Colloquial English2

Peter Kimani Mbiru
  Elective  1 credits
【Regional Economics・2nd semester】
19-1-1390-3036

1.
Outline
This is a fun and interactive course. During the course, special attention is given to proper pronunciation, building vocabulary and conversation skills.
2.
Objectives
This course aims to introduce basic English skills including grammar, vocabulary and conversation skills while building overall confidence in using the English language.
3.
Grading Policy
Grading is based on student classroom performance, class presentation and final test score.
Classroom participation: 50%
Classroom presentation: 25% & Final test: 25%
4.
Textbook and Reference
The New English Firsthand 1 (4/E) (Pearson Longman) ISBN: 9789880030598
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
In this course, students will use class textbook, pen and notebook. There is homework issued in this class and students are expected to complete their homework before the next class.
6.
Note
Each student is expected to contribute positively to the learning environment in the classroom. This includes asking and answering questions in English.

7.
Schedule
1. Introduction: Course outline. Course requirements, grading system and class interaction.
2. I’d love that job 1: Occupations and skills.
3. I’d love that job 2: Individual skills and abilities. Talking about interests.
4. What’s playing? 1: Skills in asking questions.
5. What’s playing? 2: Skills in giving long and short answers.
6. What are you going to do? 1: Talking about plans and predictions.
7. What are you going to do? 2: Future actions / ambitions. Vacation plans.
8. How much is this? 1: Comparing things. Comparative adjectives.
9. How much is this? 2: Shopping. Clothing. Accessories.
10. How do you make it? 1: Giving instructions.
11. How do you make it? 2: Understanding instructions. Describing a sequence.
12. Listen to the music 1: Talking about and comparing music.
13. Listen to the music 2: Asking about music. Talking about music you like/dislike.
14. Final Review: Review of all that has been covered. Class presentations.
15. Final Test.
1.
Outline
This is a fun and interactive course. During the course, special attention is given to proper pronunciation, building vocabulary and conversation skills.
2.
Objectives
This course aims to introduce basic English skills including grammar, vocabulary and conversation skills while building overall confidence in using the English language.
3.
Grading Policy
Grading is based on student classroom performance, class presentation and final test score.
Classroom participation: 50%
Classroom presentation: 25% & Final test: 25%
4.
Textbook and Reference
The New English Firsthand 1 (4/E) (Pearson Longman) ISBN: 9789880030598
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
In this course, students will use class textbook, pen and notebook. There is homework issued in this class and students are expected to complete their homework before the next class.
6.
Note
Each student is expected to contribute positively to the learning environment in the classroom. This includes asking and answering questions in English.

7.
Schedule
1. Introduction: Course outline. Course requirements, grading system and class interaction.
2. I’d love that job 1: Occupations and skills.
3. I’d love that job 2: Individual skills and abilities. Talking about interests.
4. What’s playing? 1: Skills in asking questions.
5. What’s playing? 2: Skills in giving long and short answers.
6. What are you going to do? 1: Talking about plans and predictions.
7. What are you going to do? 2: Future actions / ambitions. Vacation plans.
8. How much is this? 1: Comparing things. Comparative adjectives.
9. How much is this? 2: Shopping. Clothing. Accessories.
10. How do you make it? 1: Giving instructions.
11. How do you make it? 2: Understanding instructions. Describing a sequence.
12. Listen to the music 1: Talking about and comparing music.
13. Listen to the music 2: Asking about music. Talking about music you like/dislike.
14. Final Review: Review of all that has been covered. Class presentations.
15. Final Test.