Section outline

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    Course Description: 

    The course will be suitable for learners who have a weak foundation of English-are unable to listen to and comprehend instructions, speak clearly and fluently using grammatically correct structures, reading extensively, and write coherently in simple English to express their ideas. The course will try to help learners attain basic competence in English.

    Course Objectives:

    To enable students to:

    ●       Listen to English spoken to them and understand instructions, commands, requests etc.

    ●       Speak English to respond to questions asked and express themselves

    ●       Read short texts and answer questions on contents of the text

    ●       Write coherent paragraphs to express their thoughts and feelings

     

    Teaching Methodology:

    ●       Both formative and summative assessment along with the focus on Alternative assessment will be th prime concern.

    ●       The focus would be on procedural knowledge by using the target items in communication.







    • References:

      1] A Basic English Grammar: Exercises-John Eastwood.

      2] Grammar Practice Activities for Intermediate Students of English-Leo Jones.

      3] Guided Paragraph Writing-T C Jupp & John Milne

      4] Cambridge IELTS

       

      Reference Books:

      1] Essential English Grammar-Raymond Murphy

      2] Common Mistakes in English-T F Fitikides.