Speaking for Everyday Situations 1

EDGE Code
EDGE I E
Term
Spring

Online classes via Zoom
Class Time
Tues Period 4 & Thurs Period 4
Instructor
Rangott
Description
The main goal of this course is for students to develop communication skills by gaining a strong basis for using English in a wide variety of conversational situations. Other goals include the development of fluency, listening comprehension and strategies for engaging others in topics of interest. In order to reach these goals students will be expected to master the formation and response to different types of questions, and to participate in various task based activities which focus on learning skills and set phrases.
Schedule
  • ​Class 1. Class orientation. Breaking the ice, Unit 1.
  • Class 2. Food and Restaurants. Unit 3A
  • Class 3. Weather Forcasts and Giving Advice. Unit 4
  • Class 4. Vacations, Past Holidays and Suggestions. Unit 9
  • Class 5. Assessment 1. Planning a Vacation
  • Class 6. Work, Occupations, Likes and Dislikes. Unit 5A
  • Class 7. Leisure Time and Hobbies, Making Plans. Unit 9
  • Class 8. Time Management. Job Interview 1. Unit 6B
  • Class 9. Job Interview 2. Answering difficult questions, circumlocution
  • Class 10. Assessment 2. Job Interview
Homework
Supplementary activities to be posted on Manaba

Materials
Leo Jones (2008) "Let’s Talk 2". Second Edition, Cambridge University Press.
Grading
Task-based Planning Assessment 45%
Job Interview Assesment 45%
Attendance 10%