Full course description
Course Introduction
This course is designed for very beginner, new English learners. Students enrolled are not expected to enter with a basic level of proficiency. The objective of this course is to create a foundation for English language learners new to Indianapolis and/or the United States. This course will teach students how to complete daily and necessary tasks for living in the United States. Students will complete this course with a foundation of English language skills, such as letter recognition and basic literacy, basic grammar, and introductory conversational skills (i.e. greetings, asking questions).
En Español (Del Traductor de Google): Este curso está diseñado para estudiantes de inglés principiantes. No se espera que los estudiantes matriculados tengan un nivel básico de dominio del inglés. El objetivo de este curso es sentar las bases para los estudiantes de inglés que recién llegan a Indianápolis o a Estados Unidos. Este curso enseñará a los estudiantes a realizar tareas cotidianas y necesarias para vivir en Estados Unidos. Los estudiantes completarán este curso con una base de habilidades en inglés, como reconocimiento de letras, lectoescritura básica, gramática básica y habilidades conversacionales introductorias (por ejemplo, saludos y preguntas).
En français (de Google Translate): Ce cours est destiné aux débutants en anglais. Les étudiants inscrits ne sont pas tenus d'avoir un niveau de base. L'objectif de ce cours est de créer les bases nécessaires aux nouveaux arrivants à Indianapolis et/ou aux États-Unis. Il leur apprendra à accomplir les tâches quotidiennes nécessaires à la vie aux États-Unis. Les étudiants termineront ce cours avec des compétences de base en anglais, telles que la reconnaissance des lettres et la lecture, la grammaire et les bases de la conversation (salutations, questions, etc.).
Learning Outcomes
After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Identify and write letters, numbers, and understand basic numerical concepts like order, fractions, and decimals.
- Use greetings, question words, and basic phrases for self-introduction and communication.
- Ask for and understand directions, use transportation vocabulary, and discuss food and shopping.
Module Topics Include
- Module 1 (Weeks 1–2): Alphabet, Numbers, Vowels, and Counting
- Module 2 (Weeks 3–4): Greetings and Basic Questions
- Module 3 (Weeks 5–6): Directions, Travel, and Transportation
- Module 4 (Weeks 7–8): Food, Menus, and Grocery Shopping
Meet the Instructor
Laura Colantonio, M.A., earned her Bachelor's degree in English Linguistics in 2020 and completed her Master's in TESOL in 2021. She has been tutoring and teaching English learners since 2018. Her professional interests include second language literacy and intercultural communication. Laura enjoys puzzles, reading, and spending time outdoors.
