Welcome to Pre-Advanced Class!
Welcome to pre-advanced class! Even though we have only met once, I have a good feeling about this class. It seems like there are a lot of interesting characters in this class, which is a good sign. And it seems like everyone is already good at communicating in English, so I look forward to helping you get better and better.
Many students wonder what pre-advanced class is all about. Actually, it is not SO different from IM class, but I think the main difference is that students need to be more independent and autonomous. For example, we will not be using a textbook for this class, so students need to be confident and learn to communicate without relying on a book. As I told you, however, we will take a thematic approach to class, so there will be a definite structure.
So, what kind of activities will we do in class? The answer is a little of everything! Although the focus will be on speaking and listening, there will also be chances to improve your reading and writing skills. We will practice speaking and listening by doing different kinds of communicative activities with your classmates. We will sometimes practice casual conversation skills and sometimes have serious discussions. I would like you to improve your knowledge of both casual things like idioms and slang AND also your academic vocabulary. For listening, about twice a month we will use DVDs which feature actual native English speakers from the US talking about a variety of topics. These exercises will be challenging, but will help you to become more confident listening to REAL English. In addition, these listening exerises will also be cultural lessons about the US. Although we will focus on speaking and listening, you will sometimes have to read ariticles or other materials to prepare for class. Finally, your blog will be a good way to practice writing in English.
I know that pre-advanced students often have to miss class for internships, jobhunting, etc. Please let me know in advance when you are going to miss class. We will have a lot of group work and have several projects or presentations, so I need to know when you can't make it to class. Thanks for your cooperation!
Many students wonder what pre-advanced class is all about. Actually, it is not SO different from IM class, but I think the main difference is that students need to be more independent and autonomous. For example, we will not be using a textbook for this class, so students need to be confident and learn to communicate without relying on a book. As I told you, however, we will take a thematic approach to class, so there will be a definite structure.
So, what kind of activities will we do in class? The answer is a little of everything! Although the focus will be on speaking and listening, there will also be chances to improve your reading and writing skills. We will practice speaking and listening by doing different kinds of communicative activities with your classmates. We will sometimes practice casual conversation skills and sometimes have serious discussions. I would like you to improve your knowledge of both casual things like idioms and slang AND also your academic vocabulary. For listening, about twice a month we will use DVDs which feature actual native English speakers from the US talking about a variety of topics. These exercises will be challenging, but will help you to become more confident listening to REAL English. In addition, these listening exerises will also be cultural lessons about the US. Although we will focus on speaking and listening, you will sometimes have to read ariticles or other materials to prepare for class. Finally, your blog will be a good way to practice writing in English.
I know that pre-advanced students often have to miss class for internships, jobhunting, etc. Please let me know in advance when you are going to miss class. We will have a lot of group work and have several projects or presentations, so I need to know when you can't make it to class. Thanks for your cooperation!
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