Online Class: ESL Basic Writing Skills

Mastering ESL grammar and writing is essential for effective communication, a key to success in our interconnected world, and this course thoroughly explores the core concepts of English including nouns, verbs, and sentence organization. Students will enhance comprehension, vocabulary, and writing clarity, fostering confidence and opening doors to various opportunities.
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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 25
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2,354
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 11
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.1
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Intricacies of English: A Comprehensive Guide to ESL Grammar and Effective Writing

The English language, while beautiful and vast, can be a complex maze for many. Whether you're someone who's embracing English as an additional language or a native speaker aiming to refine your writing skills, a robust understanding of grammar is pivotal. Grammar forms the backbone of any language, dictating how we organize our thoughts, convey our emotions, and articulate our ideas.

In this thorough ESL basic grammar course, we delve deep into the foundational aspects of English grammar. Our approach is holistic; beyond merely teaching rules, we aim to instill an intuitive sense of the language, helping learners grasp the rhythm and flow of English. You'll navigate the intricacies of sentence structure, the nuances of writing basics, and the core components of English—nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives, and adverbs.

Why is mastering English grammar so critical? Effective communication is the cornerstone of personal and professional success in today's globalized world. From striking up a conversation with a stranger to drafting an impactful business proposal, your command over English can make a difference. It's not just about avoiding errors but about expressing oneself with clarity, precision, and eloquence. In many professions, strong communication skills are not just an asset; they are a necessity. They instill confidence, enhance interpersonal relations, and open doors to numerous opportunities.

Surprisingly, a significant number of adults today, even native speakers, struggle with constructing well-framed sentences. This gap in understanding isn't a mere oversight from school days but can hinder progress in academia and careers. For instance, drafting research papers, official documents, or even everyday emails requires a solid grasp of grammar.

This course is meticulously designed to cater to a diverse audience:

  • Lesson 1: Setting the Stage - Introduction to ESL Basic Writing

    • A foundational understanding of what to expect and the significance of this journey.

  • Lesson 2: Crafting with Words - Beginning to Write

    • Laying down the first bricks of writing, from ideation to articulation.

  • Lesson 3: Delving Deeper - Increasing Reading Comprehension

    • Techniques to improve comprehension skills, vital for absorbing and learning from varied sources.

  • Lesson 4: Expanding Horizons - Increasing Your Vocabulary Power

    • Introducing a plethora of words, enriching your lexicon for varied contexts.

  • Lesson 5: The Building Blocks - Basic Sentence Structure

    • Grasping the fundamentals of forming coherent and impactful sentences.

  • Lesson 6: Harmony in Writing - Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

    • Understanding the delicate dance between subjects and verbs, ensuring alignment and clarity.

  • Lesson 7: Strengthening Connections - Bonding Basics

    • Dive into conjunctions, interjections, and more, enhancing the flow of your writing.

  • Lesson 8: Crafting with Precision - Writing for Clarity

    • Techniques and tips to ensure your writing is crystal clear and easily understood.

  • Lesson 9: Elevating Your Craft - Writing Effectively

    • Advanced strategies to elevate your writing, making it compelling and engaging.

  • Lesson 10: Personal and Professional Excellence - Writing Personal and Business Letters

    • Differentiating between personal and professional tones, ensuring appropriateness for varied audiences.

  • Lesson 11: Cohesion and Coherence - Organizing Your Thoughts

    • Strategies to streamline your thoughts, ensuring your writing is structured and impactful.

Rather than perceiving grammar as a tedious set of rules, we invite you to view it as a tool—a key to unlocking myriad opportunities, both personal and professional. Enroll today, and take a transformative journey through the realm of English, mastering its subtleties and emerging as a confident communicator.

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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
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  • Lesson 1. The Essential Role of English in Professional Success

    Effective English writing, particularly for ESL learners, is crucial for successful communication in both personal and professional settings. Mastery involves overcoming perceived obstacles such as grammar, transforming apathy into enthusiasm for clear expression.

  • Lesson 2. Fluidity in Language: The Essentials of Sentence Structure

    English sentences follow a subject-predicate structure, much like building blueprints, to create composed illustrations of actions and activities. By mastering these basic elements, you broaden your capability to craft more intricate and expressive sentences.

  • Lesson 3. Enhance Your Vocabulary, Enhance Your World

    Critical thinking and content organization are crucial for enhanced comprehension, requiring skills such as debating, summarizing, and connecting ideas. Different reading materials, like short articles, newspapers, and digital articles, provide various contexts for comprehension growth.

  • Lesson 4. Vocabulary: The Language Foundation

    Cultivating vocabulary knowledge serves as a cognitive asset—enriching communication, fortifying intellectual discussions, and boosting professional potential. Strategic reading, writing, and media consumption integrate new expressions naturally, turning learning into a creative endeavor.

  • Lesson 5. Simple, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences

    Mastering sentence structures is essential for crafting clear communication in English, where sentences form the core of expressing thoughts. This lesson unveils the art of constructing various sentence types, from simple to compound-complex, elevating one's language skills and narrative abilities.

  • Lesson 6. Subject-Verb Synergy: Navigating Complex Structures and Common Pitfalls

    Department managers bridge strategic goals with operational tasks, overseeing their teams to align departmental objectives with organizational ambitions. Their influence spans inspiring vision, fostering collaboration, and navigating change with agility, ensuring that their leadership transcends mere management tasks.

  • Lesson 7. Mastering Conjunctions for Clear Communication

    Coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', and 'or' help connect sentences and phrases, demonstrating choices and contrasts across various contexts. Their effective use is crucial in expressing complex ideas with simplicity and clarity, transforming mundane narratives into engaging tales.

  • Lesson 8. The Art of Writing with Precision and Clarity

    Clear writing bridges the gap between the author and audience, using active voice for vigor and brevity for impact. Lists and transitions further enhance understanding, transforming text into an engaging dialogue.

  • Lesson 9. Writing Skills: A Modern Necessity

    Effective writing influences numerous professional fields, enhancing clarity and preventing misunderstandings, thus proving indispensable across varied domains like healthcare and finance. Grammar acts as the backbone of language, crucial for organizing thoughts and facilitating coherent communication both in everyday life and in high-stakes professional contexts.

  • Lesson 10. Mastering the Art of Communication Through Letter Writing

    While digital communication thrives, the ability to write impactful personal and business letters remains essential for expressing emotions and conducting professional exchanges. Understanding the nuances between personal and business letters enhances one's capacity to connect personally and professionally, imbibing sincerity and precision into written words.

  • Lesson 11. Mastering the Craft: Organizing Your Writing with Precision

    Embarking on a creative journey requires organizing thoughts effectively as a foundational step, enabling enhanced communication and reader comprehension. This lesson explores developing a unique writing style to keep content engaging and elevates clarity through the artful arrangement of ideas.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Compose a coherent paragraph utilizing topic sentences, supporting details, and a concluding sentence with at least 80% accuracy as evaluated by a provided rubric.
  • Identify and utilize at least 10 new vocabulary words in personal writing assignments by the end of the lesson.
  • Distinguish between different sentence structures, including compound and complex sentences, through practical examples.
  • Define and construct simple sentences using correct noun and verb identification.
  • Define complex sentence structures by analyzing the varied architecture of paragraphs and recognizing their roles in linking ideas effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to summarize and critically evaluate texts by engaging in writing exercises that reflect comprehension and analytical reasoning skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to integrate newly acquired vocabulary into written and spoken communication, enhancing clarity and persuasiveness.
  • Identify and describe strategies for vocabulary enhancement, including the use of diverse reading materials and themed word categories, to expand linguistic understanding.
  • Construct different types of sentences, including simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex, to create clear and coherent written communication in a given writing exercise with 80% correctness.
  • Recognize and identify the four basic sentence types: interrogative, imperative, declarative, and exclamatory, by labeling example sentences with 90% accuracy.
  • Differentiate between singular and plural subject-verb agreements in sentences with prepositional phrases or relative pronouns.
  • Identify and correctly apply subject-verb agreement rules in complex sentences with singular and plural subjects.
  • Define and categorize the three main types of conjunctions: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating, by providing examples of each in sentences.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: ESL Basic Writing Skills
Course Number: 7550408
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (1,294 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2024
CEU Value: 1.1 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

  • "This course was very informative and very helpful for learning the writing skills. It also helped me understand how to view or understand when I receive feedback. I highly recommend it!!" -- Narasimha M.
  • "The instructor was very helpful." -- Ricardo G.
  • "The instructor I had was wonderful. I have found all the lessons very helpful. The part of the course that was the most helpful to me is lesson 8. Lesson 8 helped me write for clarity and helped me to master subject and verb agreement." -- Shauna B.
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  • "I was pleased to take this course with easy to do lessons. I plan to take another course next month." -- Annette G.
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