COMMUNICATION ENGLISH Ⅰ

This course is designed to enable students to develop and improve their ability to understand basic conversational English, and to hold simple discussions upon a range of everyday subjects. The content and format of the course, together with the topic areas, are based on the teaching units of the course textbook, Breakthrough1. However, there is a very strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills, and there will purposely be very little reading or teaching of grammar. This course aims to provide a teacher-led but student-centred learning and practice environment in which students can develop their speaking skills. The course will equip students with a broad range of both language structures and vocabulary, so that they may converse at a basic level in a variety of routine social contexts. Students will be strongly encouraged to engage actively inclass discussions, thus allowing them to develop their confidence, fluency and accuracy.

"This is an English conversation course with the express aim of developing the student's spoken English skills. Starting from the first lesson, students will be encouraged to actively participate in class, following structures provided by the instructor, in order to develop upon their existing knowledge of English. By the end of the semester, students should feel more comfortable and at ease communicating in English.

"1. Come to class, have a positive attitude, don’t be scared to try - there are no bad mistakes. 2. Use English as much as possible during the class. Points will be given for participation! 3. If you don’t understand something, ask your teacher. 4. Students should bring a textbook and a pen/pencil. If they don't then it will be difficult to participate and study in this class. 5. Do not use cell phones in class. Participation points will be deducted if cell phones are used. 6. Do NOT copy or use material from the internet - it is usually Konglish."

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As English is now the de facto common language used around the world in business, engineering, or other communication situations between different groups of nationalities, this course should prove beneficial in both professional and leisure activities, whether the student needs to communicate with a foreign business partner or just order a meal in a restaurant. The student should also feel more comfortable using English or dealing with foreigners after completing this course.