English For Communication

MODULE

ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION

INTRODUCTION
This module is designed to expose students on the importance of learning English. The
module consists of suggested activities which incorporate listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills.

OBJECTIVES
This module will enable students to:
1. demonstrate the understanding of English Language for specific instructions and
information.
2. listen to and respond to spoken English on a variety of social topics.
3. converse meaningfully in conversations in order to purchase things and to ask for
4.
5.
6.
7.

information and help.

express their thoughts and feelings in spoken language.
read informative texts to widen their experiences in daily lives.
read stories which meet their interests.
acquire vocabulary for specific purposes, spell words correctly and construct

simple sentences.
8. write simple instructions using appropriate language.
9. appreciate and demonstrate understanding by listening to songs and digital
sources.
10. comprehend listening and written information.
11. extract information from spoken and written texts.
12. write short messages and take dictations on descriptions of people and objects .

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MODULE CONTENT
This module contains 8 units.

UNIT 1 : THINGS ( FOUR TOPICS)

In Unit 1, students will be exposed to syllables and pronunciation of words related to
things that are found in their homes and school. The four main language skills will be
used in this unit.
UNIT 2 : PERSONAL EXPRESSION (FOUR TOPICS)
In Unit 2, students will be able to use language to introduce and talk about themselves,
friends and family members. Students will also read and write simple structures
pertaining to people.
UNIT 3 : SOCIAL INTERACTIONS (THREE TOPICS)
In Unit 3, students are exposed to language functions and will be given the opportunity to
use the language. Students will learn to read and write simple structures to make polite
requests, express appreciation and apology.
UNIT 4 : ENVIRONMENT (ONE TOPIC)
In Unit 4, students are exposed to words and phrases related to go green conceptReduce, Reuse and Recycle. Students will read and write words,

phrases and

sentences related to this topic.

UNIT 5 : FINANCE (TWO TOPICS)
In Unit 5, students will acquire words, phrases and sentences on finance. Students will
learn to read and write on topics related to their personal expenditure (budget) and
savings (banking).
UNIT 6 : HEALTH CARE (TWO TOPICS)
In Unit 6, students will learn to use words, phrases and sentences related to food and
exercise. Students will be able to construct simple sentences related to the topic.

UNIT 7 : SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ONE TOPIC)

In Unit 7, students will acquire words, phrases and sentences related to care for the
elderly.Students will demonstrate word recognition by reading texts and constructing
simple sentences.
UNIT 8 : TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT (ONE TOPIC)
In Unit 8, students be introduced to words, phrases and sentences related to the internet
and electronics. Students will be able to read and write simple sentences.

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UNIT 1 : THINGS
Title

: Things - Self-Management (Time)

Learning Standards

Listening and Speaking

1.1 Listen to words of two and three syllables
1.2 Pronounce words in spoken text
1.3 Listen to phrases and sentences
1.5 Name and describe things related to self-management
1.6 Listen and respond to topics about things
Reading
2.1 Read aloud simple sentences with intonation, stress and rhythm
2.3 Read and understand paragraph with simple and compound sentence.
Writing
3.1 Transfer information from linear or non-linear texts with guidance
OBJECTIVES
:
By the end of week 1 and 2, students should be able to:
1.1.1

listen and tell the number of syllables

1.2.1

say the words aloud with correct pronunciation

1.3.1

listen and show comprehension by filling in the blanks

1.5.3

match words to pictures of the things.

1.6.1

listen and talk about things

2.1.1

read aloud given texts with the correct intonation, stress and rhythm
(Short paragraph)

2.3.4

read and match phrases to form sentences

3.1.1

transfer information from texts to complete table

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REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION
This unit on things is a simple topic that all Basic Vocational Education (BVE) students can
understand. An easy start will encourage the BVE students to participate in the lesson. To begin
with, the students learn about things around their own homes. These are the things they often
see and use. The information on this topic can be obtained from several resources.
Electronic Information

Internet
http://www.howmanysyllables.com
http://learningenglishalyussana.blogspot.com/search/label/daily routine
http://www.englishexercises.org/

Printed Materials

Handouts for activities

Vocabulary / Word List

Timetable
Clock
Digital watch
Sand clock
Stop watch
Alarm clock
Clock tower
Hand watch

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GUIDELINE
TEACHING AIDS
1. Pictures
2. Worksheets
3. Recorded Material
ACTIVITIES
Listening and Speaking
1. Teacher reads aloud words of two and three syllable while students listen to the pronunciation
of the words without looking at the spelling.

Timetable

2. Students repeat

Clock

Hand watch

Sand clock

Alarm clock

Stop watch

Digital watch

Clock tower

after the teacher

several times.
3. Students pronounce
the words on their own.
4. Students match pictures related to the two and three syllable word that they have just learnt.
5. Students need to match and write the words under the picture.
Note: Activate students prior knowledge and take note of the words that students already
know as well as words that they need to know.

Worksheet 1

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______________________________

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______________________

_______________________________

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Listening and Speaking

1. Teacher introduces words of two syllables. Teacher reads and students listen.

Timetable

2. Students repeat
several times.
3. Students pronounce

Clock

Hand watch

Sand clock

Alarm clock

Stop watch

Digital watch

Clock tower

after the teacher

the words on their own

based on the picture

cards in the previous
lesson.
2. Students complete the table below according to the words syllables with correct spelling.

One syllable
clock

Two syllables
Stop watch

Three syllables

Four syllables
Digital watch

Listening and Speaking

1. Teacher plays a short video clip of English is Fun!!! Daily Routine I to the students.
2. Students are allowed to listen several time to complete the table given.

brush my teeth

school

study

sleep

breakfast

lunch

dinner

bath

drink

listen

Time

activities

7.00 am

I get up early in the morning

7.30 am

I _____________before my morning cup of milk

8.00 am

I have a ___________at 8.00 am and get ready

8.30 am

I have ____________

9.00 am

I am off to school

9.00-11.00 am

During ____________ time we learn many things

12.00 pm

We eat our ____________

2.00 pm

We leave school at 2 pm

2.30 pm

By 2.30 pm I am at home again

4.00 pm

I ________milk

5.00pm

I go to play with my friend at 5.00pm

6.00pm

It is __________time at 6.00pm

7.00pm

Daddy is home

8.00pm

The whole family has ____________at 8.00pm

8.45pm

After dinner I ___________to the story told by my grandmother

9.00pm

I go to ____________at 9.00 pm

Bens Journal
Three times a week I stay at school in the afternoon
because I have football training (on Mondays and
Reading
Thursdays) and on Fridays I have Music Club. I have
lunch at the school canteen and thenI go to our library
1. Students read a short text guided by teacher.
I read
do themy
homework.
After my extracurricular
2. and
Students
passage
aloud individually.
activities I go home. It takes me about ten minutes to
get home by bus. Before dinner I usually have a shower
and watch my favourite TV series. I always have dinner
with my family. Then I play on the computer, listen to
music or read. I never go to bed late.

3. Read and match the phrases in column A to column B correctly. Write the complete
sentences neatly in legible print in the space provided.
A
B

1. Ben stays at school in the afternoon

2. On Fridays he has
3. I have lunch
4. I have football training
5. He does his homework
6. he goes home
No

Music Club.
on Mondays and Thursdays.
before his extracurricular activities.
after his extracurricular activities.
three times a week.
at the school canteen.

Sentences

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

4. Read and choose the right answer. Write the complete sentences neatly in legible print in
the space provided.

1. How often has Ben got football training?

2. Does he always have lunch at the school canteen?

3. Where does he do his homework?

4. How does he go home?
5. When does he usually have a shower?
6. What does he do after dinner?
No

Sentences

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Answers
One syllable

Two syllables

Three syllables

Four syllables

Clock tower

Digital watch

Stop watch
clock

Hand watch
Timetable

Sand clock

Time

Alarm clock

activities

7.00 am

I get up early in the morning

7.30 am

I brush my teeth before my morning cup of milk

8.00 am

I have a bath at 8.00 am and get ready

8.30 am

I have breakfast

9.00 am

I am off to school

9.00-11.00 am

During school time we learn many things

12.00 pm

We eat our lunch

2.00 pm

We leave school at 2 pm

2.30 pm

By 2.30 pm I am at home again

4.00 pm

I drink milk

5.00pm

I go to play with my friend at 5.00pm

6.00pm

It is study time at 6.00pm

7.00pm

Daddy is home

8.00pm

The whole family has dinner at 8.00pm

8.45pm

After dinner I listen to the story told by my grandmother

9.00pm

I go to sleep at 9.00 pm

1. How often has Ben got football training?

2. Does he always have lunch at the school canteen?
3. Where does he do his homework?
4. How does he go home?
5. When does he usually have a shower?
6. What does he do after dinner?

1. Ben stays at school in the afternoon

2. On Fridays he has

3. I have lunch

4. I have football training

5. He does his homework

6. he goes home

Music Club.
on Mondays and Thursdays.
before his extracurricular activities.
after his extracurricular activities.
three times a week.
at the school canteen.