English Level 5
This collection of units allows learners to draw on the foundation of English grammar and vocabulary to use high-order skills, such as analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information in English through answering questions about readings, podcasts, and charts and graphs Language.
Courses for English Language Learners. The course is taught in English.
NRS Level (National Reporting System): Advanced
BEST Plus® SPL (Student Performance Level): 6 and up
Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units usually take an hour to complete.
Unit 1: Expressing Appreciation
Respond to satisfaction and appreciation from others. Organize and write a short thank-you note.
Unit 2: Communicating on the Job
Use friendly phrases in a professional setting. Answer reading comprehension questions regarding active listening. Use professional questions to ask for additional information at work.
Unit 3: Mental Health
Answer listening comprehension questions regarding adult mental health. Answer reading comprehension questions regarding the stages of culture shock.
Unit 4: Roles and Rights of a Tenant
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of renting and owning a property. Leave a voicemail for a landlord regarding a problem with a rental property. Use phrases to file a complaint about a rental property.
Unit 5: Online Safety
Recognize examples of words and phrases that signal a possible scam. Evaluate passwords for their strength. Synthesize information about passwords on a circle graph.
Unit 6: Examining Multiple Points of View
Use phrases to respectfully agree or disagree with others’ perspectives. Differentiate fact from opinion in two blog posts about diet. Evaluate digital sources.
Unit 7: Goal Setting
Identify a framework for goal setting (SMART). Evaluate common goals to see if they’re SMART. Answer self- evaluation questions around goals.
Unit 8: Writing Business Emails
Use professional phrases for an introduction and body of an email. Ask clarifying questions in an email.
Unit 9: Social Issues: Sexism
Infer information regarding gender from a graph. Reduce an oral presentation into notes. Analyze different perspectives on gender.
Unit 10: Reading and Comprehension Skills
Use strategies before, during, and after reading to enhance comprehension, including: prediction, text coding, and the use of a graphic organizer. Answer reading comprehension questions regarding the benefits of learning a new language and reading as travel.
Unit 11: Final Assessment
36 questions to assess learning in all units.