摘要
**規定:「上課期間禁止學生在非教學用途下使用手機」**
█出缺席+參與 (50-70﹪)
█期中考 (15-25 ﹪)
█期末考 (15-25 ﹪)
"Foreign Language (English)" is a dynamic course meticulously designed to guide English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students from a high-beginner (A2) to a solid low-intermediate (B1) proficiency level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This course is a crucial stepping stone, aiming to build upon foundational grammar and vocabulary, empowering students to navigate real-world English communication with greater confidence, accuracy, and fluency. It provides a bridge from simple sentence construction to more complex and nuanced expression.
Course Objectives and Approach
Our primary objective is to enhance all four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We adopt a highly communicative approach, ensuring that language learning is not just theoretical but practical and applicable. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured around high-frequency, relevant topics encountered in daily life, such as travel, hobbies, food, education, and career. This thematic organization allows students to learn language within a meaningful and memorable context, making new vocabulary and grammar points easier to acquire and retain.
Grammatically, the course provides a deeper dive into past, present, and future tenses, including simple and continuous forms, and introduces students to perfect tenses. You'll learn to use modal verbs to express ability, permission, and obligation, and master the use of comparative and superlative adjectives to make comparisons. We also cover the essentials of phrasal verbs, connecting words, and more complex sentence structures, enabling you to articulate your thoughts and experiences with greater precision.
Skill Development and Activities
Listening comprehension is developed through exposure to authentic audio materials, including short dialogues, podcasts, and video clips. These materials are carefully selected to reflect real-life conversations, helping students become accustomed to different accents and speech patterns. Speaking activities are central to the course. We'll engage in interactive role-plays, group discussions, and short presentations, creating a supportive environment for you to practice and refine your conversational skills. The focus is on fluency and confidence, encouraging you to overcome the hesitation often associated with speaking a new language.
Reading skills will be honed by analyzing a variety of texts, from short news articles and blog posts to simplified stories and personal narratives. These texts are chosen not only to expand your vocabulary but also to develop your ability to infer meaning from context and identify the main ideas. Writing exercises progress from crafting simple emails and social media posts to composing coherent paragraphs and short essays. You'll learn to structure your writing logically, using appropriate transition words and punctuation.
Cultural Awareness and Assessment
Beyond the linguistic aspects, the course fosters cultural awareness by exploring various facets of English-speaking cultures. We'll discuss holidays, social customs, and historical events, which enriches your understanding of the language and the people who speak it. Regular, low-stakes assessments, including quizzes, speaking tasks, and writing assignments, will provide a continuous measure of your progress and offer constructive feedback. By the end of this course, you'll be able to participate in conversations on a wide range of familiar topics, recount personal experiences, and express your opinions and plans with greater independence and clarity, laying a robust foundation for future language acquisition.
**規定:「上課期間禁止學生在非教學用途下使用手機」**
█出缺席+參與 (50-70﹪)
█期中考 (15-25 ﹪)
█期末考 (15-25 ﹪)
"Foreign Language (English)" is a dynamic course meticulously designed to guide English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students from a high-beginner (A2) to a solid low-intermediate (B1) proficiency level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This course is a crucial stepping stone, aiming to build upon foundational grammar and vocabulary, empowering students to navigate real-world English communication with greater confidence, accuracy, and fluency. It provides a bridge from simple sentence construction to more complex and nuanced expression.
Course Objectives and Approach
Our primary objective is to enhance all four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We adopt a highly communicative approach, ensuring that language learning is not just theoretical but practical and applicable. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured around high-frequency, relevant topics encountered in daily life, such as travel, hobbies, food, education, and career. This thematic organization allows students to learn language within a meaningful and memorable context, making new vocabulary and grammar points easier to acquire and retain.
Grammatically, the course provides a deeper dive into past, present, and future tenses, including simple and continuous forms, and introduces students to perfect tenses. You'll learn to use modal verbs to express ability, permission, and obligation, and master the use of comparative and superlative adjectives to make comparisons. We also cover the essentials of phrasal verbs, connecting words, and more complex sentence structures, enabling you to articulate your thoughts and experiences with greater precision.
Skill Development and Activities
Listening comprehension is developed through exposure to authentic audio materials, including short dialogues, podcasts, and video clips. These materials are carefully selected to reflect real-life conversations, helping students become accustomed to different accents and speech patterns. Speaking activities are central to the course. We'll engage in interactive role-plays, group discussions, and short presentations, creating a supportive environment for you to practice and refine your conversational skills. The focus is on fluency and confidence, encouraging you to overcome the hesitation often associated with speaking a new language.
Reading skills will be honed by analyzing a variety of texts, from short news articles and blog posts to simplified stories and personal narratives. These texts are chosen not only to expand your vocabulary but also to develop your ability to infer meaning from context and identify the main ideas. Writing exercises progress from crafting simple emails and social media posts to composing coherent paragraphs and short essays. You'll learn to structure your writing logically, using appropriate transition words and punctuation.
Cultural Awareness and Assessment
Beyond the linguistic aspects, the course fosters cultural awareness by exploring various facets of English-speaking cultures. We'll discuss holidays, social customs, and historical events, which enriches your understanding of the language and the people who speak it. Regular, low-stakes assessments, including quizzes, speaking tasks, and writing assignments, will provide a continuous measure of your progress and offer constructive feedback. By the end of this course, you'll be able to participate in conversations on a wide range of familiar topics, recount personal experiences, and express your opinions and plans with greater independence and clarity, laying a robust foundation for future language acquisition.
- 教師: 潘 根鴻