English as a Second Language – Level 2 (In person)
Prerequisite: English as a Second Language—Level 1 or equivalent
Overall Goals:
- Help the students who can only deal with simple situations (like introducing themselves and others, ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions, or making a complaint) to communicate effectively in various everyday situations.
- Develop students’ receptive and productive skills to help them communicate fluently and accurately in familiar and unfamiliar situations in both personal and professional contexts.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Make arrangements for practising an activity
- Discuss habitual activities and future plans
- Describe good and bad vacation experiences and discuss vacation preference
- Discuss clothing do’s and don’ts
- Ask for different sizes and colors, discuss shopping preferences and methods of payment
- Discuss transportation schedules and buying tickets
- Identify kinds of tickets and trips and understand airport announcements
- Book travel services and describe transportation problems
- Bargain for a lower price and describe good and bad deals
- Ask for recommendations and show appreciation for service
- Write a personal letter or email to give advice or details of a trip
Methodology:
- Vocabulary activities (flashcards, matching, crosswords, etc.)
- Brainstorming
- Modeling and practicing conversations
- Pronunciation activities
- Pair and group discussions
- Listening activities (listening for gist for specific information and for details)
- Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
- Grammar activities and games
Required Material:
- Book:
- E-Book
- Title: Top Notch—Level 1—eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 1 and Level 2)
- Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright: 2019 Student eText, ISBN 978-013-5692356
- Price: Approximately $41.50
- Available at: Dawson’s Bookstore
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- OR
- Hardcover Book
- Title: Top Notch—Level 1—Student Book w/Active Book & MyEnglishLab
- Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright: 2015 ISBN 978 – 0137332328
- Price: Approximately $54.95
- Available at: Dawson’s Bookstore
***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.
***Purchase should only be made after the first class.
Course Price: $290.00
Spring 2024
Day Sessions
Saturday, Apr 13 - Saturday, Jul 06
Day | Time | Room Number |
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Saturday | 09:30 - 13:30 | 4A.4 |
Evening Sessions
Wednesday, Mar 27 - Monday, May 27
Day | Time | Room Number |
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Monday | 18:00 - 20:30 | 4A.7 |
Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:30 | 4A.7 |
Summer 2024
Day Sessions
Wednesday, Jul 03 - Tuesday, Jul 30
Day | Time | Room Number |
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Monday | 09:30 - 12:00 | TBA |
Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:00 | TBA |
Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:00 | TBA |
Thursday | 09:30 - 12:00 | TBA |
Register NowFall 2024
Day Sessions
Saturday, Sep 21 - Saturday, Nov 30
Day | Time | Room Number |
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Saturday | 09:30 - 13:30 | TBA |
Evening Sessions
Wednesday, Sep 18 - Wednesday, Nov 13
Day | Time | Room Number |
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Monday | 18:00 - 20:30 | TBA |
Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:30 | TBA |
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