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Basic English
In this course students will…
- Practice basic conversation such as greetings and how to ask and respond
to questions about work, family, and personal interests.
- Learn how to use present and past tense verbs.
- Learn numbers to talk about time, the calendar, and money.
- Acquire vocabulary to talk about topics such as work, health, safety,
emergencies, shopping and household business and practice in role play
situations.
- Learn basics to express needs, likes and dislikes, and give and get
directions.
English in Action
In this course students will…
Increase their knowledge of and accuracy in using present, past and
future tenses.
- Use storytelling to explore culture, gain speaking confidence, practice
pronunciation, develop reading and writing skills, and improve grammatical
accuracy.
- Listen to songs and video clips to increase their listening comprehension
skills.
- Use fieldtrips and project-based learning as ways to expand their
learning about an area of interest.
Culture and Community
In this course students will…
- Increase their knowledge of and accuracy in using present, past and
future tenses.
- Explore cultural identity, gain understanding of American culture,
and compare American culture with their home country’s culture.
- Develop reading and writing skills as they investigate community
issues in local newspapers and respond to those issues.
- Strengthen their ability to state and defend their opinions through
classroom discussions and build critical thinking skills.
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