Charlene Joseph

Specific Learning Objectives & Stages:

1. Develop university-level research and composition skills through a process approach to writing

i. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources

ii. Evaluate sources and incorporate and synthesize a variety of research materials; both print and non-print research sources

iii. Using the writing process, craft a documented essay/research paper that analyzes or documents a topic and is appropriate to audience and purpose

iv. Develop and apply critical thought and creative inquiry throughout the processes of brainstorming, research, and writing

v. Incorporate instructor feedback in drafting, revision, and editing to continually improve quality and effectiveness of writing

vi. Develop an awareness of research methods in order to design and prepare a research plan

vii. Use appropriate and consistent methods of citation and documentation of source material (introduce and raise awareness of APA, MLA, Chicago etc.)

2. Develop skills in presenting and discussing academic research and writing through workshops and presentations

i. Speak about academic research in an engaging and eloquent manner

ii. Use visual aids to enhance the quality and clarity of presentations

1. Travel - Using vocabulary to describe amazing countries - using interesting new vocabulary to describe places. You can share your experiences of travel. Homework included in this one don't miss out. Vocabulary includes - at the airport etc..

2. Idioms - basic and most popular

3. Food and Restuarants

4. Compare two pictures - and share your opinion. Share and compare challenge is a session that will get you thinking about new ideas and words.

5. Describing people using nouns and adjectives.

6. Questions and Grammar.

7. Can you predict the future of what will happen - conversation topics on the future present tense

8. Discussing adverts and videos.

9. Discussing pictures using new vocabulary words.

10. Games and Mystery pictures. Incudes a commercial challenge and a secret..

    All sessions may include a video challenge.

    This course also inspires reading, listening and speaking.

    All these topics will be used interchangeably during the lesson which will include Grammar and pronunciation.

You can do this course a few times until you feel confident enough in your grammar for everyday life. Each stage has many units to work through which can be used in the lesson or to practice at home.

Beginner:

Elementary:

Pre-intermediate:

Intermediate:

Upper Intermediate

Each section has audio clips - short reading relating to everyday life and interesting topics. It also includes questions relating to grammar.