Introduction to LPAT Error Correction and Explanation
Introduction to LPAT Error Correction and Explanation is a 12 hour training course. The exact focus of the training will depend on the candidate’s needs, though in most cases the principal focus is on pedagogical grammar for the Error Explanation task. It is suitable for any candidate, from a first time candidate who speaks English as a second language to native speakers of English.
What you’ll do
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Review the basic error explanation error types
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Discuss errors related to word class.
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Look at nouns - functions, types, use of countability and definiteness.
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Discuss verbs and their clause implications - transitivity, voice, subject verb agreement and tense.
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Discuss verb forms and modality.
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Dig deeper into transitivity and discuss error correction and explanation questions that rely on transitivity.
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Dig deeper into tense and discuss error correction and explanation questions related to it.
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Discuss subject verb agreement forms and their implications for error correction and explanation questions.
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Understand clauses and sentences, and discuss the parts of a clause that are relevant to error correction and explanation questions.
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Review conjunctions, and discuss the notion of clause type.
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Review the conditional clauses and their implications for error correction and explanation questions.
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Identify other clause types, including noun clauses, relative clauses and adverb clauses, and their implications for error correction and explanation questions.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Mr May has been training candidates for the LPAT examination since 2003. He works with individual teachers, and with schools, on all aspects of LPAT preparation.
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Our LPAT trainer, Mr May, is based in New Zealand. Because of this, all LPAT training is conducted online using Zoom.
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Assume about 2 hours of self-study for each hour spent with your trainer.
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Each session is accompanied by detailed notes on the language items being discussed, as well as practice materials for you to attempt on your own.
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In this case, we will complete the home practice work together, during the training.
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This will depend on your own preferences and the results of our assessment of your skills at error correction and explanation. For example most of our native English speaking clients focus exclusively on error explanation, while local teachers may prefer a more balanced approach were we work on both error correction AND explanation.
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Mr May has been helping people prepare for LPAT since 2003. He typically works with about 15 to 20 people each year.
Incidentally, Mr May himself attended the LPAT exam in 2003 and achieved scores of ‘5’ in all parts of the assessment.
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That depends on a number of factors. We recommend that you contact Fiona, our office manager. She will arrange for you to go through our custom assessment process so we can give you an estimate of where you are and where you need to be.
Book an Assessment.
Before beginning training for the LPAT Error Correction and Explanation assessment, we strongly recommend, though do not insist, that applicants complete this entry assessment of your knowledge and proficiency. This provides important benchmark and proficiency information that will allow our LPAT trainer, Mr May, to optimise your programme so that you make the best possible progress.
This assessment consists of two tasks to complete at home, followed by a 30 minute meeting with Mr May on Zoom.
There is a charge of HKD100 for this assessment. You can book this assessment online using the booking tool at the right, and paying by credit card, or by calling Ms Li at 5282-0157 to make other arrangements.