Collin College - Continuing Education

Course Syllabus
Course Title: ESL Vocabulary Development
Course Description:
Acquire and practice American English vocabulary skills for the workplace. Match
selected technical/occupational vocabulary terms with their specific definitions.
Demonstrate correct use and pronunciation of vocabulary terms required by business an
industry.
Suggested Course Prerequisite(s): Enrollment or completion of Levels 4 or 5
Materials Needed: Textbook
Course Objectives:
1. Opportunity to acquire and practice American English vocabulary skills.
2. Emphasis on pronunciation and usage of vocabulary terms used in business and
industry.
3. Employ everyday idioms in workplace setting.
Certification Notes: Not a Certificate Course
Next course recommendation: Advanced Grammar, Advanced Conversation,
Accent Modification, Advanced Reading & Vocabulary comprehension
Instructor Notes:
Textbook(s): Vocabulary in Use
Lesson Plan by week or session
Session 1: Introduction/Syllabus/Unit 1: Learning vocabulary - general advice; Unit 4:
The names of English language words
Session 2: Unit 5: Using your dictionary; Unit 7: Formal and informal words
Session 3: Unit 18: Words commonly mispronounced; Unit 19: Homonyms; Unit 96:
The language of signs and notices
Session 4: Unit 14: Compound nouns-verb + preposition; Unit 25: Text-referring words;
Unit 55: Crime
Session 5: Unit 56: Money and finances; Unit 77: Binomials; Unit 79: Idioms describing
feelings and mood
Session 6: Unit 33: Describing people-appearance; Unit 34: Describing peoplecharacter; Unit 78: Idioms describing people
Session 7: Unit 48: Illness and medicine; Unit 71: The six senses; Unit 72: What your
body does
Session 8: Unit 70: Speaking; Unit 81: Idioms connected with praise and criticism; Unit
82: Idioms connected with using language
Session 9: Unit 24: Addition; Unit 54: Politics and public institutions
Session 10: Unit 80: Idioms connected with problematic situations; Unit 83: Idiomsmiscellaneous; Unit 85: Expressions with do and make
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Session 11: Unit 32: The weather; Unit 37: Everyday problems; Unit 45: Towns
Session 12: Unit 87: Expressions with get; Unit 88: Expressions with set and put; Unit
89: Expressions with come and go
Session 13: Unit 74: Idioms and fixed expressions-general; Unit 75: Everyday
expressions; Unit 76: Similes-as...I like
Session 14: Unit 91: Miscellaneous expressions; Unit 92: Headline English; Unit 99: New
words in English
Session 15: Unit 84: Proverbs; Student Evaluation of Instructor and Course
Course Sessions: listed are a guideline to indicate all topics that will be covered during your course. Do not
plan your personal calendar based on these sessions. Your instructor will give you a calendar for your class
that will indicate specific topics, assignments, and days.
Method of Evaluation: Unless otherwise stated, course completion is evaluated on the basis of
attendance. Students must be in attendance 90% of the class time in order to be considered a successful
completer of the course.
Students must be in attendance 90% of each course in a certificate series for successful completion and to
earn a certificate as specified.
Students must complete all courses (core and no. of elective courses needed) to complete a certificate
series within two years from start date of the first course taken.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
opportunity. It is the students responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898
(V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student
Handbook for additional information.

http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/personal/studenthandbook.aspx

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