This 8-week General English course helps you improve all your language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. With fun activities and practical exercises, you’ll build confidence and fluency in English for everyday use. This course is perfect for all levels. This course covers grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help you communicate effectively. Join us to enhance your English skills!
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About This Course
| FORMAT | ON CAMPUS |
| START DATE | FROM 7TH OF SEPTEMBER |
| LANGUAGE | BILUNGUAL |
| PRICE | 5,000 |
What will you learn?
By the end of this course you would be able to;
Speak confidently in English with anyone, anywhere.
Understand native speakers like never before.
Read and write with ease and flair.
Use a richer vocabulary in everyday life
Master essential grammar effortlessly.
Gain clear and polished pronunciation
Skills you will gain:
- Speak Confidently: Engage in conversations with ease and self-assurance.
- Understand Effectively: Improve your ability to listen and comprehend native English speakers.
- Read Fluently: Enhance your reading skills for better comprehension and enjoyment.
- Write Clearly: Develop the ability to express yourself through writing with clarity and precision.
- Expand Your Vocabulary: Use a wide range of words for different contexts and topics.
- Master Grammar : Grasp key grammar rules to communicate accurately.
- Perfect Pronunciation: Speak with clear and natural pronunciation for better communication.
MOMINA MUKHTAR
English Language Instructor at ICD
Momina is a devoted English literature enthusiast and a professional English language instructor. As the author of Being Nothing, she demonstrates her expertise and proficiency in both literary and language studies. Her poetry has been featured in multiple anthologies, including Between People and Places, Tender is That Heart Which Grieves, and Spaces and Places, published by the University of the Punjab, Lahore.
An enthusiastic English teacher, Momina is committed to identifying her students’ weaknesses and fostering creative thinking to inspire innovation. She believes that exploring the intricacies of language and its development enables her to teach more effectively. As Momina says, “What fascinates me is the discussion of language and its formation, as this helps me teach my students more efficiently.”
Explore this Course
Explore this hybrid course, seamlessly blending self-paced content with live elements for a comprehensive learning experience.
Enroll and Access
Enroll in the course, access self-paced material, and plan for engaging live sessions.
Engage in the Learning Journey
Immerse yourself in dynamic live sessions, interactive video lessons, and connect with peers through engaging discussions.
General English Course Structure Overview
Course Duration: 8 weeks (Every Saturday from 11-1 pm)
8-week course outline for General English classes, divided into modules. Each class will focus on one of the four key skills; reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Module 1: Foundational Skills Development
Week 1 Introduction and Assessment
Week 2 Reading Skills – Skimming and Scanning
Week 3 Listening Skills – Understanding Context
Week 4 Writing Skills – Structuring Sentences and Paragraphs
Module 2: Skill Enhancement and Application
Week 5 Speaking Skills – Building Confidence in Conversations
Week 6 Reading Skills – Critical Reading and Interpretation
Week 7 Listening Skills – Active Listening and Response
Week 8 Writing and Speaking Skills – Presentations and Peer Feedback
This course outline provides
Balanced approach to improving students skill. Including reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills over eight weeks.
Each week builds on the previous one, gradually increasing in complexity and allowing students to practice and refine their abilities.
Class room lectures and practice exercise.
Individual assessment and group discussions.
General English Course Outline: 8-Week Module ( In detail )
Module 1: Foundational Skills Development (Weeks 1-4)
Week 1: Introduction and Initial Assessment
Objectives
- Understand student proficiency levels.
- Introduce course structure and expectations.
Activities
- Ice-breaker activities to get to know students.
- Diagnostic tests to assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
- Group discussion on individual learning goals.
Week 2: Reading Skills - Skimming and Scanning
Objectives
- Develop skimming and scanning techniques for reading comprehension.
- Vocabulary Building and pronunciation
Activities
- Skimming and scanning exercises with short articles.
- Group activities identifying main ideas and specific details.
- Pair work to discuss and summarize texts.
Week 3: Listening Skills - Understanding Context
Objectives:
- Improve listening comprehension with a focus on context and main ideas.
- Getting familiarized with foreign accents and understanding diverse pronunciations.
Activities
- Listen to audio clips (e.g., conversations, news reports).
- Exercises identifying main ideas and inferring meaning from context.
- Note-taking practice with listening exercises.
Week 4: Writing Skills - Structuring Sentences and Paragraphs
Objectives:
- Understand and practice writing coherent sentences and paragraphs.
Activities:
- Sentence structure exercises (e.g., combining sentences, using connectors).
- Paragraph writing practice focusing on topic sentences and supporting details.
- Peer review sessions for constructive feedback.
General English Course Outline: 8-Week Module ( In detail )
Module 2: Skill Enhancement and Application (Weeks 5-8)
Week 5: Speaking Skills - Building Confidence in Conversations
Objectives:
- Improve fluency and confidence in everyday conversations.
Activities:
- Role-playing exercises in various scenarios (e.g., introducing oneself, asking for directions).
- Group discussions and pair work to practice speaking spontaneously.
- Pronunciation drills and exercises to improve clarity.
Week 8: Writing and Speaking Skills - Presentations and Peer Feedback
Objectives:
- Combine writing and speaking skills through presentations.
Activities:
- Students prepare and deliver a short presentation on a topic of their choice.
- Peer feedback sessions to provide constructive criticism on content and delivery.
- Final review of the course, summarizing key learning points and discussing progress
Week 7: Listening Skills - Active Listening and Response
Objectives:
- Enhance active listening skills and appropriate responses.
Activities:
- Listen to dialogues and interviews, focusing on identifying key points.
- Practice summarizing and paraphrasing what was heard.
- Group exercises to discuss and present main ideas from listening exercises.
Week 6: Reading Skills - Critical Reading and Interpretation
Objectives:
- Develop skills for critical reading and interpreting texts.
Activities:
- Reading exercises with more complex texts (e.g., opinion pieces, editorials).
- Group discussions on interpreting the author’s purpose and tone.
- Exercises identifying biases and perspectives in texts.
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