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Basic English 19 – Can I help?
Duration: 18 Minutes
Synopsis

Basic English 19 – Can I help you? is an entertaining course to help people improve their English, to be able confidently offer help to other people, asking how you can help and what you can do. It also covers basic grammar, useful everyday expressions and new vocabulary. The style is simple, clear and easy to follow, and will help learners develop confidence in speaking English correctly, both at work and in their personal lives.

Basic English 19 – Can I help you? is part of the Cutting Edge Basic English Series which features great characters in amusing situations with fun storylines. It optimizes learner engagement in real conversations, with practical activities that are immediately applicable in the workplace, and in everyday life. The learning approach is founded on proven language learning principles presented in an innovative and effective style.

The Basic English learning package comprises 20 ground-breaking programs that combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners of English. Designed by Linguistics Expert Dr Fran Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash.

Each program has six sections:

1. Language functions
A practical opening to each program showing how we do things with language such as meeting, informing, asking, thanking, comparing etc.

2. Grammar
A simple introduction to basic English grammar with examples of how it is used.

3. Everyday expressions
Explains common phrases and expressions that non-English speakers can use in their speech.

4. Vocabulary
Word knowledge is developed through highlighting key words in everyday language.

5. Tips
Encouragement and suggestions will help new learners build confidence in speaking English.

6. Speaking practice
Examples are provided that recap the program and provide opportunities to practice.

Key Learning Points
  • Build confidence in speaking conversational English and offering help
  • Learn simple grammar – want and to infinitive
  • Master expressions to use in speech – a leg up, in deep water, speak up, fresh out, give up
  • Build vocabulary of words – a lot, a lot of, confident, maybe
  • Practice speaking with examples that recap the lessons – Can I help? want to … want someone to … a lot / a lot of, maybe
Package Description

Comprises 20 video programs plus a resoruces kit with PDFs of workbooks with ESL learning activities and quizzes, PowerPoint Slides, Certificates and trailers.

Recommended Audiences
  • English/ESL learners
Distributed in the following format(s)
  • DVD
  • Stream
Available in the following language(s)
  • English
Media Type
 Video Recording
Presentation Style
  • Comedy
  • Drama
STOCK CODE
CECBE19
ISBN
9781921909191
Published
Melbourne, Australia
Filming location
Los Angeles, USA
Release year
2014
Copyright owner
Seven Dimensions
Publisher
Seven Dimensions