{"id":5245,"date":"2025-05-23T16:56:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3d-universal.com\/en\/?page_id=5245"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T03:57:50","slug":"what-are-group-classes%e3%80%90courses-teachers%e3%80%91","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3d-universal.com\/en\/glossary-top\/what-are-group-classes%e3%80%90courses-teachers%e3%80%91","title":{"rendered":"What Are Group Classes?\u3010Courses &#038; Teachers\u3011"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"112\">What Are Group Classes?\u3010Courses &amp; Teachers\u3011<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"143\">\u2705 What Are Group Classes?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"365\">Group classes refer to English lessons conducted with multiple students in the same session.<br data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"240\" \/>Unlike one-on-one lessons, group classes typically consist of <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"322\">2 to 10 students<\/strong> learning together in a shared environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"497\">The goal is to improve <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"424\">real-life communication skills<\/strong> by allowing students to practice speaking and listening with classmates.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"537\">\u2705 Group Classes at 3D ACADEMY<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"705\">At 3D ACADEMY, <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"573\">all ESL courses<\/strong> (General ESL, Intensive ESL, and Platinum ESL) include <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"660\">three group classes per day<\/strong>. These classes offer the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"980\">\n<li data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"789\">\n<p data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"789\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"748\">Multinational classroom environment<\/strong> (e.g., Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"876\">\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"836\">Small class sizes (average 4\u20136 students)<\/strong> with plenty of speaking opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"980\">\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"907\">Focus on specific skills<\/strong>, such as discussion, pronunciation, vocabulary, or English through media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1134\">Group classes not only help students get used to speaking English, but also give them the chance to learn about <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1133\">different cultures and perspectives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1281\">Additionally, if you choose a test preparation course (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC), you will join dedicated group classes focused on that exam.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1314\">\u2705 Common Class Formats<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1394\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1347\">Discussion &amp; debate-based<\/strong> \u2013 Talk about current events and daily topics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1427\">Pronunciation &amp; intonation<\/strong> \u2013 Practice natural English sounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1538\">\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1498\">English through movies or TV<\/strong> \u2013 Learn fun and practical expressions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1564\">Vocabulary &amp; idioms<\/strong> \u2013 Expand useful words for real conversation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1646\">\u2705 Benefits of Group Classes<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1720\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1720\"><strong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1683\">Improves communication skills<\/strong> through real-time peer interaction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1922\">\n<p data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1922\"><strong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1750\">Builds listening skills<\/strong> by hearing different speaking styles and accents<br data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\" \/>\u2734\ufe0e Since English is a global language, the ability to understand classmates from different backgrounds is a key skill.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1970\">\n<p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1970\"><strong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1968\">Enhances social and cultural awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2157\"><strong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1991\">Cost-effective<\/strong> \u2013 Group lessons are more affordable than one-on-one sessions<br data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\" \/>\u2734\ufe0e At 3D ACADEMY, <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2134\">three group classes = the value of one one-on-one class<\/strong> in course structuring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2201\">\u2705 Who Are Group Classes Best For?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<li data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2281\">\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2281\">Learners who want to practice English <strong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2279\">in natural conversation settings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2349\">\n<p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2349\">Students who enjoy learning with peers from different countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2415\">\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2415\">Beginners who want to <strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2413\">gradually build speaking confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2513\">Working professionals or students preparing for <strong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2513\">group meetings or classroom settings abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2518\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2561\">\u2705 Group vs. One-on-One: How to Choose<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<li data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2750\"><strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2579\">One-on-one<\/strong>: Ideal for personalized instruction and targeted questions<br data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2641\" \/>\u2734\ufe0e Fully customizable, but note that test preparation classes require enrollment in a test-specific course.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2948\"><strong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2769\">Group class<\/strong>: Builds interactive skills and real-time responses<br data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\" \/>\u2734\ufe0e Group classes start on a rolling basis, so for short-term students (1\u20132 weeks), we recommend one-on-one focused courses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3078\">At 3D ACADEMY, you can <strong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3024\">convert 3 group classes into 1 one-on-one class<\/strong>, allowing flexible course design based on your goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Group Classes?\u3010Courses &amp; 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