English as a Second Language – Beginner (In person)

Prerequisite: None

Overall Goals:

  1. Introduce the students, who have basic or no prior knowledge of English, to the basic vocabulary, grammatical rules, and functions necessary for discussing familiar topics like introducing people, talking about their family, telling the time, describing the weather, etc.
  2. Provide students with various communicative activities for developing their listening, speaking and reading skills, and thus, enable them to function effectively in simple everyday situations.
  3. Intended Learning Outcomes:

    By the end of this course, students will be able to:

    • Introduce themselves and others (names, occupations, and contact information) .
    • Identify locations and give directions to reach specific destinations.
    • Describe family relationships and talk about relatives.
    • Tell the time, identify numbers and talk about birthdays .
    • Describe clothes and discuss preferences and problems in colours, sizes and prices.
    • Discuss daily routines, leisure activities and household chores.
    • Describe neighbourhoods, buildings, furniture and appliances.
    • Write a few sentences about themselves, their families or their daily routines.

    Methodology:

    • Vocabulary activities (flashcards, matching, crosswords, etc.)
    • Modelling and practising short conversations
    • Pair and group activities
    • Pronunciation activities
    • Listening activities (listening for gist and for specific information)
    • Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
    • Grammar activities and games

    Required Material:

    • Book:
    E-Book
    Title: Top Notch – Fundamentals Level – eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months)
    Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
    Copyright: 2019 ISBN 978-013-5692141
    Price: Approximately $43.00
    To purchase your e-book please click the following link:

    Information on how to access your e-book:

    Step 1: You must create a Pearson English Portal Account (PEP) by following the instructions in the link provided below.

    Pearson English Portal Account (PEP)

    Step 2: You must create a My English Lab Account (MEL) by following the instructions in the link provided below.

    My English Lab Account (MEL)

    Should you encounter any issues when attempting to access your e-book, you must contact Pearson support directly at the following link:

    OR

    Hardcover Book
    Title: Top Notch – Fundamentals Level – Student Book w/ Active Book & MyEnglishLab
    Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
    Copyright: 2015 ISBN 978 – 0137332304
    Price: Approximately $54.95
    To purchase your hardcover book please click the following link: Dawson’s Bookstore

    ***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.
    ***Purchase should only be made after the first class.

Winter 2025

Day Sessions

Jan 18 - Mar 22Sat

Saturday, Jan 18 - Saturday, Mar 22

Day Time Room Number
Saturday 09:30 - 13:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510010-P
Registration Start Date: Friday, Nov 01, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Evening Sessions

Jan 16 - Mar 11Tue, Thu

Thursday, Jan 16 - Tuesday, Mar 11

Day Time Room Number
Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA
Thursday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510010-P
Registration Start Date: Friday, Nov 01, 2024
Registration End Date: Monday, Jan 13, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Monday, Jan 13, 2025

Spring 2025

Day Sessions

Apr 12 - Jul 12Sat

Saturday, Apr 12 - Saturday, Jul 12

Day Time Room Number
Saturday 09:30 - 13:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510010-P
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025
Group Schedule Info: No class April 19 - Easter Weekend, May 17- National Patriots' Weekend, June 21 - St-Jean Baptiste Weekend & June 28 - Canada Day Weekend
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025

Evening Sessions

Mar 27 - May 20Tue, Thu

Thursday, Mar 27 - Tuesday, May 20

Day Time Room Number
Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA
Thursday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510010-P
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Monday, Mar 24, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Monday, Mar 24, 2025

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Last Modified: December 21, 2024