Appendix 4

Course Code: ENGL3057EF/P

Course Title: English for Communication I 英語溝通技巧(一)

Contact Hours: 45 hours

Medium: English

Intended QF Level: 3

Intended QF Credits: 13.5

Aim : This is a foundational English course specially designed to introduce

effective strategies for the 4 communication skills, including listening,
speaking, reading and writing; and to provide intensive grammar revisions
in order to strengthen students' English usage ability and to prepare them
for further development in English at post-secondary level.

Learning
Outcomes : Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
a. apply a variety of grammatical structures to communicate clearly;
b. use effective listening strategies for processing different types of spoken
discourse;
c. apply features of spoken language (pronunciation, stress, intonation and
rhythm) and a variety of grammatical structures for designated
communicative purposes;
d. extract and demonstrate comprehension of specific information in relevant
context; and
e. describe different situations and express opinions that are appropriate to the
purpose and message.

Course Content:
Topic Contact Alignment with Learning
Hours Outcomes
1. Sentence-level grammar and mechanics 17 a
1.1 Use of simple, compound and complex
sentences
1.2 Review of all verb tenses
1.3 Overview of verbals (gerunds, infinitives
& participles)
1.4 Dependent and independent clauses
1.5 Articles and modals
 1.6 Adjectives, adverbs and comparison
1.7 Use of adjective clauses, adverb clauses,
and noun clauses
1.8 Prepositions
1.9 Advanced use of passive verbs
1.10 Conditionals/ Subjunctive
1.11 Reported speech
2. General listening and speaking skills for 14 a, b, c
communication
2.1 Orientating to the text
2.2 Predicting
2.3 Listening for specific information
2.4 Identifying detail
2.5 Dealing with difficult words and sentences
2.6 Note-taking
2.6.1 Taking notes from a monologue or
dialogue
2.6.2 Taking notes and respond to questions
2.6.3 Producing organized notes using
symbols and abbreviations
2.7 Use pronunciation as techniques to identify/
emphasise key information
2.7.1 Vowels and consonant clusters
2.7.2 Syllable stress
2.7.3 Word stress in a sentence
2.7.4 Intonation patterns
2.8 Interacting in social settings:
Expressing and responding to
2.8.1 requests
2.8.2 invitations
2.8.3 thanks
2.8.4 apologies
2.8.5 emotion
3. General reading and writing skills for 14 a, d, e
communication
3.1 Building vocabulary through reading
3.2 Decoding unfamiliar vocabulary
3.3 Effective strategies to build working
vocabulary
3.4 Vocabulary through morphemes
3.5 Word roots
3.6 Using titles, subheadings and dealing with
unfamiliar words
3.7 Scanning for a specific detail
3.8 Skimming for general understanding
3.9 Organizing information and ideas
logically
3.10 Describing different situations
 3.11 Expressing ideas
3.12 Expressing opinions
3.13 Using appropriate language to the tasks
Total 45
Teaching and Learning Methods:
This course will be taught in lecture and workshop formats. Authentic materials, simulated
situations and interactive learning approaches are adopted to facilitate the learning and teaching
of the four language skills, grammar, vocabulary and a variety of text types which provide
meaningful contexts for the learning and purposeful use of specific language items. Students
will be encouraged to participate actively in various language learning activities. Assignments
will be provided for students on a regular basis to consolidate their learning. Students are also
strongly encouraged to continue language learning beyond the classroom and build up a
stronger sense of ownership of their learning. And they are strongly encouraged to participate
in extra-curricular language activities organized by the English Language Learning Resources
Centre.

Assessment:
Weighting Topics Alignment with
covered learning outcome
Continuous Assessment 100%

1. Grammar & Listening Test 30% 1-2 a,d

2. Speaking Test 30% 2 a,b,c,e
3. Reading and Writing Test 30% 3 a,e
4. In-class activities 10% 1-3 a-e

Total: 100%

The assessment scheme of this course is 100% continuous assessment. Students are required to
achieve an overall mark of 40% in order to pass this course.

Required textbook:
Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C. & Lambert J. (2019). English File: Intermediate MultiPack
A. U.K.: Oxford University Press
(Photocopies of the textbook are not accepted.)

References:
1. Clutterbuck, M & Gould, P. (2011). General Training Practice Test.s 2nd edition. Australia:
MacMillan Education Australia PTY LTD.
2. Evans, V & Dooley, J. (2002). Upstream: Intermediate B2. Berkshire, U.K.: Express
Publishing.
3. Official Examination Papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Cambridge (2009) IELT 7 with Answers. U.K.: Cambridge University Press.
4. Soars, L & J. (2012). New Headway: Intermediate. 4th edition. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford
University Press.
Last updated: 24 January 2019