Prerequisite: English as a Second Language—Level 1 or equivalent


Overall Goals:

1. Help the students who can only deal with simple situations (like introducing themselves and others, ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions, or making a complaint) to communicate effectively in various everyday situations.


2. Develop students’ receptive and productive skills to help them communicate fluently and accurately in familiar and unfamiliar situations in both personal and professional contexts.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

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

• Make arrangements for practising an activity
• Discuss habitual activities and future plans
• Describe good and bad vacation experiences and discuss vacation preference
• Discuss clothing do’s and don’ts
• Ask for different sizes and colors, discuss shopping preferences and methods of payment
• Discuss transportation schedules and buying tickets
• Identify kinds of tickets and trips and understand airport announcements
• Book travel services and describe transportation problems
• Bargain for a lower price and describe good and bad deals
• Ask for recommendations and show appreciation for service
• Write a personal letter or email to give advice or details of a trip

Methodology:

• Vocabulary activities (flashcards, matching, crosswords, etc.)
• Brainstorming
• Modeling and practicing 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. 14 - Thanksgiving Day

Costs description
June 5 to Aug. 5 (no class June 24 - St-Jean Baptiste & July 1 - Canada Day /