MCCCD Program Description

Vocabulary for ESL I

Course: ESL013

First Term: 2025 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and pronounce basic nouns and verbs relating to people, relationships, the human body, foods, the household, the weather, medical and dental care, and public institutions and community services. (I) 2. Use basic nouns and verbs relating to people, relationships, the human body, foods, the household, the weather, medical and dental care, and public institutions and community services in oral and written simple sentences. (I) 3. Associate pictures with oral cues. (I) 4. Identify commonly used verbs, nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and conjunctions in context. (II) 5. Use commonly used verbs, nouns, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, and conjunctions in context. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Survival words A. People and relationships B. The human body C. Foods D. The household E. The weather F. Medical and dental care G. Public institutions and community services II. Computer/audio tape practice A. Parts of speech presented in context B. Using parts of speech in context

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 27, 2012

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