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Elementary English – ENG001

This course introduces students to the foundational principles of English language skills. You will develop a strong understanding of grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. The course focuses on practical communication—helping you read confidently, write clearly, and express ideas effectively in academic and everyday contexts. Through engaging texts, guided practice, and interactive learning activities, students will build the essential tools needed to succeed in higher-level English courses and professional environments.

Key Topics Covered:

• Grammar Fundamentals: Parts of speech, sentence types, tenses, subject–verb agreement, and common grammatical errors.

• Vocabulary Building: Word formation, synonyms/antonyms, context clues, and academic vocabulary development.

• Reading Skills: Skimming, scanning, main idea identification, inference, and understanding tone and purpose.

• Writing Basics: Paragraph structure, topic sentences, coherence, transitions, and introductory essay writing.

• Listening & Speaking: Understanding spoken English, effective communication, pronunciation basics, and short presentations.

• Study & Learning Skills: Note-taking, summarizing, paraphrasing, and understanding assignment instructions.

Course Objectives:

• Strengthen foundational grammar and vocabulary for clear communication.

• Develop confident reading skills to understand and interpret English texts.

• Write structured, coherent paragraphs and short essays.

• Improve listening comprehension and spoken English for classroom communication.

• Build critical thinking skills for analyzing written and spoken content.

• Prepare students for advanced English and communication courses in their academic journey.

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