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Basic English Teaching

Basic English

Instructor: Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius
Duration: 15 Weeks
Contact hours per week: 6
Venue: Room 501


Course Description

The four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - are integrated. This includes elements of contextual grammar, active vocabulary building, paragraph writing, face-to-face communication, group discussions, public speaking, word games, pronunciation, and question-answer sessions.


Objectives

•
provide basic English skills that are needed in academic environment;
• improve fluency in speaking;
• familiarize with the use of everyday vocabulary;
• provide an opportunity to learn about cultural norms through interaction with peers in pair and group work.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course the students will be able to
• use dictionary skills effectively to grasp the correct meanings of words and phrases;
• construct simple sentences in correct grammatical structure;
• deliver short presentations on simple topics;
• identify features of basic writing skills;
• demonstrate ability to use both intensive and extensive reading strategies;
• participate in class discussions and question-answer sessions with confidence.

Learning Materials

Handbook, handouts, abridged short stories, newspapers, and websites.


Assessment (100 points)

•
Quiz 1: 10
• Quiz 2: 10
• Attendance: 5
• Self Study: 5
• Midterm exam: 20
• Final written exam: 30
• Final oral exam: 20


 Course Outline

 Weeks

                  Classroom Activities

           Home Assignments

    1

Introduction. Speaking and pronunciation: introductions and greetings;
pronunciation of silent letters.

Exercises: synonyms and antonyms

    2

Reading  comprehension: text about problems of communication.
Spelling rules.

Reading texts.

    3

Parts of speech. Examples and exercises.

Exercises: parts of speech.

    4

Writing (word order and sentence structure; organising words into topics,
identifying irrelevant information.

Find information about family customs in different parts of the world.

    5

Pronunciation of  [c, g, v, w] and other sounds.

Writing a short essay.

    6

Reading Comprehension: about family life.

Prepare a short presentation about your likes and dislikes.

    7

Vocabulary: homonimes (homophones and homographs).

Exercises; reading comprehension exercises and tasks.

    8

Simple Present and Present Continuous. Texts related to Simple Present and Present Continuous.

Prepare to speak about your daily activities.

    9

Capitalization. Proper nouns and common nouns.

Exercises and reading texts.

  10

Simple Past and Past Continuous. Reading text.

Collect information and prepare to speak about festivals..

  11

Writing: syntax; punctuation marks. How to write logically?

Write a brief essay: describe your house.

  12

Vocabulary: affixes (suffixes and prefixes).

Vocabulary exercises, quizzes, and games.

  13

Present Perfect. Text and exercises.

Prepare to give a short presentation about your day.

  14

Numerals. Cardinal and ordinal numerals.

Exercises related to numerals.

  15

Exam preparation week.

Preparation for final exams - written and oral.



Designed by Dr. Algirdas Makarevicius
 



 
 

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