STUDENT PROFILE
Student’s Name Alberto Minguez
Gender and age Male- 31 years of age
Nationality Spanish
Education Physics and Maths- Engineer
Language Level Intermediate-B1
Motivation Extrinsic Needs:
Find employment in England
Wants to grow in his career
Intrinsic Needs:
Wants to socialize with friends
Watch films
Listen to music
Perceived Strengths Good at Maths and Physics. He is able pick up the main points to
what is being asked. Is able to write in English.
Perceived Grasping the texts slowly.
Weaknesses Struggles with pronunciation.
Limited vocabulary.
Struggles with grammar, thus struggles to have a conversation in
English.
Lacks confidence when speaking.
Learning Activities that may relate to being technical.
Preferences Improving on communicating in English.
Wants to gain a better vocabulary and grammar.
Interesting Activities that relate to his hobbies.
Teacher’s Role He expects teacher to:
Be funny.
Give a good conversation.
Topics of Interest Physics
Environment
Travel
Playing Football
Listening to Music- Various music
Watching movies
Current Affairs
THE COURSE PLAN
, Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Lauren Swartz Alberto Minguez Intermediate-
B1
Syllabus Type:
Multi- Syllabus
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
Speak English fluently, will be able to pronounce English words properly, have gained a
better vocabulary and grammar. Will be able to use the vocabulary both in conversation
and work situations.
Course Rationale: (700 – 1000 words)
Why you have chosen this syllabus
I chose this to structure my lessons based on Alberto’s desires, needs and interests. It is
designed to build his vocabulary and understanding on applying the rules of grammar when
reading, writing and speaking. It not only gives him the skill of listening for gist but it
enhances the speed of grasping the information that he perceives when listening and
responding.
Why you have chosen the topics covered
The topics are based on his interests and I had to find a way to use these topics to teach the
skills needed for him to grow his English knowledge. Using the topics will get his attention
because it’s something that he is familiar with only with a touch of English.
WHY YOU HAVE CHOSEN THIS TARGET LANGUAGE/SKILL
He has goals like getting a job, communicating with friends; watching movies. In order to
understand and speak English you need to have a foundation. To do this you should be able
to pronounce properly so that others can understand you and not get confused. If you going
to make conversation- you need to have a vocabulary to start a topic to talk about. Last,
your grammar is important as you can communicate clearly with written language.
Hour 1
Speaking and listening-The lesson involves first getting to know Alberto. Finding out what
motivates him, what are his strengths and weaknesses; What level is he on… I also feel that
he has to get comfortable around me- so that I can gain his trust and he could open up more
easily and just find it easy to be himself. I figured due to his interview with Anna. Travel is
something I picked up is one of his hobbies so I thought…Okay we’ll start there.
Hour 2
,Reading and Pronunciation -Vocabulary
In order to speak you need to know something- a topic to start a conversation. Having a
limited vocabulary limits you to what you can speak about. Some I chose to expand his
vocabulary and to focus on his pronunciation of the words. That way people can
understand him when he speaks. This way his reading can improve and his ability to speak
fluently.
Hour 3
Speaking and listening-
I knew that pronunciation was a problem but I noticed that he was a bit slow when
grasping the idea when someone was speaking and he asked that it be repeated. So
Improving his listening skills was something that needed to be done. So even though he
doesn’t entirely understand every word being said- he needs to know at least what the point
of the idea is.
Hour 4
Verbs is something we use most of the time. Mainly it is the main verb and Modal verb. I
thought that if he knew verbs- it would help a lot because it helps you build sentences. The
more you use verbs the more advanced you grammatical skills is. However I split it into
main verb and modal verb. These 2 verbs work together in building your sentences and it
assists you with the tenses. Thus it could give him a great advantage into becoming fluent.
It also gives him an opportunity to express the things he likes doing and he can speak more
clearly about his culture back in Spain.
Hour 5
Job interview
Practicing on job interviewing is to help him gain confidence and to make him less nervous
if a real job interview should occur. This is to practice him on his communicative skills and
to see where he is still struggling and that I can assist him.
Overall this lesson was structured getting a bit more challenging to build within Alberto a
foundation. That he knows the basics and can grasp what is being said.
HOW THE COURSE WILL MEET THE LEARNER’S NEEDS
Since he lacked in vocabulary and struggled with pronunciation as well
as listening- I structured the lesson based on what will improve his
weaknesses. Expanding his vocabulary, improving his listening skills;
pronunciation and assisting him with his grammar. This strengthens his
English foundation- and will make it much easier for him to read and
communicating with others.
, Main Skills and Systems covered
Hour Main Skills Lesson Aim Topic Materials used (with reference)
and/or
Systems
Covered
Hour 1 Speaking and A casual Travel The conversation is based on asking Alberto questions
listening- conversation about the differences between England and Spain. I wa
Conversation used to get to to know what he likes and doesn’t like. The atmospher
know student. England and Spain. What he may be interested in.
As this is Watch a video on the insights of both UK and Spain.
practicing 5 Cynthia's Insights Spain vs England Work and Play Lig
listening and Speed Spanish
speaking-with
regards to the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBQy56OzQ4
difference
between
England and
Spain, with
regards to
atmosphere,
people and
culture.
Hour 2 Reading and Vocabulary to Football Expanding vocabulary is important as it improves read
Pronunciation assist with comprehension; writing more effectively and improving
-Vocabulary reading, communication skills.
spelling and
pronunciation. Watch a video on football (vocabulary).
Soccer | Learn English Vocabulary | Player Positions |
Nouns & Verbs | Sentence Example | PLUS MORE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yiPHBURi4
Hour 3 Speaking and A listening Environment It’s important that Alberto can grasp what something i
listening comprehensio - Hiking and about. He doesn’t have to understand the entire phras
n will be Camping He will be listening to a comprehension about the hikin
played-to test and camping. It’s getting out experience nature .All he
and improve has to do is listen and grasp to what the idea really is.
listening skills. Then he has to try and explain to what the concept is
about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrBmLMdXVrk
Hour 4 Speaking and Speaking and Music Alberto loves music. What better way to use it as the
listening- learning perfect topic to teach verbs and auxiliary verbs. Verbs i
Student’s Name Alberto Minguez
Gender and age Male- 31 years of age
Nationality Spanish
Education Physics and Maths- Engineer
Language Level Intermediate-B1
Motivation Extrinsic Needs:
Find employment in England
Wants to grow in his career
Intrinsic Needs:
Wants to socialize with friends
Watch films
Listen to music
Perceived Strengths Good at Maths and Physics. He is able pick up the main points to
what is being asked. Is able to write in English.
Perceived Grasping the texts slowly.
Weaknesses Struggles with pronunciation.
Limited vocabulary.
Struggles with grammar, thus struggles to have a conversation in
English.
Lacks confidence when speaking.
Learning Activities that may relate to being technical.
Preferences Improving on communicating in English.
Wants to gain a better vocabulary and grammar.
Interesting Activities that relate to his hobbies.
Teacher’s Role He expects teacher to:
Be funny.
Give a good conversation.
Topics of Interest Physics
Environment
Travel
Playing Football
Listening to Music- Various music
Watching movies
Current Affairs
THE COURSE PLAN
, Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Lauren Swartz Alberto Minguez Intermediate-
B1
Syllabus Type:
Multi- Syllabus
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
Speak English fluently, will be able to pronounce English words properly, have gained a
better vocabulary and grammar. Will be able to use the vocabulary both in conversation
and work situations.
Course Rationale: (700 – 1000 words)
Why you have chosen this syllabus
I chose this to structure my lessons based on Alberto’s desires, needs and interests. It is
designed to build his vocabulary and understanding on applying the rules of grammar when
reading, writing and speaking. It not only gives him the skill of listening for gist but it
enhances the speed of grasping the information that he perceives when listening and
responding.
Why you have chosen the topics covered
The topics are based on his interests and I had to find a way to use these topics to teach the
skills needed for him to grow his English knowledge. Using the topics will get his attention
because it’s something that he is familiar with only with a touch of English.
WHY YOU HAVE CHOSEN THIS TARGET LANGUAGE/SKILL
He has goals like getting a job, communicating with friends; watching movies. In order to
understand and speak English you need to have a foundation. To do this you should be able
to pronounce properly so that others can understand you and not get confused. If you going
to make conversation- you need to have a vocabulary to start a topic to talk about. Last,
your grammar is important as you can communicate clearly with written language.
Hour 1
Speaking and listening-The lesson involves first getting to know Alberto. Finding out what
motivates him, what are his strengths and weaknesses; What level is he on… I also feel that
he has to get comfortable around me- so that I can gain his trust and he could open up more
easily and just find it easy to be himself. I figured due to his interview with Anna. Travel is
something I picked up is one of his hobbies so I thought…Okay we’ll start there.
Hour 2
,Reading and Pronunciation -Vocabulary
In order to speak you need to know something- a topic to start a conversation. Having a
limited vocabulary limits you to what you can speak about. Some I chose to expand his
vocabulary and to focus on his pronunciation of the words. That way people can
understand him when he speaks. This way his reading can improve and his ability to speak
fluently.
Hour 3
Speaking and listening-
I knew that pronunciation was a problem but I noticed that he was a bit slow when
grasping the idea when someone was speaking and he asked that it be repeated. So
Improving his listening skills was something that needed to be done. So even though he
doesn’t entirely understand every word being said- he needs to know at least what the point
of the idea is.
Hour 4
Verbs is something we use most of the time. Mainly it is the main verb and Modal verb. I
thought that if he knew verbs- it would help a lot because it helps you build sentences. The
more you use verbs the more advanced you grammatical skills is. However I split it into
main verb and modal verb. These 2 verbs work together in building your sentences and it
assists you with the tenses. Thus it could give him a great advantage into becoming fluent.
It also gives him an opportunity to express the things he likes doing and he can speak more
clearly about his culture back in Spain.
Hour 5
Job interview
Practicing on job interviewing is to help him gain confidence and to make him less nervous
if a real job interview should occur. This is to practice him on his communicative skills and
to see where he is still struggling and that I can assist him.
Overall this lesson was structured getting a bit more challenging to build within Alberto a
foundation. That he knows the basics and can grasp what is being said.
HOW THE COURSE WILL MEET THE LEARNER’S NEEDS
Since he lacked in vocabulary and struggled with pronunciation as well
as listening- I structured the lesson based on what will improve his
weaknesses. Expanding his vocabulary, improving his listening skills;
pronunciation and assisting him with his grammar. This strengthens his
English foundation- and will make it much easier for him to read and
communicating with others.
, Main Skills and Systems covered
Hour Main Skills Lesson Aim Topic Materials used (with reference)
and/or
Systems
Covered
Hour 1 Speaking and A casual Travel The conversation is based on asking Alberto questions
listening- conversation about the differences between England and Spain. I wa
Conversation used to get to to know what he likes and doesn’t like. The atmospher
know student. England and Spain. What he may be interested in.
As this is Watch a video on the insights of both UK and Spain.
practicing 5 Cynthia's Insights Spain vs England Work and Play Lig
listening and Speed Spanish
speaking-with
regards to the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PBQy56OzQ4
difference
between
England and
Spain, with
regards to
atmosphere,
people and
culture.
Hour 2 Reading and Vocabulary to Football Expanding vocabulary is important as it improves read
Pronunciation assist with comprehension; writing more effectively and improving
-Vocabulary reading, communication skills.
spelling and
pronunciation. Watch a video on football (vocabulary).
Soccer | Learn English Vocabulary | Player Positions |
Nouns & Verbs | Sentence Example | PLUS MORE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yiPHBURi4
Hour 3 Speaking and A listening Environment It’s important that Alberto can grasp what something i
listening comprehensio - Hiking and about. He doesn’t have to understand the entire phras
n will be Camping He will be listening to a comprehension about the hikin
played-to test and camping. It’s getting out experience nature .All he
and improve has to do is listen and grasp to what the idea really is.
listening skills. Then he has to try and explain to what the concept is
about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrBmLMdXVrk
Hour 4 Speaking and Speaking and Music Alberto loves music. What better way to use it as the
listening- learning perfect topic to teach verbs and auxiliary verbs. Verbs i
