Course Title:
Effortless English: Comprehensive Skills for IELTS and Second Language Acquisition
Course Description:
In this course, the students will gain proficiency in all the three aspects of English language i.e. reading, writing and speaking this will be done by determining the problem areas and adopting various means to overcome them. These programs will include grammar instruction within them. These programmes will help students with differing types of reading problems and how to implement both intensive and extensive reading strategies these program will also cover strategies to engage students in the stages of writing--pre-writing, writing, and post-writing. The main purpose of these program is to find out about different writing problems that students may encounter. Incorporate grammar through the use of noticing and input enhancement.
Course instructional level:
Beginner
Course Duration:
3 Months
Hours: 38 Hrs
Course coordinator:
Dr. Deepti Jain
Course coordinator's profile(s):
Completed her M.A. English, M. Phil and Ph. D. Have 20 years of teaching experience in the field of language and literature to Graduate and Post Graduate students. Have also been invited as guest lecturer (both online and off line) to deliver lectures on various topics related to soft skill development and confidence building.
Course Contents:
| Module/Topic name | Sub-topic | Duration |
|
Reading : Over View, Question Types, Strategies And Tips |
3 Modules which will include videos, reading material, quizzes and discussion prompts | |
| 1a. Reading | 6 hours | |
| 1b. Quiz | ||
| 1c. Discussion | ||
| 2. English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar | 6 modules | 18 hours |
| 2a. Overcoming Reading difficulties | 4 hrs | |
| 2b. Reading Strategies | 4 hrs | |
| 2c. Overcoming Writing difficulties | 3 hrs | |
| 2d. Writing strategies | 3 hrs | |
| 2e. Story formation | 2 hrs | |
| 2f. Assessment | 2 hrs | |
| 3. Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation | 6 modules | 14 hours |
| 3a. Basic Principles of listening | 3 hrs | |
| 3b. Listening Strategies | 2 hrs | |
| 3c. Principles of speaking | 2 hrs | |
| 3d. Speaking strategies | 2 hrs | |
| 3e. Teaching pronunciation | 3 hrs | |
| 3f. Assessment | 2 hrs |
Course Outcomes:
By learning new concepts from industry experts, the students will be able to gain a strong foundational understanding of a subject or tool. This knowledge further solidified through hands-on projects, will allow the students to develop job-relevant skills that are essential in today’s competitive job market. Additionally, completing these courses will results in earning a shareable career certificate and credit score, which will enhance their professional credentials and help them stand out to employers.