Instituto Superior de Formación Docentes Salomé Ureña
Diplomado Intensivo de Inglés para Docentes (DIID)
Program Overview:
The overarching goal of this 11-week English language tutoring program is to provide
participants with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental grammar concepts
and vocabulary necessary for effective communication. Through a structured and
progressive curriculum, learners will acquire the skills to confidently express themselves
in both written and spoken English. The program aims to enhance proficiency in personal
and professional contexts, emphasizing real-world applications and practical language
use.
General Information About the Program:
Course Title TING-01 Tutorías DIID Program 11-week course
and Code: Duration:
Academic January-April Credits: 4 credits
Period: May-July
September-December
Prerequisite: N/A Contact
Hours: 4 hrs
Training Co-curricular Virtual MOODLE
Component: Environment:
Character: Mandatory for A1 students Date of February 2024
after they have been tested Development:
with the ELASH I exam.
Brief Description Related to the MCER:
This program aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR) by systematically addressing language skills across various levels. The structure
and content of each week correspond to different CEFR proficiency levels, allowing
participants to progress from A1 (Beginner) to B1 (Intermediate) in their language
proficiency.
• Weeks 1-2 (A1 Level): Establish a foundation in basic grammar structures and
introduce common vocabulary related to personal identification, family, and
everyday life.
• Weeks 3-4 (A2 Level): Build on language skills with the introduction of present
tenses and expand vocabulary to include occupations, daily routines, and
neighborhood-related terms.
• Weeks 5-6 (A2/B1 Level): Progress to past tenses and more complex sentence
structures while exploring vocabulary related to leisure activities, vacations, and
historical events.
• Weeks 7 (B1 Level): Advance to future tenses and explore the nuances of
expressing future aspirations. Introduce quantifiers and vocabulary related to
food and meals.
• Weeks 8-9 (B1 Level): Focus on descriptive language with comparative and
superlative adjectives, adjective order, and delve into expressing ability and
situations using modal verbs. Introduce vocabulary related to illnesses and
injuries.
• Weeks 10-11 (B1 Level): Review and consolidate knowledge, specifically focusing
on the present perfect tense and distinguishing between simple past and present
perfect. Prepare for the final sample tests, covering reading comprehension,
writing skills, and listening comprehension.
Content Outline:
This program's alignment with the CEFR ensures a holistic language learning experience,
allowing participants to progress through key language proficiency levels while focusing
on practical skills that can be applied in real-life scenarios.
Week 1: Foundation of Language
• Personal pronouns
Introduction and usage in sentences
• Possessive: adjectives, pronouns, nouns
Understanding possessive forms
• Plurals (regular and irregular)
Forming plural nouns
• Definite and indefinite articles
Usage of "the" and "a/an"
Vocabulary:
• Titles
• Family members
• Numbers / Dates / Months
Week 2: Simple Present Tense
• Simple Present with the verb "to be", regular and irregular verbs
Affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms
• Auxiliary verbs (Be vs do/does)
Understanding their usage
• Negative, Interrogative, Affirmative (use of s/es)
Practice and application
• Time expressions / prepositions of time
Using time-related expressions
Vocabulary:
• Jobs and occupations
• Introduction and practice
Week 3: Communication Skills
• Yes/no and Wh questions with Simple Present
Constructing questions effectively
• Adverbs of frequency
Understanding and using adverbs in sentences
• Prepositions of place
Using prepositions to describe locations
Vocabulary:
• Infrastructures and places in the neighborhood
• Locations
Week 4: Expressing Actions
• Present Continuous for actions happening now and future arrangements.
Understanding and applying present continuous tense
• Conjunctions
Using conjunctions for better sentence flow
• Time expressions / prepositions of time
More on time-related expressions
Vocabulary:
• Seasons and weather
• Describing weather conditions and seasons
Week 5: Past Narratives
• Simple Past with the verb "to be", regular and irregular verbs.
Forming past tense sentences
• Auxiliary verbs (Be vs did)
Understanding their role in the past tense
• Negative, Interrogative, Affirmative
Practice and application in the past tense
• Time expressions / prepositions of time
Refining usage of time expressions
Vocabulary:
• Free time activities / vacations
• Expressing past activities and vacations
Week 6: Reflection on the Past
• Yes/no and Wh questions with Simple Past
Enhancing question formation skills
• Used to vs would
Distinguishing between past habits
• Past continuous
Understanding and using the past continuous tense
Vocabulary:
• Childhood memories / historical events
• Sharing personal experiences and discussing historical events
Week 7: Future Aspirations
• Quantifiers
Introduction and application in sentences
• Future with "Will" and "Be going to"
Understanding the nuances and differences
• Interrogative, Negative
Forming questions and negative sentences in the future tense
Vocabulary:
• Food and meals
• Describing food and meals using quantifiers
Week 8: Describing People and Things
• Comparative and Superlative adjectives
Comparing and contrasting with adjectives
• Adjective order
Understanding the proper order of adjectives
Vocabulary:
• Physical appearance and personality
• Describing people using adjectives
Week 9: Expressing Ability and Situations
• Modal verbs
Prohibition, Permission, Ability, Probability, Suggestion, Obligation
Vocabulary:
• Illnesses and Injuries
• Describing health conditions and injuries
Week 10: Reflecting on Experiences
• Present perfect
Understanding the use of present perfect tense
• Since and for
Enhancing usage of time-related expressions
• Already and yet
Application in sentences
• Simple past vs present perfect
Distinguishing between the two tenses
Vocabulary:
• Experiences from recent and distant past
• Unusual activities
Week 11: Sample lessons
• Sample Tests Preparation
Reviewing reading comprehension and vocabulary skills
• Sample Tests Preparation
Reviewing indirect writing and grammar skills
• Sample Tests Preparation
Reviewing listening comprehension skills
Language Acquisition Enhancement Strategies:
• Integrate vocabulary into real-life contexts, connecting words to daily
experiences and common situations.
• Schedule periodic review sessions to reinforce understanding and promote
retention.
• Employ videos, audio clips, and visual aids to cater to different learning styles and
provide varied language input.
• Implement activities encouraging practical language use in real-life scenarios.
• Gradually increase language complexity, ensuring learners are well-supported.
• Infuse cultural elements for a more immersive language learning experience.
• Conduct regular assessments to gauge progress, identify areas for improvement,
and offer feedback.
Evaluation Process:
Students will be assessed on their progress throughout the course through a variety of
methods, including:
• Informal assessment: The teacher will observe the students' participation in
class and their ability to use the new language in real-world situations through
groups conversations, presentations, and video delivery.
• Formal assessment: The teacher will give the students one quiz every week to
assess their knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary they have learned.
