Welcome
Welcome to the INTRODUCTORY ENGLISH A1 course! This course is the first step in your journey to mastering English, a key language for connecting with the world and exploring new academic, professional, and cultural opportunities. Throughout the course, you will develop essential skills to understand and use basic expressions in everyday contexts, construct simple grammatical structures, and optimize your communication in common interactions. These skills will serve as a strong foundation for your confidence and growth in the language.
Topics
Unit 1
- Oral Comprehension and Expression – Meeting New People
1.1: Hello and Goodbye!
1.2: What’s Your Name?
1.3: Nice to Meet You!
- Exploring the City
2.1: What Time Is It?
2.2: Where Is…?
2.3: I Need Help
- Shopping and Services
3.1: Going Shopping
3.2: At the Restaurant
3.3: Thank You!
Unit 2
- Written Expression and Text Mediation: Building Sentences
1.1: The Basics of Communication
1.2: Negations and Questions
1.3: Pronouns and Articles
- Expanding Vocabulary
2.1: Everyday Words
2.2: Daily Actions
2.3: Connecting Ideas
- Everyday Conversations
3.1: My Daily Routine
3.2: My Likes and Preferences
3.3: The Weather and Climate
Unit 3
- Oral, Written, and Online Interaction: Simulations and Feedback
1.1: At the Store
1.2: At the Restaurant
1.3: Emergencies
- Dialogue Evaluation
2.1: Listening and Learning
2.2: Detecting Mistakes
2.3: Improving Communication
- Communication Optimization
3.1: Clarity in the Message
3.2: Courtesy in Communication
3.3: Coherence and Fluency
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify the function and meaning of basic expressions in various everyday communicative contexts with clarity and precision.
- Use simple grammatical structures and basic vocabulary in oral and written exchanges, consistent with the context and the student's needs.
- Analyze the effectiveness of basic communicative exchanges to optimize interaction and message clarity in everyday situations.
Recommendations
- Practice basic vocabulary and phrases daily to strengthen your communication skills.
- Engage in listening and speaking exercises to build confidence in real-life contexts.
- Review grammatical structures regularly to reinforce your understanding and usage.
- Teacher: Diana Raquel Benavides
- Teacher: María Alejandra Cera Cabrera
- Teacher: Coordinador Rectoría Bogotá
- Teacher: ANDRES DAVID VALENCIA