English as a Second Language – Level 1 (In person)

Prerequisite: Beginner Level

Overall Goals:

  1. Introduce the students, who have prior knowledge of English basics, to the vocabulary, grammatical rules, and functions necessary for dealing with familiar everyday situations including introducing oneself or others to a group, accepting or declining invitations, discussing family relations, communicating in a restaurant, and discussing problems in appliances and devices.
  2. Provide students with various communicative activities for developing their listening, speaking and reading skills, and thus, enable them to communicate effectively in familiar and unfamiliar everyday situations.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify, describe, and introduce someone to a group.
  • Make plans and accept or decline invitations to attend entertainment and cultural events.
  • Identify locations and give directions to reach specific destinations.
  • Report news about family relationships and identify similarities and differences.
  • Ask for restaurant recommendations, order from a menu, and pay for a meal.
  • Describe healthy and unhealthy food.
  • Recommend a brand or a model and describe product features.
  • Complain about problems in household devices and appliances.
  • Express sympathy for others’ problems.
  • Write a short paragraph describing someone, comparing two family members, or reviewing a product.

Methodology:

  • Vocabulary activities (flashcards, matching, crosswords, etc.)
  • Modelling and practising conversations
  • Pronunciation activities
  • Pair and group discussions
  • Listening activities (listening for gist, for specific information, and for details)
  • Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
  • Grammar activities and games

Required Material:

  • Book:
E-Book

Title: Top Notch—Level 1—eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 1 and Level 2)
Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
Copyright: 2019 Student eText, ISBN 978-013-5692356
Price: Approximately $43.00
To purchase your e- book please click the following link:

Information on how to access your e-book:

Step 1: You must create a Pearson English Portal Account (PEP) by following the instructions in the link provided below.

Pearson English Portal Account (PEP)

Step 2: You must create a My English Lab Account (MEL) by following the instructions in the link provided below.

My English Lab Account (MEL)

Should you encounter any issues when attempting to access your e-book, you must contact Pearson support directly at the following link:

OR
Hardcover Book

Title: Top Notch—Level 1—Student Book w/Active Book & MyEnglishLab
Authors: Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
Copyright: 2015 ISBN 978 – 0137332328
Price: Approximately $54.95
To purchase your hardcover book please click the following link: Dawson’s Bookstore

***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.

***Purchase should only be made after the first class.

Winter 2025

Day Sessions

Jan 18 - Mar 22Sat

Saturday, Jan 18 - Saturday, Mar 22

Day Time Room Number
Saturday 09:30 - 13:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510011-P
Registration Start Date: Friday, Nov 01, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Evening Sessions

Jan 16 - Mar 11Tue, Thu

Thursday, Jan 16 - Tuesday, Mar 11

Day Time Room Number
Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA
Thursday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510011-P
Registration Start Date: Friday, Nov 01, 2024
Registration End Date: Monday, Jan 13, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Monday, Jan 13, 2025

Spring 2025

Day Sessions

Apr 12 - Jul 12Sat

Saturday, Apr 12 - Saturday, Jul 12

Day Time Room Number
Saturday 09:30 - 13:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510011-P
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025
Group Schedule Info: No class April 19 - Easter Weekend, May 17- National Patriots' Weekend, June 21 - St-Jean Baptiste Weekend & June 28 - Canada Day Weekend
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025

Evening Sessions

Mar 27 - May 20Tue, Thu

Thursday, Mar 27 - Tuesday, May 20

Day Time Room Number
Tuesday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA
Thursday 18:00 - 20:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $315.00
Total Hours: 40
Course Number: 510011-P
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Monday, Mar 24, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Monday, Mar 24, 2025

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