XESC 05161 ESL Combined Skills Level 1

This course focuses on continuing to develop basic English language skills. Students will use English in basic, everyday functions and personal interactions, communicate in both written and spoken English to give simple information about self. Students will use English to have brief, routine conversations with some effort, read very simple and familiar or patterned sentences on familiar subjects and write common words and phrases.

Credits

5 hours

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, and with support, students will be able to:
1. Communicate: Speak and write basic information about familiar texts, topics, and experiences, and express feelings
2. Use Vocabulary: Identify and apply a few frequently occurring words, simple phrases, and formulaic expressions in English when speaking, reading or writing about familiar topics, experiences, or events
3. Use Grammar: Produce simple sentences about familiar topics, experiences, or events
4. Interact: Ask and appropriately respond to basic questions about familiar topics and texts
5. Learn and Present: Collect information from interactions, and from print and digital readings. Label and report the important information
6. Use Technology: Utilize digital tools to learn English, gather information, and communicate for school, life and work
7. Demonstrate Study and Workplace Skills: Employ teamwork and show respect for others. Keep materials organized and practice a positive attitude to complete assignments independently and with classmates in a timely manner