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Speak English Like a Native: Troubleshooting Course for ESL

Name: Speak English Like a Native: Troubleshooting Course for ESL
Rating: 4.3 (630 reviews)

English language students, learn conversation skills with over 50 video lectures in this Basic English language course.

Created byGabby Wallace

Last updated 10/2016

English

What you'll learn

To troubleshoot selected topics in English as a Second Language
To improve key points in pronunciation
To understand typical conversation skills, phrases and idioms common in American English
To review confusing grammar points
To introduce independent study skills for life-long success
To add / review selected groups of words in your vocabulary

Course content

11 sections • 78 lectures • 5h 41m total length

Meet Your Teacher and Course Topics2:57
In this lecture you will meet your lecturer and learn about what topics are included in the course.
7 Steps to Fluency1:28
Let's Meet!1:08

Volume and Voice Control2:23
Why is volume important in communication? Have you ever thought about how to use your body to control your voice volume? Learn speaking tips from the Theater Department at my University!
Challenging Sounds: R and L2:54
R and L are challenging sounds for ESL students from several different language backgrounds. Take a look at how we use our mouth, tongue, teeth and lips to make the sounds correctly.
Challenging Sounds P vs. B5:09
P and B are challenging sounds for many English language learners. Learn the specific differences between them, how to use your mouth to produce each sound correctly, and practice with word pairs.
Challenging Sounds: Shi and Si3:35
Shi and si can be difficult to differentiate for some ESL students. Take a look at some examples and learn the differences.
Pronounced the same?
Long vs. Short Vowel Sounds2:01
Watch this quick video lecture that illustrates a misunderstanding between Gabby and a salon staff person from India, where vowels are often pronounced shorter than in American English. Practice your understanding of long and short vowels with the supplementary materials below.
Rhyming pairs
Improve Your Stress & Intonation5:32
Learn a few of the rules for stressed syllables. You will understand a pattern that can help you pronounce many other similar words.
Linking Sounds in a Phrase3:52
We have touched on stress in individual words. Now let's look at stress in a phrase or sentence. Stress creates a rhythm in a phrase, and sometimes that changes how we pronounce words together. See one example in the lecture, then practice with the supplementary materials.

How to End a Conversation3:32
The last lecture in our conversation section deals with how to smoothly end a conversation. Learn three commonly used phrases.
Tips for Job or College Interviews2:00
Top tips on how to prepare for a successful interview.
How to Answer the Toughest Interview Question2:48
Generally the most difficult interview question, "Why did you leave your last job?", can be the question that makes or breaks your chance for success. See an example of how to answer in a positive way.
Fillers - Actually, Like and You Know3:17
"Actually," "like" and "you know"... these words are commonly used as fillers, words that fill in silence, show that you are thinking, and hold your place in a conversation. Even though they don't have any meaning as fillers, they are really useful!
Phrases for Shopping2:21
These are not the typically shopping phrases you learn in English class. You will learn a phrase that is commonly used in the US but that most foreign students do not understand. Let's troubleshoot and get it down!
Going Shopping
How to Organize a Formal Conversation or Presentation2:21
This lecture will help you to deliver your ideas in an organized way.
Express Your Point Quickly4:15
Some people and cultures enjoy expressing their opinions directly, while others prefer an indirect communication style. Americans generally prefer direct "low context" communication. Learn more in this lecture.
Presentation Skills - Defer Questions4:23
This lecture will give you the tools to deal with difficult questions.
Give Your Opinion, Feedback, Criticism5:12
How can you give your opinion directly when it is negative? Learn how to honestly and tactfully express a negative reaction.

Intensifier Vocabulary4:03
Learn a few small words that add a big punch to your descriptions.
Describe an Experience6:23
Wow your audience! Use adjectives that set your descriptions apart from the over-used descriptors "good" and "nice."
Common Words that Go Together2:53
What is a collocation? Why are collocations important? In order to speak naturally and to be quickly understood by others, you should understand what collocations are. In this lecture, you will see a few common examples.
Collocations
Transitions: First vs. At First2:48
What difference does the little word "at" make? Actually, it completely changes the meaning of this phrase! Learn how in this short, focused lecture.

Common Verbs that Need Prepositions After2:56
You may think you know these verbs, but be careful with the little prepositions that come after! The little words make a big difference. Let's troubleshoot three of the most common and most often forgotten phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verb: To Break Down2:12
This is one example of a phrasal verb, included here because it has so many uses, yet I've found that many ESL students don't use it. Watch the lecture to see how to use it, and try it out in your next conversation.
Phrasal Verbs Quiz

Correct a Common Mistake - What means...?2:40
Troubleshoot this common error: make sure that when you ask for a definition, you ask correctly!
My family "have" or "has" ?2:10
Correct a Common Mistake Expressing Numbers3:09
A dead give away that you are not a native English speaker is the way that you express fractions. There is rarely enough time in traditional English language classes to learn fractions, so you may not know the correct way to express them. Watch and find out if you are correct!
In vs. On for Dates2:58
The prepositions "in" and "on" are often confused. Dates are a good spot to start troubleshooting.
Numbers and Dates
Grammar Tip: Good vs. Well3:31
Do you speak English good or well? Find out in this lecture which is the grammatically correct expression.
Specially vs. Especially3:04
What is the difference between specially and especially? Find out how to use them in this video lecture.
Modal Verbs
Modal Verbs Explanation6:54
Find out how to use modals of different strengths.
Present Perfect Tense4:34
My students often ask me for examples on how to use the present perfect. See several examples here.
How to Use Should vs. Should Have3:43
Learn how to use "should" and "should have" in the context of taking a vacation.
Adjective Phrases & Clauses3:19
To finish the section, here is a quick tip for more advanced structure in your sentences. Using clauses is considered an advanced grammatical device. Conquer this lecture and you will be an English super star!
Grammar Quiz

Tip for Tests and Responding to Prompts3:45
Learn a highly recommended way to organize your thoughts when you respond to a writing or speaking test prompt.
How to Quote Sources for a Paper3:05
If you are writing an academic paper, it is very important to cite sources accordingly. Even in conversation, you can make your speech more colorful by using different vocabulary to indicate who said something. Learn a few different ways to tell who said what in this lecture.
How to Start an Email or Letter4:39
What is the best opening for your email or letter? Learn more here.
How to End an Email or Letter3:15
What is the best closing for your email or letter? Learn more here.
How to address people when you're writing to them

Study Tip: A Vocabulary Notebook2:15
To begin our vocabulary building section in the study skills tips, here is a quick tip: keep a special notebook just for collecting vocabulary, which you can review anytime.
Study Tip: How to Build Vocabulary4:42
Connecting ideas helps us to remember them. Connect the vocabulary you already know to new vocabulary words and it will rapidly increase your active and passive vocabulary use and understanding. Learn how to make a Vocabulary Map.
Organize Vocabulary by Connotation4:27
Organizing your vocabulary words will help you to remember them. You can organize them in many different ways on paper. Here's one way that you can start using today.
Positive or Negative Connotation?
Set a SMART Goal6:59
Setting a clear goal helps us in many ways. You can stay focused and also see your progress. Learn how to make a SMART Goal in this lecture.
What is a SMART Goal?

Requirements

Basic understanding of the English language
Watch video lectures online
Open pdf files for review

Description

This is an introduction to troubleshooting ESL skills: Basic English Language Course. Its purpose is to fill in gaps in communication and give you knowledge of important topics like American culture and social skills, as well as trouble spots that are often skipped over in the English language classroom. It is a highly unique and extremely helpful smattering of solutions - but is not intended as a complete ESL course, nor is it for complete beginners.

Over the past 10 years of teaching adults and college students English as a Second Language, from my classes for beginners to intermediate and advanced students, I have made a note of common challenges. This collection of 60 of the best video lesson responses to these challenges are now organized in sequence with supporting materials and quizzes to help you, the learner, follow along and see your progress.

Includes a sampling of troubleshooting solutions across several topics
This basic English language course includes 60 video lectures from 1 to 7 minutes long each, supplementary text materials (explanations to review and worksheets for practice), and quizzes
You can complete this basic English language course at your own pace. If you watch one video per weekday, you complete the course in 3 months. If you study intensely for 3-4 hours each day, you can complete the course in two days.

You will benefit from this Basic English Language Course if you are:

A high-beginner, intermediate or advanced English learner
Looking for a unique, engaging and easy to follow course
Looking for a springboard to accelerate your English skills for social, professional or personal reasons
Interested in American English culture, idioms and pronunciation

This course is not recommended for:

Very low level beginners in English
Students looking for a traditional, textbook-based, complete A-Z English course
Students under 13 years old
Students not interested in social situations, professional English use, or American English

Take this Basic English Language Course right now and improve your English skill.

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Who this course is for:

High beginner, intermediate or advanced English language learners
ESL learners who intend to use English in social, professional or academic settings

Speak English Like a Native: Troubleshooting Course for ESL

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 6min

Listening3 lectures • 12min

Speaking & Pronunciation7 lectures • 25min

Best Conversation Skills9 lectures • 30min

Vocabulary4 lectures • 16min

Phrasal Verbs2 lectures • 5min

Idioms4 lectures • 13min

Grammar Tips10 lectures • 36min

Writing Tips4 lectures • 15min

Extra: Study Skills Tips4 lectures • 18min

Requirements

Description

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