1. Foundation English Program Level One : An Introduction
by Mrs. Kira Litvin
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2. Course Goals What is the main goal of the Foundation English course?
This English course prepares students to deal with university education by bridging the gap between school and university and prepares students to meet the minimum requirements set by the university faculties.
deal with = cope, handle, accept
bridge the gap = connect, link
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3. Is this a TOEFL preparation course?
NO!
BUT…The skills you learn and practice in this course are NECESSARY for you to pass the TOEFL test.
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4. Skills What are the skills taught in Level One? Reading Writing
Listening
Speaking
Grammar
Multimedia component
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5. Reading Skills Read for main ideas Scan for details
Predict what you will read and what will happen
Connect your personal experience to the text
Compare and contrast information from two texts
Summarize information in a text using a graphic organizer
Learn new vocabulary words and use them in sentences
Understand part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb) to guess new vocabulary
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6. Writing Skills Write and edit complete sentences Write a paragraph
Edit your own writing for grammar, spelling and content
Re-Write multiple drafts to show improvement
Compare and contrast ideas with transition words
Practice correct use of punctuation
Use pre-writing strategies to organize your thoughts
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7. Listening Skills Listen for main ideas and details
Understand speaker's tone and attitude
Connect listening to your personal experience
Combine information from two listening texts
Take notes on details using an outline or chart
Listen and respond correctly in conversations
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8. Speaking Skills Ask and answer questions on familiar topics
Use spoken grammar correctly
Practice conversation skills for different situations
Prepare and deliver a short presentation
Interview people on different topics
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9. Grammar Skills
Demonstrate understanding of adjectives, present and past tenses, gerunds and infinitives, adverbs, count and non-count nouns, modals (should, would, may, can), and future-tense forms
Students should be able to identify correct grammar from multiple-choice questions
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10. Course Grades How are the students graded? Reading project test
Writing portfolio
Speaking presentation
Speaking Test
Class work
Participation
Multimedia work
Mid-term and final exams
Exam Grades = 65%
Course work, assignments, projects = 35%
Minimum Grade to pass = 60%
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11. Exams
Exams test how well you can apply the skills and strategies you have practiced in your courses:
Reading Comprehension Skills
Vocabulary Strategy Skills
Writing Skills
Listening for detail and meaning
WHY? These skills are essential for passing the TOEFL and for advanced academic skills in English
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12. Writing Assignments & Portfolio
What does ‘the writing portfolio’ mean?
It is a collection of your writing assignments to show how you have improved your writing skills.
How many assignments will be included in the porfolio?
4 writings will be marked.
How many drafts do we write?
Two drafts. A total of 10 marks (10%) for each assignment. There will be four draft-writing assignments.
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13. Attendance Policy
Attendance is very important for your learning and university education
Missing more than 25% of course classes = F grade
25% = about 35 classes
Absent 1 day = 2 absences
Each day = 2 classes
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14. Absences
Absences are ABSENCES. Excuses do not change absences to presents
If you are absent you might miss a test, quiz, lecture or important assignment
It is YOUR JOB to speak to your teacher before class, after class, by or in off-hours to find out what you missed.
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15. Late policy Your teacher does not like when students are late 
DO NOT BE LATE!
Late students disturb the class!
If you are more than 20 minutes late you will be marked ABSENT!
If you are late sign the LATE Sheet or you will be marked absent!
Three Lates = 1 Absence
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16. Cell Phone Policy Do NOT USE YOUR mobile inside the classroom.
Turn your cell phone on silent.
Place your mobile on Mrs. Litvin’s desk at the beginning of class.
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17. Classroom Behavior Listen when you teacher is talking
Listen when your classmate says an answer
Raise your hand to speak
Ask questions in English
Control your mind—focus and think clearly
Control your body—use the restroom before class and during breaks
Chatting off-topic is not polite
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18. Schedule for Mrs. Litvin’s Groups
Monday
Period 1/2
G1 Reading/Writing
Al Bida 116
8:00 – 9:40
Period 2/3
G4 Listening/Speaking
Al Bida 218
10:00 – 11:40
Tuesday
Period 3/4
Wednesday
Thursday
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19. Let’s have a great semester!
Welcome to Level One
Let’s have a great semester!
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