COURSE SYLLABUS
ENGLISH 2.2 – 2ND SEMESTER
I. INTRODUCTION
This course is the second part of three consecutive courses which enable NEU students to prepare for
the IELTS test. It is designed for first year students of Advanced Education Program at National
Economics University. The course will take 7 weeks.
II. GOALS
The course aims at:
Equip students with skills to report, summarize important trends in statistics, analyze data, diagrams,
processes effectively in IELTS writing part 1, using more flexible and advanced structures and
vocabulary.
Enable students to compose different types of essays including 'advantages and disadvantages' essay,
and opinion essay.
Enable students to brainstorm the ideas and select vocabulary needed for a specific writing task
quickly and effectively.
Encourage students to write in good fluency and accuracy under pressure of time
Enrich students’ knowledge about writing and reading to reach intermediate level in English.
III. OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Apply techniques and skills to describe graphs, pie charts, process, etc. effectively
Produce different types of essays including 'advantages and disadvantages' essay and opinion
essay.
Create an outline quickly
Write essays within the time limit with high fluency and accuracy
IV. COURSE BOOK AND MATERIALS
Course Book:
1. Greg Archer et all. 2017. Mindset for IELTS 2. Cambridge University Press
Reference Books:
2. Sam McCarter & Norman Whitby. 2014. Writing for IELTS 4.5 – 6.0. Macmillan Publishers
Limited
3. Stephanie Diamond-Bayir. 2014. Writing for IELTS 6.0 – 7.5. Macmillan Publishers
Limited
4. Fiona Aish & Jo Tomlinson . 2014. Get Ready for IELTS Writing. Cobuild
V. WEEKLY PLAN
WEEK # CONTENTS HOMEWORK
UNIT 1 • Supplementary Material - Unit 1
• Select key features of different types of graph,
chart and table in order to describe them
WEEK 1 accurately
(28/2 – 4/3) • Use suitable verbs, adjectives and adverbs
2nd lesson to describe trends in different ways
• Compare different graphs or information in
the same graph and write a summary of the
main features.
UNIT 2 • Supplementary Material - Unit 2
• Select and compare key features of charts,
WEEK 2
graphs and tables
(7/3 – 11/3)
• Structure an answer which compares
2nd lesson
information from charts, graphs and tables
• Revise the form and use of comparatives.
WEEK 2 • Supplementary Material - Unit 3
(7/3 – 11/3) READING PRACTICE TEST 1
3rd lesson
UNIT 3 • Supplementary Material - Unit 4
WEEK 3 • Use time markers and the passive to
(14/3 – 18/3) describe a process
2nd lesson • Plan a description of a process
• Interpret scientific and technical diagrams.
UNIT 4 • Supplementary Material - Unit 5
• Analyse an 'advantages and disadvantages'
WEEK 4
essay task
(21/3 – 25/3)
• Plan your ideas and organise them into
2nd lesson
paragraphs
• Use linkers to make your essay easy to read.
WEEK 4 • Supplementary Material - Unit 6
(21/3 – 25/3) READING PRACTICE TEST 2
3rd lesson
UNIT 5 • Supplementary Material - Unit 7
WEEK 5 • Generate ideas about a topic and express
(28/3 – 1/4) your opinion clearly
2nd lesson • Organise your essay in a logical order
• Proofread your writing effectively.
WEEK 6 WRITING REVIEW • Supplementary Material - Unit 8
(4/4 – 8/4)
2nd lesson
MIDTERM TEST • Supplementary Material - Unit 9
WEEK 6
(4/4 – 8/4)
READING PRACTICE TEST 3
3rd lesson
WEEK 7 CONSOLIDATION
(11/4 – 15/4)
2nd lesson
VI. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
An overall and on – going policy will be applied. All four language skills and knowledge will be
assessed throughout the course; the students’ participation in in-and-off class activities and their
homework fulfillment are also part of the assessment.
No Components Percentage (%)
1 Attendance, class participation & homework fulfillment 10
2 Mid-term Test - Written Test 20
3 Final exam 70
Total 100
Note: Attendance explained:
1. If students miss class > 20% of 44 periods, they will retake the course;
2. If students get under mark 5, they will not be allowed to attend the final test
3. If students fully attend the class, they will get 9-10 marks;
4. If students are late twice, they will be marked to be absent 01 class;
5. The excuse for absence is not allowed.
