STUDENT PROFILE
Student’s Name Alberto
Gender and age Male, 31 years old
Nationality Spanish
Education High school – Industrial Engineer
Language Level Intermediate B1
Motivation Extrinsic and Intrinsic
- He would like to find a job in England or progress in his job in
Spain
- He would like to be able to hold a conversation in English with
his friends
- He would like to learn English to make travelling easier.
- He would like to watch and listen to movies in English.
Perceived Strengths Feels confident learning, understanding and writing in English.
Perceived Struggles listening to English
Weaknesses Struggles to communicate in English
Lacks strong vocabulary it is evident when he speaks.
Struggles with pronunciation
Learning Wants to use authentic material.
Preferences Humorous activities to help him.
He finds error and correction necessary
He finds homework is important
Technical aspects of vocabulary is important
Topics- The environment, science, technology and current affairs,
music.
Teacher’s Role He wants teacher to:
- Teach the correct pronunciation, grammar, and reading,
listening and speaking.
- Use authentic material.
- Activities that help Alberto’s progress
- Good sense of humour
- Speak clear
Topics of Interest - Environment
- Science
- Technology
- Current affairs
- Travel
- Football
- Films
- Rock music.
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, THE COURSE PLAN
Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Sharndre Noble Alberto B1
Intermediate
Syllabus Type:
Multi-Skill Syllabus (Blended skill-based and topic-based syllabus)
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
Improve his speaking, listening and comprehension abilities especially in regards to
the workplace setting as well as his general English.
Improve his overall English to be able to communicate with both his friends and
colleagues.
Course Rationale: (700 – 1000 words)
Here you need to include:
why you have chosen this syllabus type
why you have chosen the topic(s) covered
why you have chosen this target language/skill
the rationale behind the structure of the course, e.g. why is it in this order?
how the course will meet the learner’s needs
I have designed this course plan in such a way that it is a combination of both skill-based
and topic-based methods it is also in alignment with Alberto’s interests and needs as he
mentioned in his interview and questionnaire. The main focus of this course plan is for
Alberto to better his English language skills especially in the workplace as well as his daily
interactions. I will in this rationale explain why I have come up with this syllabus whilst
explaining how Alberto’s needs will be explained.
Why I Have Chosen This Syllabus Type
The choice I have made to make use of both skill-based and topic-based methods for the
syllabus is made by Alberto's needs and requests. A skill-based syllabus is ideal to help his
language skills, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. Alberto
explained that he wants to improve his English to broaden his horizon of job searches and
pg. 2 lesson plan 150823
Student’s Name Alberto
Gender and age Male, 31 years old
Nationality Spanish
Education High school – Industrial Engineer
Language Level Intermediate B1
Motivation Extrinsic and Intrinsic
- He would like to find a job in England or progress in his job in
Spain
- He would like to be able to hold a conversation in English with
his friends
- He would like to learn English to make travelling easier.
- He would like to watch and listen to movies in English.
Perceived Strengths Feels confident learning, understanding and writing in English.
Perceived Struggles listening to English
Weaknesses Struggles to communicate in English
Lacks strong vocabulary it is evident when he speaks.
Struggles with pronunciation
Learning Wants to use authentic material.
Preferences Humorous activities to help him.
He finds error and correction necessary
He finds homework is important
Technical aspects of vocabulary is important
Topics- The environment, science, technology and current affairs,
music.
Teacher’s Role He wants teacher to:
- Teach the correct pronunciation, grammar, and reading,
listening and speaking.
- Use authentic material.
- Activities that help Alberto’s progress
- Good sense of humour
- Speak clear
Topics of Interest - Environment
- Science
- Technology
- Current affairs
- Travel
- Football
- Films
- Rock music.
pg. 1 lesson plan 150823
, THE COURSE PLAN
Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Sharndre Noble Alberto B1
Intermediate
Syllabus Type:
Multi-Skill Syllabus (Blended skill-based and topic-based syllabus)
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
Improve his speaking, listening and comprehension abilities especially in regards to
the workplace setting as well as his general English.
Improve his overall English to be able to communicate with both his friends and
colleagues.
Course Rationale: (700 – 1000 words)
Here you need to include:
why you have chosen this syllabus type
why you have chosen the topic(s) covered
why you have chosen this target language/skill
the rationale behind the structure of the course, e.g. why is it in this order?
how the course will meet the learner’s needs
I have designed this course plan in such a way that it is a combination of both skill-based
and topic-based methods it is also in alignment with Alberto’s interests and needs as he
mentioned in his interview and questionnaire. The main focus of this course plan is for
Alberto to better his English language skills especially in the workplace as well as his daily
interactions. I will in this rationale explain why I have come up with this syllabus whilst
explaining how Alberto’s needs will be explained.
Why I Have Chosen This Syllabus Type
The choice I have made to make use of both skill-based and topic-based methods for the
syllabus is made by Alberto's needs and requests. A skill-based syllabus is ideal to help his
language skills, such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. Alberto
explained that he wants to improve his English to broaden his horizon of job searches and
pg. 2 lesson plan 150823
