Based on English 5, English 6 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
One chapter of textbook per class with three sessions for revisions
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Chapter 6 | Classbook exercises |
Class 2 | Chapter 7 | Classbook exercises |
Class 3 | Chapter 8 | Classbook exercises |
Class 4 | Revise Chapters 6-8 | Classbook exercises |
Class 5 | Chapter 9 | Classbook exercises |
Class 6 | Chapter 10 | Classbook exercises |
Class 7 | Revise Chapters 9-10 | Classbook exercises |
Class 8 | Revise Chapters 6-10 and test | Speaking and writing exercises |
Issues for Today
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Classbook exercises writing and presentations
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h.lewis[at]st-hildas.oxon.org
TBD
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