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    Tunisia General English Program

    Level 7 Course (CEFR B1+)

    Description

    This 42-hour course will develop students' English language skills at a CEFR: B1+ level. Through practice of the four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - students will explore topics such as change, abilities and skills, landmarks and monuments, entertainment and body language.

    Course Objectives

    Following a communicative approach, students will develop understanding of basic grammar structure and language functions. At the end of this course, students will be able to: 

    • recognize and use the conditional / the passive voice
    • differentiate between the simple past / the past continuous / the present perfect continuous
    • describe recent past events and experiences
    • speculate about past and future events
    • report speech

    Course Textbook: Cambridge Interchange 2B, 5th edition, Units 9-16

    Student Assessment

    You will be evaluated in a variety of ways throughout the course and receive feedback from the teacher to help you continue to improve your English language skills. Student assessment is based on the following criteria, on a scale of 100%. The passing grade is 75%.

    Task

    Percentage

    Measure

    Frequency

    Participation and listening skills

    40%

    Participate actively in classroom discussions and activities

    Throughout the term

    Homework

    15%

    Various asynchronous work and written assignments

    Throughout the course

    Unit quizzes

    10%

    Unit quizzes

    Two times a session, at the end of 14 hours and 28 hours

    Final Oral Exam

    20%

    Accuracy, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary usage of level studied

    End of term

    Final Written Exam

    15%

    Mastery of grammar structures, functional language, and vocabulary

    End of term

     

    Attendance Policy

    Students cannot miss more than 8 hours (20%) of class time in order to pass the course. Late arrivals are counted towards the 8-hour limit. Students who are absent for two consecutive classes will receive a phone call from the EL Department to check on reasons for absences.

    Class Rules

    • Arrive to class on time.
    • Be prepared to participate in class activities
    • Bring the class textbook and notebook to every class session.
    • Be sure your mobile phone is on silent.
    • Do not bring food or drinks into class.
    • Complete all homework assignments before class. (This helps ensure that you progress more quickly!)

    WELCOME TO CLASS! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

    If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, please feel free to contact the EL Department or call at 71 145 700 EXT: 6718

     

     

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