Course Description

This general English course gives students the opportunity to improve their English by focusing on the four basic language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition to grammar and vocabulary. Further, it stresses the importance of English as a medium of international communication. The course enables students to use new vocabulary in different contexts and to express their opinions on a variety of topics.

Course Aims

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  •  Handle English used in everyday communication.
  •  Develop a natural and accurate style of English pronunciation.
  •  Use vocabulary and expressions common in everyday life.
  • Express ideas clearly and confidently in both written and spoken English.

Course Contents:

The course topics are fulfilled by covering all lessons in Touch Stone 2&3 Series, in addition to, a Business English handout.
“Touch stone series” introduces students to college level vocabulary and grammar, whereas the business hand out is relating
English to all different majors in college


Course ID: ENGL161

Credit hours Theory Practical Laboratory Lecture Studio Contact hours Pre-requisite
7.50 7.50 7.5 -
Published on: 12 May 2014
Last update on: 04 August 2022
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