STUDENT PROFILE
Student’s Name Alberto
Gender and age Male, 31 years
Nationality Spanish
Education High School, Industrial Engineer
Language Level Intermediate level
Motivation Intrinsic motivation drives him to improve his English for career
advancement, engage in conversations with friends, and enhance
his language skills for travel purposes.
Perceived Strengths Understands English grammar well
Perceived Struggles to keep up with conversations
Weaknesses Difficulty in speaking accurately and fluently
Weak listening skills hinder comprehension
Pronunciation and intonation need improvement
Learning Prefers engaging and enjoyable activities.
Preferences Enjoys authentic materials.
Has a preference for group lessons.
Tends to favor learning technical vocabulary.
Teacher’s Role He wants the teacher to:
Expects the teacher to incorporate fun into the lessons.
Wants the teacher to model clear and accurate pronunciation.
Topics of Interest Science, the environment, technology, current affairs and films.
THE COURSE PLAN
Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Elizabeth Alberto B1
intermediate
Syllabus Type:
Multi-Syllabus
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
By the end of this course Alberto will have enhanced his listening skills by identifying
key information in technology environmental and current affairs contexts. He will
expand his vocabulary with specific terms related to these areas and improve his
speaking fluency and accuracy through structured discussions and role-plays.
Alberto will develop his pronunciation particularly focusing on challenging sounds
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, to enhance clarity in communication. He will engage with environmental texts to
foster critical thinking and be better prepared for job interviews by applying
practical language use and strategies.
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
The revised course for Alberto, an intermediate-level B1 English learner with an industrial
engineering background, is designed to address his specific learning needs and interests
through a multi-syllabus approach. This approach was chosen to provide a flexible and
diverse learning experience that covers a range of topics and skills, aligning with Alberto's
career aspirations, social interactions, and personal interests.
The multi-syllabus approach was selected to cater to Alberto's broad and varied learning
needs effectively. This approach allows for the integration of multiple linguistic domains
and topics, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that keeps Alberto engaged and
motivated. By combining elements of vocabulary development, listening skills, speaking
fluency, and pronunciation within a single course, we can offer a holistic program that
addresses multiple facets of language learning simultaneously.
Technology and Environmental Issues: Given Alberto's background in industrial engineering
and his interest in staying updated with technological trends, these topics are ideal. The
focus on technology, like the segment on "A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro," allows him
to explore English in the context of current innovations, enhancing his vocabulary and
conversational skills in areas directly related to his professional life.
This topic helps Alberto to expand his vocabulary and understanding of global issues,
improving his ability to discuss, argue, and analyse news in English. This is crucial for his
social interaction and broadens his comprehension of different viewpoints and real-world
contexts.
Directly tailored to his aim of career advancement, this segment uses role-plays and
strategy discussions to enhance his language use in professional settings, particularly for
interviews, which are immediate goals for Alberto.
The targeted language skills and vocabulary were chosen to support Alberto’s goal of
becoming more fluent and confident in English:
pg. 2 lesson plan 150823
Student’s Name Alberto
Gender and age Male, 31 years
Nationality Spanish
Education High School, Industrial Engineer
Language Level Intermediate level
Motivation Intrinsic motivation drives him to improve his English for career
advancement, engage in conversations with friends, and enhance
his language skills for travel purposes.
Perceived Strengths Understands English grammar well
Perceived Struggles to keep up with conversations
Weaknesses Difficulty in speaking accurately and fluently
Weak listening skills hinder comprehension
Pronunciation and intonation need improvement
Learning Prefers engaging and enjoyable activities.
Preferences Enjoys authentic materials.
Has a preference for group lessons.
Tends to favor learning technical vocabulary.
Teacher’s Role He wants the teacher to:
Expects the teacher to incorporate fun into the lessons.
Wants the teacher to model clear and accurate pronunciation.
Topics of Interest Science, the environment, technology, current affairs and films.
THE COURSE PLAN
Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Elizabeth Alberto B1
intermediate
Syllabus Type:
Multi-Syllabus
Course Aims:
By the end of the course, the student will be better able to…
By the end of this course Alberto will have enhanced his listening skills by identifying
key information in technology environmental and current affairs contexts. He will
expand his vocabulary with specific terms related to these areas and improve his
speaking fluency and accuracy through structured discussions and role-plays.
Alberto will develop his pronunciation particularly focusing on challenging sounds
pg. 1 lesson plan 150823
, to enhance clarity in communication. He will engage with environmental texts to
foster critical thinking and be better prepared for job interviews by applying
practical language use and strategies.
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
The revised course for Alberto, an intermediate-level B1 English learner with an industrial
engineering background, is designed to address his specific learning needs and interests
through a multi-syllabus approach. This approach was chosen to provide a flexible and
diverse learning experience that covers a range of topics and skills, aligning with Alberto's
career aspirations, social interactions, and personal interests.
The multi-syllabus approach was selected to cater to Alberto's broad and varied learning
needs effectively. This approach allows for the integration of multiple linguistic domains
and topics, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that keeps Alberto engaged and
motivated. By combining elements of vocabulary development, listening skills, speaking
fluency, and pronunciation within a single course, we can offer a holistic program that
addresses multiple facets of language learning simultaneously.
Technology and Environmental Issues: Given Alberto's background in industrial engineering
and his interest in staying updated with technological trends, these topics are ideal. The
focus on technology, like the segment on "A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro," allows him
to explore English in the context of current innovations, enhancing his vocabulary and
conversational skills in areas directly related to his professional life.
This topic helps Alberto to expand his vocabulary and understanding of global issues,
improving his ability to discuss, argue, and analyse news in English. This is crucial for his
social interaction and broadens his comprehension of different viewpoints and real-world
contexts.
Directly tailored to his aim of career advancement, this segment uses role-plays and
strategy discussions to enhance his language use in professional settings, particularly for
interviews, which are immediate goals for Alberto.
The targeted language skills and vocabulary were chosen to support Alberto’s goal of
becoming more fluent and confident in English:
pg. 2 lesson plan 150823
