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.

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