Online Class: ESL Grammar Skills Level 2

Become an eloquent communicator as 'ESL Grammar Skills Level 2' guides you past traditional grammar confines into real-world accuracy and vibrant language use. Dive into nuanced instruction and engaging community support to enhance both personal and professional dialogues, creating new opportunities with English mastery.
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Course Description

Course Title: ESL Grammar Skills Level 2

Have you ever found yourself yearning to express the rich tapestry of your thoughts and dreams in English, only to be halted by the daunting, imprecise barriers of language? Imagine possessing the linguistic key to unlock a world where you can communicate your ideas with clarity, confidence, and creativity. Welcome to "ESL Grammar Skills Level 2"—a transformative journey that empowers you to break through language obstacles, enhancing your personal and professional life.

Picture a world where every interaction becomes an opportunity—a chance to connect, influence, and inspire. This course is designed with that goal at its very heart. Harnessing the power of precision and flexibility in English grammar, it guides you through the subtleties and complexities that distinguish fluent speakers and effective communicators. Here, you'll do more than just learn the rules; you'll weave them into the fabric of your daily communication, turning your newfound skills into second nature.

From mastering the dynamic dance between the present progressive and simple tenses to understanding the artful use of modal verbs, each lesson is a stepping stone to greater fluency. Picture yourself using these nuances to convey your ambitions during a job interview, share your travel experiences with newfound friends, or spark illuminating conversations at social gatherings. With these skills, your English won't just sound accurate—it will sound alive.

What sets "ESL Grammar Skills Level 2" apart from traditional grammar courses is its unyielding focus on real-world applicability. Every module immerses you in interactive scenarios, allowing you to navigate through conversations and write with purpose and precision. You will learn to craft compound sentences that elegantly convey complex ideas, just as a seasoned speaker would. By exploring the creative use of phrasal verbs, you'll add color and context to your expressions, just like native speakers naturally do.

This course is more than just a syllabus—it's a dialogue between you and the world. You'll find yourself effortlessly integrating object pronouns and possessive adjectives into your discussions, which subtly enhance your agility in the language. And when nuanced expression is called for, the lessons guide you into exploring the finer contrasts of 'enough' versus 'too,' and making discerning comparisons with 'as...as.' Every lesson builds on the last, ensuring a cohesive, comprehensive understanding that feels as fulfilling as a conversation with an old friend.

The secret to mastering a language lies not only in learning what words mean but in understanding how they allow you to convey your uniqueness. This course is a catalyst for self-expression, guiding you through structured lessons that feel more like guided self-discovery. Whether you're exploring timetables through simple present tense or unraveling the mysterious mechanics of indirect questions, each lesson is designed to spark your curiosity and encourage your inspiration.

What makes "ESL Grammar Skills Level 2" truly remarkable is its commitment to community and connection. As you embark on this journey, you join a vibrant assembly of learners and educators who are as invested in your progress as you are. Our dedicated platform offers spaces to share insights, ask questions, and provide feedback—forming an invaluable support network to accompany you at every stage.

But perhaps the greatest gift this course offers is confidence. Imagine speaking English with grace and assurance, the anxiety and hesitation of mere translation replaced with the robust understanding of grammar at your fingertips. As each module unlocks new dimensions of language, your confidence will soar, opening doors to opportunities you once thought unreachable.

In a world increasingly driven by communication, the value of mastering English grammar is immeasurable. Let "ESL Grammar Skills Level 2" be your guide to linguistic clarity and fluency. Enroll today, and take the transformative step towards a future where your English is not only understood but esteemed. We invite you on this journey of empowerment and discovery—begin today, and see how language can transform your world.

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Course Lessons

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  • Lesson 1. Present Progressive vs. Present Simple

    Learners are introduced to forming the present progressive tense, using 'am,' 'is,' or 'are' with gerunds to describe ongoing actions, except for specific non-progressive verbs. Practice activities enhance understanding by contrasting this with present simple tense usage.

  • Lesson 2. Simplifying Sentences with Object Pronouns

    Master object pronouns by replacing nouns after verbs with words like 'it' for 'good music' and 'him' for 'Garth,' streamlining sentence structure. Exercise tasks require reordering words to practice proper sentence construction, reinforcing learning.

  • Lesson 3. The Possessive Puzzle: Singular and Plural Solutions

    The lesson outlines two main methods for expressing possession in English: using possessive adjectives and adding an apostrophe + 's' to singular nouns. It provides practice exercises to replace possessive adjectives with the corresponding possessive form of nouns and delves into plural possessives by adding an apostrophe after the 's'.

  • Lesson 4. Understanding Future Intentions with Present Progressive

    The present progressive is used in English to discuss future events that are imminent and largely certain, often accompanied by a specific time phrase for clarity, as illustrated by examples such as 'I'm going home tomorrow.' Acts like having a plane ticket for departure make the future event quite certain, with understanding often reliant on context cues for whether the present or future is intended.

  • Lesson 5. Timetables and Schedules: Using Simple Present

    To convey scheduled future events, English often uses the present simple tense, as seen in structured activities like transportation timetables. Familiarity with this tense helps articulate a range of upcoming events with definite timings.

  • Lesson 6. Mastering Similarity and Dissimilarity Expressions

    The lesson highlights using 'too' for expressing agreement or similarity and 'either' for negative agreements, illustrated through relatable examples. It also guides learners on crafting responses using these words, both in full sentences and short forms.

  • Lesson 7. The Art and Science of Time Estimation: Mastering 'How Long Does It Take?'

    The lesson highlights using 'How long does it take?' as a tool to discuss the length of various tasks, supported by everyday examples. Practice questions enhance students' ability to think critically about time estimations.

  • Lesson 8. Understanding Nouns: When to Count and When Not To

    Nouns can be counted or not, influencing how we talk about quantities, using words like some, many, or much. The dual nature of some nouns means context changes their countability, exemplified through drinks and other items.

  • Lesson 9. Comparative Language Structures for Effective Communication

    The lesson explains that shorter adjectives in English use '-er than' for comparisons, with examples such as 'smaller' and 'bigger,' while longer adjectives use 'more than,' as in 'more expensive.' Some adjectives like 'fun' and 'good' have unique comparative forms.

  • Lesson 10. Understanding Superlatives: A Guide to Expressing Extremes

    To indicate supremacy among similar items, superlatives are formed by appending '-est' to short adjectives or preceding longer ones with 'the most' for greatest or 'the least' for minimal occurrences. This exploration includes exercises highlighting typical exceptions as seen in phrases like 'Matisse is the most talented painter of the era.'

  • Lesson 11. Achieving Balance in Comparisons: A Deep Dive into 'as...as'

    This lesson delves into the use of 'as...as' to indicate similarity between different objects, supported by examples and exercises for engagement. It also examines 'not as...as' to denote disparities, explaining how to convey lesser degrees succinctly.

  • Lesson 12. Enough vs. Too

    The lesson delineates the fine line between sufficiency and excess using 'enough' and 'too,' using real-life examples to elucidate their distinct roles in modifying nouns and adjectives. Exercises challenge students to hone their skills, precisely using these modifiers in linguistic contexts.

  • Lesson 13. Make vs. Do: A Simple Guide

    'Make' involves constructing or preparing, exemplified by making food or crafting objects, whereas 'do' pertains to executing tasks or work, such as doing chores. Mastery of these verbs can enhance communication efficiency in both written and spoken English.

  • Lesson 14. Mastering the Use of 'Go' in Sentences

    Grammar 1 teaches the distinction between using 'go' for activities and 'go to' for places, emphasizing exceptions like 'go home.' It offers exercises to solidify the learner's grasp of the usage rules.

  • Lesson 15. The Essential Guide to Building Compound Sentences

    Compound sentences combine two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction to form a single, complete thought. By using words like and, but, so, or, nor, yet, and for, compound sentences show various relationships between ideas, such as addition, contrast, choice, or cause and effect.

  • Lesson 16. To: The Magic Word That Connects Action and Purpose

    The lesson explores how to articulate intentions by pairing actions with reasons using the structure 'action + to + purpose'. It includes exercises where you match actions with appropriate purposes to form complete sentences, emphasizing the use of 'to' between them.

  • Lesson 17. The Power of If: Unlocking Real Possibilities

    Conditional 1 explores scenarios involving potential future events, requiring careful separation of if and will within sentences. By using this structure, one can describe events like lottery wins or behavioral outcomes based on hypothetical situations.

  • Lesson 18. Understanding Modal Verbs

    Unique among English verbs are modals, characterized by their specific usage with a simple verb form to convey varying levels of certainty. They function without auxiliary verbs, simplifying their application once the pattern is understood.

  • Lesson 19. Mastering Permission and Possibility with 'May' and 'Might'

    'May' is primarily used to express likelihood or to politely request permission for oneself, signifying a relatively higher probability. 'Might,' however, suggests a less probable event and offers a more formal approach in seeking permissions.

  • Lesson 20. Modal Verbs Explained: 'Can' vs 'Could'

    'Can' indicates abilities and permissions, with 'could' addressing polite requests and past scenarios, both highlighting potential. In contrast, 'can't' and 'couldn't' focus on prohibitions and impossibilities.

  • Lesson 21. Understanding the Roles of 'Will' and 'Shall'

    The term 'will' is useful for unexpectedly deciding something, pledging a promise, asserting a fact, or making a polite request. 'Shall' is reserved for asking about preferences, the advisability of something, or conveying a formal promise or determination, especially when used formally in American English.

  • Lesson 22. Exploring 'Would': Requests, Wishes, and Beyond

    Highlighting the utility of 'would' in conversation, the lesson focuses on its role in making courteous requests and wish expressions while hinting at future lessons on conditionals. It shows its practical application in phrases like 'Would you pick me up on your way to work?' and 'I would like a Ferrari.'

  • Lesson 23. Using Should and Ought To Effectively

    This lesson demonstrates how should and ought to seamlessly navigate everyday dilemmas, providing guidance or setting expectations. From addressing thirst to mending cars, they adjust conversational tones with ease.

  • Lesson 24. Mustn't vs. Don’t Have To: Understanding the Difference

    Diving into modal verbs, the lesson delineates the interchangeable use of 'must' and 'have to' when indicating obligations, transitioning into the unique meanings of 'mustn't' for illegality and 'don't have to' for optional actions. Learners engage in exercises to solidify comprehension by crafting sentences with each form.

  • Lesson 25. Exploring Modal Verbs: A Comprehensive Guide to Possibility and Obligation

    The lesson categorizes modal verbs by their general use: expressing possibility, making requests, and indicating obligations, among others. Practice exercises help solidify understanding by placing these modals in sentences that mirror everyday scenarios.

  • Lesson 26. 'Used to': Expressing Former Realities

    'Used to' helps describe past situations or habits that no longer exist, requiring a restructuring when modals are involved. For practice, transform current situations into past scenarios using this pattern, like 'He used to bring me flowers every week.'

  • Lesson 27. Mastering Quantity Descriptors: The Art of Using Some and Any

    This lesson clarifies the distinction between 'some' and 'any,' emphasizing affirmative usage for 'some' and interrogative or negative for 'any.' Learners fill in the blanks in sentences to test their grasp after reviewing examples.

  • Lesson 28. Mastering the Art of Complex Sentence Construction

    Complex sentences add depth to writing by connecting dependent and independent clauses, using subordinating conjunctions to highlight temporal, causal, or conditional relationships. Unlike compound sentences, which merge ideas of equal weight, complex sentences prioritize one idea over another, guiding the reader through layered meanings.

  • Lesson 29. The Essentials of Telling Time

    Telling time involves a simple vocabulary with terms like 'o'clock' and 'quarter,' complemented by expressions like 'after' and 'to' for specific minutes past the hour. You can express time directly using numbers on a digital clock or through phrases indicating minutes past or until the hour.

  • Lesson 30. Progressive Practice

    Progressive forms express ongoing actions, either in the present or past, by using a form of 'be' and the gerund form of a verb. In contrast, simple forms convey states or habitual activities, factual events that happen or happened.

  • Lesson 31. Navigating Future Plans: The 'Be Going To' Structure

    Exploring four methods to discuss future events, the lesson differentiates 'be going to' for planning somewhat distant intentions from more immediate or definite plans. It demonstrates its syntactic form and commonly used conversational shortcut 'gonna,' promoting correct application and understanding.

  • Lesson 32. Delve into the World of English Phrasal Verbs

    By modifying verbs with prepositions or adjectives, phrasal verbs provide nuanced meanings and diverse usage. The lesson also addresses the challenge of knowing when these verbs can be split by an object.

  • Lesson 33. Understanding Possessive Pronouns: A Comprehensive Guide

    This lesson covers replacing noun and possessive combinations with possessive pronouns to express ownership efficiently. By using possessive pronouns, one can quickly convey possession, such as in the phrases 'It's hers' or 'It's ours.'

  • Lesson 34. Indirect Questions

    The lesson highlights a specific indirect question form in English that rearranges typical verb placement. Students practice forming questions like 'Do you know where...' to inquire about various items or places.

  • Lesson 35. Embrace the Final Challenge

 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define the present progressive tense and differentiate it from the present simple tense by providing examples.
  • Formulate affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using the present progressive tense with correct subject-verb agreement.
  • Identify and use the correct object pronoun to replace a noun in a sentence following a verb.
  • Rearrange words in scrambled sentences to correctly place object pronouns in proper English syntax.
  • Identify and apply the correct use of possessive apostrophe 's for singular nouns to demonstrate ownership in sentences.
  • Recognize and use plural possessives by placing an apostrophe after the 's' to indicate ownership by multiple entities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between the present and future use of present progressive tense based on contextual cues.
  • Identify and construct sentences using the present progressive tense to indicate future events with appropriate time markers.
  • Demonstrate the correct use of the present simple tense to describe future scheduled events by completing sentences with proper verb forms.
  • Identify schedules and timetables using the present simple tense for events in the future.
  • Identify and apply the appropriate use of 'either' to express agreement or similarity in negative sentences.
  • Recognize and demonstrate the correct use of 'too' to express agreement or similarity in affirmative sentences.
  • Identify and articulate the duration of various tasks and activities using the phrase 'How long does it take...?' in both written and spoken formats.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: ESL Grammar Skills Level 2
Course Number: 8900286
Lessons Rating: 4.60 / 5 Stars (2,724 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2024
CEU Value: 1.2 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "Some of the stuff was new to me and I learned something new in English that we did not do back in my school days." -- Carolyn W.
  • "This course was really helpful. I can already see my improvement in writing and speaking. After finishing level 2 I am more comfortable to start a conversation without being nervous." -- Sumeja K.
  • "It was easy to understand, yet challenging. Great work." -- Brian M.
  • "Very informative and I learned a lot." -- Tuokpe O.
  • "Thank you for making my learning easy." -- Hondura Y.
  • "Grammar was most important to me. English is a second language I speak. It is important to me to understand how to speak correctly and that is the most helpful thing I got from this course." -- Halima M.

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