On completion of the course, students should be able to
1. become familiar with common idioms and expressions in English;
2. recognize and produce high-frequency idioms and expressions;
3. use idioms for everyday communication; and
4. enhance their cultural awareness through the topics/contexts presented.oral presentations, speeches, quizzes, participationOn completion of the course, students should be able to
1. becomes familiar with common idioms and expressions in English;
2. recognize and produce high-frequency idioms and expressions;
3. use idioms for everyday communication; and
4. enhance their cultural awareness through the topics/contexts presented.oral presentations, speeches, quizzes, participation
The purpose of this course is to assist students to become more familiar with idioms used in everyday communication, helping them bridge the gap between “meaning” and “thrust” of idiomatic expressions. Native speakers of English like using idioms and colloquialisms because they add ‘spice’ to the language. However, they are often areas of difficulty for non-native speakers. Understanding idioms is an important part of learning and speaking English well. Idioms help students enrich their language and understand native speakers more easily. This course affords students as much active involvement as possible. Students are provided with many exercises and communicative activities so that they are able to spontaneously apply learned idioms in everyday context.
The purpose of this course is to assist students to become more familiar with idioms used in everyday communication, helping them bridge the gap between “meaning” and “thrust” of idiomatic expressions. Native speakers of English like using idioms and colloquialisms because they add ‘spice’ to the language. However, they are often areas of difficulty for non-native speakers. Understanding idioms is an important part of learning and speaking English well. Idioms help students enrich their language and understand native speakers more easily. This course affords students as much active involvement as possible. Students are provided with many exercises and communicative activities so that they are able to spontaneously apply learned idioms in everyday context.
1. Speak English Like an American By Amy Gillett Bookman Books, Ltd.
2. Handouts from the instructor.
1. Speak English Like an American By Amy Gillett Bookman Books, Ltd.
2. Handouts from the instructor.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm examMidterm exam Midterm exam |
20 | oral exam |
| Final examFinal exam Final exam |
20 | oral exam |
| In-class gradesIn-class grades In-class grades |
60 | Oral presentations 20% Speeches 20% Participation 20% |
