Learning another language is vital for success in today’s world, whether you need to communicate in the workplace or are traveling. This course provides an introduction to the English language. Our course aims to teach basic English vocabulary, grammar, literacy, and conversation skills to individuals with little or no knowledge of the English language. We will cover the proper ways to structure sentences and communicate in a conversational way to others.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Introduction to English as a Second Language course content
The Introduction to English as a Second Language course consists of 4 modules:
Introduction to ESL Module 1 Chapters 1 – 2 Meeting People, Habits, Customs and Routines
Module one focuses on meeting people, talking about family, and how to introduce someone to another person. We will look at the six steps to meeting someone. Other items of interest include the reading process and writing a complete sentence.
- Meeting and Greeting people
- Introductions
- BE Verb
- Adjectives and adverbs
- Simple Present Verb Tense
Introduction to ESL Module 2 Chapters 3 – 4 Food Shopping, Restaurants and Getting Around Town
Module two focuses on the vocabulary and verbs for getting around town and eating out at a restaurant. It includes vocabulary necessary to order from a menu and provides directions on how to get around in the community.
- Talking About What People Are Doing
- Eating at a Restaurant
- Giving and Getting Directions
- Present Progressive Verb Tense
- Asking WH Question
Introduction to ESL Module 3 Chapters 5 – 6 Recreation, Hobbies and Making Friends
Module three focuses on talking about what you did in the past, for example what you did over the weekend. It will also include conversations on how to meet and make new friends. Areas of interest will be with hobbies and recreation.
- Time Expressions In the Past
- How to Make Friends and Have a Conversation
- Spending Time with Friends
- Simple Past Verb Tense
- Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns
Introduction to ESL Module 4 Chapters 7 - 8 Health, Medicine, Shopping and Clothing
Module four focuses on what to do when you are sick. It includes dialogue on how to describe your symptoms and illness to the doctor. Other areas of interest are vocabulary for shopping at a clothing store.
- Consulting a Doctor
- Talking about Clothes
- Present Perfect Progressive Tense
- Future Verb Tense
- Object Pronouns
After completing the Introduction to English as a Second Language course
After completing the Introduction to English as a Second Language course, you should be able to:
- Identify new English vocabulary
- Recognize basic pronunciation of the English Language
- Identify basic English sentence structure
- Recognize basic English greetings and their correct responses
- Comprehend basic English sentences and short paragraphs
Course duration
The Introduction to English as a Second Language course is 24 hours long, taught over 4 weeks.
