E004 – English Essentials: An Advanced Journey

This module is designed for learners who have already attained a high level of proficiency in English and are seeking to refine their language skills to an advanced level. Through a series of challenging tasks and activities, learners will engage with complex language structures, advanced vocabulary, and sophisticated communication strategies. By the end of this module, learners will have strengthened their ability to express themselves fluently and accurately in both written and spoken English across a variety of contexts.
By engaging with unique grammar structures, expanding vocabulary, analyzing authentic texts, and practicing advanced writing and speaking tasks, learners will develop the confidence and competence to communicate effectively in a variety of academic, professional, and social contexts. Continued practice and exploration beyond this module will further enrich and solidify their mastery of the English language.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Advanced Grammar Mastery
Complex sentence structures Subjunctive mood and conditional sentences Reported speech and indirect discourse

Grammar drills and exercises

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Sentence analysis and transformation tasks

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Error correction exercises

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Module 2: Vocabulary Enrichment
Advanced vocabulary expansion Idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs Academic and domain-specific terminology

Module 3: Reading Comprehension at an Advanced Level
Analytical reading strategies Inference and critical thinking skills Interpreting implicit meaning and tone

Module 4: Advanced Writing Techniques
Argumentative essay writing Formal and informal writing styles Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques

Module 5: Academic Writing Skills
Research paper structure and formatting Citation and referencing conventions Literature review and academic discourse

Module 6: Advanced Listening Comprehension
Understanding fast speech and accents Note-taking strategies for lectures and presentations Inferring meaning from context and intonation

Module 7: Effective Communication in Speaking
Advanced conversation strategies Public speaking and presentation skills Negotiation and persuasion techniques

Module 8: Professional Communication Skills
Business writing conventions (emails, memos, reports) Networking and interpersonal communication Cross-cultural communication and etiquette

Module 9: Advanced Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
Fine-tuning pronunciation of difficult sounds Stress and intonation patterns in connected speech Accent reduction techniques

Module 10: Cultural Fluency and Global Citizenship
Understanding cultural nuances and norms Global issues and intercultural competence Advocacy and social responsibility

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E004 – English Essentials: An Advanced Journey

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Course Curriculum

Module 1: Advanced Grammar Mastery Complex sentence structures Subjunctive mood and conditional sentences Reported speech and indirect discourse

Grammar drills and exercises

Sentence analysis and transformation tasks

Error correction exercises

Module 2: Vocabulary Enrichment Advanced vocabulary expansion Idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs Academic and domain-specific terminology

Vocabulary quizzes and exercises

Contextual usage tasks

Word association quizzes

Module 3: Reading Comprehension at an Advanced Level Analytical reading strategies Inference and critical thinking skills Interpreting implicit meaning and tone

Close reading exercises with authentic texts

Text analysis and discussion forums

Summarizing and synthesizing information tasks

Module 4: Advanced Writing Techniques Argumentative essay writing Formal and informal writing styles Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques

Essay writing assignments with feedback

Types of Essays workshops

Crafting compelling arguments and counterarguments

Module 5: Academic Writing Skills Research paper structure and formatting Citation and referencing conventions Literature review and academic discourse

Drafting and revising research papers

Incorporating sources and citing references

Editing essays

Module 6: Advanced Listening Comprehension Understanding fast speech and accents Note-taking strategies for lectures and presentations Inferring meaning from context and intonation

Listening to lectures, podcasts, and interviews

Transcribing and summarizing spoken content

Participating in listening comprehension quizzes

Module 7: Effective Communication in Speaking Advanced conversation strategies Public speaking and presentation skills Negotiation and persuasion techniques

Role-playing scenarios and debates

Delivering prepared speeches and presentations

Engaging in structured discussions and debates

Module 8: Professional Communication Skills Business writing conventions (emails, memos, reports) Networking and interpersonal communication Cross-cultural communication and etiquette

Simulated business correspondence tasks

Networking events and role-playing exercises

Case studies and real-world business scenarios

Module 9: Advanced Pronunciation and Accent Reduction Fine-tuning pronunciation of difficult sounds Stress and intonation patterns in connected speech Accent reduction techniques

Pronunciation drills and tongue twisters

Mimicking native speakers and shadowing exercises

Recording and self-assessment of spoken language

Module 10: Cultural Fluency and Global Citizenship Understanding cultural nuances and norms Global issues and intercultural competence Advocacy and social responsibility

Exploring cultural traditions and customs

Discussing global challenges and solutions

Promoting social awareness and action

Assessment

Quizzes and tests to evaluate comprehension of grammar, vocabulary, and reading materials.

Writing assignments and essays graded for coherence, organization, and language proficiency.

Speaking assessments based on fluency, pronunciation, and communication effectiveness.

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Module 1: Advanced Grammar Mastery
Complex sentence structures Subjunctive mood and conditional sentences Reported speech and indirect discourse

Module 2: Vocabulary Enrichment
Advanced vocabulary expansion Idioms, collocations, and phrasal verbs Academic and domain-specific terminology

Module 3: Reading Comprehension at an Advanced Level
Analytical reading strategies Inference and critical thinking skills Interpreting implicit meaning and tone

Module 4: Advanced Writing Techniques
Argumentative essay writing Formal and informal writing styles Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques

Module 5: Academic Writing Skills
Research paper structure and formatting Citation and referencing conventions Literature review and academic discourse

Module 6: Advanced Listening Comprehension
Understanding fast speech and accents Note-taking strategies for lectures and presentations Inferring meaning from context and intonation

Module 7: Effective Communication in Speaking
Advanced conversation strategies Public speaking and presentation skills Negotiation and persuasion techniques

Module 8: Professional Communication Skills
Business writing conventions (emails, memos, reports) Networking and interpersonal communication Cross-cultural communication and etiquette

Module 9: Advanced Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
Fine-tuning pronunciation of difficult sounds Stress and intonation patterns in connected speech Accent reduction techniques

Module 10: Cultural Fluency and Global Citizenship
Understanding cultural nuances and norms Global issues and intercultural competence Advocacy and social responsibility