ESOL 7-Week Course for Beginners

ESOL 7-Week Course for Beginners

Course Title: ESOL for Beginners
Course Duration: 7 Weeks
Target Group: Young Beginners (Ages 6-9)
Platform: Moodle
Course Structure:
Each week is focused on a specific skill (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar) with integrated vocabulary and grammar instruction.

Week 1: Introduction & Orientation

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the course structure and learning tools.

• Introduction to basic classroom language.

• Familiarize with Moodle platform.

Activities & Resources:

• Book: “Welcome to ESOL” – Overview of the course and how to use Moodle tools.

• Page: "Classroom Language" (Basic phrases: "Hello, goodbye, thank you, please").

• Forum: Introduce yourself to the class.

• Hot Question: "What do you want to learn in this course?"

• Verbal Feedback: Teacher will provide verbal feedback on students' introduction posts.

Week 2: Vocabulary Development

Learning Objectives:

• Learn basic vocabulary related to school, home, and daily life.

• Practice spelling and pronunciation.

Activities & Resources:

• Poodll Wordcards: Vocabulary practice with flashcards on school-related terms.

• Game - Hangman: Vocabulary practice for common objects and daily activities.

• Game - Crossword: Reinforce vocabulary for home and school environments.

• Sticky Notes: Collaborate on creating a vocabulary list with your classmates.

• Poodll ReadAloud: Read basic sentences using new vocabulary.

• Feedback: Provide feedback on how well you feel you are learning new words.

Week 3: Listening Skills

Learning Objectives:

• Develop listening comprehension with basic conversations.

• Identify key information from short audio clips.

Activities & Resources:

• Poodll MiniLesson: Basic listening exercises with comprehension questions.

• URL: Link to a short English video (cartoon, dialogue) for comprehension.

• Forum: Discuss what you understood from the video.

• Game - Hidden Picture: Listen to clues and guess the image based on listening tasks.

• Diary: Write a few sentences about what you heard in the video or audio activity.

Week 4: Speaking Skills

Learning Objectives:

• Practice basic conversational phrases.

• Improve pronunciation and fluency in speaking.

Activities & Resources:

• Poodll Solo: Record yourself speaking about daily activities or your favorite hobby.

• Debate: Simple debate on a fun topic (e.g., "Cats vs. Dogs" - Which is better?).

• Forum: Participate in the forum by asking and answering simple questions with classmates.

• Verbal Feedback: Teacher will provide verbal feedback on recorded speaking tasks.

• Game - Snakes and Ladders: Speaking game where students take turns forming sentences aloud based on vocabulary from previous lessons.

Week 5: Reading Skills

Learning Objectives:

• Read and understand simple texts.

• Identify the main idea and supporting details in short stories or articles.

Activities & Resources:

• Poodll ReadAloud: Read a short story aloud.

• Book: Short reading comprehension texts (simple stories or articles on daily life).

• Game - Millionaire: Reading comprehension quiz based on the stories.

• Forum: Post your thoughts or questions about the story.

• Sticky Notes: Work as a group to summarize the story in your own words.

Week 6: Writing Skills

Learning Objectives:

• Write simple sentences and paragraphs about daily life and familiar topics.

• Practice using correct punctuation and sentence structure.

Activities & Resources:

• Diary: Write a journal entry about a typical day in your life.

• Poodll Wordcards: Review vocabulary and then use it in a short paragraph.

• Hot Question: Answer questions using full sentences related to a recent topic (e.g., your favorite activity or food).

• Page: Writing prompt (write about your family or a friend).

• Game - Cryptex: Solve word puzzles to reinforce spelling for writing.

• Feedback: Teacher provides detailed feedback on written tasks.

Week 7: Grammar Review & Course Conclusion

Learning Objectives:

• Review basic grammar (subject-verb agreement, simple present tense).

• Consolidate knowledge of all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).

Activities & Resources:

• Poodll MiniLesson: Interactive grammar lesson (simple present tense, pronouns).

• Game - Sudoku: Grammar-based crossword puzzles.

• Book: “Grammar Review” – Overview of common mistakes and how to avoid them.

• Debate: Fun debate to practice using correct grammar in speaking (e.g., "Should we have homework?").

• Forum: Reflect on what you’ve learned throughout the course.

• Verbal Feedback: End-of-course feedback on performance and improvement.

• Diary: Write about your favorite part of the course and what you plan to practice next.

Assessment & Evaluation:

• Weekly verbal and written feedback from the instructor.

• Participation in forums, games, and activities.

• Mid-course review (Week 4) and final reflection (Week 7).

This syllabus integrates language skills in a fun, interactive way using the Moodle platform and various engaging activities.