Here are the main areas covered in the General
English Elementary course:
Vocabulary Expansion: The course introduces a
wider range of vocabulary across various topics, including daily routines,
hobbies and interests, travel and holidays, health, jobs, and more. It focuses
on helping students express themselves in more detail and handle everyday
conversations.
Grammar: The course covers additional grammar points
to enhance students' understanding and usage of the English language. Topics
may include the past simple tense, present perfect tense, comparative and
superlative forms, future forms, conditionals, reported speech, and more.
Speaking and Listening: The course offers ample
opportunities for students to practice speaking and listening skills. It
includes dialogues, role plays, and interactive activities that encourage
students to engage in conversations, express opinions, ask questions, and
understand English spoken in various contexts.
Reading: The course presents a variety of
reading texts, such as articles, stories, and dialogues, to help students
develop their reading comprehension skills. The texts are designed to be
slightly more challenging than those in the Beginner level and cover a range of
topics of interest.
Writing: The course includes writing exercises
and tasks that encourage students to practice their writing skills. These may
involve writing emails, messages, short descriptions, narratives, and simple
reports to reinforce grammar and vocabulary learned.
Pronunciation: The course continues to
emphasize pronunciation practice, helping students improve their pronunciation,
intonation, and listening skills. It may include exercises on word stress,
sentence stress, connected speech, and common pronunciation patterns.
Cultural Awareness: In the course, cultural
aspects of English-speaking countries may be explored, enabling students to
gain insights into different cultures and customs.