I) What is a syllabus?

- A frame of what is being taught as well as in what order is it being taught

- 06 types (depending on the focus).
1. The structural/formal syllabus:
- organizes the grammatical structures based on complexity.
- teaching grammar, verb tenses, or parts of speech.
2. The notional/functional syllabus:
- similar to structural syllabus, but organized by the functions of expression.
- Use for revisions and practice test.
3. The situational syllabus:
- based on specific situations and circumstances and the language needed for those sets.
- good for tutoring, ESP.
4. The skill-based syllabus:
- centered on linguistic competencies/skills.
- developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
5. The task-based syllabus:
- based on activities and is task-driven.
- focus on language learning for the completion of a task => Applied Linguistic
6. The content-based syllabus:
- similar to ESL in a foreign language.
- simultaneously learning both new language and new information on the course subject.
II) Preparation before writing a syllabus.
- 04 factors: the age of the group, the number of students, the time of the class, and the level of students.
 The age of the group: children, teenagers or adults.
 Children: tend to like learning by singing, dancing or active activities.
 Teenagers: