Learn English Through TV Drama Series: Skipper's Pass
Offered By: Chasing Time English via FutureLearn
Course Description
Overview
Explore a unique and engaging way to learn English
English language classes should grip your imagination and inspire you to speak and write.
The unique format of this course allows you to watch an original and exciting TV drama series and then apply the language from each episode to your English language learning journey.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply your English language skills in everyday contexts, such as asking for directions.
Improve your English skills through visual and audio cues
Through preview discussions, watching short episodes, and post-watching activities, you’ll develop your awareness of common grammatical functions and uses.
By engaging with the narrative drama series, you’ll increase your active learning opportunities and improve your watching, speaking, and writing skills.
Build your confidence in using key phrases in English
This course will guide you through grammar and vocabulary activities in between each short episode, allowing you to grow in confidence when using basic English.
You’ll then be able to use your English language skills in everyday situations.
Learn from the experts at Chasing Time English
Chasing Time English is a unique combination of English language educators, applied linguists, and filmmaking professionals, and they are global leaders in providing original dramatic video content and learning resources for English language education.
This course has been meticulously designed by their teams to identify appropriate learning content and help you learn English in the most engaging way.
This course is designed for anyone looking to learn English at an intermediate level in a unique and engaging way.
To get the most out of this course, it is recommended that you have a minimum of CEFR A2 level English.
Syllabus
- Skippers Pass Episode 1
- Introduction to Week 1
- Preview vocabulary
- Watch Episode 1
- Language focus: adverbs
- Listening
- Reading
- Summary and review
- Skippers Pass Episode 2
- Introduction to Week 2
- Preview vocabulary
- Watch Episode 2
- Language focus: present perfect
- Listening
- Reading
- Summary and review
- Skippers Pass Episode 3
- Introduction to Week 3
- Preview vocabulary
- Watch Episode 3
- Language focus: modals
- Listening
- Reading
- Summary and review
- Skippers Pass Episode 4
- Introduction to Week 4
- Preview vocabulary
- Watch Episode 4
- Language focus: Spoken English
- Listening
- Reading
- Summary and review
- Chasing Time English Academy
Taught by
Scott Granville
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