ENGL X406.16 - ESL Low Advanced

Course Description

This is a lower advanced level English class in which you will build upon the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in ESL Low and High Intermediate. You will explore complex topics such as:

• relationships
• careers
• current events
• culture
• travel
• personal and global problems

You will learn and apply new strategies for reading and vocabulary comprehension with authentic texts, use advanced grammar structures in speaking and writing, and write multi-paragraph texts with complex sentences. You will also practice conversational skills such as telling anecdotal stores, interrupting, and turn-taking. Ultimately, you will complete an interview-based research project in which you explore a topic of interest through conversation and writing. 

Notes

Students will be taught by a master teacher, and may also be taught by student teachers. This class can be counted toward the Specialized Study Program in ESL. Students receive an award after successful completion of 6 units in this program.