In Communication
Skills Level 1, students learn to incorporate basic grammar
structures into everyday speech. They develop confidence
in simple social interactions, such as asking questions,
making suggestions, and expressing their preferences and
needs. They become accustomed to hearing simplified English
at nearly normal speed. They gain cross-cultural awareness
by working with other international students in groups
and by interviewing Americans. They learn to follow classroom
directions and take responsibility for their own achievement.
Some of the activities used to develop these skills include
giving short oral presentations to the class, visiting
a supermarket, and performing skits. These activities
are intended to involve students in an active way that
will naturally augment their listening comprehension,
speaking ability, grammar, and vocabulary. |
