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English Course DescriptionsClick on Your Level Below:Level 1 EnglishLevel 1 students have a choice of taking speaking, listening, reading, writing, or intensive grammar classes. This level helps students form simple sentences, use subject-verb agreement correctly, develop life skills vocabulary, and learn simple present, future, and past verb tenses. Before completing this level, students need to be able to use simple sentences (subject-verb-object) in oral and written form.
Designed for students who do not read English or who are just beginning to read. Students read simple stories about school, family, work, and community. Students learn letters and sounds in English to make reading easier. Students write short stories to read aloud based on themes from the book. Book required.
Students learn to recognize sight words, summarize simple stories, and answer basic questions about reading. Basic sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation are introduced. At the end of the class, students are able to read and write simple sentences. Book required.
Focus is on simple tenses. Students will learn simple present/present progressive, regular verbs--including past tense, pronouns, possessives, adjectives, and adverbs of frequency. No book required.
Improve speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through oral activities in paired and group interaction. Students are able to respond to basic questions, understand basic directions, and make small talk. Book required.
Students practice vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. Focus of English is on everyday life, including family and self, school, housing, community, shopping, work, medical problems and doctor appointments. Book required. Level 2 EnglishIn Level 2 students review sentence structure and identify the basic parts of a paragraph. Emphasis is placed on use of correct sentence structure and grammar. Students work in small groups and speak in front of the class. At this level, students will use vocabulary in new situations, understand basic punctuation, and express feelings and opinions. In order to enroll in level 2, student must either complete level 1 classes or pass the placement test.
Focus is on the elements of writing and sentence structure within simple paragraphs. Students practice grammar, punctuation, capitalization, self-editing, and the writing process for academic and vocational success. Book required.
Focus is on developing speaking and listening skills for work, home, and community. Students use conversation, interviews, music, and focused listening to improve oral English skills. Book required.
Emphasis is on vocabulary and sentence structure to improve reading skills. Students improve their reading skills and expand their knowledge as they read about people, places, animals, and events in the news. Book required.
Students read for comprehension and start using vocabulary in new situations. Main idea and supporting sentences are introduced. Students are able to identify parts of a basic paragraph, edit for subject/verb agreement, create stories about self, and write to request advice or make a suggestion. Book required.
Grammar is the focus of this class. Students start using simple past with irregular verbs and common two-word verbs. Basic modals, comparisons, pronouns possessives, and prepositions of time are some of the topics covered.
Comprehensive reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar class. Expand grammar and vocabulary skills while engaging in conversation, listening, reading, and writing tasks. This class is designed for students who read English but need to expand all of their skills. Book required. Level 3 EnglishIn Level 3 Students read short stories and articles. Upon completion of Level 3, students are able to give short presentations, describe problems and complaints, express opinions and preferences, write three paragraphs on a familiar topic, and communicate effectively on the job. In order to enroll in level 3, student must either complete level 2 classes or pass the placement test.
Students focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary building. Through varying exercises, students develop their reading comprehension skills. Students also increase their vocabulary by learning the verb, noun, adjective, and adverb forms of words. Book required.
Emphasis is on sentence structure, grammar, and combining sentences to write paragraphs. Students learn about types of paragraphs, topic sentences, and methods of organization. Book required.
Students develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, and understanding oral English. Students develop a strong foundation for communicating effectively and accurately in a variety of situations, including academic, employment, and social settings. Book required.
Class starts with a review of all simple tenses. The emphasis is placed on perfect clauses, common two-word verbs, simple modals and passive modals, and use of gerunds and infinitives.
Students read short stories and articles, while also learning to skim and scan, build vocabulary, and write three paragraphs on a familiar topic. Formal letter writing is introduced. Book required.
Students review present, past, and future verb forms in sentences, with negatives, and in questions. New vocabulary is learned through reading a newspaper written especially for ESL students. Topics include introductions, transportation, housing, and food. Book required. Level 4 EnglishLevel 4 courses focus on reading stories and authentic materials, writing essays, self-correcting, as well as preparing for college entrance exams. Students give presentations on research topics, and give 10-minute argumentative speech with supporting opinions.
Students read short stories and authentic materials, as well as learn skills and strategies to become independent and efficient readers. Focus is on comprehending and communicating ideas about topic. Activities include practice with vocabulary, idioms, writing 3-5 paragraph essays, and editing for grammar, mechanics, structure, and clarity. Book required.
Advanced level students engage in conversation about American life, politics and culture, as well as international news. Students are responsible for leading conversations and participating in class discussions of assigned reading or television viewing. Students also learn how to become better public speakers. Students are required to give impromptu speeches as well as prepare and outline 3-minute and 5-minute speeches using visual aides. This class includes occasional guest speakers. Book required.
Students improve listening comprehension through pre-recorded dialogues and stories, note taking, and interaction with other students. Students improve reading comprehension and increase vocabulary through a variety of written materials including newspapers, stories, Internet articles, etc. Writing assignments range from complex sentences to paragraphs focusing on opinion, preference, agreement, disagreement and/or argument. Book required.
Students must be at an advanced level of English in order to enroll in this class. Students practice listening and speaking in preparation for the TOEFL Test. This class also includes high-level speaking about an assigned topic on a timed basis, and intensive vocabulary practice. Book required. Electives
Introduction to the touch-typing program and the Internet in the school Parthum Computer Lab. Students learn to use toolbars to change print settings, make tables, etc. Students open their own e-mail accounts, send messages, and add attachments. Students are introduced to Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point programs. No book required.
Students improve their English pronunciation and speech patterns through word stress, intonation, inflection, linking, word reduction and sound recognition. Students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet in order to pronounce American English words accurately. Emphasis is placed on each sound and the variety of spellings for that sound. Students discriminate sounds through listening, speaking, and practice. Book required.
Students must be at an advanced level of English in order to enroll in this class. Students practice reading for comprehension, writing, listening and speaking, and note taking in preparation for the TOEFL Test. This class also includes high-level grammar skills, speaking and writing about an assigned topic on a timed basis, and intensive vocabulary practice. Book required. GED and Pre-GED ClassesGED preparation classes are offered continually throughout the year except in the month of August. Classes at Emily Griffith Opportunity School are computer-based with the aid of instructors. Most classes at off-site locations are workbook based and instructor led. Classes are self-paced and open entry. Students choose from day and evening classes in 90-hour increments (Saturday classes are 45-hour increments). Students enroll in the number of increments needed to complete his/hers goals. Classes cost $30 and free tutoring is provided for enrolled students. Call 720-423-4720 for more information.
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