Gary's English Writing Foundations for ESL Learners Course

$299.99

Course Description: Foundations of Writing in English for ESL Learners

Unlock the power of effective communication with our comprehensive 12-week ESL writing course, "Foundations of Writing in English." Tailored for pre-intermediate learners, this course guides you through the essential skills needed to master English writing with confidence and clarity.

Over 12 dynamic weeks, you'll explore various writing styles, from personal narratives to academic essays and professional reports. Learn to identify your audience and purpose, develop strong topic sentences, and craft coherent paragraphs. Dive into the writing process, discover brainstorming techniques, and enhance your grammar and sentence structure.

Each lesson combines practical examples, engaging activities, and clear explanations to ensure you build a solid foundation. By revising and editing your work, you'll improve clarity and coherence, making your writing polished and professional.

Join us to gain the skills to express your thoughts effectively, whether for school, work, or personal projects. Our expert instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed. Enroll now to start your journey towards becoming a confident and proficient English writer. Transform your writing skills and open new doors of opportunity with "Foundations of Writing in English for ESL Learners."

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Course Title: Foundations of Writing in English for ESL Learners

Course Duration: 12 Weeks

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1: Understanding Writing Purposes and Audience

Lesson 1: Introduction to Different Types of Writing

Understand personal, academic, and everyday writing.
Example Paragraphs: Personal journal, academic research paper, everyday email.

Lesson 2: Identifying Audience and Purpose

Recognize different audiences and purposes for writing.
Example Paragraphs: Letter to a friend, letter to a teacher, email to a customer.

Week 2: The Writing Process

Lesson 3: Steps of the Writing Process

Learn the steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing.
Example Paragraph: Describes each step in short sentences.

Lesson 4: Brainstorming Techniques

Practice mind mapping, listing, and free writing.
Example Paragraphs: Mind map on vacations, list of vacation activities, free writing about the beach.

Week 3: Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure

Lesson 5: Basic Grammar Essentials

Focus on verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and articles.
Example Paragraph: Correct and incorrect usage of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and articles.

Lesson 6: Simple Sentence Structure

Differentiate between simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Example Paragraph: Examples of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

Week 4: Building Paragraphs

Lesson 7: Writing Topic Sentences

Craft clear and effective topic sentences.
Example Paragraph: Topic sentence about summer, with supporting details.

Lesson 8: Adding Supporting Details

Enhance paragraphs with relevant supporting details.
Example Paragraph: Topic sentence about soccer, with supporting details.

Week 5: Coherence and Cohesion

Lesson 9: Coherence in Writing

Ensure logical order and use transitions.
Example Paragraph: Uses transitions like "first," "next," "then," and "finally."

Lesson 10: Cohesion in Writing

Use cohesive devices like pronouns and conjunctions.
Example Paragraph: Uses pronouns and conjunctions to link ideas smoothly.

Week 6: Paragraph Development

Lesson 11: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Structure paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences.
Example Paragraph: About reading as a hobby, with topic, supporting, and concluding sentences.

Lesson 12: Paragraph Unity and Coherence

Maintain unity and coherence in paragraphs.
Example Paragraph: Unified paragraph about playing the piano as a hobby.

Week 7: Essay Writing Basics

Lesson 13: Introduction to Essay Writing

Understand essay structure: introduction, body, conclusion.
Example Paragraph (Outline): Traveling experience essay.

Lesson 14: Writing the Introduction and Conclusion

Write engaging introductions and strong conclusions.
Example Paragraph: Introduction and conclusion about traveling.

Week 8: Developing Body Paragraphs

Lesson 15: Writing Body Paragraphs

Develop main ideas with supporting details.
Example Paragraph: Body paragraph about autumn.

Lesson 16: Organizing Body Paragraphs

Organize paragraphs logically and use transitions.
Example Paragraph: Organizes body paragraphs about autumn with transitions.

Week 9: Writing Styles and Formats

Lesson 17: Formal and Informal Writing

Differentiate between formal and informal writing.
Example Paragraphs: Formal letter, informal email, and text.

Lesson 18: Writing Reports and Proposals

Structure reports and proposals with clear sections.
Example Paragraphs: Short reports and proposals with title, introduction, body, conclusion, and recommendations.

Week 10: Writing for Specific Purposes

Lesson 19: Writing Instructions and Procedures