Classroom Activities

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Lesson 1

• Classroom Activities
• Goal, Approach and Method
• Writing Sample
• Course Objectives
• Course Materials
• Speaking Confidence Test
• Homework
• Buy the book from the bookstore
• The homework activities for this course are
  listed on the course website

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Goal, Approach and Method
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The language of communication in this class is
polite English
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The Goal

• To communicate in basic English, employing
  commonly used forms of expression related to the
  your field of study.

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The Approach and Method

• The Competency Approach
• The Communicative Method (CLT)

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The Competency Approach

• The approach to all instruction at CEGEP is the
  Competency Approach
• A competency is the ability to perform a complex
  task.
• The competencies are approached in a step-by-step
  fashion. Simple skills build toward complex
  skills.
• Success is measured by performance on complex
  tasks.

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Communicative Language Teaching

• CLT is a method for language education.
• Before CLT, people learned about a language. It
  was language-centered.
• With CLT, people learned how to use the language
  in everyday life. It is learner-centered and
  focused on learners needs.
• All CLT courses begin with a needs analysis. The
  teacher must determine what students can do in
  order to plan instruction effectively.

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Diagnostic Test

• When you visit the doctor, he/she examines you.
  If there is something wrong, the doctor
  prescribes drugs or does surgery.
• The doctor does not examine your neighbour and
  then does surgery on you.
• Do not talk to your neighbour during the
  diagnostic test.
• This test is simply to find out what you know.

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Lesson 1

• Classroom Activities
• Goal, Approach and Method
• Writing Sample
• Course Objectives
• Course Materials
• Speaking Confidence Test
• Homework
• Buy the book from the bookstore
• The homework activities for this course are
  listed on the course website

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Please, take out a piece of paper
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Write the following and prepare to listen

• Teacher
• Phone number
• Email
• Course

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About You
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• How long have you been studying English?
• How, where and when do you use English?

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• Do you have a job?
• What do you do?
• How long have you worked there?

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A Trip
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A Trip
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Lesson 1

• Classroom Activities
• Goal, Approach and Method
• Writing Sample
• Course Objectives
• Course Materials
• Speaking Confidence Test
• Homework
• Buy the book from the bookstore
• The homework activities for this course are
  listed on the course website

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604-100b Course Objectives
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Elements of the Competency Performance Criteria
1. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of the message.
2. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic text related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and main ideas of the message.
3. To communicate a brief oral message related to the students field of study. Intelligible message lasting at least two minutes. Use of terms related to the students field of study. Relevant statements. Satisfactory application of the grammatical code. Showing of openness and respect.
4. To write and revise a short text related to the students field of study. Production of a clear and coherent text of approximately 250 words. Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. Use of new ideas and expressions. Use of terms connected to the students field of study. Satisfactory application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. Satisfactory use of communication procedures connected to the writing task. Appropriate use of revision strategies.
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Elements of the Competency Performance Criteria
1. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of the message.
2. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic text related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and main ideas of the message.
3. To communicate a brief oral message related to the students field of study. Intelligible message lasting at least two minutes. Use of terms related to the students field of study. Relevant statements. Satisfactory application of the grammatical code. Showing of openness and respect.
4. To write and revise a short text related to the students field of study. Production of a clear and coherent text of approximately 250 words. Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. Use of new ideas and expressions. Use of terms connected to the students field of study. Satisfactory application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. Satisfactory use of communication procedures connected to the writing task. Appropriate use of revision strategies.
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Elements of the Competency Performance Criteria
1. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of the message.
2. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic text related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and main ideas of the message.
3. To communicate a brief oral message related to the students field of study. Intelligible message lasting at least two minutes. Use of terms related to the students field of study. Relevant statements. Satisfactory application of the grammatical code. Showing of openness and respect.
4. To write and revise a short text related to the students field of study. Production of a clear and coherent text of approximately 250 words. Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. Use of new ideas and expressions. Use of terms connected to the students field of study. Satisfactory application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. Satisfactory use of communication procedures connected to the writing task. Appropriate use of revision strategies.
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Elements of the Competency Performance Criteria
1. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of the message.
2. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic text related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and main ideas of the message.
3. To communicate a brief oral message related to the students field of study. Intelligible message lasting at least two minutes. Use of terms related to the students field of study. Relevant statements. Satisfactory application of the grammatical code. Showing of openness and respect.
4. To write and revise a short text related to the students field of study. Production of a clear and coherent text of approximately 250 words. Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. Use of new ideas and expressions. Use of terms connected to the students field of study. Satisfactory application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. Satisfactory use of communication procedures connected to the writing task. Appropriate use of revision strategies.
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Elements of the Competency Performance Criteria
1. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic oral message related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and key ideas of the message.
2. To demonstrate comprehension of the meaning of an authentic text related to the students field of study. Recognition of the overall meaning and main ideas of the message.
3. To communicate a brief oral message related to the students field of study. Intelligible message lasting at least two minutes. Use of terms related to the students field of study. Relevant statements. Satisfactory application of the grammatical code. Showing of openness and respect.
4. To write and revise a short text related to the students field of study. Production of a clear and coherent text of approximately 250 words. Adaptation to the context and purpose of communication. Use of new ideas and expressions. Use of terms connected to the students field of study. Satisfactory application of the grammatical, syntactical and orthographic codes. Satisfactory use of communication procedures connected to the writing task. Appropriate use of revision strategies.
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• Un étudiant qui doit s'absenter à un cours ou à
  une partie d'un cours en avise lenseignant.
  Létudiant a la responsabilité de sinformer
  auprès des autres étudiants de la matière donnée
  ou des exercices effectués afin dêtre à jour
  lors du cours suivant. L'enseignant n'est pas
  tenu d'expliquer la matière manquée à l'étudiant.
• Un étudiant arrivant en retard au début d'un
  cours ou à la pause doit attendre la pause
  suivante ou l'autorisation de lenseignant pour
  intégrer le groupe.
• Un étudiant peut être expulsé s'il ne se conforme
  pas aux règles de comportement du département et
  subira les conséquences découlant de cette
  absence, telle l'absence à une évaluation
  sommative. Les règles de comportement sont
  indiquées dans le plan de cours. 

• Pondération 213

• 2 hours of class
• 1 hour lab
• 3 hours homework

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• Un étudiant qui doit s'absenter à un cours ou à
  une partie d'un cours en avise lenseignant.
  Létudiant a la responsabilité de sinformer
  auprès des autres étudiants de la matière donnée
  ou des exercices effectués afin dêtre à jour
  lors du cours suivant. L'enseignant n'est pas
  tenu d'expliquer la matière manquée à l'étudiant.
• Un étudiant arrivant en retard au début d'un
  cours ou à la pause doit attendre la pause
  suivante ou l'autorisation de lenseignant pour
  intégrer le groupe.
• Un étudiant peut être expulsé s'il ne se conforme
  pas aux règles de comportement du département et
  subira les conséquences découlant de cette
  absence, telle l'absence à une évaluation
  sommative. Les règles de comportement sont
  indiquées dans le plan de cours. 

• Pondération 213

• 2 hours of class
• 1 hour lab
• 3 hours homework

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• Un étudiant qui doit s'absenter à un cours ou à
  une partie d'un cours en avise lenseignant.
  Létudiant a la responsabilité de sinformer
  auprès des autres étudiants de la matière donnée
  ou des exercices effectués afin dêtre à jour
  lors du cours suivant. L'enseignant n'est pas
  tenu d'expliquer la matière manquée à l'étudiant.
• Un étudiant arrivant en retard au début d'un
  cours ou à la pause doit attendre la pause
  suivante ou l'autorisation de lenseignant pour
  intégrer le groupe.
• Un étudiant peut être expulsé s'il ne se conforme
  pas aux règles de comportement du département et
  subira les conséquences découlant de cette
  absence, telle l'absence à une évaluation
  sommative. Les règles de comportement sont
  indiquées dans le plan de cours. 

• Pondération 213

• 2 hours of class
• 1 hour lab
• 3 hours homework

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Course Plan

• The focus of this course is English linked your
  field of study.
• To make the link meaningful for all, this course
  has an English for the workplace theme.
• Simulation, role-play and discussion will be the
  principal ways in which the link the workplace
  will be explored.

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Lesson 1

• Classroom Activities
• Goal, Approach and Method
• Writing Sample
• Course Objectives
• Course Materials
• Speaking Confidence Test
• Homework
• Buy the book from the bookstore
• The homework activities for this course are
  listed on the course website

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Course Materials
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You must buy(write this down)

• Actively Engaged on the Job
• --available from the college bookstore
• Do not buy used copies. Used copies do not
  contain a valid registration key

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You will need (5 items)

• A valid account on www.Labodanglais.com.
  Registration is free.
• To continue to use the companion website after
  the grace period, you must enter the
  Registration Code that comes with the
  textbook.
• An Enrolment key to enter your course. The
  enrolment key is . (sent to the teacher by
  email)
• Write down the enrolment key now

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How to get an account on Labodanglais.com
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Select the course with your teachers name on it
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Surname family name
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Check your junk folder for the confirmation
email
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Enrolment key
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The registration key comes with the textbook
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Deadline to buy the book
Continue with trial until you buy the book.
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Lesson 1

• Classroom Activities
• Goal, Approach and Method
• Writing Sample
• Course Objectives
• Course Materials
• Speaking Confidence Test
• Homework
• Buy the book from the bookstore
• The homework activities for this course are
  listed on the course website

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Speaking Diagnostic
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Your turn to talk

• The next activity will provide you will an
  overview of some of the skills you will learn in
  this course.

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Speaking Skills Confidence Test Handout

• Work with a partner. Take turns role-playing each
  speaking task.
• Measure your OWN confidence
• 0 too difficult
• 1 I need more grammar and vocabulary
• 2 I need more practice
• 3 I can do this well
• At the end, calculate a total score.
• (Next slide Comprehension Check)

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Comprehension Check (1 of 3)

• 1. True or false? Students work on the
  confidence test silently and alone.
• FALSE This is pair work. Work with a partner to
  do an oral role-play for each.

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Comprehension Check (2 of 3)

• 2. True or false? Students should auto-evaluate.
  
• TRUE Write a score for yourself. Each student
  is responsible for measuring his or her own
  confidence and nobody else's.

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Comprehension Check (3 of 3)

• 3. Multiple choice What should we do when we
  finish?
• Sit quietly and relax.
• Do the activity a second time with a different
  partner.
• Calculate a total score for ourselves.
• Interrupt other students while they are trying to
  finish.

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Comprehension Check (3 of 3)

• 3. Multiple choice What should we do when we
  finish?
• Sit quietly and relax.
• Do the activity a second time with a different
  partner.
• Calculate a total score for ourselves.
• Interrupt other students while they are trying to
  finish.

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How confident are you?
My total confidence score for this activity is
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What your score means

• 0-10 You will need to work hard. Make a
  commitment today to find extra time for this
  course each week.
• 10-20 You are at the right level. This course
  was designed for you.
• 20-30 This course might be too easy for you.
  Talk to the teacher about changing levels.
• This activity provides an brief overview of the
  content of this course. If you have mastered the
  content of this course in week one, it is very
  important that you get into a course that is
  right for you. Advanced students in beginner
  courses get bored and often blame the teacher,
  materials or the school for their unhappiness.
  Alert the teacher to this problem immediately.