English for beginners

Course Description: This class will allow students to develop Basic English vocabulary and grammatical
structures so that they can successfully communicate. Also, students will develop speaking and analytical
skills which will enable them to be successful in future courses.

Specific units are described in the scope and sequence on the following pages. Every unit will develop
students listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

At the end of this course:

Listening: Students will listen to English from native speakers via their teacher and other media. They
will also listen to English spoken by their peers. They must focus their attention on the speaker’s message
in order to comprehend and produce a meaningful response.

Speaking: Students will have the daily opportunity to practice speaking in structured conversations with
their peers. Also, there will be several projects which require the students to present information to the
class using newly acquired English skills.

Reading: Students will be reading a variety of modified texts, including short stories, poetry, and
expository writing, with guidance and support from their teacher and peers. Students will also learn
analytical skills necessary to interpret both literature and images.

Writing: Students will be writing on a daily basis, practicing the grammar structures and the new
vocabulary. They will write a variety of personal narratives, descriptions, reports, and reflections based on
their texts. They will also have the opportunity to create their own works of creative fiction in response to
various texts.
 Grammatical Concepts Vocabulary units Reading & Literature Focus
First week To be: introduction Introductions Components of a Story
Subject Pronouns Personal Information Identifying Main Idea
Present Continuous Tense Locations
Everyday Activities
Second week Possessive Adjectives Everyday Activities Identifying Theme
Adjectives (cont.) Making Applications
Possessive Nouns Describing People and
Things and weather
Third week Prepositions Family Members Characterization
There is/There are Describing Events & Point of View
Singular/Plural Activities
Locations
Forth week Prepositions of location Places Around Town Using Context Clues
This/That/These/Those Clothing Reading Expository Text
Colors
Conflict & Resolution
Characterization
Fifth week Simple Present Tense Languages & Predicting/Foreshadowing
Object Pronouns Nationalities Making Inferences
Have/Has Habitual Actions
Recognizing Irony
People’s Interests &
Activities Tone
Sixth week Adverbs of Frequency Describing People Setting and Scene
Can Feelings & Emotions Creating Suspense Imagery
Have to

Seventh week Future: going to Abilities Using Effective Dialogue

Want to Occupations Dramatic Irony
Expressing Obligations
Eighth week Regular Past Tense Invitations Symbolism
Present perfect tense Telling Time The Characteristics of a Drama

Ninth week Wh-questions Describing Events Interpreting Elements of Design

To be: past tense Ailments & the Doctor’s Recognizing Propaganda
Office
Tenth week Irregular Past Tense Reasons & Excuses Persuasive Techniques
Television Commercials Researching Information
Describing Physical
States & Emotion
ASSESSMENT:

Assessment is continuous throughout the course; students will be assigned with tasks after every class,
and receive feedback from the mentors.

EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course students should be able to develop a basic understanding of English
language, and use it in various occasions without much difficulty and limited error.

Students will have to secure seventy percent or above score to successfully complete this course.