English Module:
A Journey Through Everyday Life in the USA
Welcome to Your American Journey!
Are you ready to confidently navigate daily life in the USA? This English module, brought to you by the Colombo American International University Foundation, is designed to equip you with the language skills you need for real-world situations and academic success.
English Module
Pathway to Academic English
This module is designed for students who are currently working or need to improve their English in order to attend university in the future. The course focuses on the language skills needed for exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT. The content is structured around a character who arrives in the USA, and we follow their journey through the most common situations they face in daily life.Required level to take the course: A1-A2
Learn It, Use It
Each situation will be broken down into three main sections: Know (grammar and vocabulary), Show, and Practice (exercises). These sections will help the student both understand and apply the language needed in real-life situations.
Real-World & Academic English
This module ensures that students are prepared to handle a wide variety of real-world situations in English while focusing on both practical vocabulary and the grammar structures needed for academic exams.
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Who Is This Course For?
This module is perfect for students who are currently working or need to improve their English for future university studies. The required English level to take this course is A1-A2.
What Will You Learn?
Our course focuses on the language skills necessary for exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT. You’ll follow a character’s journey through common daily situations in the USA, learning how to handle them with confidence. Each situation is broken down into three key sections:
- Know: Focus on essential grammar and vocabulary.
- Show: Observe how the language is used in context.
- Practice: Apply your learning with exercises.
These sections will help you understand and apply the language needed in real-life scenarios.
Course Highlights: Mastering Everyday Situations
The module covers a wide variety of practical situations, ensuring you’re well-prepared for life in the USA. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll master:
1. Arriving in the USA
- Successfully clearing customs at the airport
- Asking about your gate at the airport
- Getting a taxi or Uber to your destination
- Buying a car at a dealership
- Asking for directions on the street
2. Adjusting to New Life and Looking for a Job
- Looking for a place to rent or buy
- Ordering at a restaurant or drive-through
- Getting a driver’s license
- Opening an account at the bank
- Shopping for a car at a dealership
3. Unexpected Situations
- Returning items at the mall
- Explaining symptoms at the doctor’s appointment
- Getting medicine or prescriptions filled at the pharmacy
- Dealing with customer service for a broken product
- Talking to a contractor who doesn’t speak English
4. Daily Life in the USA
- Visiting a museum or monument and asking for information
- Asking for shoe size when shopping
- Going to the supermarket to buy groceries
- Asking for help in a store
- Talking to colleagues and students at work
Ready to start your journey?
Enroll Now: Sign up for the "English Module: A Journey Through Everyday Life in the USA" and begin your path to English proficiency!
Contact Us: Have questions? Reach out to the Colombo American International University Foundation for more information.