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English as a Second Language - Level 2 (Online) 
Cost 290.00$
Age from 16 years
Duration 40 hours


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English as a Second Language - Level 2 (Online)
(510012)
From Aug 9th to Sep 6th, 2023
Monday 09:30 to 12:00, room VIR-Non-CR Non-Credit (Online)
Tuesday 09:30 to 12:00, room VIR-Non-CR Non-Credit (Online)
Wednesday 09:30 to 12:00, room VIR-Non-CR Non-Credit (Online)
Thursday 09:30 to 12:00, room VIR-Non-CR Non-Credit (Online)
Group number SU23-510012-2


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:
  • Headphones and an external microphone
  • High-speed stable internet connection
  • Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 7 or Mac G5
  • Book:
    E-Book

    Title: Top Notch—Level 1—eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 1 and Level 2)
    Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
    Copyright: 2019 Student eText, ISBN 978-013-5692356
    Price: Approximately $41.50
    Available at: Dawson's Bookstore

    OR

    Hardcover Book

    Title: Top Notch—Level 1—Student Book w/Active Book & MyEnglishLab
    Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
    Copyright: 2015 ISBN 978-013-3393484
    Price: Approximately $54.95
    Available at: Dawson's Bookstore


  • ***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.

    ***Purchase should only be made after the first class.

    Schedule description
    (no class Sept. 4 - Labour Day Weekend)


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