ERPEnglish Reinforcement Program

This course aims to support and strengthen students’ existing English skills by focusing on integrating the four skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening and building a solid foundation of skill strategies and language structures to allow communication on a range of engaging topics and situations. It uses the textbook’s wide range of relevant topics and themes focused on society and culture as a springboard for collaboration in brainstorming and planning of ideas, writing short essays, discussions, presentations and simple debate activities, with a focus on encouraging active engagement, learner autonomy, and confidence.

By the end of this course, students will be better able to:
• make basic presentations (with PowerPoint, etc.) in English, in pairs, groups and individually
• build ability to listen to prepared speeches and simple multi-party interactions
• engage in and lead simple discussions on a range of topics
• communicate actively by employing simple strategies for explaining, checking and confirming
• express opinions supported by simple reasoning
• work together with other students in simple collaborative projects
• write coherent, logical English extended paragraphs on a range of topics (Approx. 250 words in length)
• build general vocabulary related to the reading, listening, writing and discussion topics
• improve reading skills (skimming, scanning, comprehension) using short, level-appropriate articles
• develop listening skills (gist, detail and note-taking) using authentic speakers discussing level-appropriate subjects.

英語 / English

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

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1[対面/face to face]：Orientation
CEFR self-evaluation (Initial)
Pre-Course Task Presentations, Pre-Course Task Presentations cont.
Reading Skills: Skimming/Scanning, Read and discuss Article 1: The Dream of Flight, Writing Skills: The 5Cs of Good Writing, Paragraphs

Write 250 words about Article 1

2[対面/face to face]：Share Writing and Discuss, Listening Skills: Note Taking, Listen and Discuss Article 2: The Story of Chilli, Presentation Skills: Structure

Prepare a 3-minute Speech on Article 2

3[対面/face to face]：Short Speeches and Discussion, Reading Skills: Summarizing, Reading Skills: Read and Discuss Article 3: Mission to Mars, Debate Skills: ORE

Prepare for a Debate on Article 3

4[対面/face to face]：Debate and Feedback, Listening Skills: Listening for Details, Listen and Discuss Article 4: Fantastic Festivals, Writing Skills: Linking Ideas

Write 250 Words About Article 4

5[対面/face to face]：Share Writing and Discuss, Reading Skills: Building Vocabulary, Read and Discuss Article 5: Mood Music, Presentation Skills: Language

Prepare a 3-minute Speech on Article 5

6[対面/face to face]：Short Speeches and Discussion, Listening Skills: Listening for Facts and Opinions, Listen and Discuss Article 6: Edge of Extinction, Debate Skills: Strong Reasons

Prepare a Debate on Article 6

7[対面/face to face]：Evaluated Debate and Feedback, Reading & Listening Test, Presentation Skill: Delivery, Final Presentation Preparation

Practice Final Presentation

8[対面/face to face]：Final Presentation Preparation/Practice, Final Presentation and Feedback, CEFR Self Evaluation (Final)
Review and Wrap-up

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Students will be expected to spend 2 hours a day completing homework assignments (preparing for short speeches, discussions and writing tasks). They will also be asked to set goals and develop study plans as part of their self-study.

● Four Skills English Intermediate/Academic Edition/ALC Press Inc./2018.

● Supplementary in-class handouts (free)

Attendance: Five or more absences will result in a failing grade (exceptions in the case of proven reason); 30 minutes late arrival or early leave equals absence
Participation: 40% (Involvement & Improvement, Homework Completion); Discussion 20% (Message, Language, Clarity, Contribution); Presentation 20% (Message, Structure, Delivery, Visuals), Reading Comprehension 10%, Listening Test 10%.

English proficiency requirement:
CE2: TOEFL® iBT 52+, TOEFL® ITP 470+, TOEIC® 550+, IELTS 5.5+