Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/27/01
ESL014 20016-20035	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Idiomatic English for ESL I
Study of idiomatic English for speakers of English as a Second Language(ESL). Emphasis on commonly misunderstood expressions. Includes practice on a computer or with audio tapes. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ESL014   20016-20035	Idiomatic English for ESL I

1.	Identify an idiomatic expression in a simple written sentence. (I,IV)
2.	Substitute an idiomatic expression for a non-idiomatic word or words in a simple written sentence. (II,IV)
3.	Use an idiomatic expression in a simple written response to a question. (III, IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ESL014   20016-20035	Idiomatic English for ESL I

I. Identifying idiomatic expressions in simple sentences A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs II. Substituting idiomatic expressions in simple sentences A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs III. Responding with idiomatic expressions to multiple questions A. General idioms B. Separable two-word verbs C. Non-separable two-word verbs IV. Computer/audio tape practice

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