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English For Communication - Lecture 1

The document provides an overview of an English communication lecture for a diploma in early childhood education. It includes introductions from the lecturer and students, an icebreaker activity to get to know each other, a discussion on the importance of English communication, and an overview of the course details including aims, learning outcomes, and assessments.

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Diploma in Early Childhood Education

English for
Communication
Lecture 1

Conducted by:
Imali Kularatne
Today’s lecture,

● Getting to know each other


● Discuss the importance of English for
Communication
● Learn about the eight competencies in English
Let’s introduce ourselves!
Say a little bit about yourself.

Tell us,
● What does English mean to you?
● Why did you enroll in this diploma?
Here’s a little bit about myself…
(One of these is a lie. Can you guess which one?)
➢ I am 29 years old.
➢ I was born in the evening.
➢ I am from Maharagama.
➢ I am a freelance teacher at the British Council and a lecturer at
ACBT.
➢ My school was Lyceum (Nugegoda).
➢ I listen to English, Chinese and Korean music.
➢ I’ve been to Cambodia and Thailand.
➢ I am afraid of heights.
➢ I have two pets; a cat and a dog
➢ I speak only two languages; Sinhala and English.

You must say why you think so.


‘Get to know you’ BINGO
Draw a 5x5 grid on a paper.
Write the number 1 - 25 randomly on it. Fill it up!

1 9 5

6 3

7 10 8
‘Get to know you’ BINGO
Each number corresponds to a question. The
questions are given on the next slide.

Walk around and ask the questions from others. If


they answer yes to a question, you can cross the
number out.

The person who completes the most number of rows,


columns, and diagonals is the winner!
BINGO questions
1. Do you like cats better than dogs? 14. Can you whistle?
2. Do you love to watch sports? 15. Are you the youngest in your family?
3. Do you check facebook every day? 16. Can you remember the words to you school
4. Do you sing in the shower or bathtub? song?
5. Do you shop online? 17. Do you vote every election?
6. Do you swear in your mother tongue? 18. Have you ever caught a fish?
7. Do you like gardening? 19. Do you like to dance?
8. Do you like Coke better than Pepsi? 20. Are you married?
9. Do you decorate your home for Christmas? 21. Are you left-handed?
10. Do you like hiking? 22. Do you play a musical instrument?
11. Do you still watch cartoons? 23. Are you afraid of the dark?
12. Have you ever made your own furniture? 24. Have you ever won a singing competition?
13. Have you ever gone on a blind date? 25. Did you graduate from school more than 10
years ago?
Importance of English for Communication
Discuss in groups.

1. Why is English important for communication in today’s world? Give


as many reasons as possible.

2. In what different ways do we communicate?

3. What mode of communication do you use English for the most?

4. What are the most important aspects of communicating in English?


Group game!
Grass Skirts + Scavenger Hunt
● One runner per group.
● Find the adjectives hidden around the room.
● Do not remove the adjective from its place.
● Come back and say the adjective to your group.
● Match the adjective to the correct blank in your text. Get it checked
by me. Spelling should also be correct.
● If the answer is correct, you can find the next adjective.
● Fill in all the blanks to win.
Break Time (10 minutes)
Components of Language: The Eight Competencies
The general education system of Sri Lanka aims to develop the following
eight key competencies through the revised secondary English language
curriculum. (https://www.nie.lk/pdffiles/tg/eGr8_TG%20English.pdf )

1. Identify the sounds of the English language 5. Extract necessary information from various
types of text
2. Use mechanics of writing with
understanding 6. Use English grammar for the purpose of
accurate and effective communication
3. Engage in active listening and respond
appropriately 7. Use English creatively and innovatively in
written communication
4. Build up vocabulary using words
appropriately and accurately to convey 8. Communicate clearly, fluently and concisely
precise meaning
Give yourself a score from 1 - 10 for each of the competencies
below;
10 meaning “I’m completely confident” and 1 meaning “I’m only
now starting to develop this competency”.
1. Identify the sounds of the English language 5. Extract necessary information from various
types of text
2. Use mechanics of writing with
understanding 6. Use English grammar for the purpose of
accurate and effective communication
3. Engage in active listening and respond
appropriately 7. Use English creatively and innovatively in
written communication
4. Building up vocabulary using words
appropriately and accurately to convey 8. Communicate clearly, fluently and concisely
precise meaning
Course Details
Course Title: English for Communication
Course Code: DECDE-EC

Course Type: Taught Course

Contact hours: 30 (10 lectures)


Self-learning hours: 20

Assessments:
50% Formative (As part of the coursework)
50% Summative (At the end of the course)
Course Details
Course Aim: This course aims to equip the student teachers with language
related skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing, along with grammar
and vocabulary to engage in effective communication.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, you will be able to,

ILO1: Explain the components of language

ILO2: Value the importance of English as a means of communication

ILO3: Engage in communication activities to improve fluency and accuracy

ILO4: Adopt strategies to engage in self-learning to develop language skills.


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