Eitheil M. Araza

COURSE NAME Standard English Course (ESL course) Course overview: An ESL course with an emphasis on Speaking and Listening exclusively to native speakers of English. Classes are modified to fit the profile of the student based on intial evaluation of their English skills, the number of 1 on 1 classes, and the duration of their stay. Course description: (Short description and classes) Number of classes Native 1:1 (4H) + Native small group (2H) + Optional classes with native (1.5H) + Sunday optional class Course requirements: (Please include all relevant information) - Entry level All levels are accommodated bases on initial tessing of grammar, vocabulary, reading and speaking. - Attendance 100% attendance is expected, but make up lessons may be offered on an individual basis - Exams and homework Daily instructor evaluation with formal testing as needed to monitor progress. Homework is assigned on a daily basis and is tailored to fit the relative progression of the student. It may consist of reading, writing or listening experiences and will usually be evaluated the following class perion. - Other activities Social events, fieldtrips, and local shopping with native speakers are available. Evening group class with a native speaker is also available. Course objectives: This course is designed to enhance the English skills of the Japanese second language learner. It is developed after an evaluation of the present level of the student during the intake interview and testing. Learning outcome: (optional) The CPEA student will be offered a variety of courses dependent on their entry English level. Listening to native speakers and spontaneous response to typical daily conversation will be emphasized. A variety of other course may be offered. Teaching Philosophy: (optional) The CPEA philosophy is to teach the student using real life situations. The repeating of rote speaking phrases is a minimal part of our instruction. Unscripted role play and current topic discussions are the major part of all one on one classes. Recommended study duration: 8-12 weeks Instructional methods: (Can be general or per skill, include classroom activities, can be customized according to the school) 1 0n 1 classes offer individualized instruction in all disciplines of English. A unique feature is that in all classes the student with experience spontaneous speaking and listening with a native speaker while working in the class discipline. Teaching method/s: Listening Reading Writing Speaking Provides listening Students can enhance their skills in grammar, discussion, and pattern exercises. These skills should materials on the needs of the students, and the reading teacher should provide a manual for the students and different activities should be given as well to enhance their mind and critical thinking. Students should learn the importance of writing, first they need to know how write a simple sentences, then let them construct their own sentences, able to write a paragraph, and lastly write an essay base on how they understand the sequence. Speaking is the best part in ESL Course, the speaking teacher should provide some activities or stories that the student can demonstrate, such as declamation, public speaking, monologue, that can be done in front of the class or another speaking subject students, both of them will benefit in the end, they will start boosting out their self-confidence during the performance. Materials and comprehensive activities, to help our students to use their sense of hearing and natural ways of sounds. Classroom activities: Text and additional resources/materials: Hemispheres 1, 2, 3, 4 Great Sentences for Great Paragraphs, Langrich A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, National Public Radio broadcasts, including transcripts, Recorded Breaking News English, current news topics, including transcripts. Course outline and level development: (Can be customized according to the school’s curriculum) Brief introduction + Option 1: Entry Level: • Study duration: Level development: 1-4 weeks - - Pre-intermediate advanced to Intermediate level (301A-401) 4.5-5 overall band score 5-8 weeks - - Intermediate advanced to Upperintermediate level (401A-501) 5.5-6 overall band score 9-12 weeks - - Upperintermediate advanced to advanced level (501A-601) 6.5-7 overall band score General topics of interest: Listening: Reading: Writing: Speaking: Vocabulary: Option 2: Level+ brief description Level development (how many weeks can a student stay at a certain level?) Focus of lessons/lessons (what students should learn at this level?) Sample Timetable: Time Subject Class type