Adult English Level Basic

Beginning Literacy

NRS: Level 1

This level is for learners with beginning literacy proficiency, who have little to no English language ability.

Level Goals: This course focuses on developing basic literacy competencies so that students can understand and participate in short, simple exchanges about their immediate needs and about everyday topics.

Level Objectives: Through individual and group activities, students will practice:

●  recognizing high-frequency words and phrases related to everyday topics, and scanning short texts such as lists and schedules for relevant information.

●  communicating about everyday topics by using: 

○  simple sentences to describe needs, activities, and locations

○  basic grammar 

●  recognizing and producing some basic vowels and numbers in real-life contexts

●  participating in short conversations and written exchanges

Assessment: Students’ performance will be assessed based on their participation in classroom activities`, completion of homework, and performance in formative and summative in-class assessments. 

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of and use basic vocabulary on topics such as personal information, family, health, home, and jobs.

2. Recognize and use possessive adjectives, prepositions, and present tense.

3. Ask and answer questions; form wh- and yes/no questions with be and do.

4. Pronounce numbers in prices and telephone information exchange.

5. Recognize and produce some basic vowel sounds (/a/, /e/, /o/, /u/, /i/).

6. Complete sentences to briefly talk or write about topics of immediate relevance.