Purpose
This page is dedicated to an ESL training program developed in 21G.034 / CMS.930. Below are tutorials targeted for South Korean students trying to learn English. This page is to serve as a proof of concept that this type of web-based educational material is very effective in teaching communication skills. These tutorials were created by Susan MacDonald. Note that all material on this page is presented with the permission of Susan MacDonald.
How to use this site. (MP4 - 3MB)
| Level 1 (Beg. Int.) | |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | |
| Title | The Messy Apartment |
| Topic | Agreeing |
| Grammar Highlights | Verb: need |
| English Expressions & Vocabulary | I couldn't Agree with You More; so (emphatic words) |
| Pronunciation and Intonation | Couldn't (cuhdnt); What Do You (whaddoyou); I'll (eyeyull) |
Video (MP4 - 17MB)
Video Text (PDF)
| Level 2 (Int.) | |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | |
| Title | Birthday Blues |
| Topic | Disagreeing |
| Grammar Highlights | Auxiliary Verbs: have to |
| English Expressions & Vocabulary | That's out of the Question; but/however (contrast) |
| Pronunciation and Intonation | Out of (ahouda) |
Video (MP4 - 18MB)
Video Text (PDF)
| Level 3 (Adv. Int.) | |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | |
| Title | Midterms |
| Topic | Greetings |
| Grammar Highlights | Omission: (are), (it's, that's, do you) |
| English Expressions & Vocabulary | Going Nuts; Crazy (emphatic words); To Pull an All-nighter; Sounds Like a Plan |
| Pronunciation and Intonation | Rising Intonation-Maybe Just a Few Hours? |
Video (MP4 - 25MB)
Video Text (PDF)