About this course: This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this class, you will learn about the advanced grammar concepts of noun clauses and conditionals. You will learn about several different types of each and get lots of practice using them appropriately. This may seem like difficult grammar, but this course will make them easy to understand. These grammar points are essential for any learner trying to master fluency in the English language. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Tamy Chapman, Instructor, International Programs
University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Taught by: Emily Ellis, Instructor, International Programs
University of California Irvine Extension
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 3-4 hours/week for 4 weeks |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Noun Clauses
This week, you will learn about the important grammar point of noun clauses. There are several types of noun clauses, and using these in your writing or speaking can make your English sound more advanced and interesting.
7 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Course Introduction
- Video: Meet Your Teachers
- Peer Review: Introduce Yourself
- Video: Week 1 Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Noun Clauses
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Noun Clauses Practice
- Reading: Introduction to Noun Clauses Practice
- Video: Noun Clauses with Question Words
- Practice Quiz: Noun Clauses with Question Words Practice Quiz
- Reading: Noun Clauses with Question Words Practice
- Video: Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether"
- Practice Quiz: Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether" Practice Quiz
- Reading: Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether" Practice
- Video: Noun Clauses with "That"
- Practice Quiz: Noun Clauses with "That" Practice Quiz
- Reading: Noun Clauses with "That" Practice
Graded: Noun Clauses Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 2
More Noun Clauses
This week, you'll continue learning about noun clauses and different ways to use them. You'll learn how to make sentences with reported speech and how to add variety to sentences by reducing noun clauses. Have fun!
8 videos, 3 readings, 3 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 2 Introduction
- Video: Reported Speech Part 1
- Video: Reported Speech Part 2
- Practice Quiz: Reported Speech Practice Quiz
- Reading: Reported Speech Practice
- Video: Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 1
- Video: Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 2
- Video: Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 3
- Practice Quiz: Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Practice Quiz
- Reading: Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Practice
- Video: Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Part 1
- Video: Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Part 2
- Practice Quiz: Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Practice Quiz
- Reading: Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Practice
Graded: Reported Speech and Reduced Clause Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 3
"Ever" Words and Conditionals
Now, you'll learn about another kind of noun clause. After that, you will learn about conditionals. Conditionals seem a little tricky at first, but they're fun to learn. Finally, you'll learn how to talk about wishes.
7 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 3 Introduction
- Video: "Ever" Words
- Practice Quiz: "Ever" Words Practice Quiz
- Reading: "Ever" Words Practice
- Video: Real Conditionals in the Present and Future
- Video: Real Conditionals Review
- Practice Quiz: Real Conditionals in the Present or Future Practice
- Reading: Real Conditionals in the Present and Future Practice
- Video: Other Ways to Express Condition Part 1
- Video: Other Ways to Express Condition Part 2
- Practice Quiz: Other Conditionals Practice Quiz
- Reading: Other Conditionals Practice
- Video: Wishes
- Practice Quiz: Wishes Practice Quiz
- Reading: Wishes Practice
Graded: Noun Clauses and Real Conditionals Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
WEEK 4
More Conditionals
In the final week of the course, you'll about more types of conditionals and how to writes sentences that mix various conditionals. You'll also learn how to omit "if" from some conditional sentences. This seems like some of the most challenging grammar in English, but you will find that it's not that difficult. Have fun learning it!
5 videos, 5 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Week 4 Introduction
- Video: Unreal in the Present
- Practice Quiz: Unreal in the Present Practice Quiz
- Reading: Unreal in the Present Practice
- Video: Unreal in the Past
- Practice Quiz: Unreal in the Past Practice Quiz
- Reading: Unreal in the Past Practice
- Video: Mixed Conditionals
- Practice Quiz: Mixed Conditionals Practice Quiz
- Reading: Mixed Conditionals Practice
- Video: Omitting If
- Practice Quiz: Omitting "If" Practice Quiz
- Reading: Omitting "If" Practice
- Reading: Learn More
Graded: Unreal and Mixed Conditionals Assignment
Graded: Graded Quiz
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Ratings and Reviews
Brilliant! Terrific! Thank you so much, Emily!
Great course, such difficult concepts were taught with great fun.
One of great courses, I found significant improvement of my grammar.
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I further increased my English speaking and writing skills. Nice job!