Online Class: ESL Grammar Skills Level 5

Name: ESL Grammar Skills Level 5
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Dive into ESL Grammar 5, a thorough course offering mastery in complex English structures like intricate tenses and semantic precision, enriched by auditory content and a practical, real-world approach. This final keystone of our series empowers learners with writing prowess and evaluative tools to ensure mastery and fluency.

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Course Description

Mastering Advanced English: ESL Grammar 5 Comprehensive Course

Delve into the heart of the English language with ESL Grammar 5, the crowning jewel in our acclaimed five-part ESL grammar series. A meticulously crafted journey, this final installment presents English language enthusiasts with an unparalleled depth of knowledge, enabling them to wield the language with the finesse of a native speaker.

With a curriculum tailored for the advanced learner, ESL Grammar 5 offers a comprehensive exploration into some of the most intricate facets of English grammar. Every lesson unravels sophisticated structures and nuances, transforming the way you perceive and utilize the language.

Course Highlights:

Focused Syntax Lessons: Gain mastery over intricate tenses such as the present perfect, future perfect, and future perfect progressive. Dive deep into the past tense of modal verbs, the captivating world of subjunctives, the elegance of noun clauses, and the beauty of appositives.
Semantic Mastery: Engage with semantic-focused instructions that elevate your proficiency. Delight in lessons on expressions like wish, be supposed to, have/get something done, unless, see somebody do, and prefer/would rather.
Innovative Teaching Aids: Beyond the written content, students will revel in our auditory offerings. Each lesson boasts a dedicated audio file, elucidating the grammar concept in an engaging verbal format. This multi-faceted approach ensures that every learner, irrespective of their learning style, has the best chance at comprehensive understanding and mastery.
Practical Engagement: Following each lesson's theoretical exposition, immerse yourself in meticulously designed exercises. These practice sessions, rooted in real-world applications, ensure a robust internalization of the grammar concepts.
Evaluative Metrics: Our course offers periodic assessments to gauge and consolidate your learning. With a mix of quizzes, tests, and a comprehensive final exam, track your journey from proficiency to mastery.
Art of Writing: Two dedicated lessons introduce learners to the exquisite art of English writing. Engage with the nuances of the writing process, and discover the timeless structure of the 5-paragraph essay. This knowledge will be an invaluable asset, empowering learners to craft impeccable English compositions, irrespective of the format.

Whether you're a first-time explorer of these advanced structures or a seasoned linguist aiming for a refresher, ESL Grammar 5 promises a transformative experience. With high-definition videos, lucid written content, and abundant practice opportunities, this course is your definitive path to attaining impeccable accuracy and fluency in English. Embark on this final step in our grammar series and emerge with the confidence and skills to engage the world in sophisticated English.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Mastering the Present Perfect Tense: A Deep Dive into Ongoing Actions and Their Present Connections

265 Points

Learners engage in exercises to counter common difficulties in differentiating the present perfect from the simple past. The present perfect aids in expressing past actions with current implications, while the simple past is confined to actions locked in the past. Additional lesson topics: Present Perfect Video Tutorial; Exercises of Present Perfect, Simple Past and more; Present Perfect Review; Review of Simple Past

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1
Complete: Assignment 1.2
Assessment: Pre-Test
Assessment: Quiz 1

Lesson 2. Unveiling the Power of 'Wish' in Unreality

110 Points

The lesson explains 'wish' as a tool for expressing unreal situations, resembling Conditional 2 structures with past tense verbs. It provides examples of how 'wish' constructs desires about the past, present, and future using specific clauses and tenses. Additional lesson topics: Present Wishes; Exercises using Wish..

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2
Assessment: Quiz 2

Lesson 3. Navigating Unmet Expectations with 'Be Supposed To'

110 Points

The utility of 'be supposed to' lies in its ability to shape a forecast about actions, bridging grammar and real-life schedules with subjunctive dexterity. It balances expectation with actuality, underscoring its role in anticipated activities and outcomes. Additional lesson topics: Expectation Video Tutorial; Exercises with be used to or be supposed to:; Understanding the use of Suppose to go

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Assignment 3
Assessment: Quiz 3

Lesson 4. Could Have, Should Have: Mastering Past Modals

110 Points

Past modals help express actions that could have occurred but didn't, using a special structure since they can’t be modified in the same way as regular verbs. Continuous past modals suggest ongoing actions, demonstrated by combining them with 'have been' and a gerund. Additional lesson topics: Exercise; Understanding and Using Modal Verbs; Modal Verbs to Express Past Possibilities Video Tutorial

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Assignment 4
Assessment: Quiz 4

Lesson 5. Have/Get Something Done: A Dive into Passive Voice Usage

110 Points

In this lesson, 'have/get something done' is used to de-emphasize the subject and highlight actions carried out by others on your behalf, just like in the passive voice. This format indicates delegating tasks, with 'get' and 'have' functioning as regular verbs. Additional lesson topics: Exercises with the use of passive have and get in English; Passive and Active Voices; Passive Voice Video Tutorial

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Assignment 5
Assessment: Quiz 5

Lesson 6. Understanding 'Unless': A Comprehensive Guide

110 Points

The term 'unless' is used to express a conditional phrase meaning 'if not,' providing a stronger emphasis compared to using 'if not'. It places a condition on the clause that follows, adding clarity and strength to the statement. Additional lesson topics: How to use 'Unless' and 'As long as'; How to us Unless Video Tutorial ; Upper-intermediate grammar exercise: unless, in case of, in case, as long as

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Assignment 6
Assessment: Quiz 6

Lesson 7. Mastering Reflexive Verbs: When Subjects and Objects Unite

110 Points

Reflexives in English, constructed with -self/-selves suffixes, appear when subjects and objects converge in meaning, like 'Tony can't hear himself think.' In cases where reflexivity is clear and evident, these forms aren't required, shown by 'The boy bathes.' Additional lesson topics: Exercises using reflexive pronouns in English; Reflexive Pronouns Video Tutorial ; Reflexive Pronouns in English

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Assignment 7
Assessment: Quiz 7

Lesson 8. The Intricacies of Seeing: Gerunds vs. Simple Verbs

109 Points

Verbs followed by objects can take a gerund or infinitive verb depending on the emphasis in the sentence. Use gerund for action focus and simple form for occurrence focus, such as in 'I saw Susie driving your car' or 'I saw Susie drive your car.'

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Assignment 8
Assessment: Quiz 8

Lesson 9. Using Future Perfect Tense

110 Points

The future perfect tense establishes a timeline connecting present or future events, using the formula 'will + have + participle.' In Ellie's educational journey, this is illustrated as her having completed numerous courses by graduation. Additional lesson topics: Future Perfect Video Tutorial ; Future Perfect Tense; Exercises using future tense in English

Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Assignment 9
Assessment: Quiz 9

Lesson 10. Understanding the Future Perfect Progressive

110 Points

The future perfect progressive tense highlights ongoing action between two events, with at least one event in the future. It is formed using will + have + been + gerund, indicating a continuous action leading up to a future point. Additional lesson topics: Future Progressive and Future Perfect ? Video Tutorial; Future Progressive Perfect Tense Examples; Exercises with future progressive tense

Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Assignment 10
Assessment: Quiz 10

Lesson 11. Mastering Subjunctive Forms and Their Uses

109 Points

The subjunctive in English is applied using a verb's infinitive minus 'to' following specific verbs and adjectives, usually signaling hypothetical situations, and is distinctly noticeable in third person with 'be.' Often found in proposals and advice, it's crucial in affirming situations that are desirable or essential. Additional lesson topics: Exercises using the Subjunctive; English Grammar; Subjunctive

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Assignment 11
Assessment: Quiz 11

Lesson 12. Choosing Wisely: Using 'Prefer' and 'Would Rather' Effectively

110 Points

Prefer and would rather both express preferences, with prefer using an infinitive or gerund and would rather using a simple verb form. Would rather can suggest choices or preferences for others, requiring past tense after an object. Additional lesson topics: Prefer and Would Rather; Intermediate grammar exercise: would rather, would prefer, prefer; Rather and Prefer

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Assignment 12
Assessment: Quiz 12

Lesson 13. Quick Guide: Omitting Relative Pronouns

110 Points

Omitting relative pronouns followed by a subject helps maintain the clarity of sentences while shortening them. Examples include shortening 'The woman who I was talking to' to 'The woman I was talking to.' Additional lesson topics: General Usage in Defining Clauses; Defining Relative Clauses; Quiz: Relative Pronouns- Omission

Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Assignment 13
Assessment: Quiz 13

Lesson 14. Relative Clause Reduction Unraveled: When Less is More in Sentence Construction

110 Points

By eliminating certain grammatical elements, relative clauses can become streamlined without sacrificing meaning, particularly when using prepositions, passive constructions, or progressive forms. This process enhances the sentence's flow and comprehensibility. Additional lesson topics: Reduced Relative Clauses; Tutorial Review of Relative Pronouns; Exercises and lesson on Reduced Relative Clauses

Lesson 14 Video
Complete Assignment: Assigment 14
Assessment: Quiz 14

Lesson 15. Noun Clauses Explained

210 Points

Noun clauses, characterized by a preceding wh- word, perform roles traditionally held by nouns, as demonstrated in 'She won't listen to a word he says.' They can serve multiple functions in a sentence, enhancing sentence complexity without altering base meanings. Additional lesson topics: Noun Clauses Video Tutorial ; Understanding Noun Clauses; Exercises using Noun Clause

Lesson 15 Video
Complete: Assignment 15-1
Complete: Assignment 15-2
Assessment: Quiz 15

Lesson 16. The Art of Appositives in Sentence Structure

100 Points

Appositives are noun phrases providing extra info about a noun and can either precede or follow it; their necessity in the sentence determines comma use, similar to commas in relative clauses. For instance, 'My friend Beth' uses the appositive 'Beth' to modify 'friend,' while in 'University courses, aimed to enhance cognitive abilities,' commas show the extra nature of the appositive. Additional lesson topics: Appositives; The Use of Appositives

Lesson 16 Video
Complete: Assignment 16

Lesson 17. Exploring the Nuances of Auxiliary and Modal Combinations

110 Points

In English, combining auxiliaries with modals can construct grammatically complex sentences, capped at four verbs. Such structures, including passive voices, exemplify the intricate nature of statements like 'The child couldn't have been crying.' Additional lesson topics: Verbs: Be, Auxiliaries, and Modals

Lesson 17 Video
Complete: Assignment 17
Assessment: Quiz 17

Lesson 18. Crafting Compelling Essays: From Ideas to Polished Prose

0 Points

Mastering the 5-paragraph essay involves pre-thinking with techniques like brainstorming and freewriting, followed by structuring ideas with clustering and outlining for coherent argumentation. Drafting multiple iterations refines your ideas while meticulous revision focuses on relevance and clarity, enhancing overall quality.

Lesson 18 Video

Lesson 19. Mastering the 5-Paragraph Essay: A Comprehensive Guide to Each Component

20 Points

In a 5-paragraph essay, the introduction should progress from broad claims to a specific thesis, which guides the paper's argument. The conclusion reflects the opposite structure of the introduction, broadening from a specific thesis restatement to encompass general ideas once more.

Lesson 19 Video
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Final Exam

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Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Identify present perfect.
Demonstrate correct usage of wish, be supposed to, and past modals
Demonstrate usage of have/get something done.
Demonstrate usage of unless.
Identify reflexives.
Identify usage of see somebody do and see somebody doing.
Identify future perfect.
Identify future perfect progressive.
Identify subjunctive.
Demonstrate usage of prefer / would rather.
Demonstrate omitting relative pronouns.
Demonstrate relative clause reduction.
Identify noun clauses.
Identify appositives.
Demonstrate combining auxiliaries and modals.
Demonstrate writing the 5-paragraph essay process.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: ESL Grammar Skills Level 5

Course Number: 8900325

Lessons Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars (609 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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Availability: This course is fully available online in all 50 states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in major English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.

Last Updated: April 2024

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

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.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dana Kristan

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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