Basic English

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Basic English

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
20 Hours
Mode of Training:
Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching)
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Other funding

This course will cover basic spoken and written skills for the elderly, letting them effectively communicate with their English-speaking colleagues, customers, and other members of the public.

Course Objective

British, and American English as well as their use, pronunciation, and language learning apps. Furthermore, online tools, practising body language, improving listening through movie scenes, greetings, apologies, goodbyes across different cultures, effective questioning, email composition, and conversational skills are covered. Additional programmes, like role-playing scenarios and descriptive tasks will refine speaking and comprehension skills. Lastly, practical exercises with numbers and price-related vocabulary will boost daily language use. Overall, participants will be equipped with practical skills for diverse English-speaking contexts.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate correct pronunciation of the alphabet (British vs American English)
Identify Singaporean English and other varieties
Assess the suitability of apps for different learning goals
Implement selected strategies in a language learning routine
Identify online English learning tools
Demonstrate appropriate body language in different conversational contexts
Hone listening and comprehension skills via movie scenes
Acquire knowledge of Greeting and Introduction variations, across different English-speaking cultures
Apply different types of English questions (e.g., yes/no, wh-questions)
List phrases and expressions for English Apologies
Identify common English Goodbye phrases
Participate in daily conversations, using appropriate vocabulary and expressions
Hone conversations for social and work contexts, via local films
Identify appropriate formal and informal English, in different scenarios
Compose basic emails, in correct format
Hone speaking skills by describing various pictures, in detail
Use numbers in practical situations, such as making purchases or giving information
Hone price-related vocabulary in role-playing scenarios, involving shopping or transactions

Topics to be covered
Day 1

The English Alphabet
English in Singapore
Using Apps to Learn English
Strategies for Learning English

Day 2

Learning English Online
Body Language
Learning English from Movies

Day 3

Greetings and Introductions
Asking Questions
How to Apologise
Ways to say Goodbye

Day 4

Daily Conversations
Watching Local Films
Formal vs Informal English

Day 5

Writing Emails (Email subject, Greetings, Introductions, Body Closing)
Practise Speaking with Pictures
Numbers
Prices
Time
Distance
Space
Years

Minimum Requirements

Basic English Proficiency

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate