English for Educators

Course contents
Reading: Short texts on various professional oriented articles, newspaper
articles/magazines will be provided for reading; Long authentic reading materials, reports,
letters, articles, magazines, journals, advertisements, webpages, research articles, leaflets,
etc; Introducing Vocabulary needed for educational and administrative purpose (genre,
terminology and context specific words), field oriented documents (official reports,
circulars, survey reports and other documentation).
Writing: Introduction of structural elements, formation of simple sentences, describing of
people, places and objects using appropriate tenses, short essays, emails, note writing,
invitations to parties and functions, writing agenda for meetings and functions, leaflets,
etc; Writing formal letters, notices, advertisements, minutes, reports and official email;
Writing summaries of passages, reports, Interpreting charts, tables and graphs, Selfreflection/self-evaluation report
Speaking: Making simple commands, asking for and giving directions, introducing self and
others, explaining events and objects, asking for things, making inquiries using yes/No
questions and wh-questions, making telephone calls, making short speeches; Practicing
polite speech/in an official context; Conducting meetings, participating in discussions,
Debating; Presentation –Oral/Power point
Listening: Listening to authentic official speeches, discussions, public meetings and
conversation and completing tasks on listening skill; Listening to several short extracts and
longer texts (dialogues, announcements, conversations, talks, etc.) and complete a range
of task types, including short answer questions.