Prerequisite: Beginner Level

Overall Goals:

1. Introduce the students, who have prior knowledge of English basics, to the vocabulary, grammatical rules, and functions necessary for dealing with familiar everyday situations including introducing oneself or others to a group, accepting or declining invitations, discussing family relations, communicating in a restaurant, and discussing problems in appliances and devices.


2. Provide students with various communicative activities for developing their listening, speaking and reading skills, and thus, enable them to communicate effectively in familiar and unfamiliar everyday situations.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify, describe, and introduce someone to a group.
• Make plans and accept or decline invitations to attend entertainment and cultural events.
• Identify locations and give directions to reach specific destinations.
• Report news about family relationships and identify similarities and differences.
• Ask for restaurant recommendations, order from a menu, and pay for a meal.
• Describe healthy and unhealthy food.
• Recommend a brand or a model and describe product features.
• Complain about problems in household devices and appliances.
• Express sympathy for others’ problems.
• Write a short paragraph describing someone, comparing two family members, or reviewing a product.

Methodology:

• Vocabulary activities (flashcards, matching, crosswords, etc.)
• Modelling and practising conversations
• Pronunciation activities
• Pair and group discussions
• Listening activities (listening for gist, for specific information, and for details)
• Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
• Grammar activities and games

Required Material:

Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.

• Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
  Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.
  
  Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
• Internet Connection: Minimum - 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
  Recommended - 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
  
  Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
• Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
  Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended.
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Please see Microsoft's detailed link for more information: Microsoft Detailed Link


• Book

E-Book

Title : Top Notch – Level 1 - eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 1 and Level 2)
Copyright: 2019 Student eText
ISBN : 9780135692356
Price : Approximately $ 62.10
Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
Available at : Top Notch Level 1

Hardcover Book

Title : Top Notch Level 1 Student's Book & eBook with with Online Practice, Digital Resources & App
Copyright: 2021 Student
ISBN : 9780137332328
Price : Approximately $56.00
Author : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
Available at : Amazon.ca

Information on how to access your e-book:

• Step 1 : You must create a Pearson English Portal Account (PEP) by following the instructions in the link provided below.Pearson English Portal Account (PEP)




• Step 2 : You must create a My English Lab Account (MEL) by following the instructions in the link provided below.My English Lab Account (MEL)




• Should you encounter any issues when attempting to access your e-book, you must contact Pearson support directly at the following link: Pearson Support

Schedule description
No class Oct. 12 - Thanksgiving Day