Sounak Dutta
Instructor and coordinator
Sounak Dutta is currently working as the lead linguist and translator of Bangla for the ‘AI4Bharat Machine Translation Database Collection Project’ at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is also pursuing a PhD at the Centre for Comparative Literature,
Bhasha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati.
Nationality: Indian
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course aims to enhance students’ language proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, enabling them to confidently engage with longer, more complex materials and tasks. The curriculum follows the Common Language Framework, providing a structured approach to language learning.
ASSESSMENT & GRADING SYSTEM
Throughout the course, there will be regular formative assessments that align with the language and skills covered. These assessments will provide ongoing feedback to students, helping them track their progress and identify areas for improvement. At the end of the course, there will be a summative test that covers all aspects of the curriculum.
The assessments will cover the following areas:
- Listening: ability to understand straightforward questions and core information, ability to follow conversations when the speaker speaks slowly and clearly, and readiness to ask for repetition when needed.
- Reading: ability to comprehend the content of accessible texts, such as labels, posters, catalogues, ads, menus, job offers, and schedules, as well as ability to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words from context.
- Speaking: ability to answer questions about oneself, and to discuss topics such as family, place of residence, and food using simple sentences.
- Writing: ability to write a short message.
Grades will be determined based on student performance in these areas, with a focus on assessing the application of language skills in practical contexts.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program consists of two days of language classes per week and one biweekly cultural program. To receive a certificate, students must meet the attendance criteria. Students who have missed more than four classes or more than two cultural programs will not be eligible for the certificate.
ASSESSMENT & GRADING SYSTEM
Each semester has a duration of 12-13 weeks or three months.
| Assessment | Weight | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Two Quizzes & Assign | 10% | 5th Week & 13th Week |
| Midterm Exam | 30% | Between 6th and 7th Week |
| Final Exam | 40% | 12th/13th Week |
| Assignments | 10% | 5th Week & 13th Week |
| Class Attendance & Participation | 30% | 5th Week & 13th Week |
| Total | 100% |
CERTIFICATION
A certificate is issued upon completion of the course requirements, which include attending at least 90% of the contact hours and passing the final exam. The certificate indicates the course title, volume or number of academic hours, and the time of the course.
Date of approval of the curriculum: March 25, 2023
LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION
Each semester has a duration of 12-13 weeks or three months.
UGS levels A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2:
| UGS Level | Language Skills | Grammar | Vocabulary | Communication Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1.1 | Basic sounds and pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar, basic greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers | Present simple, be verb, articles, pronouns, prepositions, basic sentence structure | Numbers, dates, time, colors, family, food, daily activities, personal information | Giving and asking for personal information, simple descriptions of people and objects, basic social interactions |
| A1.2 | Basic sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, expressing likes and dislikes, making requests and apologies | Present continuous, simple past tense, adjectives, adverbs, comparatives and superlatives | Hobbies, jobs, travel, shopping, weather, directions | Making and responding to requests and invitations, expressing likes and dislikes, making plans and arrangements |
| A2.1 | More complex sentence structure, expressing opinions and preferences, discussing past experiences | Present perfect, simple future tense, modals, phrasal verbs | Health and fitness, education, work and careers, housing, technology | Discussing and comparing experiences and opinions, expressing preferences, making recommendations and suggestions |
| A2.2 | Advanced vocabulary and grammar, expressing hypothetical situations, giving instructions and advice | Conditionals, passive voice, reported speech, relative clauses | Arts and culture, environment, social issues, politics, travel and tourism | Giving and following instructions, expressing hypothetical situations, expressing opinions and beliefs |
| B1.1 | Advanced grammar and vocabulary, discussing abstract concepts, expressing personal opinions and beliefs | Complex sentence structures, perfect tenses, modal verbs in different tenses | Business and finance, media and communication, law and justice, science and technology | Participating in debates and discussions, expressing opinions and beliefs, giving persuasive speeches |
| B1.2 | Advanced reading and writing skills, analyzing and summarizing information, expressing agreement and disagreement | Passive voice in all tenses, phrasal verbs in context, reported speech and direct speech | Literature and film, history and culture, social issues and psychology, global issues and economics | Analyzing and summarizing complex information, expressing agreement and disagreement, writing argumentative essays |
| B2.1 | Advanced oral and written communication skills, presenting and defending arguments, discussing abstract concepts and ideas | Complex grammar structures, idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs in context | Education and learning, media and technology, globalization and culture, social justice and human rights | Presenting and defending arguments, analyzing complex information, writing academic papers |
| B2.2 | Mastery of advanced grammar and vocabulary, critical thinking and analysis, creating and delivering persuasive presentations | Advanced grammar structures and idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs in context, advanced writing skills | Innovation and entrepreneurship, creative arts and design, global sustainability, international relations | Critical analysis and evaluation of complex information, creating and delivering persuasive presentations, writing research papers |
Head of Department
Saalima Khan
Instructor
I’m a research scholar and my research interests are English literature, Multiculturalism, multicultural literature, culture and identity studies. I am excited to bring aspiring and hands-on learning experience to the students with a creative and energetic teaching style. I possess the ability and willingness to help each student in achievement of proper literacy. Dedicated to helping every student to reach their full potential. Apart from academia my interests consist of practising fine arts, painting, Arabic calligraphy, lettering, Islamic illumination art and jewellery designing. I’m fluent in Hindi, Urdu, English (and speak a little Turkish), and am always looking to brush up my language skills and to know about different cultures.
Research Scholar| Freelance artist|Bhopal| India|
S Meryem
Instructor, USA
I am an English teacher and graduate student living in Istanbul, Turkey. I completed my BA in linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies and French at Rutgers University in New Jersey (USA), and am currently studying an MA in civilization studies at Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul. I also hold a CELTA (Cambridge English Certification) and have taught English to second-language learners in various capacities since 2013. Although my family resides in the US and my roots are originally planted in northern Europe, I have lived varying periods of time in France, Morocco, and now Turkey as well.
I am so passionate about the Umran program. It gives students (and teachers as well!) the opportunity to discover the world through new languages while helping them reaffirm their own unique and necessary place within the global civilization. Through their language-learning students hone their skills, broaden their horizons, and strengthen a sense of who they are, where they come from and who they are becoming.
Jamil Ahmed
Instructor, India
Jamil Ahmed hails from Kolkata , the city of joy. He is a Postgraduate English teacher having seven years of teaching experience, presently working as an English Language trainer overseas. He ardently believes what one of the greatest British Romantic poet, S.T.coleridge said, “Language is the armoury of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of the past and the weapons of its future conquests.”
His belief that language is the very gateway to one’s culture and the quest to know about different cultures through their literature helped him learn and work in various languages such as English, Persian, French, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu. His favourite sport is verbal jugglery and thus he spends his leisure time reading and writing. He runs his own poetry Blog (www.wordsillumine.home.blog) where he has more than 200 poems to his name. He wishes to bring them in a book form so that his thoughts and ideas may reach across a larger pool of people. He has been associated with Umran since the Summer of 2021.
Heeral Kavlani
Content Writer and Hind-English İnstructor
Heeral Kavlani is from Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She has done M.A., B.Ed. As a teacher many thoughts occupy her mind at the same time. She likes to pen her ideas in the form of short stories and poems. Her brilliance lies in thinking differently. She is a social worker and actively serving Umran.
Email: heeralcheshta@gmail.com
Nahid Aslam
Instructor, UK
Nahid Aslam is a social subjects teacher by profession. She is of Punjabi origin, born and brought up in Scotland. Her interests include Race and Class, environmentalism and social justice. She spent a few months in her younger days volunteering at the Guru Nanak Home for Handicapped Children in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
She believes it’s important for people from different cultures and communities to come together in mutual self-respect to learn from each other, thus helping to create harmony within society and the world.
Each semester has a duration of 12-13 weeks or three months.
Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | Pre-Winter Semester | Winter Semester |
Duration | April–June | July-September | October-December | January-March |
Application Process | February-March | May-June | August-September | November-December |
Language Placement Test | 20-25 March | 20-25 June | 20-25 August | 20-25 December |
Orientation & Awards Day | 1st April | 1st July | 1st October | 2nd January |
Classes begin | 2nd April | 2nd July | 2nd October | 3rd January |
Course ends | June | September | December | March |
Click here for an application : https://umrangreenschool.in/ugs-scholarship-program-for-language-courses/
We at UGS are committed to making education accessible to all. As a non-profit organization, we offer scholarships for our language courses and strive to keep our course fees as affordable as possible. By joining our language program, you not only enhance your language skills but also support our efforts to advance education.
In addition, we are raising funds for a UGS Primary School for Children in Bihar. Your enrollment in our language course contributes to this cause, helping us provide quality education to underprivileged children. Join us in making a positive impact in the world, one language class at a time.
Note: This fund is raised for a primary school in Bihar. (Click here to know more)
The following are the course fees:
Language | German, French, Turkish, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Persian |
Level | A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.1 | A2.2 | B1.1 | B1.2 |
Fees | 2000 INR | 2500 INR | 3000 INR | 3500 INR | 4000 INR | 4500 INR |
Duration | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
Language | English, Hindi, Urdu, Bangla |
Level | A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.1 | A2.2 | B1.1 | B1.2 |
Fees | 1500 INR | 1500 INR | 2000 INR | 2500 INR | 3000 INR | 3500 INR |
Duration | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
Bank Accounts
For your convenience, we have provided the following bank account details for all monetary transactions related to the course. Once you have made the payment, kindly email us a copy of the transaction receipt to facilitate the issuance of your confirmation letter for visa applications. For international students, please reach out to us at ugs@umran.org.in for further assistance.
| Bank | Axis Bank, Bihar (India) | |
|---|---|---|
| IFSC Code | UTIB0004252 | |
| IBAN | ||
| For the Account Of | Umran Green Perspective Foundation | |
| Account No | 920010071090803 | |
| Remittance Information |
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COURSE FEATURES
- Lectures50 (Hours)
- Quizzes8
- Duration25 Weeks
- Course levelAll levels
- Type of studentsInternational
- Students each class10
- Midterm examYes
- Culture Programs5
- Final AssessmentsYes