Online English as Second Language Teacher

English as a Second Language (ESL) Course for Beginners

This course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior experience with English. It will focus on building foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, all within a practical and engaging context.

Course Structure:

Length: 10 weeks (2 hours per week)

Learning Objectives:
* Develop basic vocabulary and grammar for everyday use.
* Understand and respond to simple questions and instructions.
* Communicate basic needs and information.
* Read and write short sentences.

Teaching Methodology:

* Communicative Approach: Focus on using English for real-life communication.
* Task-Based Learning: Engage students in activities that require using the target language.
* Multi-sensory Learning: Utilize visuals, realia, and kinesthetic activities to cater to different learning styles.
* Error Correction: Provide positive feedback and correct mistakes gently to encourage participation.

Course Content:

Week 1-3: Greetings and Introductions

* Greetings (Hello, Goodbye)
* Introductions (My name is..., I am from...)
* Numbers (1-10)
* Colors
* Classroom objects

Week 4-6: Daily Life

* Family members
* Daily routines (wake up, eat, sleep)
* Hobbies and interests
* Telling time
* Asking and answering basic questions (What is your name? Where are you from?)

Week 7-9: Shopping and Food

* Food vocabulary (fruits, vegetables, drinks)
* Numbers (11-20)
* Asking for and giving things (Can I have...? Here you go.)
* Describing things (big, small, red)
* Ordering food at a restaurant

Week 10: Review and Travel

* Review key vocabulary and grammar from previous lessons.
* Basic travel phrases (Yes, No, Please, Thank you)
* Asking for directions (Where is...? How do I get to...?)
* Planning a simple trip

Activities:
* Dialogues and role-playing
* Games and reinforcement activities
* Short listening and reading comprehension exercises
* Dictation and pronunciation practice
* Simple writing prompts (e.g., write a short introduction about yourself)