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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

40 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
95%
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14 assignments

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This course is part of the Building Basic English Skills A1/A2 Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This is primarily aimed at anyone who has attempted learning English and want a second chance at it, and/or additional practice. This course will focus on the theme of travel to develop and build basic English skills and may already be at A1/A2 level. We will leverage Generative AI tools to help practice and receive feedback. At the end of this course, you will be able to recognize and accurately use an expanded range of everyday vocabulary in context, construct grammatically correct sentences and short paragraphs using fundamental grammar rules, understand and articulate simple ideas effectively, and demonstrate increased confidence in listening to and speaking in English through practical, everyday interactions.

At the end of this module, you will be able to construct grammatically correct sentences and short paragraphs using fundamental grammar rules. You will be able to identify and correctly us the simple present tense, present continuous tense, and the simple past tense.

What's included

25 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

25 videosβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Meet Your Teacherβ€’3 minutes
  • Welcome to Module 1!β€’2 minutes
  • Vocabulary Practiceβ€’4 minutes
  • Simple Present - Introβ€’1 minute
  • Simple Present - Lesson 1β€’3 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 2β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 3β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 4β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 5β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 6β€’3 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 7β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 8β€’1 minute
  • Simple Present - Lesson 9β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Lesson 10β€’2 minutes
  • Simple Present - Reviewβ€’1 minute
  • Present Progressive | Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • Present Progressive | Lesson 1β€’2 minutes
  • Present Progressive | Lesson 2β€’3 minutes
  • Present Progressive | Lesson 3β€’2 minutes
  • Present Progressive | Reviewβ€’1 minute
  • The Simple Past | Introductionβ€’1 minute
  • The Simple Past | Lesson 1β€’2 minutes
  • The Simple Past | Lesson 2β€’2 minutes
  • The Simple Past | Lesson 3β€’3 minutes
  • The Simple Past | Lesson 4β€’3 minutes
6 readingsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Simple Present Packetβ€’10 minutes
  • The United Statesβ€’10 minutes
  • Irregular Present Tense Verbsβ€’10 minutes
  • Present Progressive Packetβ€’10 minutes
  • Simple Past Packetβ€’10 minutes
  • Irregular Past Tense Verbsβ€’10 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Grammar Reviewβ€’30 minutes
  • Simple Present | Reviewβ€’30 minutes
  • The Present Progressive | Reviewβ€’30 minutes
  • Simple Past Tense | Reviewβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Learning Goalsβ€’10 minutes

At the end of this module, you will be able to recognize and accurately use an expanded range of everyday vocabulary in context. You will be able to quickly look over a text to identify the main topic and purpose before reading in detail. You'll be able to quickly read through a text to grasp the general idea and identify key points without focusing on specific details. You will be able to search through a text to locate specific information or keywords related to a particular question or topic. You will be able to identify and explain supporting details that reinforce or clarify the main idea of a text. Finally, you will be able to identify the main idea of a text or passage by summarizing the most important points or arguments presented by the author.

What's included

8 videos5 readings3 assignments

8 videosβ€’Total 12 minutes
  • Welcome to Module 2β€’2 minutes
  • Reading Lesson | Introductionβ€’2 minutes
  • Benefits of Travel | Readingβ€’4 minutes
  • Reading Lesson 1 | Previewingβ€’1 minute
  • Reading Lesson 2 | Skimmingβ€’1 minute
  • Reading Lesson 3 | Scanningβ€’1 minute
  • Reading Lesson 4 | Identifying Supporting Detailsβ€’1 minute
  • Reading Lesson 5 | Identifying Main Ideasβ€’1 minute
5 readingsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Packetβ€’10 minutes
  • Benefits of Travelβ€’10 minutes
  • The Benefits of Travelβ€’10 minutes
  • Living in the Moment vs. Capturing It: Pros and Cons for Vacationβ€’10 minutes
  • Why Should Students Study Abroad?β€’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • The Benefits of Travel | Questionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Living in the Moment vs. Capturing It: Pros and Cons for Vacation | Questionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Why Should Students Study Abroad? | Questionsβ€’30 minutes

At the end of this module, you will be able to understand and articulate simple ideas effectively. You will be able to identify key vocabulary related to travel by listening to a short conversation or travel-related audio. You will be able to discuss and summarize the main ideas of travel-themed dialogue or audio. You will be able to answer comprehension questions related to a travel audio, demonstrating your ability recognize specific information such as dates, times, and locations.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments1 plugin

7 videosβ€’Total 19 minutes
  • Welcome to Module 3β€’1 minute
  • Introduction to Listeningβ€’4 minutes
  • Context Clues for Listeningβ€’1 minute
  • Understanding Transition Wordsβ€’2 minutes
  • The Benefits of Travel β€’4 minutes
  • The Pros and Cons of Taking Photos While Travelingβ€’4 minutes
  • Studying Abroad: A Life-Changing Experienceβ€’4 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • The Benefits of Travel | Questionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Listening Comprehension Questionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Comprehension Questionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you? | Erin Sullivan β€’30 minutes
1 pluginβ€’Total 9 minutes
  • Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?β€’9 minutes

At the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate increased confidence in writing in English through practical, everyday interactions. You will be able to describe current travel activities in the form of a letter using appropriate grammar skills. You will be able to create dialogues that demonstrate their ability to ask for and give directions using clear, concise language and the appropriate tense. Finally, you will be able to write short paragraphs and dialogues using appropriate grammar skills.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videosβ€’Total 23 minutes
  • Welcome to Module 4β€’1 minute
  • Writing Overviewβ€’4 minutes
  • Being Descriptiveβ€’3 minutes
  • Giving Directionsβ€’3 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 1 | Giving Directionsβ€’2 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 2 | Letter Writingβ€’4 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 3 | Letter Writingβ€’4 minutes
  • Sharing an Opinionβ€’3 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 1 | Giving Directionsβ€’30 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 2 | Letter Writingβ€’30 minutes
  • Writing Assignment 3 | Letter Writingβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Self-Reflectionβ€’10 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024

this is a great course for learning simple tenses and learn words about traveling.

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