Maricopa Community Colleges  ESL034   20036-99999 

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

ESL034  2003 Fall - 9999

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

Idiomatic English for ESL III

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: ESL034 may be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ESL034  2003 Fall - 9999

Idiomatic English for ESL III

 

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ESL034  2003 Fall - 9999

Idiomatic English for ESL III

I. Identifying idiomatic expressions in complex sentences

A. General idioms

B. Separable two-word verbs

C. Non-separable two-word verbs

II. Substituting idiomatic expressions in complex 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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