Beginning English as a Second Language
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Offline Download (App)
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn beginning English as a second language: parts of speech, active reading, vocabulary, tenses, writing errors, editing and descriptions.
Learners of English need both the building blocks of grammar and the habits that make reading and writing easier. This course covers the eight parts of speech, active reading with context clues, previews, prediction, summarizing and questioning, building vocabulary, past and present tenses, sentence order and writing about yourself, common writing errors and how to spot them, editing and proofreading with a word processor, and writing descriptions with adjectives, adverbs and compound modifiers.
What You Will Achieve
- Identify and use the eight parts of speech
- Read actively with context clues, previews and prediction
- Recognize past and present tenses and write a short personal narrative
- Edit and proofread your writing and fix common errors
Program Overview
Parts of Speech and Reading
Grammar basics, active reading and vocabulary.
- Nouns and pronouns
- Adjectives, verbs and adverbs
- Prepositions, conjunctions and interjections
- Reading actively and vocabulary
Tenses and Errors in Writing
Writing correctly about yourself.
- Tenses
- Write about yourself
- Errors in writing
- Proofreading with a word processor
Writing Descriptions
Describing with the right modifiers.
- Understanding descriptions
- Adjective or adverb
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Solid English basics help in front desk, customer-facing and office work, and in further study.
- Front Desk Agent
Good for: Beginning learners of English who want grammar, reading and writing basics together.
Keep in mind: The listing calls it advanced, but it teaches beginner foundations such as the parts of speech.
Bottom line: A well-rounded beginner course in English grammar, reading and writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the course cover writing?
Yes. It covers writing about yourself, common errors in writing, the difference between proofreading and editing, and writing descriptions.
Does it help with reading?
Yes. It teaches active reading with context clues, pre-reading, prediction, summarizing, skimming and question generation.
Does it cover the parts of speech?
Yes. It covers all eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.
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