CELCIS Curricular Components

Overview of Curricular Components

Elementary Level

Speaking & Listening

Reading Content

Writing & Structure

Develop fluency in speaking

Learn basic communication skills in English

Learn to participate in small group and whole class discussions

Practice giving short talks

Learn to use aural comprehension strategies

Develop fluency in reading

Develop vocabulary

Develop reading strategies

Develop ability to use text organization for comprehension

Develop ability to react to readings

Develop fluency in writing

Learn basic English grammar

Learn composing skills

Learn conventional writing mechanics

Self-edit for grammatical accuracy in speaking & writing

Intermediate, Pre-Advanced, and Advanced Levels

Speaking & Listening

Grammar & Communication

Reading & Writing

Communicate with and comprehend English speakers

Participate in small group discussions in academic situations

Participate in whole class discussions and activities

Give oral presentations

Take comprehensible notes

Develop fluency in writing and speaking

Increase grammatical accuracy in writing and speaking

Self-edit for accuracy in writing and speaking

Develop awareness of the relationship of grammar to meaning

Read and comprehend texts

Write academic papers

Create study guides

Write essay exam answers

Use research and library skills

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