Basic English Course (ES1000)

This English course is a required course for students whose Qualifying English Test results show that they require help with basic English language skills, especially in grammar and writing.

This course is in part fulfillment of the University's English language requirement. Students assigned to this course must pass it to be allowed to read the next required English course, English for Academic Purposes.

Objectives

The purpose of ES1000 is to help the students improve in their English skills. By the end of the course, the students will

	be able to identify and correct a limited set of grammar errors in written texts
	understand and use basic grammar correctly
	have an improved academic and low-frequency vocabulary
	be able to write coherent paragraphs and short essays on various topics
	be able to read with greater understanding
	have improved their listening and speaking ability