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 |
listening to numbers
quick response
note-taking
interpreting
public speaking
Course schedule | Required learning | |
---|---|---|
Class 1 | Unit 5 | none |
Class 2 | Unit 6 | none |
Class 3 | Unit 7 | none |
Class 4 | Unit 8 / review test | none |
Class 5 | Unit 9 | none |
Class 6 | Unit 10 | none |
Class 7 | Unit 11 / speaking test | none |
Class 8 | rest of the text / test | none |
Developing Interpreting Skills for Communication
handouts to be distributed as necessary
active participation
results of tests
None
none