Course Description

Master the Art of Language: Elevate Your Vocabulary Online Course

Imagine being in the middle of an engaging discussion, and suddenly, a word pops up that you're not familiar with. Perhaps it's a word you've encountered multiple times, such as 'plethora'. While you vaguely recall its meaning, you aren't confident enough to use it in your conversations or writings. Whether you missed out on certain vocabulary lessons in school or simply need a refresher, our comprehensive online course is here to bridge that gap.

Why Enhance Your Vocabulary?

A robust vocabulary not only bolsters your communication skills but also elevates your self-confidence. Engaging in business meetings, social gatherings, or academic discussions becomes more enriching when you can articulate your thoughts succinctly and compellingly. Beyond professional and social interactions, having a vast vocabulary also aids in solving puzzles like crosswords and triumphing in games like Trivial Pursuit.

Course Structure and Features

Our course offers a flexible learning approach, allowing you to assimilate new words at a pace that suits you – be it 10 words a day or even a week. The course encompasses 20 meticulously crafted lessons, each focusing on ten distinct words relevant to various contexts. These range from words rooted in foreign languages, culinary terminologies, and literary terms to those used in technology, business, and even philosophy.

Here's a glimpse of what to expect:

  • Interactive Sessions: Dive deep into the origin, meaning, and application of each word. You won't just be memorizing; you'll understand the context, ensuring long-term retention.

  • Practical Applications: Practice makes perfect. Use the newly learned words in sentences and paragraphs, ensuring that they become a part of your active vocabulary.

  • Comprehensive Coverage: From words with tricky pronunciations and those often interchanged mistakenly to descriptors for human traits and words from various cultures, our course covers a broad spectrum.

  • Bonus Writing Assistance: While the primary focus is vocabulary enhancement, we also provide guidance on effective writing, helping you craft impeccable content.

Sample Lessons Include:

  • Lesson 4: Words with Pronunciation Pitfalls - Delve into words that are often mispronounced and learn the correct way to articulate them.

  • Lesson 10: Technology Words - In an era of rapid digital advancement, stay updated with terms that dominate tech discussions.

  • Lesson 15: Legal Vocabulary - Understand the jargon used in legal circles, ensuring clarity in legal discussions or documentations.

  • Lesson 20: Philosophy and Theory - Grasp complex philosophical terms that can make scholarly discussions more insightful.

Enrich Your Conversations and Writings

Gone are the days when you would feel out of place in a conversation or hesitate to pen down your thoughts. By the end of this course, you'll find yourself wielding words with precision, impressing peers, and feeling a renewed sense of confidence. So, embark on this linguistic journey and rediscover the joy of learning and using a diverse range of words. Join us and invest in a skill that will benefit you for a lifetime.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Accurately use newly learned vocabulary words in written and spoken contexts by applying techniques of contextual learning and active usage integration.
  • Recognize and classify the three types of vocabularies: active, writing, and recognition, and describe their roles in communication.
  • Describe the cultural or contextual origins of selected foreign words like ennui and avant-garde, and illustrate their use in appropriate contexts within English conversation.
  • Recognize and pronounce common foreign words integrated into English, such as phlegm and cabaret, demonstrating correct pronunciation and understanding of their meanings.
  • Analyze and categorize words based on their suffixes to determine their meanings and grammatical function, enhancing vocabulary and language comprehension skills.
  • Identify the function of common suffixes in words, such as '-ity', '-ize', and '-ious', and describe how they transform a word's grammatical role.
  • Define and pronounce vocabulary terms with phonetic guidance to accurately convey complex ideas and improve communication skills in context.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and correct common pronunciation errors in a variety of challenging English words to enhance clarity and understanding.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how culinary terminology influences food preparation and presentation by identifying examples of each term in different contexts.
  • Describe the meanings and origins of various culinary terms and concepts, including 'a la mode,' 'canapé,' and 'hors d'oeuvre.'
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and historical significance of selected culinary terms in the global culinary landscape.
  • Recognize and describe key culinary terms such as 'a la mode', 'canapé', and 'piquant' used in food preparation and presentation.
  • Recognize and describe the origin and meaning of culinary terms such as 'a la mode,' 'canapé,' and 'vichyssoise.'
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Motives for Taking this Course 2 points
Lesson 2: Quiz 6 points
Lesson 3: Quiz 7 points
Lesson 4: Quiz 5 points
Lesson 5: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 6 Activity 1 points
Lesson 7 Activity 1 points
Lesson 8 Activity 1 points
Lesson 6: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 7: Quiz 5 points
Lesson 10 Activity 1 points
Lesson 8: Quiz 3 points
Lesson 11 Activity 1 points
Lesson 9: Quiz 6 points
Lesson 10: Quiz 4 points
Midterm 18 points
Lesson 14 Activity 1 points
Lesson 11: Quiz 5 points
Lesson 12: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 14: Quiz 6 points
Lesson 15: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 16: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 17: Quiz 5 points
Lesson 18: Quiz 5 points
Lesson 19: Quiz 4 points
Lesson 20: Quiz 4 points
Final 20 points
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