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Morning Conversation 1

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COURSE DESCRIPTION


This course is intended for mixed-level ESL learners (VEC levels 6-9) who need to increase their confidence and proficiency with listening and speaking in order to communicate more effectively. Students are not able to take regular afternoon communication classes or need to practice conversation skills all day in order to match high grammar level.

CAM 1 engages participants in a range of interactive activities corresponding to the weekly topic. They study appropriate vocabulary and grammar, as well as give opinions and advice on the topic. Learners are provided with ample speaking time, working mainly in pairs or small groups.

While primarily a communication class, the teacher combines oral with writing skills. Special attention is given to the creation of mini-dialogues in pairs or small groups, so that, small groups may participate in and observe useful class dramatisations about real life
topics. This aspect of personalisation is key to the learners becoming familiar with the language.

Objectives

• Increase fluency in speaking
• Develop stronger reading skills
• Express opinions and ideas confidently
• Listen to and appreciate others’ views
• Solve problems in pairs or groups
• Listen for comprehension and details
• Expand working vocabulary
• Reinforce and expand grammar knowledge
• Advance written production
• Conduct research and present the findings

Pre-requisite Level: 6 - 9

Course Evaluation:

Attendance & Participation 25%

Oral Skills (Comprehension, Fluency, & Accuracy) 25%

Final Test (Presentation) 50%

Course Materials: Hand-outs from various sources

AM Elective: 180 hrs (60 hrs per month x3)

OUTLINE

WEEK 1

TOPIC: Consumerism
Using Canadian currency
Understanding how to tip
Shopping etiquette
Creating & advertising a product

WEEK 2

TOPIC: Food
Types of food (vocabulary)
Ordering from a menu
Following a recipe
Baking something for class

WEEK 3

TOPIC: Culture & Traditions
Understanding culture shock
Canadian etiquette
Gender relations
Cultural misunderstandings

WEEK 4

TOPIC: Work & Education
Studying abroad
Applying for a job
Interview skills
Final Test (Presentation)

WEEK 5

TOPIC: Relationships
Creating a family tree (vocab)
Positions in the family
Personality types & friendships
Searching personal ads online

WEEK 6

TOPIC: Hobbies
Types of hobbies
Finding other ways to relax
Presenting a favourite hobby
Finding a new hobby

WEEK 7

TOPIC: Sports & Fitness
Traditional world sports
Learning equipment vocabulary
Diet & nutrition as an athlete
History of the Olympics

WEEK 8

TOPIC: Travel
Asking for help/ directions
Best/ worst travel destinations
Organizing a trip abroad
Final Test (Presentation)

WEEK 9

TOPIC: Living Situation
Types of living accommodation
Interior/ exterior housing vocab.
Searching for an apartment
Homelessness in Vancouver

WEEK 10

TOPIC: Roommates
Differences in people & co-existing
Role-playing (roommate issues)
Roommate search (lab work, write ads)
Interviewing a new roommate

WEEK 11

TOPIC: The Arts
Listen to different types of music
Partner sketching (give commands)
Creating a children’s fairy tale
Write Haiku poetry and present

WEEK 12

TOPIC: Holidays in Canada
Valentine’s & St. Patrick’s Day histories
Dyeing eggs for Easter
Halloween, Remembrance & Xmas Day
Final Test (Presentation)

Free Online English Practice

Improve your English pronunciation skills. Our conversation partner pronounces various English phrases and word pairs. You can repeat what she says and listen again. This will help you identify and pronounce different sounds in the English language. Start learning now with our free English Pronunciation Practice

 
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