English as a Second Language – Level 3 (Online)
Prerequisite: English as a Second Language – Level 2 or equivalent
Overall Goals:
- Provide students who already have an understanding of English basics and can deal effectively with familiar everyday situations, with the vocabulary, grammatical structures and language functions necessary for communicating accurately and fluently in various contexts.
- Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through various communicative activities focusing on travel, culture and customs, as well as film, lifestyle, socializing, and personality traits.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Get acquainted with others and discuss different cultures and customs.
- Discuss movie preferences, make arrangements, and apologize for being late.
- Leave and take messages, check into a hotel, and ask about services.
- Discuss car accidents and driving problems.
- Write two or three paragraphs of personal biography.
Methodology:
- Vocabulary activities
- Grammar activities and games
- Individual and group presentations
- Role play
- Pronunciation activities
- Pair and group discussions
- Listening activities (Listening for gist, for specific information and for details)
- Reading activities (Skimming and scanning tasks)
Required Material:
- Headphones and an external microphone
- High-speed stable internet connection
- Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 7 or Mac G
- Book:
- E-Book
- Title: Top Notch – Level 2 – eText + MyEnglishLab Access Code (12 months) (For Dawson Level 3 and Level 4)
- Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright : 2019 Student eText, ISBN 978-013-5692400
- Price : Approximately $43.00
- To purchase your e- book please click the following link :
Information on how to access your e-book:
Step 1: You must create a Pearson English Portal Account (PEP) by following the instructions in the link provided below.
Pearson English Portal Account (PEP)
Step 2: You must create a My English Lab Account (MEL) by following the instructions in the link provided below: My English Lab Account (MEL)
Should you encounter any issues when attempting to access your e-book, you must contact Pearson support directly at the following link:
- OR
- Hardcover
- Title : Top Notch – Level 2 – Student Book w/ Active Book & MyEnglishLab
- Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
- Copyright : 2015 ISBN 978 – 0137332335
- Price : Approximately $ 61.50
- To purchase your hardcover book please click the following link : Dawson’s Bookstore
- Authors : Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher
***Students may choose to purchase either an e-book or a hardcover book, not both.
***Purchase should only be made after the first class.
Fall 2025
Evening Sessions
Sep 17 - Nov 12Mon, Wed
Wednesday, Sep 17 - Wednesday, Nov 12
Day | Time | Room Number |
---|---|---|
Monday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
Delivery Method: | Online |
Price: | $315.00 |
Total Hours: | 40 |
Course Number: | 510013 |
Registration Start Date: | Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025 |
Registration End Date: | Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 |
Group Schedule Info: | No class Oct. 13 - Thanksgiving Day |
Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
Teacher: | TBA |
Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 |
Winter 2026
Evening Sessions
Jan 14 - Mar 09Mon, Wed
Wednesday, Jan 14 - Monday, Mar 09
Day | Time | Room Number |
---|---|---|
Monday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
Delivery Method: | Online |
Price: | $315.00 |
Total Hours: | 40 |
Course Number: | 510013 |
Registration Start Date: | Monday, Nov 03, 2025 |
Registration End Date: | Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 |
Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
Teacher: | TBA |
Status: | Registration for this section starts on Monday, Nov 03, 2025 |
Spring 2026
Evening Sessions
Mar 25 - May 25Mon, Wed
Wednesday, Mar 25 - Monday, May 25
Day | Time | Room Number |
---|---|---|
Monday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
Delivery Method: | Online |
Price: | $315.00 |
Total Hours: | 40 |
Course Number: | 510013 |
Registration Start Date: | Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |
Registration End Date: | Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 |
Group Schedule Info: | No class April 6 - Easter Monday & May 18 - National Patriots' Day |
Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
Teacher: | TBA |
Status: | Registration for this section starts on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |