This course is designed to help students develop interpersonal communication skills in spoken English. It focuses on a variety of listening comprehension skills and strategies in order for students to become more effective listeners in a variety of English social and academic settings. The course offers students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking by analyzing and synthesizing the information provided through listening in class, class discussion, and outside sources. Academic Themes Prepares students for the higher reading ability needed to work with the language, texts, and study skills in an academic context. This course helps students extend their ability to read and communicate it.
Lessons focus on reading aloud, paired reading, silent reading, and book sharing circles.
The course will prepare you to read fluently and accurately. English Through Film Students will improve their English language ability by viewing contemporary movies in class. Discussions will emphasize cultural themes, non-verbal language, holidays, and customs. Class activities will include pair work, group work, role plays, interviews, vocabulary building, pronunciation activities, story telling, and games. Although some reading and writing are necessary, the emphasis of the class will be on listening, speaking, and cultural understanding.