American University in Cairo

Course Description:

 Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will be able to meet their language needs in order to interact in structured situations and communicate using simple sentences and high-frequency words. They will read and understand short texts related to everyday life. They will also be able to write a series of simple sentences to describe people and/or events. The course is the third of the A2 stage of the CEFR.

 Overall Course Learning Outcomes:

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

1. identify and name at least one job you would like to have, explaining your reasons.
2. list and explain key skills required for specific jobs.
3. use "can," "can't," and "could" accurately to discuss personal skills and abilities.
4. describe job responsibilities using appropriate workplace vocabulary.
5. apply gerunds and infinitives in sentences to describe job-related activities.
6. write a clear and persuasive cover letter email for a job application.
7. discuss and compare different relaxation techniques.
8. offer practical advice on maintaining good mental health, with supporting reasons.
9. respond to a friend's email using informal language and addressing all key points.
10. describe a variety of holiday destinations, highlighting their unique features.
11. explain what makes a holiday place special by providing reasons and examples. 

12. respond to informal messages about travel, addressing key points and using suitable language.
13. list and describe essential items for packing for a holiday or vacation.
14. explain future travel plans using correct grammatical structures.
15. tell stories using the past simple and past continuous tenses.
16. use descriptive adjectives to add detail and interest to stories and narratives.
17. identify key elements of narrative writing, such as setting, characters, and plot.
18. write a narrative paragraph or short story, using time connectives and appropriate tenses.
19. apply time connectives in both spoken and written stories.
20. create an original fable, using descriptive language and narrative structure.
21. use modal verbs of obligation to discuss allowed and unallowed behaviors, especially in the context of unusual laws.
22. identify and understand key ideas and details in conversations and texts about unusual laws.
23. write a well-organized paragraph on a given topic, using informal language where appropriate.
24. describe unusual laws from around the world, using modal verbs of obligation to explain allowed or prohibited behaviors.
25. write a descriptive paragraph about the characteristics and traits of successful people, using appropriate adjectives.
26. write a descriptive paragraph about a personal role model, highlighting qualities of successful individuals.
27. describe your dream home, giving reasons for your preferences.
28. describe a house in detail, using relevant vocabulary and comparative adjectives to compare different homes.
29. write a persuasive Facebook advertisement to sell a house, emphasizing its unique features.
30. ask and answer questions about homes and their characteristics in spoken or written form.
31. ask and answer questions about renting a house or apartment, demonstrating understanding of relevant vocabulary.
32. Listen to and comprehend key points in conversations and advertisements about houses and homes.