Course Overview

Student's Goals and Objectives

1. Grammar:
o Tenses: Introduce and practice present continuous, simple past, future (going to and will), and
present perfect.
o Grammar Structures: Focus on possession, direct and indirect objects, linking verbs,
quantifiers, comparatives, superlatives, advanced modals, and conditionals at the beginner-low
level.
2. Vocabulary:
o Thematic Vocabulary: Cover basic vocabulary topics such as nationalities, occupations, diet
and health, sports and leisure, weather, and technology.
3. Listening:
o Listening Skills: Improve understanding of basic spoken English words and phrases, focusing
on general and specific details.
4. Speaking/Pronunciation:
o Pronunciation: Practice specific sounds like /-'m/, /-'re/, /-'s/ and verbs ending in -s, -ed, -ty, and
-teen.
o Speaking Skills: Enable students to discuss basic personal information fluently.
5. Reading/Writing:
o Reading Skills: Develop skills to understand sentence structure and content in beginner-low
level reading passages.
o Writing Skills: Help students write small paragraphs, text messages, or emails to describe
people, jobs, places, abilities, food, and clothes, and convey basic information.

Main Themes and Topics

Here are the key themes and topics that will be covered in the course:

1. Grammar:
o Present Continuous: Daily activities and routines.
o Simple Past: Past experiences and storytelling.
o Future Tenses: Planning and predictions.
o Present Perfect: Life experiences and recent events.
o Possession: Ownership and relationships.
o Comparatives & Superlatives: Describing people, places, and objects.
o Conditionals: Talking about possibilities and hypothetical situations.
2. Vocabulary:
o Nationalities & Occupations: Describing people and professions.
o Diet & Health: Food habits and healthy living.
o Sports & Leisure: Hobbies and interests.
o Weather: Describing weather conditions and forecasts.
o Technology: Everyday technology vocabulary.
3. Listening:
o Daily Conversations: Understanding everyday dialogues.
o Instructions & Directions: Listening for specific information.
o Short Talks & Announcements: Recognizing key points and details.
4. Speaking/Pronunciation:
 oSound Practice: Target sounds and pronunciation drills.
oRole-Plays: Simulating real-life situations and interactions.
5. Reading/Writing:
o Reading Comprehension: Short texts and stories.
o Writing Practice: Emails, text messages, and simple paragraphs.

Timeline for the First Two Months

Here's a proposed timeline for the next two months with two classes per week:

Week Lesson Focus Grammar Vocabulary Skills

Week Introduction to Present Listening &
Present Continuous Daily activities
1 Continuous Speaking
Week Simple Past Tense and Occupations & Reading &
Simple Past
2 Storytelling Nationalities Writing
Week Future Tenses: Planning and Listening &
Future (going to and will) Weather
3 Predictions Speaking
Week Present Perfect and Life Reading &
Present Perfect Sports & Leisure
4 Experiences Writing
Week Possession, Direct & Indirect Listening &
Possession and Descriptions Health & Diet
5 Objects Speaking
Week Reading &
Comparatives & Superlatives Comparatives & Superlatives Descriptive Adjectives
6 Writing
Week Linking Verbs and Listening &
Linking Verbs, Conditionals Technology
7 Conditionals Speaking
Week
Review & Assessment All Topics All Topics All Skills
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Detailed Weekly Plan

Let's break down the first month's lessons in more detail:

Week 1: Present Continuous

Lesson 1: Introduction to Present Continuous

 Objective: Understand and use the present continuous tense to describe ongoing activities.
 Activities:
o Warm-up: Discuss daily routines using visuals.
o Grammar Explanation: Explain present continuous structure (am/is/are + verb+ing).
o Activity:
 Role-play: "What are you doing?" scenarios with partner discussions.
 Listening Exercise: Listen to a dialogue and identify ongoing actions.
o Pronunciation Practice: Focus on the /-‘m/ and /-‘re/ sounds in contractions.
o Homework: Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using the present continuous tense.
Lesson 2: Practicing Present Continuous with Daily Activities

 Objective: Use present continuous to talk about current actions and ongoing events.
 Activities:
o Vocabulary Focus: Introduce vocabulary related to daily activities and routines.
o Interactive Exercise: Group activity where students describe pictures showing different actions.
o Listening Task: Watch a short video clip and note down what each person is doing.
o Pronunciation Drill: Practice pronunciation of verbs ending in -ing.
o Writing Activity: Compose a diary entry using present continuous tense.

Week 2: Simple Past Tense and Storytelling

Lesson 1: Understanding Simple Past

 Objective: Recognize and use simple past tense to describe past events.
 Activities:
o Grammar Explanation: Formulation of simple past tense for regular and irregular verbs.
o Vocabulary Exercise: Introduce common verbs related to past experiences.
o Storytelling Activity: Share a short story or personal experience using simple past.
o Listening Comprehension: Listen to a story and identify the past actions mentioned.
o Pronunciation Focus: Practice verbs ending in -ed.

Lesson 2: Telling Stories with Simple Past

 Objective: Use simple past tense for storytelling and past experiences.
 Activities:
o Role-play: Create a dialogue about a past event or experience.
o Interactive Exercise: Complete a story by filling in blanks with the correct past tense verbs.
o Reading Practice: Read a short passage and answer comprehension questions.
o Writing Task: Write a short narrative about a memorable day using the simple past.

Week 3: Future Tenses - Planning and Predictions

Lesson 1: Using 'Going to' for Future Plans

 Objective: Learn to use 'going to' for future intentions and plans.
 Activities:
o Grammar Explanation: Structure of 'going to' for future plans.
o Vocabulary Introduction: Words related to plans and intentions.
o Role-play: Plan a trip or weekend activity using 'going to.'
o Listening Activity: Listen to people discussing their future plans and note key details.
o Pronunciation Practice: Focus on connected speech and contractions.

Lesson 2: 'Will' for Predictions

 Objective: Use 'will' for making predictions and spontaneous decisions.

 Activities:
 o Grammar Explanation: Differences between 'will' and 'going to.'
o Predictive Vocabulary: Words associated with predictions and forecasts.
o Interactive Task: Make predictions about future technology or world events.
o Reading Task: Read a passage on future predictions and answer questions.
o Writing Exercise: Write a paragraph predicting what life will be like in 20 years.

Week 4: Present Perfect and Life Experiences

Lesson 1: Introduction to Present Perfect

 Objective: Use present perfect to talk about life experiences and achievements.
 Activities:
o Grammar Explanation: Structure and usage of present perfect tense.
o Vocabulary Focus: Words related to experiences and accomplishments.
o Interactive Exercise: Share personal experiences using present perfect.
o Listening Task: Listen to interviews about life achievements and fill in the blanks.
o Pronunciation Focus: Practice the pronunciation of past participles.

Lesson 2: Present Perfect for Recent Events

 Objective: Use present perfect to discuss recent events and changes.

 Activities:
o Role-play: Discuss recent changes in your life or community.
o Reading Activity: Read a short article about recent events and answer comprehension questions.
o Writing Exercise: Write a short paragraph about recent changes in your town or school.
o Vocabulary Extension: Introduce phrases like "just," "already," and "yet."

Assessments and Feedback

At the end of the month, conduct a small assessment to gauge the student’s understanding and progress:

1. Grammar Quiz: Covering the tenses and grammar points taught.

2. Vocabulary Test: Identify words and use them in sentences.
3. Listening Test: Listen to dialogues and answer comprehension questions.
4. Speaking Assessment: Conduct a short interview about personal experiences and future plans.
5. Writing Task: Write a short paragraph or email using learned vocabulary and grammar.