1442 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Fl.

33132 305 377 8817 Become competent in the English

language; become a global communicator

Mission: In Atlantis Language Institute we commit to provide essential knowledge and practice to support everyone that
seeks growth as a global communicator in the English language. ALI embraces:

⮚ Local and international prospects willing to improve their communication in the English language

⮚ Professionals seeking an enhanced performance in the English language, and

⮚ People seeking social resettlement who desire to overcome the language barrier in an English speaking community.

COURSE SYLLABUS Course name: ESL 2 Course Length: 8 weeks Course level: Upper Beginner

Contact hours: 160 Weekly hours: 20 Instruction hours: 18 Lab hours: 2

Core text: Strands: Author (s): Publisher: Oxford University Press
Q Skills for Success 1 Listening & Speaking Jamie Scanion ISBN: 978 0 19 490513 8
Student Book + Iq 3rd edition Reading & Writing Sarah Lynn ISBN: 978 0 19 490392 9

Faculty: Faculty Email: Modality: On campus Campus: Biscayne main campus

Class schedule for instruction and Lab in this course

Strand Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday (each other week)

Listening & Speaking
Reading & Writing
Lab individual work 11:30 am – 1:30 pm weekly

Course Objectives

This course is intended for students starting in a beginner level of proficiency. Through this course, the student should gain awareness of the
essential skills of the language: listening and speaking, reading-comprehension, and essential writing.

The purpose of this course is to conduct learning opportunities in which students may acquire knowledge and practice on:

Listening & Speaking:

-Essential intonation patterns
-Essential vocabulary to identify a topic
-Basic grammar structures
-Gaining understanding of the oral message
-Some verbs + infinitives such as like, want, need to handle small talks
-Expressing agreement or disagreement
-Listening for specific vocabulary items in audio visual ads to figure out the meaning
-Responding briefly to an interviewer

Reading:
-Vocabulary
-Familiar English morphemes
-Main ideas and basic details in a paragraph
-Parts of a letter
-Sentence structure

Writing:
-Grammar structure of simple tenses, present and past
-Topic, body, and concluding sentences
-Subject-verb relation and other essential parts of speech such as adjectives and connectors
-Verbs Like, want, need + infinitives
-Word choices
-Idea sequence in a basic paragraph

Course learning outcomes

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Listening & Speaking: (Oral interaction): Upon completion of this level, students will be able to:
-Demonstrate level appropriate awareness for detecting key words, familiar phrases and dates
-Apply level appropriate ability to detect specific information as prompted
-Ask for repetition/clarification to gain comprehension of brief interpersonal talk.
-Check for understanding with level appropriate tips
-Demonstrate level appropriate comprehension of instructions in academic settings
-Use simple tenses to express basic emotions and address brief opinions

Reading: Upon completion of this level, students will be able to:

-Use a dictionary to build up detection of words in context
-Demonstrate increasing awareness on similarities and differences in the phonetic systems used in English and the student’s first language
-Show level appropriate awareness of familiar English morphemes such as final -ed.
-Scan basic paragraphs with increasing ability to detect main ideas and details
-Recognize heading, body, and closing of a letter.
-Respond to instructions suggested in basic academic texts with level appropriate comprehension.

Writing: Upon completion of this level, students will be able to:

-Demonstrate level appropriate recognition of structures for short and long sentences
-Edit sentences for correct subject-verb agreement
-Apply level appropriate description of life events
-Write basic emails for personal purposes
-Demonstrate increasing awareness of adequate structure in a paragraph
-Identify reference materials to expand word choices

Learning environment and tools

Student centered role. This course will keep the student centered approach, where teachers lead students to achieve/enhance their knowledge with
critical thinking focus as a key ingredient of the learning process. A combination of lecture/laboratory will be utilized in this course. Motivational
audio-visual tools and highly recognized textbooks will attract and keep the student motivated. The use of the core text Q Skills for Success will be
handled at teacher’s discretion based on students’ progress and needs.

Effective Lab practice ALI program includes access to the prestigious Burlington English software designed for an interactive personalized Lab
practice. Along with the “General English” chapters, BE also targets “English in America” and includes training for a wide selection of careers that
are conveniently available for the student’s choice.

Community Resources Outdoors activities will develop students’ self-confidence through a closer contact with real life. In-site gatherings will be
planned for the exchange of skills between ESL students of all levels. This course may include guest speakers from related industries with required
participation in this event.

Homework: Individual and/or team out-of-class work will be available for students through the whole period of classes. This practice may include
writing, reading, research, and speaking assignments. You may use the Atlantis physical and/or Virtual Library for research on topics. (Contact the
Librarian for username and password)

Core text Assessment per level

Time line Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

Core L & S Unit test Unit test Unit test Midterm Unit test Unit test Unit test Final test

Core R & W Unit test Unit test Unit test Midterm Unit test Unit test Unit test Final test

Contribution of each Core strand to Final Score (average/100)

Strand Listening & Reading & Writing
Speaking
Final average 50%
Final average 50%
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Passing grade policy: The student must meet required passing scores to be promoted to the next level. The final score, on a 100-point proficiency scale,
is a weighted average of both strands (L&S and R&W) and will reflect the student's overall final grade for the level completed.

Course overall score 8 weeks course

A (90-100) Exemplary Passing grade
B (80-89) Commendable Passing grade
C (70-79) Average Passing grade
D (60-69) Minimum Passing grade
F (59 or below) Fail. Must retake the course

Retaking a course policy

The Institute allows a student to repeat a course once, as an opportunity to reach course outcomes as expected and to move on confidently to the next
level.
● If the student fails the course, and re-takes it successfully, the new grade will replace the “F”.
● A student will not be allowed to retake more than one course through the entire program.
● A student retaking a course will have a maximum additional time of 8 weeks/160 hours allowed for completing the entire program.
● While retaking the failed course the student will have to comply with the Attendance and Progression policies without exceptions, and must
comply with all meetings requested by the designated school Adviser.

Attendance policy
Refer to Student Handbook and Important Notes on this syllabus

Course Content
In-class lessons Monday through Friday

Note: LAB WORK, 2 hours weekly on Friday. Lab activities are mainly selected by student choice, but may also be suggested at teacher’s discretion
based on Class weekly progress.

Week Activity Strand/Unit Unit main objective Teaching-learning focus Pages Time allotted
1 In-class L&S Unit 1 The teacher will guide students Listening: listening for key words and phrases 4-22 18 hours
lesson to role play a basic job interview Vocabulary: words with similar meanings
Grammar: Simple present & simple past
Pronunciation: simple past -ed sound
Speaking: asking for repetition and clarification
C. Thinking: comparing and contrasting
The teacher will guide students to
R & W Unit 1 support an opinion in writing Vocabulary: word forms
Reading: previewing
C. Thinking: classifying 4-19
Writing: main idea and supporting sentences
Grammar: like, want, need + infinitives

2 In-class L&S Unit 2 The teacher will guide students Listening: listening for main ideas & details 28-47 18 hours
lesson to prepare a presentation Vocabulary: words in context
about health Grammar: should, shouldn’t.
It’s + adjective + infinitive
Pronunciation: Schwa sound (Ə)
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Speaking: using notes to inform

C. Thinking: supporting suggestions

R&W Unit 2 The teacher will guide students Vocabulary: word roots 26-41
to write about the way they study Reading: skimming
C. Thinking: restating
Writing: sentences with but and so
Grammar: simple past regular/irregular verbs
3 In-class L&S Unit 3 The teacher will guide students to Listening: understanding numbers and dates 52-71 18 hours
lesson participate in a presentation C. Thinking: deciding what is important
about traveling
Vocabulary: Suffixes –ful and -ing
Pronunciation: reduction of be going to
Grammar: Be going to
Speaking: Introducing topics in presentations

Vocabulary: modifying nouns 46-66

The teacher will guide students
R & W Unit 3 to write a short paragraph about Reading: reading charts, graphs, tables
“relaxing” C. Thinking: identifying pros and cons
Writing: using paragraph structure
Grammar: sentences with because

4 In-class L&S Unit 4 The teacher will guide students to Listening: listening for specific information 76-94 18 hours
lesson tell a story using body language, C. Thinking: interpreting
eye contact and facial expressions Vocabulary: Synonyms
Grammar: simple present for informal narratives
Pronunciation: third person –s / -es
Speaking: using eye contact and body language

R&W Unit4 The teacher will guide students to Vocabulary: parts of speech 72-89
write an opinion paragraph about Reading: identifying topic sentences
“laughter” C. Thinking: identifying supporting information
Writing: writing topic sentences
Grammar: sentences with when

Midterm assessment

5 In-class L&S Unit 5 The teacher will guide students to Listening: making inferences 100-116 18 hours
lesson participate in a group interview C. Thinking: ranking
about sports Vocabulary: using dictionaries
Grammar: gerunds as objects or subjects
Pronunciation: intonation in questions
Speaking: asking/giving opinions

R & W Unit 5 Vocabulary: prefix -un 94-113

The teacher will guide students to Reading: supporting sentences and details
write a paragraph about sports of
C. Thinking: evaluating sources
preference
Writing: supporting sentences and details
Grammar: prepositions of location
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6 In-class L&S Unit 6 The teacher will guide students to Listening: making inferences 122-139 18 hours
lesson conduct a survey and report C. Thinking: making judgments
results to class Vocabulary: percentage and fractions
Grammar: conjunctions and, but
Pronunciation: linking consonants to vowels
Speaking: sourcing information

Vocabulary: collocations
R & W Unit 6 The teacher will guide students to Reading: identifying pronouns referents 118-137
write an opinion paragraph
C. Thinking: justifying opinions
Writing: concluding sentences
Grammar: infinitives of purpose

7 In-class L&S Unit 7 The teacher will guide students to Listening: listening for different opinions 144-162 18 hours
lesson suggest how people may change C. Thinking: generating ideas
their lives for better Vocabulary: verb-noun collocations
Grammar: imperative of be + adjectives
Pronunciation: content word stress in sentences
Speaking: check for listening understanding

R & W Unit 7 The teacher will guide students to Vocabulary: finding correct definitions 142-161
write a paragraph about personal Reading: making the margins
changes in life
C. Thinking: identifying point of views
Writing: planning the writing
Grammar: clauses with before/before that/ cause
/ cause that

8 In-class L&S Unit 8 The teacher will guide students to Listening: listening for examples 168-185 18 hours
lesson describe a frightening experience C. Thinking: organizing ideas in charts
Vocabulary: idioms and expressions
Grammar: so and such with adjectives
Pronunciation: linking vowel sounds with /w/ or /y/
Speaking: expressing emotions

The teacher will guide students to Vocabulary: word families

R & W Unit 8 166-185
write one or more paragraphs Reading: identifying facts/opinions
about fear
C. Thinking: identifying cause/effect
Writing: contrasting with however
Grammar: comparative adjectives

Final assessment
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Important notes

Attendance

The school will monitor attendance and tardiness consistently as they may impact student’s overall academic progress. Students failing to comply
with class daily attendance as scheduled for each course will be subject to Counseling and Administrative Review.

No more than 10 minutes will be considered "reasonable" tardiness. If a student comes late often in a week, the Attendance and Tardiness Policy
will apply. (Refer to policy)

Leaving the class earlier and often could lead to counseling as well. Students will be required to notify the professor in advance before leaving the
class earlier. If not, Attendance and Tardiness policy will apply. Extenuating (health issues) and unexpected live circumstances will be the exception.
(Refer to policy)

Coursework and Course revision

All coursework, including quizzes, projects and exams must be completed as per professor instructions. The student must respect the due dates for
every class assignment. Late deliveries will not be accepted after their due date unless extenuating circumstances arise unexpectedly.

The works must be turned in on due date or as requested by the professor; otherwise, a 20% of “earned score” will be automatically deducted. Late
coursework is only accepted at Instructor’s discretion.

Course requirements (readings, assignments, test material coverage, etc.) are subject to change by instructor as deemed appropriate to meet the
demands of the program or any unexpected circumstances.

Student Conduct and Obligations

Students are required to follow academic rules and guidelines as per ALI academic policies, regulations and standards. This includes, but is not
limited to, maintaining proper and professional attire, upholding academic integrity and exercising appropriate classroom behavior, participation
and responsiveness. Likewise, the student is required to address faculty, staff and classmates respectfully at all times within the campus. Violation
of this policy could imply student administrative review and potential termination from school.

Academic Integrity

Students must follow ALI Academic Integrity Policy, delivered in the Student Handbook and available in the website (printed copy available upon
request). Read definitions below:

● Cheating – intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in an academic exercise. This may
include use of unauthorized aids (notes, texts) or copying from another student’s exam, paper, computer disk, etc.

● Fabrication – intentional and unauthorized falsification, misrepresentation, or invention of any data, or citation in an academic exercise.
Examples may include making up data for a research paper, altering the results of a lab experiment or survey, listing a citation for a source
not used, or stating an opinion as a scientifically proven fact.

● Plagiarism – intentionally representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise without providing proper
documentation by source by way of a footnote, endnote or intertextual note.

● Participation in academically dishonest activities – Examples include stealing an exam, using a pre-written paper through mail order or other
services, selling, loaning or otherwise distributing materials for the purpose of cheating, plagiarism, or other academically dishonest acts;
alternation, theft, forgery, or destruction of the academic work of others.

● Facilitating academic dishonesty – Examples may include inaccurately listing someone as co-author of a paper who did not contribute,
sharing a take home exam, taking an exam or writing a paper for another student.

Latest Rev. Nov 2021