ESL Training

Purpose

This page is dedicated to an ESL training program developed in 21G.034 / CMS.930. Below are tutorials targeted for South Korean students trying to learn English. This page is to serve as a proof of concept that this type of web-based educational material is very effective in teaching communication skills. These tutorials were created by Susan MacDonald. Note that all material on this page is presented with the permission of Susan MacDonald.

How to use this site. (MP4 - 3MB)

Level 1 (Beg. Int.)  
Class 1
Title The Messy Apartment
Topic Agreeing
Grammar Highlights Verb: need
English Expressions & Vocabulary I couldn't Agree with You More; so (emphatic words)
Pronunciation and Intonation Couldn't (cuhdnt); What Do You (whaddoyou); I'll (eyeyull)

 

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Level 2 (Int.)  
Class 1
Title Birthday Blues
Topic Disagreeing
Grammar Highlights Auxiliary Verbs: have to
English Expressions & Vocabulary That's out of the Question; but/however (contrast)
Pronunciation and Intonation Out of (ahouda)

 

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Level 3 (Adv. Int.)  
Class 1
Title Midterms
Topic Greetings
Grammar Highlights Omission: (are), (it's, that's, do you)
English Expressions & Vocabulary Going Nuts; Crazy (emphatic words); To Pull an All-nighter; Sounds Like a Plan
Pronunciation and Intonation Rising Intonation-Maybe Just a Few Hours?

 

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