Online Class: ESL Grammar Skills Level 4

Transition seamlessly to upper-intermediate fluency with ESL Grammar Level 4, offering 22 detailed units on topics such as perfect tenses, conditionals, and more, all supported by practical exercises and assessments. The course enriches grammar and writing abilities, ensuring learners thrive with sophisticated English proficiency.

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    Lessons
  • 30
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 731
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 9
    Hours
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  • 0.9
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Elevate Your English Proficiency with ESL Grammar Level 4

Unveiling the penultimate module in our renowned five-course ESL grammar series: ESL Grammar Level 4. This meticulously curated course acts as a pivotal bridge, effortlessly transitioning English learners from intermediate to the heights of upper-intermediate fluency. It stands as a testament to our commitment to help our students not just communicate, but to truly thrive and articulate with an unmatched sophistication in the English language.

Spread across 22 intricately designed units, this course boasts a streamlined, user-friendly approach. We believe that the mastery of a language doesn't lie in the complexity of content, but in its clarity and relevance. Each unit begins with a lucid presentation of the subject matter, crafted with utmost precision to ensure easy assimilation. This is closely followed by a range of lesson exercises, meticulously tailored to embed the concepts deeper into the learner's cognition.

To guarantee the application and retention of the newly acquired skills, the course features regular practice quizzes, four comprehensive examinations interspersed at strategic intervals, and a decisive final exam. This rigorous, yet engaging assessment method ensures that the learner is constantly aligned with the progression metrics, making the journey to the pinnacle of English mastery a rewarding experience.

Delving into the heart of the course, ESL Grammar Level 4 covers an impressive array of grammar topics. From the dynamism of gerunds and infinitives to the intricacies of future progressive; from mastering the perfect forms of the present to navigating the realms of present, past, and past progressive. We dive deep into the nuanced realms of relative clauses, conditionals 2 and 3, reported speech, and an array of minor yet crucial grammar aspects that often go overlooked in standard courses. This includes intricate details like distinctions between "both/either/neither", nuances in phrases like "a friend of mine", "by the time", "on my own/by myself", and the subtle might of "had better".

But our commitment to holistic learning doesn’t stop at grammar alone. ESL Grammar Level 4 also includes lessons dedicated to refining your writing prowess. Discover the transformative power of conjunctive adverbs and unlock the secrets to crafting impeccable paragraph structures that captivate readers.

On culminating ESL Grammar Level 4, you don't just proceed to another level; you ascend to the zenith of advanced English language learning. Whether you're a first-time explorer of this content or a seasoned enthusiast aiming to polish your expertise, this course is more than a learning tool—it's an investment. An investment into a future of unparalleled English fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Dive in, and let us guide you through the labyrinth of English grammar to the pinnacle of linguistic excellence.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Mastering Either/Or and Neither/Nor

To determine course suitability, an entry test is recommended with instructions to consider lower levels if one scores 75% or less. The instructional focus is on 'both,' 'either,' and 'neither,' detailing their usage in sentence construction with appropriate verb agreements. 31 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Pre-Test
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2. Understanding Possessive Phrasing in Friend Descriptions

Using 'my friend' signifies a direct possession, whereas 'a friend of mine' implies having multiple friends, with this person being one among them. The lesson emphasizes proper possessive forms depending on the subject and highlights usage errors to avoid, specifically 'a friend of me.' 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. Mastering the Present Perfect

Distinguishable from the simple past, the present perfect is used to discuss actions connected to the present, stressing unfinished periods or states. Commonly paired with adverbs like 'always' and 'never,' it highlights past experiences within an ongoing life narrative. Additional lesson topics: ESL Lesson: The Present Perfect Tense; The Present Perfect Tense 13 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Understanding the Present Perfect Progressive: A Bridge Between Past and Present Actions

Combining present tense with past actions, the present perfect progressive focuses on activities' duration and progression over time. Its form highlights action continuity, using auxiliary elements and gerunds alongside participles. Additional lesson topics: Present Perfect Progressive 16 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz
  • Assessment: Lesson 4-2 Quiz

Lesson 5. Each vs. Every: Detailed Usage Guide

Both each and every serve to modify singular nouns, though each emphasizes separate units and every refers to collective frequency or general occurrences. Additional lesson topics: Each, Every; Quiz: Each and Every 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 6. The Syntax of Subjects: Understanding Gerunds and Infinitives

Using gerunds or infinitives as subjects allows verbs to take on the role of nouns, focusing on the action or idea itself. Choosing between them often depends on the context or subtle differences in meaning. Additional lesson topics: Infinitive Summary; Gerunds and Infinitives: Their Noun Roles 8 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7. Understanding Verb Combinations

The interplay between verbs involves gerunds, infinitives, or subjunctives, with the first verb guiding the form of the next. Essential verbs, such as 'admit' or 'avoid,' uniformly pair with gerunds to complete the action's expression. Additional lesson topics: Verb Forms Quiz; Gerunds: Verbs followed by Gerunds 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8. Verbs and Infinitives

English grammar rules specify that certain leading verbs necessitate an infinitive form for any subsequent verbs, dictating the flow of sentence construction. Through examples like 'start to', 'fail to', and 'intend to', the structure of language is exemplified. Additional lesson topics: Verb Lists: Infinitives and Gerunds; The Infinitive 5 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9. Understanding Object-Infinitive Dynamics in English

The structure of verb + object + infinitive is crucial for conveying directives and intentions in English. By analyzing verbs like 'motivate,' 'promise,' and 'command,' this lesson guides learners in effective communication. Additional lesson topics: Verb Lists: Infinitives and Gerund; Intermediate grammar exercise: and 8216;verb + object + to infinitive' structure 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10. Gerund or Infinitive: A Simple Guide

Verbs like 'start' or 'continue' exhibit the unique ability to pair with gerunds or infinitives without changing the core meaning. However, verbs such as 'remember' or 'try' exhibit distinct meanings based on this syntactical choice. Additional lesson topics: Verbs followed by Gerunds and Infinitives 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 11. Understanding the Past Perfect: Unveiling Temporal Relationships

The past perfect tense expresses events that happened before another moment in the past, highlighting their sequence. It combines 'had' with past participles and relies on a context set by the simple or progressive past. Additional lesson topics: Past Perfect Tense Quiz; Test your tenses 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12. A Journey Into the Depths of the Past Perfect Progressive

Past perfect progressive connects past and earlier actions with 'had + been + gerund,' showcasing duration and ongoing nature over fact. For instance, 'They had been planning a trip to Jamaica' underscores the continuity of planning before plans changed. Additional lesson topics: Past Perfect Progressive Exercises; Quiz: Past Simple, Progressive Perfect 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13. Mastering 'By the Time'

The prepositional phrase 'by the time' is used to express temporal relationships between events, often employing perfect forms to do so effectively. Its use typically indicates that an event was completed before another started, emphasizing the duration or tardiness involved. Additional lesson topics: Useful Idioms and Phrases related to time 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14. Mastering the Future Progressive Tense: Navigating Future Actions with Confidence

Express ongoing future actions with the future progressive by using 'will/be going to + be + gerund,' suitable for plans and predictions. It captures the continuity of actions expected to occur in future contexts. Additional lesson topics: Future Progressive Quiz 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15. Mastering Relative Clauses: A Deep Dive into Adjectival Functions

Building on prior knowledge of pronouns like who, which, and that, this lesson delves into where, when, whom, and whose, emphasizing their roles in adjective clauses. Comma placement varies based on the clause's necessity to the sentence. Additional lesson topics: Using Adjective Clauses 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 16. Imaginary Conditionals: Creating Hypothetical Situations

With a past tense verb and 'would,' Conditional 2 encapsulates impossible present or future scenarios, diverging from the real context of Conditional 1. Its utility shines in hypothetical scenarios for advice or to express unique viewpoints. Additional lesson topics: Conditional Forms 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 16 Quiz

Lesson 17. The Past That Never Was: Conditional 3 Explained

Conditional 3 allows us to explore hypothetical scenarios in the past, imagining different outcomes for actions that never happened. It uses the if clause in past perfect and a past modal to illustrate how things could have been different. 7 Total Points
  • Lesson 17 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 17 Quiz

Lesson 18. Understanding Independence: On My Own and By Myself

'On my own' means doing something independently by choice, highlighting self-sufficiency and personal fulfillment. Conversely, 'by myself' can refer to being alone either incidentally or intentionally for introspective solitude. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 18 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 18 Quiz

Lesson 19. Understanding the Power of 'Had Better' for Advice

'Had better' gives strong recommendations or prompts, functioning akin to a modal verb without conjugation across subjects or tenses. It consistently pairs with the base form of a verb for clarity and force. Additional lesson topics: Had Better 5 Total Points
  • Lesson 19 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 19 Quiz

Lesson 20. Unlocking the Secrets of Reported Speech

Reported speech necessitates moving verbs to a past perspective while also adjusting pronouns to reflect the change in speaker. This transformation involves modifying verbs such as 'will' to 'would' and 'can' to 'could' to maintain coherence. Additional lesson topics: Reported Speech; Reported Speech Quiz 15 Total Points
  • Lesson 20 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 20 Quiz
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 21. Sentence Connection Techniques using Conjunctive Adverbs

In written communication, conjunctive adverbs are pivotal for exhibiting logical relations such as addition and contrast between sentences. Positioned initially in a sentence, they help convey the intended meaning by delineating ideas smoothly. Additional lesson topics: Conjunctive Adverbs Exercise; Conjunctive Adverb Meaning and Examples 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 21 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 21 Quiz

Lesson 22. Anatomy of a Paragraph

Paragraphs in English writing follow a three-part structure: the topic sentence introduces the idea, body sentences expand with increasing specificity, and the concluding sentence encapsulates the discussion. This structure ensures logical flow and clarity. 3 Total Points
  • Lesson 22 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 22 Quiz

Lesson 23. The Final Exam: Choose Wisely

As a course culmination, students must carefully select the best responses from available choices on the final exam. This endeavor not only tests their acquisition of knowledge but also their analytical decision-making skills. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 23 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Final Exam
267
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate usage of both/either/neither (of).
  • Identify present perfect.
  • Identify present perfect progressive.
  • Demonstrate correct usage of each/every.
  • Identify gerunds and infinitives as subjects.
  • Demonstrate usage of verb + gerund.
  • Demonstrate usage of verb + infinitive.
  • Demonstrate usage of verb + object + infinitive.
  • Demonstrate usage of verbs + gerund or infinitive.
  • Identify past perfect.
  • Identify past perfect progressive.
  • Identify future progressive.
  • Demonstrate usage of adjective clauses (relative clauses).
  • Demonstrate conditional usage
  • Demonstrate usage of on my own / by myself+.
  • Demonstrative usage of conjunctive adverbs.
  • Demonstrate how to structure a paragraph in English.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: ESL Grammar Skills Level 4
Course Number: 8900319
Lessons Rating: 4.65 / 5 Stars (1,014 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2024
CEU Value: 0.9 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.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "It was a great course. In the level 3, before doing the lesson exam we had to do some practice exercises, which were very useful for understanding the lesson in a better way." -- Pablo B.
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