English for Dharma Purposes 201

Topics focus on people and cultures around the world, major world religions, and important concepts in Buddhist philosophy. Students expand their understanding of English stress patterns, sentence structure, compound tenses, and Dharma vocabulary so they can communicate about more complex ideas.

By the end of the course, students will be able to speak and write about philosophical topics, describe ideas clearly, and connect their knowledge of Dharma to the wider world.

The course is divided into twelve units, each focused on a theme related to culture, religion, or philosophy.
Each unit introduces new pronunciation patterns, vocabulary, grammar structures, and discussion skills.

Students learn through:

• Guided conversation practice

• Listening and pronunciation exercises

• Reading and writing assignments

• Group discussion and debate

• Presentations and research projects

• Dharma-related vocabulary and concepts

Each unit builds on the previous one so students steadily develop the ability to communicate about more complex topics.

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

• Recognize and use English word and sentence stress patterns

• Use general and Dharma vocabulary to explain philosophical ideas

• Form complex sentences using correct English structure

• Use simple and compound verb tenses accurately

• Discuss topics related to world religions and Buddhist philosophy

• Compare cultures, beliefs, and traditions

• Present information clearly in spoken English

• Write short essays and presentations

• Participate in discussions and debates

• Explain Dharma topics to different audiences