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English Language Program
Level: Upper-Intermediate 2
Course Description:
This a foundation course for learning American English to high school students, college students and adults. It combines a proven methodology with fresh new material, a new advanced level and new testing components in six levels . Its step-by-step approach builds skills and confidence, with the right mix of language work and plentiful practice material to consolidate knowledge of key points before proceeding further. Here are the European levels for the series: A1 - Starter Level, A2 - Level 1, B1 - Level 2, B1+ - Level 3, B2 - Level 4, C1 - Level 5
Textbook: American Headway 4 (Units 4- 6)
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- discuss the idea of telling lies and trying to get the truth in some stories.
- read for main ideas, details & make predictions.
- Practice forming questions and negatives in the theme of oath taken in a court of law.
- discuss the conspiracy theory and the most memorable lies.
- use common polite expressions in life-like situations with intonation, stress and rhythm.
- write about a biography a famous person.
- exchange information about how people see their future.
- discuss ideas about how people make the most of their lives.
- express opinions regarding planning a friends’ reunion.
- use the hot verbs “take” &” put”; how they are commonly used in expressions and with particles to form phrasal verbs.
- use everyday language to practice ways of beginning and ending a telephone conversation.
- write email in a friendly register.
- listen for main ideas & details.
- discuss ideas of having a successful business.
- Exchange information using countable & uncountable nouns.
- exchange ideas about brands; if they are a must or luxury.
- talk specifically about radio commercials with its pros & cons.
- use fixed expressions in a work context.
- Practice writing an ad.
- Practice writing a report based on consumers’ survey.
- Practice & exchange business expressions.
AMIDEAST Policy
- Participants are expected to come to class on time
- Mobile phones should be put on silent mode.
- No food or drink is allowed in AMIDEAST classrooms & labs.
- Break time is 15 minutes.
- No make-up quizzes are to be held. Absence due to an emergency situation is to be handled by the instructor on an individual basis. Trainees are to provide documentation for the emergency situation.
- Passing grade is 70%.
- Course evaluations are done on the 5th session.
- Participants are encouraged to cooperate with each other and show respect and courtesy towards the instructor & other participants.