Online Class: ESL Grammar Skills Level 1

Begin your English language journey with ESL Grammar Skills Level 1, focusing on essential grammar topics like tenses, nouns, and verbs to build a strong linguistic foundation. With 33 interactive lessons featuring vibrant visuals and state-of-the-art videos, you’ll gain mastery over basic grammatical rules and the skills for effective communication.
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Course Description

ESL Grammar Skills Mastery: Embark on Your English Journey with Level 1

Embarking on the adventure of mastering a new language, especially English, is both exhilarating and challenging. Tailored precisely for those taking their initial steps in this voyage, our 'ESL Grammar Skills Level 1' is the perfect starting point. Crafted meticulously for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, this course ensures that every nuance, every rule, is presented in a manner that resonates with your unique learning journey.

At Level 1, we lay down the foundational bricks of English grammar. Delve deep into the world of tenses, specifically focusing on the intricacies of present simple and past simple. From there, we'll guide you through the captivating realm of verbs, spotlighting their diverse forms and functions.

Here's a peek into our holistic course offerings:

  1. Dancing with Verbs: Unearth the magic of verbs, including the dynamic '-ing' form, and unravel the peculiarities of 'be' verbs, distinguishing them from their counterparts.
  2. Nouns & More: Dive into plurals, discern the significance of articles 'a' and 'an', and embrace the art of using adjectives to paint vivid linguistic pictures.
  3. Pronouns & Demonstratives: Master subject pronouns, possessive adjectives, and the subtle nuances of using 'this/that/these/those'.
  4. Prepositions & Beyond: Decode the world of prepositions, especially those defining place and time, while also tackling the essential 'wh-' questions and understanding the frequency-driven adverbs.
  5. Sentence Structuring: Craft simple (S-V-O) and compound sentences, ensuring your thoughts flow smoothly in English.
  6. Irregularities in English: Navigate the fascinating domain of irregular spellings, plurals, gerunds, and verb formations.

Beyond grammar, we infuse our course with a comprehensive writing component. With 33 enriching lessons, each supplemented with vivid illustrations, exhaustive exercises, and section-specific exams, the journey becomes as immersive as it is instructive. Moreover, we've incorporated state-of-the-art audio-visual aids, including High-Definition videos for every lesson. These videos serve a dual purpose: enhancing your understanding and fine-tuning your listening comprehension and pronunciation.

By the culmination of this course, you'll have forged a sturdy foundation in English. While the linguistic expanse you'll navigate may be foundational, it'll empower you to articulate the majority of your thoughts and ideas. So, whether you're just starting your English journey or seeking to rejuvenate your foundational skills, our Level 1 offering stands as an invaluable resource.

Dive in, and let's co-create your English story, one grammatical rule at a time!

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Lesson 1. Mastering Subject Pronouns: A Foundational Guide

Interactive exercises guide learners in mastering the use of subject pronouns through dedicated practice sessions that emphasize repetition. The cycle of practice and starting over aims to solidify comprehension. 1 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 1

Lesson 2. Building Blocks of English Sentences: Subject, Verb, and Object

Sentence structure in English is defined by the order: subject-verb-object; however, some verbs require a complement instead of an object, which can be an adjective or a prepositional phrase. To construct sentences correctly, remember that every sentence needs a subject and a verb, but the object depends on the verb type. 1 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 2

Lesson 3. Third Person Singular: The Verb 'Be' in Action

Learners explore sentence construction using the present simple verb 'be,' while exercises focus on adjective-noun agreement and prepositional context, with sentence rewrites like 'Jeremy's a plumber.' Lists provided aim to expand vocabulary through descriptive language and practical noun usage. 21 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 3
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Crafting Sentences: Adjectives and Nouns Combined

In this lesson, students enhance their English syntax skills by reordering jumbled phrases to construct sentences, ensuring adjectives come before nouns. It stresses proper sentence formatting via uppercase beginnings and period endings, cultivating disciplined writing behavior. 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 4
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Mastering 'Was' and 'Wasn't' with He, She, It

Learners practice converting present simple sentences into past simple form using 'was' or 'wasn't,' aiding them in expressing temporal information accurately for third-person singular subjects. Exercises include creating positive and negative past statements, as well as forming relevant questions to reinforce understanding. 2 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 5-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 5-2

Lesson 6. Exploring Prepositions: Spatial Relationships with In, On, Under, and More

This lesson focuses on using prepositions to describe spatial relationships, utilizing examples like 'The star is under the square' and encouraging learners to practice with variations. 2 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 6-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 6-2

Lesson 7. Navigating Adjectives, Nouns, and Prepositional Phrases with 'Be'

This lesson delves into how 'be' verbs function with different types of words in English sentences, maintaining the same structure whether they describe singular or plural subjects. Exercises are provided to reinforce mastery, focusing on both full and contracted forms. 4 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 7-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 7-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 7-3
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 7-4

Lesson 8. Grammar in Action: Using Possessive Adjectives

Lesson 8 focuses on possessive adjectives matched with subject pronouns, illustrating examples like 'my dog' and 'their house.' The lesson includes exercises to practice using possessive adjectives and correcting grammatical errors in sentences. 2 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 8-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 8-2

Lesson 9. Understanding Articles: A and An in English Grammar

This session clarifies the use of 'a' vs 'an' by examining initial sounds, offering rules and exceptions for perfect article usage. Exercises help solidify understanding of choosing the correct article in various grammatical contexts. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 9
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Understanding English Plurals: Formation and Rules

In English, pluralization primarily affects nouns by adding an -s, with some exceptions requiring -es for extra phonetic clarity. 4 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7144.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 10-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 10-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 10-3
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 10-4

Lesson 11. Understanding When to Use -s: Present Simple Verbs for He/She/It

Lesson 11 explains the formation of present simple verbs in the third person singular for actions performed by 'he,' 'she,' or 'it,' emphasizing habitual actions. It distinguishes between verbs that require objects, those that require complements, and some that can use either, explaining the importance of learning these distinctions for effective communication. 3 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7143.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 11-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 11-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 11-3

Lesson 12. Present Simple: Building Strong Foundations

Lesson 12 covers how to use the present simple tense for all subjects and provides examples with various sentence structures. Students completed exercises requiring sentence construction and verb conjugation, emphasizing third person singular changes. 3 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 12-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 12-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 12-3

Lesson 13. Exploring Negations and Descriptions: Understanding 'Not' with Mary and Others

The lesson explains the English negation process using 'is not' to alter meanings of adjective and noun predicates. It provides practice sentences where learners convert positive statements into negatives using contractions and full forms. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 13-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 13-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14. Exploring Negations in English: From Phrases to Sentences

Lesson 14 teaches the use of 'are not' contractions, highlighting that 'am not' becomes 'I'm not.' An exercise reinforces the lesson by rearranging sentences to use short forms correctly. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 14-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 14-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15. Adventures with 'Ago' and the Past Tense

This lesson delineates using 'ago' to construct past tense sentences, distinguishing between affirmative and negative forms. The exercises provided are designed to enable diverse expressions of time and events using structured patterns. 1 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 15

Lesson 16. Pairing Sentences with Their Question Twins

Students are tasked with reversing given statements to questions, exemplified by changing 'The dog is in the yard' into 'Is the dog in the yard?'. Accompanying exercises guide learners in providing appropriate positive or negative short responses. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 16-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 16-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam

Lesson 17. Understanding Wh- Question Words

Understanding English question formation involves using words like what, where, and why to ask for specific details, rather than just yes or no answers. This lesson provides practice in crafting questions and selecting appropriate question words based on the type of information requested. 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 17 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 17-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 17-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 17 Exam

Lesson 18. Playing with Negatives: The 3rd Person Singular Edition

This lesson is centered on teaching negatives in the third person singular, as seen in sentences like Sara doesn't eat pasta, contrasted with what she does eat. The subsequent exercise aids learners in crafting their own sentences by emphasizing what various subjects don't do. 33 Total Points
  • Lesson 18 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 18
  • Assessment: Lesson 18 Exam

Lesson 19. Exploring Third Person Singular Questions: A Comprehensive Guide

Focusing on the third person singular, this lesson guides students in turning declarative sentences into questions, using practical examples. Students enhance their language skills by crafting both questions and opposite forms of given sentences, enriching their grasp of English grammar. 23 Total Points
  • Lesson 19 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 19-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 19-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 19-3
  • Assessment: Lesson 19 Exam

Lesson 20. Mastering Negatives and Questions: A Comprehensive Third Person Singular Review

The lesson dives into manipulating sentence structure by transforming affirmatives into negatives and crafting relevant questions, with an emphasis on the third person. Through diverse exercises, students enhance their ability to form questions and negate statements efficiently. 21 Total Points
  • Lesson 20 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 20-1
  • Assessment: Lesson 20 Exam

Lesson 21. Interrogative Practice: Turning Statements into Questions

The lesson provides exercises on crafting questions from statements and responding using short forms. Guidance is given on when full verb forms are necessary in answers. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 21 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 21-2
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 21-1
  • Assessment: Lesson 21 Exam

Lesson 22. Navigating Abilities: Lessons in 'Can' and 'Can't'

The concept of 'can' represents the ability to perform an action without variation across different subjects, always teamed with the simple form of the verb. Negative 'can't' is its straightforward counterpart for expressing actions one is unable to perform, maintaining uniform application for all subjects. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 22 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 22-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 22-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 22 Exam

Lesson 23. Timeless Tenses: Navigating Regular Verb Past Forms

When conjugating regular verbs into the simple past, the verb endings are crucial; focus on patterns like -ed, with exceptions on doubling consonants or -y to -ied transformation. Enrich sentences by incorporating time phrases to perfectly set the scene in the past. 18 Total Points
  • Lesson 23 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7142.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 23-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 23-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 23 Exam

Lesson 24. Irregular Verbs Past Tense

Learning to use irregular verbs involves memorizing specific past tense forms, highlighted by a list of 25 frequent verbs, since they do not adhere to the regular '-ed' pattern. The exercises provided in the lesson are designed for practice in context, solidifying the learner's understanding. 27 Total Points
  • Lesson 24 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7141.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 24-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 24-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 24 Exam

Lesson 25. Quick Guide to Irregular Verbs (2)

By listing and practicing with commonly misused irregular verbs, this lesson efficiently builds grammatical competence in their past forms. Engaging exercises direct learners to convert verbs like 'cut,' 'run,' and 'set' into their appropriate past tense versions. 27 Total Points
  • Lesson 25 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7140.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 25-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 25-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 25 Exam

Lesson 26. Exploring the Simple Past: Crafting Questions and Negatives

This lesson teaches how to ask and answer questions using the simple past tense by practicing with various scenarios. Students learn to formulate both affirmative and negative sentences from the given prompts. 20 Total Points
  • Lesson 26 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 26
  • Assessment: Lesson 26 Exam

Lesson 27. The Art of Compound Sentence Construction

The lesson explains how compound sentences use coordinating conjunctions to link related or contrasting ideas, enriching simple sentence structures. Notably, the conjunctions 'and' and 'but' are explored through examples and exercises to clarify their usage. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 27 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 27
  • Assessment: Lesson 27 Exam

Lesson 28. Existence Explained: Understanding 'There is' and 'There are'

The lesson outlines how 'there is' points to a single entity while 'there are' suggests multiplicity, using examples like the Queen of England or the children in a neighborhood. Students practice constructing sentences and inquiries using this pattern as applied to a fictional map. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 28 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 28-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 28-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 28 Exam

Lesson 29. Demonstratives in English: Mastering This, That, These, and Those

Learn to distinguish proximity and number using 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those' for both singular and plural references near and far. Additionally, practice applying these terms correctly through exercises involving identifying proper usage in sentences. 6 Total Points
  • Lesson 29 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7139.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 29
  • Assessment: Lesson 29 Exam

Lesson 30. Distinguishing Activities: To Play or To Go

When discussing activities with significant motion in English, the structure 'go + [verb + -ing]' is used, such as in 'go swimming' or 'go hiking.' Less action-oriented activities use the structure 'go + [simple verb]' like in 'go play soccer,' and 'go' can be optional in these contexts. 27 Total Points
  • Lesson 30 Video
  • Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7138.pdf
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 30-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 30-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 30 Exam

Lesson 31. Infinitive Verb Mastery: Unlocking the Power of 'To' with Like, Love, Want, and Need

To correctly follow 'like,' 'love,' 'want,' or 'need,' a verb needs to be in the infinitive form such as 'to learn' or 'to speak.' Determine if 'to' is a preposition or part of an infinitive by checking if the subsequent word is a noun or a verb. 17 Total Points
  • Lesson 31 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 31-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 31-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 31 Exam

Lesson 32. The Role of Frequency Adverbs in English Sentences

Understanding the role of frequency adverbs enhances sentence clarity by specifying how often actions occur, using adjectives like 'never' and 'usually' appropriately. Exercises reinforce concepts by instructing students to rephrase sentences with designated adverbs in the proper position. 144 Total Points
  • Lesson 32 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 32-1
  • Complete Assignment: Practice Exercise 32-2
  • Assessment: Lesson 32 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
521
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define subject pronouns.
  • Demonstrate writing simple sentences.
  • Demonstrate using third person singular (he, she, it).
  • Demonstrate using third person singular (he, she, it).
  • Define and recognize prepositions.
  • Define and recognize possessive adjectives and plurals.
  • Present Simple Verbs, 3rd Person Singular (he, she, it)
  • Demonstrate using present simple, all subjects.
  • Demonstrate using questions in the English language.
  • Demonstrate negatives, 3rd person singular.
  • Demonstrate questions, 3rd person singular.
  • Demonstrate using simple past – regular verbs.
  • Demonstrate using simple past – irregular.
  • Demonstrate there is / there are usage.
  • Demonstrate using activities with go + -ing versus go + simple verb.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: ESL Grammar Skills Level 1
Course Number: 8900262
Lessons Rating: 4.49 / 5 Stars (4,919 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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: July 2024
CEU Value: 1.2 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

  • "This course was more than helpful and the lesson materials were extremely easy to understand. I learned all the rules that I needed to feel confident when speaking English. Thank you!" -- Clara D.
  • "I really enjoyed the class. The instructor was very prompt in grading each lesson, and she was very helpful." -- Shirley M.
  • "I liked the course. The instructor used drawings in some of the lessons to present a clearer picture of what she was trying to get across. I thought this was very original. The material flowed from lesson to lesson in an organized and easy manner. This is an ideal course for someone wishing to learn English, or needing a refresher course on the basics of the English language. I liked that the material was very concise. It wasn't too wordy." -- Toni B.
  • "Very good." -- Yakelis D.
  • "I was really amazed by the presentation chart of percentage of time to use adverb between Noun and Verb." -- Abdool H.
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