English for Dharma Purposes 101

Topics are drawn from daily life, Himalayan culture, and Dharma studies so that students learn language that is both practical and meaningful. Students gradually develop familiarity with English sounds, sentence structure, frequently used tenses, and essential vocabulary needed for communication in both everyday and Dharma contexts.

By the end of the course, students will be comfortable engaging in basic conversations and simple writing tasks related to their daily lives and general Dharma topics.

The course is divided into twelve units, each focusing on a specific theme.
Every unit introduces new pronunciation patterns, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills.

Students learn through:

• Guided speaking practice

• Listening exercises

• Reading and writing activities

• Pair and group work

• Presentations and discussions

• Practical conversation tasks

• Dharma-related topics and vocabulary

Each unit builds on the previous one, allowing students to steadily develop confidence in English communication.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and pronounce English consonants and vowels

• Use general and Dharma vocabulary in conversation

• Form simple sentences using correct English word order

• Use common verb tenses to express meaning clearly

• Speak about daily life, culture, and Dharma topics

• Describe places, people, routines, and experiences

• Read and understand simple English texts

• Write short sentences and paragraphs

• Participate in basic conversations

• Explain simple Dharma concepts in English