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English Language Program
Level: Upper-Intermediate 3
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 7- 9)
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- discuss the idea of relationship between people.
- read for main ideas, details & make predictions.
- Practice using modal auxiliary verbs.
- exchange ideas about arranged marriage.
- discuss the relationship between families and the grown-up children who don’t leave home & vice versa.
- use the hot verb ”get” which is often used in expressions and phrasal verbs.
- Practice ways of expressing exaggeration & understatement in life-like situations with intonation, stress and rhythm.
- write to argue for your case, for & against essay.
- exchange information about the lifestyle of movie stars.
- discuss ideas famous landmarks in some cities.
- exchange ideas about people’s experiences in different situations; e.g. heat & cold.
- use adverb collocations with extreme adjectives.
- use everyday language to practice using common shop signs.
- write a descriptive essay about the favorite part of the town .
- listen for main ideas & details.
- discuss ideas of changing opinions overtime.
- Exchange information about decided plans.
- exchange ideas about a teacher you will never forget.
- practice ways of making your points in debates.
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.
SESSION 1: Date: Sep 14, 2021
Meeting Recording:
https://amideast.zoom.us/rec/share/KpQzawQrGbzcTLXMuttbujsDF_eSrK2E7CqP0wPaBEO-uLVsXg5X56OvPaVFLluP.JRQgA0NeznFlNuRO