Course Guidelines

Lesson Format

• Each lesson is written at 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced). READ THEM ALL.

• Each lesson has four sections (a short reading, a key word section, a conversation section,

and useful phrases section),

• Each unit will address all forms of communication (reading, listening, writing, and

speaking).

Readings

• Advanced students can learn level 3 by understanding the context from levels 1 and 2.

• Intermediate students can learn level 2 by understanding the context from level 1, and they

can challenge themselves to learn more complex English sentences by reading level 3.

• Beginners can learn level 1 by reading the “Key Word” section, and they can challenge

themselves to learn more complex English sentences by reading levels 2 and 3.

Key Word Section

• Sometimes difficult words need to be used because of the subject matter. These words will

be explained in this section.

• Try to learn the meanings without a dictionary.

Conversation Section

• Advanced students can learn level 3 by understanding the context from levels 1 and 2.

• Intermediate students can learn level 2 by understanding the context from level 1, and they

can challenge themselves to learn more complex English sentences by reading level 3.

• Beginners can learn level 1 by reading the “Key Word” section, and they can challenge

themselves to learn more complex English sentences by reading levels 2 and 3.

Useful Phrases

• These phrases can be used to help guide conversations during class.

Assignment (Writing/Recording/Listening/Speaking

• Each student will write a short paragraph related to the topic.

• After the text is corrected, a recording of students writing will be put on line for download.

• Students will listen to the recording and practice speaking.

• The following week, students will recite from memory.