ESL Basics of Grammar

Welcome to our English language course! Throughout this class, you'll discover the ins and outs of verb tenses and moods, as well as idioms and the basics of sentence structure. These are key elements for effective communication in English. By the end of the course, you'll feel more confident in using verbs correctly and understanding common phrases. Plus, you'll be equipped with the skills to create clear and well-structured sentences. This course provides the essential knowledge to help you become a stronger communicator in both speaking and writing in English.

Prior Learning

This noncredit course is beginner-friendly, with no prior expertise required. However, to ensure success, students should:

• Be comfortable reading and understanding English, as all materials are provided in English.
• Have basic computer skills, including navigating the internet, downloading/uploading files, installing software, and using applications like Microsoft Word.

These foundational skills will help you engage fully with our primarily online courses.

Objectives

• Understand different verb tenses and moods to communicate clearly in English, whether writing or speaking.
• Use common phrases and sayings to sound more natural and get your point across effectively.
• Learn how to put sentences together properly so they make sense and are easy to understand.
• Gain a foundation for understanding verbs in different situations to express yourself accurately.

Course Content

• Action! Let's talk about verbs
• Yes /no questions, contractions, and the present progressive
• Phrasal Verbs, gerunds, and infinitives
• May I come along? Modal Verbs
• More on pronouns and nouns
• Count and non-count nouns plus relative pronouns
• Agreed! subject/ verb agreement
• What the future holds
• Dressing up your nouns and verbs
• It's only the beginning