Course Syllabus
Computer VESL and Practical English on the Job




This is our semester plan. We will evaluate our progress every month. During each stage, please remember to study so you can:


  • develop clear speaking and listening skills;
  • increase your vocabulary about computers, workplace English and your favorite career;
  • use grammar that is accurate and clear;
  • be responsible for helping take care of this room and our equipment;
  • help each other learn and be as successful as possible.




Time Line for Our Class

Time Computer FocusJob Focus
Week 1Basic Vocabulary & Introduction Individual Goals
Week 2-4Word Processing & Draw programsLearning about memos and basic letters
Week 5-7 Email and intro to the InternetJob availablity & job search
Week 8-10Spreadsheet Basics Vocabulary-employees & supervisors
Week 11-12Creating resumes Reading about work histories
Week 13-14Creating a database and mail merge Job Interviews
Week 15-17Brochures, surveys, advertisments & photos Managing conflicts at work
Week 18 Review Review





This page was most recently updated on September 3, 1999,
by Venette Cook.