Based on English 7, English 8 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 |
Students are required to read the assigned unit in the textbook and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Unit 8: Addiction to Smartphones | Textbook: pp. 43-48. |
Class 2 | Unit 9: India's Economic Potential | Textbook: pp. 49-54. |
Class 3 | Unit 10: The UK's Daily Commute | Textbook: pp. 55-60. |
Class 4 | Unit 11: Migration and Job Losses in the UK | Textbook: pp. 61-66. |
Class 5 | Unit 12: The Future of Television | Textbook: pp. 67-72. |
Class 6 | Unit 14: Historic Buildings Vandalised | Textbook: pp. 79-84. |
Class 7 | Unit 15: Turbines for Tidal Power | Textbook: pp. 85-90. |
Class 8 | Review and Final Exam |
BBC Understanding the News in English 10 (Kinseido)
To be announced in class
Class participation: 20% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 50%
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