EAL701A

This beginning/introductory level course will be offered to students who already speak at least one other language, or who come from a home in which another language is used. This course will support students’ development and progression of English language proficiency, which is required for success in school and the community. It will be highly recommended to students whose English language proficiency level in listening and speaking is assessed at the beginning/introductory level. This course intends to provide students with ample opportunities to listen and speak in English, while developing their English language fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. Although the four strands of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are interrelated, the main emphasis of this course is on listening and speaking.

Students will be recommended to take EAL701B the same semester as EAL701A, where possible, as both courses complement one another. Students who have successfully met the outcomes in EAL701A and EAL701B will be highly recommended to take EAL701C.