About Our Curriculum

A Canadian-Standard Curriculum for the Modern Classroom

Language is for Connection, Not Just Correction Too many textbooks treat English like a set of math equations to be memorized. At Complete Test Preparation, we take a different stand. We believe language is a tool for human connection.

Our Communicative Approach shifts the focus from rote memorization to active usage. While reading and writing are integrated into every lesson, our primary goal is to build speaking confidence and listening agility.

We do not sell “textbooks.” We provide a complete learning infrastructure. Every module in our curriculum is built on a triad of integrated resources designed to support the student, the teacher, and the school owner simultaneously.

1. The Student Reader (The Input)

• Focus: Context & Comprehension.

• Function: Introduces new vocabulary and grammar concepts through relatable stories, realistic dialogues, and cultural touchstones.

• Design: Visually engaging and low-stress to reduce student anxiety.

2. The Practice Workbook (The Reinforcement)

• Focus: Retention & Accuracy.

• Function: Provides the repetition necessary for long-term memory. Exercises are designed to reinforce the specific grammar points introduced in the Reader, ensuring students master the structure before they are asked to speak.

3. The Teacher’s Guide (The Standardizer)

• Focus: Consistency & Quality Control.

• Function: The “engine” of our system. It provides step-by-step lesson plans, activity instructions, and answer keys.

• Benefit: This ensures that a class taught by a new teacher meets the same high standard as a class taught by a veteran. It drastically reduces lesson planning time and allows teachers to focus on student interaction rather than administrative work.

Structured Fluency (For Adults & Teens) Adult learners need logic and structure to feel confident. We do not believe in “sink or swim” immersion.

• Sequential Grammar: We introduce grammar concepts in a logical, step-by-step sequence.

• Immediate Activation: As soon as a rule is learned, it is immediately activated through oral drills and role-plays.

• The Result: Students move quickly from “understanding the rule” to “using the rule” in professional and social scenarios.

The “Reflex” Approach In many traditional classrooms, students translate in their heads before speaking. This creates hesitation. Our method uses high-repetition oral activities to bypass the translation phase, helping students develop linguistic reflexes. The goal is for the student to speak English automatically, without pausing to think about the grammar.

Natural Acquisition (For Children 12 and Under) Children have a unique biological ability to absorb language through mimicry and play. Our Learning English With Laughter series leverages this natural talent. Through games, drama, and high-energy interaction, we create an immersive environment where English feels less like a school subject and more like a natural part of growing up.

A curriculum cannot be static. It must breathe. Our materials have been tested, refined, and proven in diverse educational environments across China, Brazil, Eastern Europe, and El Salvador.

The “Local Context” Advantage International textbooks often feel foreign and disconnected from a student’s reality. We prioritize Cultural Adaptability.

• Our curriculum allows space for local teachers to integrate their own culture into the lesson.

• Students learn to describe their heroes, their traditions, and their cities in English.

• This motivates students by teaching them how to represent themselves and their culture to the world.

• All ESL Activities and curriculum were developed and used over a period of 7 years.
• All Activities were frequently evaluated by students using questionnaires and corrections and adjustments made as required.