ESL beginners

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Who can take this course?

  • 1. Non-native speakers of English

    • Target Audience: Immigrants or non-native speakers in English-speaking countries.

    • Focus: Basic conversation skills, grocery shopping, asking for directions, making appointments, etc.

  • 2. Workers

    • Target Audience: Non-native speakers working in industries like retail, hospitality, or customer service.

    • Focus: Polite phrases, customer interactions, workplace vocabulary, and email writing.

  • 3. Travelers

    • Target Audience: Non-native speakers planning to travel to English-speaking countries.

    • Focus: Booking hotels, navigating airports, ordering food, and sightseeing.

  • 4. Parents of native English speaker's kids or relatives

    • Target Audience: Non-native-speaking parents with children in English-speaking schools.

    • Focus: Communicating with teachers, helping with homework, and understanding school systems.

  • 5. Digital Communicators

    • Target Audience: Non-native speakers interacting online or working remotely.

    • Focus: Writing emails, participating in virtual meetings, and social media etiquette.

  • 6. Learners who need English for Specific Cultures

    • Target Audience: Speakers from a particular native language background (e.g., Spanish speakers, Chinese speakers).

    • Focus: Addressing common pronunciation challenges and grammar differences specific to their native language.

  • 7. Healthcare providers

    • Target Audience: Non-native speakers working as caregivers or in entry-level healthcare roles.

    • Focus: Medical terminology, patient interaction, and basic health-related vocabulary.

  • 8. Refugees non-English speakers

    • Target Audience: Refugees settling in English-speaking countries.

    • Focus: Survival English, cultural orientation, and legal terminology.

  • 9. Small Business Owners

    • Target Audience: Entrepreneurs needing English to run their businesses.

    • Focus: Marketing, interacting with customers, and understanding contracts.

  • 10. Family and Social English

    • Target Audience: Non-native speakers needing English for socializing and building relationships.

    • Focus: Greeting neighbors, casual conversations, and participating in community activities.

Requirements to take this course:

1- Students do not need any previous knowledge of the target language.

How long does this course last?

The maximum duration of a basic ESL beginner course can vary depending on several factors, including:

  • Course intensity: Some courses are more intensive than others, with more hours of instruction per week.

  • Student's prior knowledge: If you already have solid English language skills, you may be able to complete this course in a shorter period.

  • Course format: In-person courses typically have a set schedule, while online courses may offer more flexibility.

However, here are some general estimates:

  • In-person group courses: These typically range from 20 to 60 hours, spread over several weeks or months.

  • Online self-paced courses: These can be completed at your own pace, but may take a few weeks to several months.

  • What students will learn:

  • 1. Basic Vocabulary

    • Common nouns: Things around them (e.g., house, school, car, book).

    • Everyday verbs: Actions (e.g., eat, go, drink, sleep).

    • Adjectives: Colors, sizes, and feelings (e.g., big, happy, red).

    • Numbers and counting: 1–100, days of the week, months, and time.

    • Basic questions: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.

    2. Essential Grammar

    • Simple sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., "I like apples").

    • Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

    • Basic verb tenses:

      • Present simple: "I go to school."

      • Past simple: "I went to school."

      • Future with "will": "I will go to school."

    • Articles: a, an, the.

    • Prepositions: in, on, at, under, between.

    3. Basic Communication Skills

    • Greetings: "Hello," "How are you?" "Goodbye."

    • Introducing themselves: "My name is...," "I am from..."

    • Asking for help: "Can you help me?" "Where is...?"

    • Polite expressions: "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," "Sorry."

    4. Listening and Speaking Practice

    • Simple dialogues: Ordering food, shopping, asking for directions.

    • Listening for keywords: Identifying main ideas in short sentences.

    • Pronunciation basics: Focus on clear sounds, particularly tricky ones like "th."

    5. Reading and Writing

    • Alphabet and phonics: Recognizing letters and sounds.

    • Basic sight words: Common words like "the," "and," "is."

    • Filling out forms: Writing name, address, and phone number.

    • Short sentences: Writing simple statements like "I have a dog."

    6. Cultural Awareness

    • Common customs: Greetings, showing respect, asking politely.

    • Everyday scenarios: Going to the store, riding public transportation.

    7. Fun and Engaging Activities

    • Songs and rhymes: To build vocabulary and improve listening.

    • Games: Flashcards, bingo, matching games.

    • Role-playing: Practicing real-life scenarios.