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 |
One chapter of the textbook is used as teaching materials every week. A short review test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Textbook Chapter 8 | A passage about mass media |
Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 9 | A passage about employment |
Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 10 | A passage about refugees |
Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 11 | A passage about sports |
Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 12 | A passage about immigrants |
Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 13 | A passage about international cooperation |
Class 7 | Textbook Chapter 14 | A passage about international understanding |
Class 8 | General review and exam | Review on Chapter 8 to 14 |
Yuko Takeshita et al (eds) The Bridges of English Languages across the World: Book 2 (Shohakusya)
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The total score of short review tests (60%) and the final review (40%)
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