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Course Title: English Class Level 3

Course Duration: 12 weeks (can be adjusted based on your preferences)

Course Objectives:

1. Enhance reading comprehension skills for complex texts.


2. Expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
3. Improve writing skills for various genres.
4. Develop advanced listening and speaking fluency.
5. Deepen understanding of grammar concepts.

Week 1: Reading Comprehension - Analyzing Texts

 Identifying main ideas and supporting details in complex texts


 Understanding implicit and explicit information
 Analyzing author's tone, purpose, and style

Week 2: Vocabulary Enrichment

 Building advanced vocabulary through context and word analysis


 Acquiring idioms, phrasal verbs, and figurative language
 Exploring nuances of word meanings and connotations

Week 3: Writing Skills - Expository Writing

 Structuring essays and reports with clear thesis statements


 Developing well-organized paragraphs with supporting evidence
 Enhancing coherence and cohesion in writing

Week 4: Listening and Note-Taking Strategies

 Improving listening comprehension skills in academic contexts


 Practicing effective note-taking techniques
 Analyzing and summarizing information from lectures and presentations

Week 5: Speaking Skills - Debates and Discussions

 Engaging in debates on various topics


 Expressing and defending opinions with logical arguments
 Developing critical thinking and persuasive speaking skills

Week 6: Grammar Focus - Sentence Structure and Syntax


 Advanced sentence structures: compound, complex, and compound-
complex sentences
 Using parallelism, inversion, and other advanced syntax techniques
 Analyzing sentence patterns and variations

Week 7: Reading Comprehension Practice - Literary Analysis

 Reading and interpreting works of literature (short stories, poems,


excerpts)
 Analyzing themes, symbols, and literary devices
 Engaging in discussions and writing reflections

Week 8: Writing Skills - Argumentative Writing

 Crafting persuasive essays with clear claims and evidence


 Counterargument and rebuttal strategies
 Incorporating rhetorical devices for persuasive effect

Week 9: Listening Practice - Authentic Materials

 Listening to authentic audio and video materials (interviews,


documentaries, podcasts)
 Inferring meaning, understanding cultural nuances, and recognizing
different accents
 Engaging in discussions and debates based on the materials

Week 10: Speaking Skills - Oral Presentations

 Preparing and delivering informative or persuasive presentations


 Using visual aids effectively
 Practicing effective body language and vocal modulation

Week 11: Grammar Review - Complex Sentence Structures

 Subordinate clauses: adverbial, adjectival, and noun clauses


 Relative clauses and reduced adjective clauses
 Complex sentence analysis and transformation exercises

Week 12: Writing Skills - Creative Writing

 Exploring different forms of creative writing (short stories, poems,


personal essays)
 Experimenting with literary techniques and narrative voice
 Workshop-style peer feedback and revision
Note: This is a suggested outline, and you can adapt it to suit your specific
requirements and time constraints. Incorporate authentic materials, interactive
activities, and opportunities for group discussions and presentations to enhance
the learning experience. Additionally, consider providing writing samples,
recommended readings, and online resources to further support the students'
progress.

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