natural environment and learn about the culture gu
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WHY STUDY ENGLISH IN BRUNEI? Brunei Darussalam is one of only a few countries in the region which claims English as an official second language. Most Bruneians speak English and it is used throughout the educa on system from Primary, through Secondary and on to University educa on where the language on‐campus is English. You’ll stay in student accommoda on on campus at Universi Brunei Darussalam where you’ll meet local students who are interested in your culture and eager to share their own. Many have volunteered to be your buddies to accompany you on field trips and show you around. In this unusual country you can see a variety of natural environments very close to the capital city. You can enjoy water‐
 It has a popula on of 400,000. falls and hiking trails in the heart of the city at Tasek Lama and Bukit Shahbandar.  The climate is tropical. Asia on the South China Sea just 500 km north of the equator.  Seventy‐five percent of Source: www.na onsonline.org/oneworld/brunei.htm THE STRUCTURE
Do you know the basics, but you lack confidence in actually using English? You’re not alone. We can help. English Communica on classes will help you develop your confidence in using English to Class sizes are small, express your ideas. You’ll ensuring that you have build your vocabulary and plenty of a en on from the your ability to engage on a lecturers. You will be paired up range of topics. The focus is with a local ‘buddy’ who will spoken English. accompany you on tours during your stay in Brunei. Brunei is covered in rainforest. Its forests and swamps are among the best preserved in the region and are believed to play a key role in global climate control. Brunei is on the island of Borneo. THE COURSE COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
As an English Summer School (UBD‐ESS) student you will study English Communica on and Academic Skills in the morning and enjoy field trips and organised ac vi es each a ernoon. DID YOU KNOW?  Brunei is located in South East You will have an opportunity to explore the nearby jungles and encounter endangered wildlife. ACADEMIC SKILLS
Do you have to write in English? Give presenta ons? We can help. Academic Skills lessons will help you to think crea vely and cri ‐
cally to solve problems and make decisions. You’ll develop me management skills as well as communica on and collabora on skills. These skills can be applied across disciplines and are crucial for study in higher educa on. Your newly developed skills will help you successfully nego ate the academic world. ABOUT the
LECTURERS
Your English lecturers are na ve English speakers as well as Bruneians who have been using English as a first or second language their en re lives. All are lecturers at Universi Brunei Darussalam with vast experience in teaching communica on skills as well as academic wri ng and presenta ons. They are excited about mee ng you and will provide you with a variety of opportuni es to develop your confidence in English. FIELD TRIPS On field trips you’ll have opportunity to learn about Brunei’s culture and you’ll experience its unique lifestyle. Proboscis monkey Long‐nosed monkey na ve to Borneo You are likely to see monkeys, bu erflies, a variety of birds and, if you’re lucky, you’ll see the endangered hornbill and perhaps the famous big‐nosed proboscis monkey. Visit local restaurants and try the local cuisine. Enjoy the famous Bruneian Kway Teow. Try Ambuyat; it’s a real treat. Sample the local sweets. All the while you’ll be speaking English. You’ll visit the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, take a boat ride or walk through the water village and trek through the jungle. Water Village
Water Village Explore the largest water village in the world. You’ll find shops, restaurants, schools and even a police sta on.