Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 35 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Chris Sivewright
Rating
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Course Overview
English for everyday usage - and a bit more than that!
This course is made up of:
1. Basic everyday English
2. Unusual words that are to encourage you to research
3. Insults that will gain your interest!
4. Numerous short films where you are asked if you fully understand them
5. Two short Case Studies
Many English courses will have (1). Some will have (2) and (3)...maybe...
But...no other course will include short films where the writer/director/main actor is part of this course. This means that when you are asked if you understand the film you can actually discuss the film with someone who was part of its creation!
And it is through discussion that you will really learn English!
The course is called 'Everyday' and is broken down into one main lecture a day. Therefore on Monday you watch - and do the homework from - the Monday lecture. On Tuesday you do the Tuesday lecture etc.
After a week you can repeat and discuss the words, usage, film, scripts etc in greater depth.
So the key really is discussion in the Q/A.
Each 'day' of lectures is between 10 and 25 minutes long. Plenty long enough for you to become involved but also short enough so you can watch in your break at work or your break in other study. The lectures have layers of understanding and depth so you can watch again - and discuss some more. The more you join in, the more you will learn!
Course Content
- 10 section(s)
- 17 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 VOLUNTARY WATCH - ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES
- Section 3 Monday
- Section 4 Tuesday
- Section 5 Wednesday
- Section 6 Thursday
- Section 7 Friday
- Section 8 Saturday
- Section 9 Sunday
- Section 10 Two Case Studies
What You’ll Learn
- A wide variety of English words
- Understanding English in context of various films
- Thoughts behind the words spoken in the films
- Unusual English words - and their context
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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NNefeli Artavani
This course was designed to improve English fluency while also encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. What made it unique was the way it combined grammar and vocabulary with idioms, acronyms, euphemisms, and metaphors. Short, simple examples like getting the cold shoulder or I don’t have a clue showed how English is used in everyday life. This made lessons both practical and memorable. The course was clear and flexible, with lessons, exercises, and speaking practice that strengthened my weak areas, especially pronunciation and fluency. It also encouraged me to link learning with personal interests, making study more meaningful. Overall, it promoted curiosity and lifelong learning while improving communication. Its self-paced format and focus on real-life use make it ideal for older learners or anyone balancing study with personal goals.
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SSirje Kalekin
I am an retired person. I want to improve my english skills and I hope to maintain curiosity, open-mindedness and learn something new. My goal is to volunteer with seniors, teaching art therapy and neurography. This English course so far has confirmed my existing knowledge, and every bit of practice is useful.
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OOuafae Ouaali
Firstly, I want to thank the teacher for all his effort in this course. It has been a good experience so far, offering an opportunity to learn about different aspects within a single course. It's more like an overview or an introduction to US/UK culture. The advice provided in this course includes how to learn efficiently and how to build confidence in using English. The teacher has also shared some useful resources and tips.
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JJuan Manuel Baracaldo Rojas
Great course, thanks, teacher, for the new ideas about learning a new language.
