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Arizona State University

English for Parts of the Body, Family, and Clothing

Arizona State University via Coursera

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Expand your English vocabulary with Arizona State University by focusing on the people and things closest to you. This course dives into three essential themes: the human body, family relationships, and clothing. You will begin by learning to name body parts and use adjectives to describe physical characteristics and simple health conditions. Next, you will gain the vocabulary needed to discuss family trees, introducing relatives and explaining relationships with clarity. Finally, the course covers the world of daily attire, teaching you how to identify various clothing items and describe them using colors, styles, and comfort. Each module uses a balanced approach followed by speaking and writing practice to ensure you can use these words in a real-world context. This course is perfect for learners who want to move beyond basic greetings to more detailed personal descriptions. By mastering these topics, you will be better equipped to describe yourself and your environment to others, significantly enhancing your conversational ability.

Syllabus

  • Parts of the Body
    • Explore the vocabulary for different parts of the body in English. This module will help you describe physical characteristics and discuss common ailments, enhancing your ability to communicate about health and appearance.
  • Family
    • Learn how to talk about your family members and describe their relationships in English. This module will provide you with the vocabulary and sentence structures needed to introduce your family and share information about them.
  • Clothing
    • In this module, you will learn vocabulary for different types of clothing and how to describe what people are wearing. You will practice using adjectives to talk about colors, styles, and comfort of clothes.

Taught by

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch

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