BASIC ENGLISH



Conversation SyllabusEscuela Superior Especializada Vocacional AgrícolaPablo David Burgos Marrero?Basic ConversationJanuary 2017Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm?Instructor: Mrs. PaganOffice: LibraryOffice Phone Number: (787)E-mail: prof.paganperez@Website: by Side – Third Edition by Steven J. Molinsky (Longman Press)??Course Description and Objectives:While primarily a conversation course, this course will also focus on the other three skills: listening, reading, and writing. This course will also help the student improve speaking skills by exploring various contemporary topics of interest in depth. We will use the exercises in the textbook as well as various worksheets, video and website, speaking section and class discussion. The course offers extensive conversation and speaking practice through the use of a variety of learning techniques, including group speaking section and pair exercises. The course will also help students develop and organize their ideas, which will increase their confidence and, in turn, will help with their speaking.??Course Requirements1) Attend classes?????? You must attend class regularly. Except emergencies or valid excuses, you must attend 70% of the classes to pass.?????? You must come to class on time.?????? If you know you will miss a class because of an emergency and/or illness, business trip, or an unexpected change in plans, you must notify me by e-mail or leave a voice mail before class. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed in class and to complete missing assignments.??2) Be prepared?????? You must attend class regularly and complete all assignments.?????? Bring all the things you need for the class: textbook, pens, pencils, dictionary, notebook, homework, questions, etc.?3) Participate?????? You must actively participate in class and be cooperative and supportive of your classmates, as well as be respectful to me.?????? Everybody can participate and enjoy themselves during this course. If you do not participate, then you cannot improve. The best way to learn English is to participate. Share your ideas and beliefs, have an opinion, agree and disagree.?????? Ask questions if you don’t understand something or need repetition. There are NO dumb questions!?????? In other words, just participate!??4) LanguageUse English. This course is a course in English conversation and you must use English at all time in class.??I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I invite each of you to speak to me before or after class if you have any questions, concerns, or if you would just like to chat. After each class, we will a group discussion about any topic or topic given by the teacher.??Tentative Daily Schedule?Week/DateTopicDay 1Day 2Introductions/Class syllabusA time to remember: introducing yourself; talking about yourself; exchanging personal information; remembering your childhood; asking about someone’s childhood.Day 3?Day 4 Talking about relationships, my memories, yearbooks, class awardsReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 5Day 6Caught in the rush: talking about transportation and transportation problems; evaluating city services; asking for and giving information.Day 7Day 8Modern family trends; lifestyle changes; jobsReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 9Day 10?Time for a change! Describing positive and negative features; making comparisons; talking about lifestyle changes; expressing wishes.Day 11?Day 12Describing your neighborhood; comparing neighborhoods; jobsReading and discussion/video clip and discussion?Day 13Day 14I’ve never heard of that! Talking about food; expressing likes and dislikes; describing a favorite snack; giving instructions.Day 15?Day 16Describing foods; creating a menu and advertisement for a new restaurantReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 17Day 18Going places: Describing vacation plans; giving travel advice; planning a vacation.Day 19?Day 20Creating schedules and negotiating time to meet; predicting your future; trip experiencesReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 21Day 22OK. No problem! Complaints; household chores; requests; excuses; apologies.Day 23Day 24Polite requests and giving adviceReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 25Day 26??What’s this for? Describing technology; giving instructions; giving suggestions.Day 27?Day 28The role of technology today; possible merits and/or disadvantages; creating a web pageReading and discussion/video clip and discussionDay 29Day 30Let’s celebrate! Describing holidays, festivals, customs, and special events.?Day 31??Day 32Different kinds of parties; planning parties and deciding which ones to attend; inventing a new holiday.Reading and discussion/video clip and discussionNote: Class topics class topic may change based on what topics the students want to learn about. ................
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