Offered to students with basic competence in English in the 1100 semester, the ESL 001 course aims to prepare students for self-learning while developing effective communication skills and helping them to adapt for focus group discussions. The core components of the course exposes students to on-site and online learning while improving listening and extemporaneous speaking skills. Furthermore, the intended learning outcomes of the course are as follows:
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compose simple questions and short answers with the use of contractions,
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compile and present an impromptu speech on a given simple topic,
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express opinions and write cohesive paragraphs on simple topics,
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describe past events and experiences effectively, and,
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compose semi-formal and informal emails proficiently based on general contexts.
