Elementary English as a Second Language

In Unit 1, you will learn about the eight parts of speech and when each is used. You will learn how to recognize each part of speech and why using them correctly improves your communication skills. In Units 2 and 3, you will learn how to read actively by using context clues and other reading skills and see how reading more can help you expand your vocabulary. Unit 4 focuses on taking those reading skills and using them to help you write. By the end of ESL001, you'll be able to write a few sentences about your daily routine using the lessons on parts of speech, reading actively, and vocabulary to help you communicate clearly. Successful completion of ESL001 will prepare you for ESL002, where you will continue to improve your English reading and writing skills at the A2 level.

This course includes the following units:

• How Good is Your English?
• Unit 1: Reading Skills
• Unit 2: Reading to Comprehend
• Unit 3: Reading to Improve
• Unit 4: Reading to Write

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• use the 8 parts of speech to create basic sentences that follow basic word order;
• apply basic comprehension strategies to non-fiction texts;
• select vocabulary development strategies to recognize and collect Standard American English terms commonly used in academic contexts; and
• generate short, cohesive, basic descriptions of routine job- or academic-related activities in correct sentence order.

Throughout this course, you will also see learning outcomes in each unit. You can use those learning outcomes to help organize your studies and gauge your progress.

Tips for Success

ESL001: Elementary English as a Second Language is a self-paced course, which means that you can decide when you will start and when you will complete the course. There is no instructor or an assigned schedule to follow. We estimate that the "average" student will take 18 hours to complete this course. We recommend that you work through the course at a pace that is comfortable for you and allows you to make regular progress. It's a good idea to also schedule your study time in advance and try as best as you can to stick to that schedule.

Learning new material can be challenging, so we've compiled a few study strategies to help you succeed:

• Take notes on the various terms, practices, and theories that you come across. This can help you put each concept into context and will create a refresher that you can use as you study later on.
• As you work through the materials, take some time to test yourself on what you remember and how well you understand the concepts. Reflecting on what you've learned is important for your long-term memory and will make you more likely to retain information over time.

This course include:

18 hours

 Free Certificate

CEFR Level A2

Course link: https://learn.saylor.org/course/ESL001