This course focuses on basic grammar and simple sentence structures. Students will be able to explain their background and give information for everyday conversation. This course also includes peer assessment, which involves providing short and direct answers. 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

Course Objectives

1. Understand basic grammar.
2. Understand language based on routine tasks.
3. Introduce the concept of a coherent paragraph.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate simple employment phrases.
2. Students will be able to write a paragraph on an informal topic.

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time).

Week 1: Unit 1 – Grammar Review and Family Relationships

Week 2: Unit 2 – Job and Work Phrases

Week 3: Unit 3 – Transportation

Week 4: Unit 4 – Maps

Week 5: Unit 5 – Shopping

Week 6: Unit 6 – Buying Groceries

Week 7: Unit 7 – The Post Office

Week 8: Unit 8 – The Hospital and Pharmacy

Week 9: Unit 9 – Course Review and Final Exam

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Grammar Review and Family Relationships

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Review and submit the Written Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 2: Job and Work Phrases

• Peer Assess Unit 1 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Review and Complete the Written Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 3: Transportation

• Peer Assess Unit 2 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 4: Maps

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Review and Complete the Written Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 5: Shopping

• Peer Assess Unit 4 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Review and Complete the Written Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 6: Buying Groceries

• Peer Assess Unit 5 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz
• Take the Graded Quiz

Unit 7: The Post Office

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Review and Complete the Written Assignment
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 8: The Hospital and Pharmacy

• Peer Assess Unit 7 Written Assignment
• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Review and Complete all interactive Vocabulary Assignments
• Participate in the Discussion Assignment
• Make entries to the Learning Journal
• Take the Self-Quiz

Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam

• Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz, if you haven’t already done so
• Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam
• The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor