Welcome to Core English E Class First Semester
In this class you will be working on improving your reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary skills in an academic context. But you will not be studying English. You will be using English to study other things. So, at the same time your English getting better, you will also learn a lot about some very interesting content areas. In first semester, the focus will be on understanding development and aid.
Getting Started
If you need an extra copy of any of our class materials, you can find it here.
Vocabulary Resources
Join Quizlet to practice words from your vocabulary list. In this group, you will find practice activties for both the NAWL and our class vocabulary lists.
https://quizlet.com/join/Kz4VsAGRg
You can also install a vocabulary pratice app for your iphone.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nawl-builder-ri-ben-yu-ban/id973368033?mt=8
Extensive Reading
You will keep track of your extensive reading points using the MReader website.
Your user name will be "UNP" + hyphen + youre students number (e.g., UNP-123456)
Your initial password will be "mypass". Please create a new password the first time you log in.
Writing Handbook
Click here to download a copy of the UNP writing handbook.
Class Materials
Here are some of the audio and video materials we used in class.
Becasue I'm a Girl
If you are interested in learning more about teh Becasue I'm A Girl program, check the Plan International website.
Arguments For and Against Aid
Listening Assignment
Watch ONE of the following videos. As you watch the video, take notes and prepare a brief summary. You will explain the contents of your video to classmates.
Video A - Doing Business in Africa
https://www.ted.com/talks/ngozi_okonjo_iweala_on_doing_business_in_africa
Video B - Investing in Africa
https://www.ted.com/talks/euvin_naidoo_on_investing_in_africa
Extra Materials
Here are some extra materials that can help you get a deeper understanding of our class contents.
What is development? Understadning the Human Development Index (HDI)
Advice for Paraphrasing
Describing Charts and Graphs
Factors that Affect Development
Connections between Gener and Development
The History of Aid
While the idea of Less Aid, More Trade is becomeing more popular, not everyone agrees. Check this page for an argument against the ideas of Dambisa Moyo.