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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.
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Time: 18 hours
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CEFR Level A2
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In this activity, you will practice talking about yourself by stating simple facts.
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Read the text and choose the best answer for each question.
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In this activity, you will complete a text by inserting the correct verb into each space.
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Unit 1 introduces you to the parts of speech used in Standard American English. In this unit, you will learn how to recognize the different parts of speech and see when and where they are used. Finally, you will practice identifying the parts of speech and placing them in sentences.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 6 hours.
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We start Unit 1 with grammar by learning about the eight English Parts of Speech. Grammar is difficult, but the more comfortable you are with it, the easier it will be to read and write in English. Because the parts of speech are considered the building blocks of the language, we learn the parts of speech for two main reasons: i) by knowing the elements of English, you'll have an easier time using them correctly in your writing, and ii) by knowing how these elements are being used, you'll also have an easier time learning their meaning.
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Let's start by first reviewing a list of the parts of speech to know their definition and examples. Next, we will learn about each part of speech in more detail to understand how we can use the correct form of a word to build sentences.
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Now that we know what all parts of speech are, let's look at them in more detail to see how they are different from each other and how they are used in sentences. First, let's see what other information we can learn more about nouns, adjectives, and pronouns.
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Next, let's see what additional information we can review to learn more about verbs and adverbs.
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Now that we know more about using nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, and adverbs, we need to learn how they can be put together to make sentences. Conjunctions and prepositions help us do that. Let's see what other information we can review to learn more about how conjunctions and prepositions are used to make sentences.
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Finally, let's see what additional information we can learn about interjections.
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The activities here give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand parts of speech. If you have a difficult time identifying the parts of speech, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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Now we know and recognize the different parts of speech. This is helpful for understanding grammar rules and explanations. We can continue by learning when and where the parts of speech are used in sentences. Standard English uses specific rules about word order, so it is important to know and follow them to communicate successfully.
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Let's start by first reviewing the required parts of a sentence in Standard English. Next, we will look at each sentence part to understand which part of speech can be used to do that job in a sentence.
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Now that we know the parts of a sentence and what parts of speech can do those jobs, let's look at them in more detail to see the order in which they must be used. This order is important to communicate clearly in Standard English. Using the correct word order will also help you avoid errors that many new students of Standard English often make when writing.
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Now that we know the parts of a sentence and their order in a sentence, let's review why a group of words is called a sentence. We learned in the first part of Unit 1 that we can group parts of speech to create phrases, so it is necessary to understand the difference between a phrase and a sentence to write correctly in English.
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The activities below give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand basic word order in Standard English. If you have a difficult time recognizing correct word order, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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In this last part of Unit 1, we look at what makes a good sentence in Standard English. We will discuss the specific requirements for writing complete sentences. Also, we will look at how we can use conjunctions to connect clauses and create different types of sentences.
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These materials include information about basic sentence types in Standard English. After you read the explanations and watch the videos to learn about types of sentences, you will have a chance to test your understanding by completing practice activities.
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We learned that sentences are made of groups of words. We use parts of speech to create phrases and clauses. Clauses can be connected with conjunctions to create different types of sentences. Let's review how these groups of words are different.
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We learned that punctuation is important for good sentences. Punctuation is especially important to show when a sentence ends. However, there are different choices to end a sentence: a period or full stop, a question mark (!), or a question mark (?). We make this choice based on the type of sentence.
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Now that we know different types of sentences, let's put our knowledge into practice.
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The activities below give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand types of sentences in Standard English. If you have a difficult time recognizing sentence types, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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You introduced yourself at the start of the course by answering three simple questions. Now that you know more about basic sentence patterns and different sentence types, we can share more information about ourselves.
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You have learned about many different parts of speech and some basic guidelines to correct usage. This is a lot to take in, for sure! This section will help you review what you have learned in Unit 1.
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Go through the interactive video presentation, which provides a basic overview of what you have learned about the parts of speech and types of sentences. Then, look at the sentences in the second activity and complete the exercise by typing your answer with the correct punctuation and capitalization.
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In these activities, you will use parts of speech in the correct word order to create sentences.
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Unit 2 introduces reading actively. You will learn how to use basic reading strategies to understand simple non-fiction texts. Finally, you will use these reading skills to demonstrate your understanding of a short reading.Students must read a lot of materials to prepare for classes and submit assignments. When we read to learn something new, we read actively. In this unit, you will learn about different active reading strategies to help you understand what you read.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 4 hours.
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Reading textbooks can be challenging compared to a novel or website. Students often spend lots of time re-reading without remembering what they just read. If you use active reading strategies, you will understand and remember what you have read more successfully. This section will show you how to be a better student by improving your reading skills for two main benefits: prepare you to be more focused when reading to decrease unnecessary reading time and increase your understanding and ability to focus.
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Good reading is not simply a matter of taking in information – you need to do more than that. Let's start by looking at what it means to be an active reader.
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In this section, you will learn about previewing a text to prepare for reading. This will help you understand the text more clearly and use your time better.
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After preparing to read by previewing and predicting, there are other strategies we can use to understand a text passage. In this section, you will learn about skimming and scanning. These strategies will help you find the main idea and details presented in a nonfiction text.
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Now that we know some active reading strategies, let's put our knowledge into practice.
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The activities below allow you to find out how well you understand active reading strategies. If you have a difficult time recognizing reading strategies and informational text features, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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In this activity, you will make predictions about a reading.
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Now that you know basic active reading strategies, let's see if we can easily use them to understand a simple informational text.
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For these two activities, use active reading strategies to understand the text and answer the questions.
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You have learned about some active reading skills that can help you be a better reader. This is a lot to take in, for sure! This section will help you review what you have learned in Unit 2.
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Watch these videos, which provide a basic overview of some of the active reading skills you have learned about in this unit.
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In this activity, you will answer questions about a story by reading and identifying important details.
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In unit 3, you will use your active reading skills to learn new words. You will see how reading helps you learn new ways to say things in English. This unit ends with a WebQuest, where you'll create a vocabulary list of your own by searching for words online.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 5 hours.
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Building a large vocabulary of English words will help you feel confident communicating, or talking and writing, with other people in English. But how do we start learning new words? Pick up a dictionary and start reading? No! There are a number of things you can do (we call these strategies) every day to learn – and remember – new words.
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These materials include vocabulary-building strategies for learning new words in Standard English. After you read the explanations and watch the videos to learn about vocabulary-building strategies, you will have a chance to test your understanding by completing practice activities.
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There are several proven benefits in improving your vocabulary, but how should we go about learning new words in the most effective way? By using the following ten vocabulary-building strategies, you are guaranteed to develop a strong vocabulary and keep improving it every day.
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Do you know what to do when you come across a word you don't know? Sometimes, you'll find the meaning of a word hidden in the sentence you're reading. Words and phrases that you already understand can act like clues in a puzzle. Using the clues given to you in a sentence to figure out the meaning of a word or phrase is called using context clues.
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The meaning of new words can be guessed from their parts, too. If you know what the parts of a word mean, you can often guess the meaning of the word without looking it up in the dictionary.
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We learn new words by listening to and reading in English and using it every day. If you don't have many English speakers where you live, try watching videos or reading in English. As you listen and read, pay attention to the new words you find, then use vocabulary-building strategies to find their meaning. In this section, you will learn practical ways to build your vocabulary every day.
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Now that we know some vocabulary-building strategies, let's put our knowledge into practice.
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The activities below give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand vocabulary-building strategies. If you have a difficult time recognizing these strategies, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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Now that you know some vocabulary-building strategies, let's see if we can easily use them to learn some new words in English.
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You have learned about some vocabulary-building skills that can help you communicate better and easier in English. This is a lot to take in, for sure! This section will help you review what you have learned in Unit 3.
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Go through these videos, which provide a basic overview of some of the vocabulary-building skills you have learned about in this unit.
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Students mustViewIn this section, you will complete a WebQuest, which is an activity that consists of inquiry-oriented tasks that will help you understand the meaning of a word.
To complete this activity, you'll review three links and three tasks. These tasks will help you build a stronger vocabulary and show you how daily activities can help you learn more words.
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Unit 4 brings together what you learned in units 1 through 3. In this unit, you will read short descriptions of people's daily activities or routines. Then, you will write a few sentences about yourself. Finally, you will review your writing and post it for your classmates' feedback.
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The more we read, the more we write! Reading in English teaches you new words and shows you how words fit together in sentences. As you learn English, give yourself time to read often. You can read about anything you like: sports, fashion, movies, games, the list goes on and on. As long as you're reading, you're learning!
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The materials below include information about grouping sentences together to create a short text in Standard English. After you read the explanations and watch the videos to learn about writing, you will have a chance to test your understanding by completing practice activities.
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Taking college courses is all about reading and writing. We started this course by looking at word forms (parts of speech) and how we can group them to create phrases and then different types of sentences. Sentences can also be grouped together to create text: paragraphs and essays. Let's look at some basic information about grouping basic sentences to create a simple text or paragraph.
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Much of the text and writing you'll do occurs in chronological order. This means that the events in a story happen in order from beginning to end. Writing in chronological order helps the reader follow what is happening in a story. For example, if a student wants to prepare for an exam, she will first go to class, then study, and finally, take the exam. These events all happen in an order the reader knows.
In this section, you will learn how to use context clues, prediction, and prior knowledge to help figure out the chronological order of a text.
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Now that we know some writing strategies, let's put our knowledge into practice.
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The activities below give you the opportunity to find out how well you understand the writing process. If you have a difficult time recognizing these strategies, you may return to review the information in the Let's Study section and then try these practice activities again.
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Now that you know some strategies for writing, let's see if we can easily use them to write a short paragraph in English.
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Throughout this course, you have learned some key phrases that are useful in explaining your daily routine to another person. In this section, you will demonstrate your knowledge of key vocabulary by describing a typical day in your life.
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You wrote some sentences about your daily routine using the parts of speech we learned in Unit 1. Good work! The next step is to edit your writing so that you can share it with others. Use the checklist below to review each sentence for errors. Correct any errors you find. Be sure to print or download the checklist so that you can save it for future use.
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Once you have reviewed the sentences you wrote about your daily activities, share your writing in the discussion forum and see what daily activities your classmates complete. If you wish, reply to your classmates' daily activities.
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You have learned about some writing that can help you communicate clearly when writing in English. This is a lot to take in, for sure! This section will help you review what you have learned in Unit 4.
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Go through the video presentations, which provide a basic overview of some of the writing strategies you have learned about in this unit.
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In this activity, you will organize sentences in a logical manner to create a short paragraph.
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Please take a few minutes to give us feedback about this course. We appreciate your feedback, whether you completed the whole course or even just a few resources. Your feedback will help us make our courses better, and we use your feedback each time we make updates to our courses.
If you come across any urgent problems, email contact@saylor.org.
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Take this exam if you want to earn a free Course Completion Certificate.
To receive a free Course Completion Certificate, you will need to earn a grade of 70% or higher on this final exam. Your grade for the exam will be calculated as soon as you complete it. If you do not pass the exam on your first try, you can take it again as many times as you want, with a 7-day waiting period between each attempt.
Once you pass this final exam, you will be awarded a free Course Completion Certificate.
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