English as a Second Language – Level 4 (In person)
Prerequisite: English as a Second Language—Level 3 or equivalent
Overall Goals:
- Provide students who already have an understanding of English basics and can deal effectively with familiar everyday situations, with the vocabulary, grammatical structures, and language functions necessary for communicating accurately and fluently in various contexts.
- Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through various communicative activities focusing on travel, culture, and customs, as well as film, lifestyle, socializing, and personality traits.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss food passions and lifestyle changes and make an excuse for declining food.
- Discuss and compare personality traits.
- Ask about and describe favourite cultural objects.
- Discuss the impact of the internet.
- Discuss ethical choices.
- Give a written account of an interesting life experience.
Methodology:
- Vocabulary activities
- Grammar activities and games
- Individual and group presentations
- Role play
- Pronunciation activities
- Pair and group discussions
- Listening activities (listening for gist, for specific information, and for details)
- Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
Required Material:
- Book
- E-Book
- Title: Top Notch – Level 2 – eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 3 and Level 4)
- Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright : 2019 Student eText, ISBN 978-013-5692400
- Price : Approximately $43.00
- To purchase your e- book please click the following link :
- Title: Top Notch – Level 2 – eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 3 and Level 4)
- OR
- Hardcover
- Title : Top Notch – Level 2 – Student Book w/ Active Book & MyEnglishLab
- Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright : 2015 ISBN 978 – 0137332335
- 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. - Title : Top Notch – Level 2 – Student Book w/ Active Book & MyEnglishLab
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.
Should you encounter any issues when attempting to access your e-book, you must contact Pearson support directly at the following link.
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: | 510014-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: | 510014-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: | 510014-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: | 510014-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 |