Online Class: Basic English Speaking Skills

Our course offers an unparalleled experience in mastering English through vibrant visuals and comprehensive grammar instruction, equipping learners with over 900 essential words for everyday use. With multi-sensory learning and consistent hands-on practice, you'll seamlessly integrate English into your life, achieving true fluency and eloquence.
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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 52
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 298
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Essence of English: Speaking with Clarity & Confidence

Welcome to a journey that promises to enhance your English speaking skills, elevating you from the fundamentals to fluency. Our "Basic English Speaking Skills" course is meticulously crafted to ensure a 360-degree learning experience. Blending vocabulary with core language structures, this course stands out, offering rich visuals, cutting-edge external resources, and immersive multimedia, ensuring a multi-sensory grasp of the English language.

Spanning across 15 in-depth lessons, our curriculum not only teaches words but breathes life into them, empowering students to construct meaningful, well-structured sentences. Accompanying examples and exercises ensure practical application, embedding each lesson deep into your memory.

Course Highlights:

  1. Visual Brilliance: Our picture illustrations provide context, making abstract concepts tangible and learning memorable.

  2. Engaging Multimedia: Dive deep into the intricacies of pronunciation and diction with our curated netlinks that lead to audio and video demonstrations. Hear it, see it, say it!

  3. Expansive Vocabulary: Equip yourself with over 900 commonly-used English words, forming a robust foundation for daily communication.

  4. Comprehensive Grammar Modules: From various tenses of the verb "to be" to harnessing the power of adjectives, our lessons are structured to cover all significant grammar territories.

  5. Hands-on Practice: After every module, engage with practice exercises tailored to cement your understanding, ensuring you don't just learn, but internalize.

  6. Review Quizzes: Test your knowledge at the end of each lesson, solidifying your learning and identifying areas for revision.

Snapshot of the Curriculum:

  • Lesson 1: Dive into the present tense, exploring identities, relationships, and ownership.
  • Lesson 2 & 3: Journey deeper into the present tense, refining negations and queries.
  • Lesson 4 to 6: Time-travel to the past tense, initiating conversations and framing clear questions.
  • Lessons 7 to 15: Unlock specialized topics ranging from adjectives, health, music, clothing, and beyond, all culminating in the art of effortless communication.

Each lesson seamlessly blends vocabulary with grammar topics. The repetitive structure ensures consistent learning and practice.

Your Takeaway: By the end of this course, you won't just 'know' English. You'll 'live' it. Whether you're setting foot in the English-speaking realm or refining your foundational knowledge, this course is your passport to eloquence.

Join us, as we pave the path to your linguistic brilliance, one lesson at a time.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Building Foundations: Vocabulary and 'To Be' Present Tense

This lesson dives into using the verb 'to be' in the present tense for expressions of existence and location, including forming questions and negative sentences. It builds vocabulary related to family and emotions with practical exercises to reinforce learning. 40 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.5
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.6
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.7
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz 1.8

Lesson 2. Mastering Past Tense: 'To Be' in Context

Effective language acquisition relies on vocabulary development and the confident use of pronouns, driven by precise past tense transformations. Navigate through the complexities of English grammar with exercises that build fluency in past tense narratives. 23 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz 2.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz 2.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz 2.3
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz 2.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz 2.6

Lesson 3. Mastering the Art of Description with Adjectives

Lesson Summary 2: Learners engage with vocabulary for locations and colors, improving comprehension and translation skills through dictionary use and exercises. They enhance sentence construction by rearranging adjectives and converting statements between tenses, with practice also on forming questions. 25 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz 3.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz 3.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz 3.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz 3.5
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz 3.6

Lesson 4. The Verb 'To Have': Present Tense Essentials

Introducing terms related to ailments and body parts, the lesson encourages translation practice to enhance vocabulary comprehension. It teaches the present tense forms of 'to have,' includes scenario-driven exercises, and highlights the exceptions for singular subjects 'I' and 'you.' 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz 4.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz 4.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz 4.5
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz 4.7

Lesson 5. Understand and Use Simple Present Tense

The lesson emphasizes verb conjugation in simple present tense, paired with a comprehensive vocabulary of numbers and days, steering students towards fluency in forming correct sentences. Exercises demand application of grammar rules, including constructing negative forms and contractions. 25 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz 5.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz 5.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz 5.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz 5.5
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz 5.7

Lesson 6. Transport and Occupations: Bridging Vocabulary with Visuals

The lesson introduces transportation and occupation words and asks learners to translate them into their language and identify matching pictures. Later, it shifts focus to possessive pronouns, teaching their grammatical role and offering exercises for application in sentences. 15 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz 6.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz 6.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz 6.4

Lesson 7. Speak and Find: Understanding Essential Travel Vocabulary

The lesson introduces vocabulary associated with places and directions, encouraging learners to use a dictionary for language translation. It guides on forming important questions to navigate through places, including how to ask for a location or time. 5 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz 7.4

Lesson 8. A Step Back in Time: Navigating Simple Past Tense

The lesson focuses on mastering the simple past tense by illustrating the transformation of verbs, distinguishing between regular and irregular forms. Practical exercises guide learners in reshaping sentences into past tense, negative, and interrogative structures to reinforce comprehension. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: 8900182aa52684zz.png
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz 8.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz 8.3
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz 8.5
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz 8.6

Lesson 9. Prepositions Simplified: Effective Use of 'In' and 'On'

Introducing vocabulary about personal information, this session includes practical exercises on asking and answering pertinent questions. It emphasizes the usage of prepositions to enhance clarity in expressing temporal and locational details. 3 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz 9.1

Lesson 10. Exploring Key Prepositions: 'At' and 'To' in Context

Master the usage of 'at' and 'to' in Lesson 10 by learning how they function in sentences related to time, place, and motion. Weather terminology is also defined, providing a practical setting for language practice. 13 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz 10.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz 10.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz 10.3

Lesson 11. Present Tense Essentials: Navigating 'There is' and 'There Are'

Lesson 11 includes vocabulary exercises and teaches the usage of 'there is' and 'there are' in present tense. It also covers negative and question forms for these expressions to enhance grammatical skills. 25 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz 11.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz 11.2
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz 11.3
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz 11.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz 11.5

Lesson 12. Understanding 'There Was' and 'There Were'

Lesson 12 introduces a vocabulary list related to finance and money, as well as adjectives that describe different personality traits. It also explores the past tense forms of 'there is' and 'there are,' including their negative and question forms. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz 12.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz 12.3
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz 12.4
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz 12.5

Lesson 13. Mastering 'From' and 'Of' in Context

Prepositions 'from' and 'of' illustrate origin and possession respectively, while a vocabulary section enhances understanding of kitchen and geography-related terms. Exercises reinforce learning through practical examples and sentence transformation tasks. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz 13.1
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz 13.4

Lesson 14. Simple Future Tense: The Verb 'Will'

In Lesson 14, explore vocabulary related to the workplace and employment, practicing translations to deepen understanding. Delve into the simple future tense through exercises that focus on forming positive, negative, and interrogative statements with 'will.' 5 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz 14.3

Lesson 16. Vocabulary Review Mastery

Broadening your vocabulary can amplify your English expression; use space given to write meanings and consult dictionaries as needed. This lesson encapsulated over 900 words, offering a platform for extensive language mastery. 100 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: The Final Exam

Lesson 15. Crafting Plurals: A Guide to English Nouns

This lesson introduces the vocabulary for various hobbies and physical activities, encouraging learners to use a dictionary for translations into their native language. It also delves into the rules for forming plural nouns in English, including exceptions and exercises for practice. 0 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
349
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the proper usage of the verb "to be," present tense and past tense.
  • Demonstrate proper use of adjectives.
  • Demonstrate the proper usage of the verb "to have," present tense and past tense.
  • Identify simple present tense.
  • Identify possessive pronouns.
  • Demonstrate asking questions.
  • Recognize the simple past tense.
  • Recognize prepositions in and on.
  • Identify the prepositions "at" and "to".
  • Demonstrate correct usage of "there is" and "there are," present tense and past tense
  • Identify the prepositions "from" and "of".
  • Recognize the verb "will," simple future tense.
  • Demonstrate correct usage of nouns, singular and plural.
  • Summarize basic vocabulary review.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Basic English Speaking Skills
Course Number: 8900182
Lessons Rating: 4.74 / 5 Stars (2,823 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is accessible online throughout all states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It's also available in top English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: March 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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