Kursomtale
‘English Language and Culture for Special Purposes I: administrative, technical’ Fall 2005
- Goals: Gain confidence; improve speaking, listening, reading, writing skills in English
- Learning methods: individual, small groups, large groups; role plays; language tasks; grammar exercises; conversations, discussions
- Level: Upper beginner/lower intermediate
Session 1: September 16 - Bø 9:30-15:45
Themes: Social English: introducing yourself; small talk; meeting new people
Situations: Social gatherings
Grammar/Vocabulary Exercises; Listening/ Speaking Practice
Session 2: September 23 - Notodden 9:30-15:45
Themes: Welcoming foreign students and guests, guiding around the college, giving information and assistance
Situation: Small and large groups of students/guests at the college, inside/outside
Grammar /VocabularyExercises; Listening/ Speaking Practice
Session 3: October 7 - Bø 9:30-15:45
Themes: Telephone English; question/answer techniques, asking and giving information; giving service
Situations: At the college office
Grammar /Vocabulary Exercises; Listening/ Speaking Practice
Session 4: October 14 - Bø 9:30-15:45
Themes: Advising foreign students: Asking/answering questions, giving opinions, making suggestions, giving advice, apologizing; writing short contracts, filling out forms
Situations: Meetings with 1-2 foreign students
Grammar/Vocabulary Exercises; Listening/ Speaking/Writing Practice
Session 5: October 21 - Notodden 9:30-15:45
Themes: Writing e-mail in English; writing letters: requests, replies, orders, complaints; reading and paying bills
Situations: At the office
Grammar/Vocabulary Exercises; Writing/Reading/Listening/ Speaking Practice
Session 6: October 28 - Bø 9:30-15:45
Themes: Formal and informal meetings; reading and writing short reports
Situation: College meeting rooms
Grammar/Vocabulary Exercises; Listening/ Speaking/Reading/Writing Practice
