Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL014   20036-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  6/17/03

ESL014  2003 Fall - 9999

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

Idiomatic English for ESL I

Study of idiomatic English for speakers of English as a Second Language(ESL). Emphasis on commonly misunderstood expressions. Includes practice on a computer or with audio tapes.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of Instructor.

 

Course Notes: ESL014 may be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ESL014  2003 Fall - 9999

Idiomatic English for ESL I

 

1.

Identify an idiomatic expression in a simple written sentence. (I,IV)

2.

Substitute an idiomatic expression for a non-idiomatic word or words in a simple written sentence. (II,IV)

3.

Use an idiomatic expression in a simple written response to a question. (III, IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ESL014  2003 Fall - 9999

Idiomatic English for ESL I

I. Identifying idiomatic expressions in simple sentences

A. General idioms

B. Separable two-word verbs

C. Non-separable two-word verbs

II. Substituting idiomatic expressions in simple sentences

A. General idioms

B. Separable two-word verbs

C. Non-separable two-word verbs

III. Responding with idiomatic expressions to multiple questions

A. General idioms

B. Separable two-word verbs

C. Non-separable two-word verbs

IV. Computer/audio tape practice

 

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