ESL 081 Intermediate Reading

2 credit hours

The course focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, and speaking skills. The reading materials and companion exercises progress from very simple passages to grammatically more sophisticated selections. The readings are longer, as well. Reading assignments consist of the following phases: pre-reading (vocabulary work), reading (first reading without pause, second reading to identify problem words and phrases, third reading for more complete comprehension), and paraphrase and discussion (in class).