English Language Proficiency (ELP) Module
Level: College
Focus: Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Reading, Speaking
Lesson 1: Sentence Structure and Grammar Basics
This lesson introduces sentence components such as subject, predicate, and object. It also reviews
basic grammar rules including verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation.
Example:
- Incorrect: She go to school everyday.
- Correct: She goes to school every day.
Exercise:
A. Identify the subject and verb in each sentence.
1. The students study hard every night.
2. Maria and Jose are best friends.
B. Choose the correct verb form.
1. He (walk, walks) to school daily.
2. They (was, were) late for the meeting.
Answer Key:
A1. Subject: The students; Verb: study
A2. Subject: Maria and Jose; Verb: are
B1. walks
B2. were
Lesson 2: Expanding Vocabulary for Academic Use
This lesson teaches students how to recognize context clues, use a thesaurus, and understand
word families to improve academic vocabulary.
Example:
- Word family: educate - education, educational, educator
Exercise:
A. Define the following words using context:
1. The arid climate made farming difficult.
2. She exhibited exceptional diligence in her studies.
B. Match the word to its synonym:
1. Rapid a. Slow
2. Essential b. Important
Answer Key:
A1. dry
A2. hard work
B1. Rapid - not a. (means fast)
B2. Essential - b. Important
Lesson 3: Paragraph Writing and Coherence
This lesson explains paragraph structure, topic sentences, supporting details, and transitions.
Example:
Topic Sentence: Social media has significantly changed communication.
Exercise:
A. Identify the topic sentence:
1. Many people use smartphones. Social media has significantly changed communication. It allows
instant messaging.
B. Arrange the sentences in a logical paragraph order:
a. It helps us stay updated with news.
b. Social media is very useful.
c. It connects us with friends.
Answer Key:
A1. Social media has significantly changed communication.
B. b, c, a
Lesson 4: Reading Comprehension Strategies
This lesson focuses on skimming, scanning, summarizing, and identifying main ideas and
supporting details.
Exercise:
Read the paragraph and answer the questions:
'Bananas are rich in potassium. They help regulate heart function and fluid balance. Eating bananas
regularly can support overall health.'
A. What is the main idea?
B. What mineral is found in bananas?
Answer Key:
A. Bananas support health due to potassium.
B. Potassium
Lesson 5: Effective Speaking and Pronunciation
This lesson covers pronunciation of common English sounds, intonation, and confident public
speaking tips.
Example:
Practice: "Thirty-three thousand feathers on a thrush's throat."
Exercise:
A. Practice tongue twisters aloud.
B. Record yourself reading a paragraph and evaluate clarity and pacing.
No written answers required - this lesson is oral-practice focused.