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English Language Learning Wiki

Week 1-2: Grammar and Sentence Structure

Grammar Basics

  1. Parts of Speech:

    • Nouns: person, place, thing (e.g., cat, city, book)
    • Verbs: action words (e.g., run, eat, think)
    • Adjectives: describing words (e.g., blue, quick, happy)
    • Adverbs: modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g., quickly, very, well)

  2. Tenses:

    • Past: I walked.
    • Present: I walk.
    • Future: I will walk.

  3. Subject-Verb Agreement:

    • Singular subjects with singular verbs (e.g., She runs.)
    • Plural subjects with plural verbs (e.g., They run.)

  4. Articles:

    • Indefinite articles (a, an)
    • Definite article (the)

Sentence Structure

  1. Simple Sentences:

    • Subject + Verb (e.g., She dances.)

  2. Compound Sentences:

    • Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., She dances, and he sings.)

  3. Complex Sentences:

    • Independent clause + dependent clause (e.g., She dances because she loves music.)

  4. Punctuation:

    • Periods, commas, semicolons, colons, etc.

Activities:

  • Daily Grammar Exercises: Use resources like Purdue OWL for practice.
  • Writing Short Paragraphs: Practice using different tenses.
  • Correcting Sentences: Identify and correct errors in sentence structure.

Week 3-4: Professional Terminology and Text Comprehension

Professional Terminology

  1. Industry-Specific Vocabulary:

    • Identify key terms relevant to your field.

  2. Technical Terms:

    • Understand and correctly use professional jargon.

Text Comprehension

  1. Reading Professional Texts:

    • Read articles, reports, and journals in your field.

  2. Summarizing:

    • Write summaries of articles, focusing on main ideas and supporting details.

Activities:

  • Reading Articles: Find relevant articles in your industry.
  • Vocabulary Flashcards: Create and review flashcards with technical terms.
  • Writing Summaries: Summarize professional texts to practice comprehension.

Week 5-6: Text Production and Cross-Cultural Understanding

Text Production

  1. Professional Documents:
    • Writing emails, CVs, and cover letters.
    • Creating reports and project summaries.

Cross-Cultural Understanding

  1. Cultural Differences in Communication:
    • Learn about etiquette and communication styles in English-speaking countries.

Activities:

  • Writing Professional Documents: Draft emails, CVs, and cover letters.
  • Role-Playing Scenarios: Practice cross-cultural communication through role-playing.
  • Group Discussions: Discuss cultural differences and their impact on communication.

Week 7-8: Discussions, Presentations, and Group Work

Discussions

  1. Participating and Leading:
    • Engage in and facilitate discussions.
    • Develop and present arguments.

Presentations

  1. Creating and Delivering:
    • Prepare and deliver presentations using visual aids.

Group Work

  1. Collaborating on Projects:
    • Work effectively within a team.

Activities:

  • Group Debates: Engage in debates on various topics.
  • Preparing Presentations: Create and deliver presentations.
  • Collaborative Projects: Work on group projects to practice teamwork.

Week 9-10: Reflection and Continuous Learning

Reflection

  1. Learning Progress:
    • Reflect on what you’ve learned and identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Learning

  1. Future Goals:
    • Set goals for continued learning and find resources for ongoing practice.

Activities:

  • Writing Reflection Essays: Reflect on your learning journey.
  • Creating a Personal Learning Plan: Outline your future learning goals.
  • Utilizing Online Resources: Use apps and websites to continue practicing.

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Week 1-2: Grammar and Sentence Structure

Grammar Basics

  1. Parts of Speech:

    • Nouns: Understand different types (proper, common, abstract, concrete). Example:
      • Proper: London, Mary
      • Common: city, woman
      • Abstract: happiness, strength
      • Concrete: table, dog
    • Verbs: Focus on regular and irregular verbs. Example:
      • Regular: walk (walked, walking)
      • Irregular: go (went, gone)
    • Adjectives: Learn comparative and superlative forms. Example:
      • Comparative: happier
      • Superlative: happiest
    • Adverbs: Types of adverbs (manner, place, time, frequency). Example:
      • Manner: quickly
      • Place: here
      • Time: now
      • Frequency: often

  2. Tenses:

    • Simple Tenses:
      • Past: I walked.
      • Present: I walk.
      • Future: I will walk.
    • Progressive Tenses:
      • Past: I was walking.
      • Present: I am walking.
      • Future: I will be walking.
    • Perfect Tenses:
      • Past: I had walked.
      • Present: I have walked.
      • Future: I will have walked.
    • Perfect Progressive Tenses:
      • Past: I had been walking.
      • Present: I have been walking.
      • Future: I will have been walking.

  3. Subject-Verb Agreement:

    • Rules and examples of singular/plural agreement. Example:
      • She runs.
      • They run.

  4. Articles:

    • Rules for using "a," "an," and "the." Example:
      • A cat, an apple, the book.

Activities:

  • Daily Grammar Exercises: Use English Grammar Online for practice exercises.
  • Writing Short Paragraphs: Write daily journal entries focusing on different tenses.
  • Correcting Sentences: Practice with websites like Grammarly.

Week 3-4: Professional Terminology and Text Comprehension

Professional Terminology

  1. Industry-Specific Vocabulary:

    • Compile a list of key terms from your industry. Use resources like industry websites and glossaries.

  2. Technical Terms:

    • Practice using technical jargon in sentences. Example: If you are in IT, terms like "algorithm," "network," "database."

Text Comprehension

  1. Reading Professional Texts:

  2. Summarizing:

    • Write a brief summary of each article you read, focusing on the main idea and key points.

Activities:

  • Reading Articles: Subscribe to industry journals or newsletters.
  • Vocabulary Flashcards: Create flashcards using Quizlet.
  • Writing Summaries: Summarize articles and get feedback on Scribens.

Week 5-6: Text Production and Cross-Cultural Understanding

Text Production

  1. Professional Documents:

    • Learn formats for emails, CVs, cover letters, reports, and project summaries.

  2. Templates and Examples:

    • Use resources like Canva for templates and examples.

Cross-Cultural Understanding

  1. Cultural Differences in Communication:

Activities:

  • Writing Professional Documents: Draft professional documents and get peer feedback.
  • Role-Playing Scenarios: Use online platforms like Role Play Gateway for practice.
  • Group Discussions: Join forums or discussion groups on LinkedIn to discuss cultural differences.

Week 7-8: Discussions, Presentations, and Group Work

Discussions

  1. Participating and Leading:
    • Techniques for active listening and leading discussions. Use resources like Toastmasters.

Presentations

  1. Creating and Delivering:

Group Work

  1. Collaborating on Projects:
    • Best practices for teamwork and collaboration. Use resources like Trello for project management.

Activities:

  • Group Debates: Participate in online debate forums like Debate.org.
  • Preparing Presentations: Create presentations and practice with tools like Zoom.
  • Collaborative Projects: Use tools like Slack for group projects.

Week 9-10: Reflection and Continuous Learning

Reflection

  1. Learning Progress:
    • Reflect on your learning journey. Use journals or blogs to document your progress.

Continuous Learning

  1. Future Goals:
    • Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for your continued learning.

Activities:

  • Writing Reflection Essays: Reflect on what you’ve learned and your future goals.
  • Creating a Personal Learning Plan: Outline steps for achieving your goals.
  • Utilizing Online Resources: Use resources like Coursera and Duolingo for ongoing practice.

Additional Resources

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