ESL 70B - Integrated Skills I

1. Identify the verb “be” in the simple present tense and recognize articles, adjectives, and nouns surrounding the verb “be” and identify other verbs, negatives, questions, and short answers in the simple present tense as well as some basic imperatives, adverbs and modals at the introductory level.
2. Match very simple definitions to basic vocabulary words from familiar themes (i.e. family, places, daily activities, colors, food, clothes, body parts).
3. Recognize main ideas and details from introductory level listening passages.
4. Cite basic vocabulary words and sounds with correct intonation, construct basic yes/no questions, and state appropriate oral responses to simple questions.
5. Identify grammar and content from introductory level reading passages and construct simple sentences in writing using introductory level grammar and vocabulary.