STUDENT PROFILE
Student’s Name Alberto
Gender and age Male, 31 years old
Nationality Spanish
Education Highschool; Industrial Engineer
Language Level Intermediate level
Motivation To boost job prospects, engage in English conversations with
friends and during travels
Perceived Strengths Written English grammar
Perceived Accuracy in English language, conversational ability in English,
Weaknesses fluency in English, confidence in listening to English.
Learning Preferences Authentic materials, homework, interesting and fun activities,
technical vocabulary.
Teacher’s Role Fun teacher with good pronunciation.
Topics of Interest Science, the environment, current affairs, technology.
THE COURSE PLAN
Name of the Teacher Name of the Student Level of the
student
Anja Alberto Intermediate
Syllabus Type:
Multi-syllabus
A multi-syllabus approach is suitable for Alberto because it allows flexibility and
customization. It can incorporate elements of different syllabus types to meet his diverse
needs, including job-related language skills and everyday conversational abilities.
Course Aims:
To improve Alberto’s English to enhance his job prospects and be able to engage in
conversations with friends and during his travels. Given his intermediate language level
and identified weaknesses in conversational ability, fluency, and listening, the course
should focus on improving these areas. Additionally, Alberto's interest in science, the
environment, current affairs, and technology should be incorporated to keep him
engaged.
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, Course Rationale: (700 – 1000 words)
Introduction
Alberto, a 31-year-old Spanish industrial engineer, has embarked on an English language
learning journey to broaden his horizons both professionally and socially. With an aim to
improve his language skills, Alberto's journey is defined by his unique needs and
motivations. This rationale elaborates on the choice of a multi-syllabus approach, the
topics covered, target language skills, and the course structure designed to meet Alberto's
specific requirements.
Syllabus Type:
Alberto's aspirations and objectives span diverse domains, ranging from improving his
professional communication to enhancing his social interactions during travel. To cater to
this multipronged approach, a multi-syllabus strategy is the most fitting choice. This
approach merges various syllabi that draw from different language teaching
methodologies to offer a comprehensive and adaptable solution that can address
Alberto's distinct needs effectively.
The motivation behind adopting a multi-syllabus approach is rooted in its flexibility and
depth. Alberto is not solely seeking proficiency in social or professional contexts; rather,
he is looking for a well-rounded competence that caters to various facets of his life.
Therefore, the chosen approach should be dynamic enough to encompass this wide
spectrum of goals.
Topics Covered:
The selection of topics is a crucial component of Alberto's language learning journey. His
objectives revolve around two primary areas: enhancing social interactions, particularly
during travel, and improving his professional communication skills. Therefore, the topics
covered are directly aligned with his intrinsic motivations.
Travel: Alberto's desire to engage more confidently in social settings is achieved through
the travel-related discussions. Travel serves as an excellent entry point for practicing
conversational skills and boosting confidence in a variety of social contexts.
Job-Related Communication: As Alberto expressed a keen interest in career development
and professional communication, this course delves into job-related topics. These
modules are designed to prepare Alberto for potential job prospects and to enhance his
fluency in professional communication.
Additionally, considering Alberto's personal preferences, the course incorporates topics
such as science, the environment, current affairs, and technology. By including these
themes, the learning process becomes engaging and personally relevant. This relevance
fosters intrinsic motivation, making the acquisition of language skills more effective.
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