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Foundations of English: Building Blocks for Effective Communication – Landing Page and Emailers – Google Docs

Description

The course ‘Foundations of English – Building Blocks for Effective Communication’ provides essential skills for mastering the English language. Participants will learn fundamental grammar, vocabulary, and communication techniques, equipping them to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their English proficiency for personal, academic, or professional purposes.

Course Content

Unit 1: Introduction to English language

Brief history and evolution of the English language
Major varieties and dialects of English worldwide

Unit 2: Parts of speech

Nouns and pronouns
Verbs and adjectives
Adverbs and other parts of speech
Functions and usage in sentences

Unit 3: Sentence structure

Basic sentence types
Sentence components

Unit 4: Grammar essentials

Subject-verb agreement
Pluralisation and possessives
Tenses

Unit 5: Vocabulary expansion

Strategies for learning new words
Synonyms, antonyms and context clues

Unit 6: Effective reading strategies

Skimming and scanning techniques
Identifying main ideas and supporting details

Unit 7: Writing fundamentals

Prewriting techniques
Constructing coherent paragraphs and essays
Common writing errors and how to avoid them

Unit 8: Communication skills

Speaking confidently in different settings
Active listening and understanding others

Unit 9: Introduction to punctuation

Proper use of commas, semicolons, and colons
Active listening and understanding others

Accreditation

Non-accredited: Short course only
Duration: 1h 30m
Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
Access Period: 12 Months

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