Functional English
Course Outline:
• Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance students' proficiency in English for effective
communication in academic, professional, and social settings. It covers fundamental
language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while focusing on
grammar, vocabulary development, and practical applications. Through interactive
sessions, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves clearly and appropriately in diverse contexts.
• Target Audience:
This course is intended for university students, professionals, and individuals who want
to improve their English communication skills. It is suitable for those with a basic
understanding of English looking to refine their language abilities for academic and
workplace success.
• Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of English language structure & familiarity with simple English reading
and writing.
• Learning Outcomes:
• Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
• 1. Communicate confidently in English in various situations.
• 2. Demonstrate improved vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
• 3. Write clear and coherent academic and professional texts.
• 4. Understand and analyze spoken and written English effectively.
• 5. Engage in effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Course Structure:
• Duration:
Duration: 6 months (24 Weeks)
• Total number of Sessions: 50
• Duration per session: 35-40
• Delivery Format: Online, Live sessions
• Delivery Format: Online, Live sessions
Lesson Plan:
Lectures 1–10: Foundations of Language Skills
1. Lecture 1: Introduction to Language Skills (Importance and scope of language
learning)
2. Lecture 2: Basics of Grammar (Overview of grammar rules and their significance)
3. Lecture 3: Nouns (Types, functions, and examples)
4. Lecture 4: Pronouns (Usage, types, and avoiding ambiguity)
5. Lecture 5: Verbs (Action, linking, and auxiliary verbs)
6. Lecture 6: Adjectives (Descriptive and limiting adjectives)
7. Lecture 7: Adverbs (Types, placement, and common errors)
8. Lecture 8: Articles and Determiners (Definite, indefinite, and quantifiers)
9. Lecture 9: Prepositions (Usage, types, and phrase-building)
10. Lecture 10: Conjunctions and Interjections (Connecting ideas and expressing
emotions)
Lectures 11–20: Sentence Construction and Word Formation
11. Lecture 11: Parts of a Sentence (Subject, predicate, and complements)
12. Lecture 12: Types of Sentences (Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and
exclamatory)
13. Lecture 13: Sentence Structure (Simple, compound, and complex sentences)
14. Lecture 14: Common Sentence Errors (Fragments, run-ons, and comma splices)
15. Lecture 15: Phrases (Definition, types, and usage in sentences)
16. Lecture 16: Clauses (Independent and dependent clauses)
17. Lecture 17: Word Formation (Prefixes, suffixes, and root words)
18. Lecture 18: Synonyms and Antonyms (Building vocabulary through opposites and
similarities)
19. Lecture 19: Homophones and Homonyms (Understanding sound-alike and samespelling words)
20. Lecture 20: Word Families and Collocations (Context-based vocabulary development)
Lectures 21–30: Advanced Vocabulary and Reading Skills
21. Lecture 21: Expanding Vocabulary (Techniques for learning new words)
22. Lecture 22: Idioms and Phrasal Verbs (Common expressions and their meanings)
23. Lecture 23: Contractions (Usage and common pitfalls)
24. Lecture 24: Abbreviations (Understanding formal and informal abbreviations)
25. Lecture 25: Acronyms (Commonly used acronyms in different contexts)
26. Lecture 26: Strategies for Reading Comprehension (Skimming, scanning, and critical
reading)
27. Lecture 27: Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details (Strengthening reading
skills)
28. Lecture 28: Understanding Context Clues (Inferring meaning from context)
29. Lecture 29: Analyzing Text Structures (Cause-effect, compare-contrast, etc.)
30. Lecture 30: Summarizing and Paraphrasing (Key techniques for concise writing)
Lectures 31–40: Communication and Listening Skills
31. Lecture 31: Exchanging Ideas (Participating in discussions and conversations)
32. Lecture 32: Expressing Opinions (Articulating views clearly and respectfully)
33. Lecture 33: Writing Emails and Letters (Formal and informal formats)
34. Lecture 34: Recognizing Cohesive Devices (Linking words and phrases)
35. Lecture 35: Effective Use of Cohesive Devices (Improving flow in writing)
36. Lecture 36: Listening for Key Information (Strategies for active listening)
37. Lecture 37: Listening for Gist and Details (Understanding general and specific ideas)
38. Lecture 38: Note-taking Skills (Techniques for effective notes during listening)
39. Lecture 39: Understanding Tone and Intonation (Listening for emotions and
emphasis)
40. Lecture 40: Responding to Spoken Information (Building confidence in spoken
replies)
Lectures 41–50: Grammar, Writing, and Final Project
41. Lecture 41: Punctuation Basics (Common punctuation marks and their usage)
42. Lecture 42: Advanced Punctuation (Colons, semicolons, and dashes)
43. Lecture 43: Verb Tenses Overview (Past, present, and future forms)
44. Lecture 44: Common Verb Tense Errors (Misuse and corrections)
45. Lecture 45: Writing Sentences with Correct Tenses (Practical exercises)
46. Lecture 46: Paragraph Writing (Structure and coherence)
47. Lecture 47: Narrative Writing (Techniques for storytelling)
48. Lecture 48: Descriptive Writing (Using sensory details)
49. Lecture 49: Persuasive Writing (Techniques to convince readers)
50. Lecture 50: Final Group Project Guidelines and Wrap-Up (Planning, presenting, and
reflecting)
Course Policies:
• Attendance Policy:
40 out of 50 lectures should be attended
• Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism is strictly forbidden and against institution policy.
• Technology Requirements:
Any device with google meet and good internet connection.
• Instructor Name:
Syeda Eman Kazmi