Course Descriptions
Level 1 Pre-School 學前班
Objectives
Establish a sound base in learning English to communicate about their daily life situations: understand the alphabet letters, know the vocabulary relevant to the situations and learn their proper pronunciation, and read/write/speak about and listen to the short and simple commonly used sentences
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of alphabet letters and numbers is preferred, but not necessary
Contents
Vocabulary: words about daily life basic needs
Reading/Writing: pronunciation of consonants, vowels and syllables, alphabet letters, numbers, commonly used simple, and short sentences
Listening/Speaking: pronunciation of words, commonly used simple, short sentences, intonation of question and answer sentences
Grammar: N/A
Body Language: ask to repeat or to speak slowly for better understanding
Course Materials
- “Ventures Basic Student Book and Workbook” by Gretchen Bitterlin, ISBN 978-1107687202
- "Ventures Level 1"
- supplemental handouts and multimedia(audio, video) materials as needed
Level 2 Beginner入門班
Objectives
Build on top of the established sound base to learn basic grammar fundamentals and to enhance skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking to communicate in short and simple sentences for real-life situations
Prerequisites
Successfully completed Level 1 Pre-School or equivalent as indicated by the placement test result
Contents
Vocabulary: words related common daily life situations like greetings, weather, family and relationship, daily activities, routines, habits, customs
Reading/Writing: review of pronunciation
sentences with adjectives or/and adverbs
how to pre-read, read actively, identify topic and main idea
Listening/Speaking: how to start a conversation or a small talk like weather
how to greet people, introduce self and other people
how to talk about habits, customs and routines
introduce word stress and intonation for pronunciation
Grammar: basic grammar basis about words of basic sentence structure, five basic sentence structures
simple verb tense
subject pronouns, BE verbs and subject-verb agreement
Yes/No and WH questions and answers with simple verb tense
Body Language: shake hands, nodding, say hello/good-bye, point politely, make eye contact, wave someone over
Course Materials
- “Easy English Step-By-Step for ESL Learners” by Danielle Pelletier, ISBN 978-0071820981
- Supplemental handouts and multimedia(audio, video) materials as needed
Level 3 Low Intermediate 初級班
Objectives
Continue to expand the sound base by learning basic grammar further including verb tense, irregular verbs, delimiters, imperatives, prepositions and time expression to actively communicate, with proper pronunciation, and interact in more complete sentences
Prerequisites
Successfully completed Level 2 Beginner or equivalent as indicated by the placement test result
Contents
Vocabulary: more complex words related to food, cooking, eating, transportation, shopping, neighborhood, recreation, hobbies
Reading/Writing: discover vocabulary from the context, examples and using contrast
identify topic and main idea of a passage
expression for directions and of time
Listening/Speaking: how to make request and describe/ask quantities
ask for and give directions
check your understanding by asking for repetition of information and paraphrasing
how to talk about what you or others did, and express like/dislike/disbelief
highlight more on word stress and intonation in pronunciation in conversation
Grammar: progressive verb tense
countable/uncountable nouns
delimiters: quantifiers, definite/indefinite articles
imperatives, gerunds and infinitives, irregular verbs
possessive adjectives
preposition of places
Yes/No and WH questions and answers with progressive verb tense
Body Language: get someone’s attention, point to places and locations, shrug shoulder, thumbs-up, fist bump, high five, giving ten
Course Materials
- “Easy English Step-By-Step for ESL Learners” by Danielle Pelletier, ISBN: 978-0071820981
- Supplemental handouts and multimedia(audio, video) materials as needed
Level 4 Intermediate 中級班
Objectives
Complete understanding of basic grammar, proper pronunciation, well constructed sentences and paragraphs to be able to confidently and actively participate in communicating about daily life situations
Prerequisites
Successfully completed Level 3 Low Intermediate or equivalent as indicated by the placement test result
Contents
Vocabulary: more complex words about ailments, anatomy, symptoms, lab tests, health and safety, shopping and services
Reading/Writing: adjectives/adverbs to describe symptoms
paragraph structure
prepare, paraphrase and practice on writing
Listening/Speaking: small talks with complements and questions
form/accept/decline invitations
visit your doctor’s office, describe symptoms and pain
ask for and give advice/permission/opinions/help
enhance conversation skills by adding word linking, word and sentence stress, and intonation in pronunciation and learning commonly used idioms
for natural conversation, practicing one-on-one, interactive and role-playing conversation
Grammar: possessive pronouns, object pronouns, and demonstrative adjectives
modals of obligation, necessity, possibility, ability, advice, and permission, perfect and perfect progressive verb tenses
comparatives and superlatives
Yes/No and WH questions and answers with perfect progressive verb tense
Body Language: point at things and people, thumbs-up, thumbs-down, gesture for so-so
Course Materials
- “Easy English Step-By-Step for ESL Learners” by Danielle Pelletier, ISBN: 978-0071820981
- Supplemental handouts and multimedia(audio, video) materials as needed
Advanced Class #1 (高級班-1)
Objectives:
− Build listening and speaking skills to function in day-to-day situations
− Enhance confidence in using English in daily life
− Provide culture contents behind the English language
− Help students to improve by themselves
Prerequisites:
− Have capability to use dictionary
− Have on-line access
− Have knowledge in using on-line services (email, youtube, search)
Contents:
− Listening
− − Speaking
− − Basic reading
Course Materials:
− Most course materials are on-line videos and audios
Advanced Class #2 (高級班-2)
Objectives:
− To develop a higher level of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
− To confidently participate in everyday conversation and comfortably use English for school
or work
Prerequisites:
− Several years of English skills training
− Able to understand English instructions without difficulty
− Capable of participating in classroom activities
− Knowledge of all grammar rules but may need time to pick them up
− Possess strong reading skills
Content:
− Grammar, vocabulary, listening, spoken English, comprehensive reading and essay writing.
− Degree of difficulty: Moderate.
Course materials: TBD