Welcome to the Course Overview!

Two students look at a laptop screen. One is pointing at something on the screen.The Course Overview of Tell Your Story in English can help you prepare for the course.

Even though our course doesn’t begin until next week, we wanted to open this orientation module so you can learn about the course, introduce yourself, and start getting ready to tell your stories. 

We’re so glad you could join us. Please look through any of the materials that are open. If you like what you see, you can invite your friends to join us as well! It won't be too late to join until the third week (March 13th). 

This module is not required to get a certificate in the course. You can earn an extra badge for this module by completing the starred items. 

Here’s what you’ll find in the Orientation Week module: 

  1. Course Overview*
  2. Course Readiness Quiz*
  3. Canvas User Orientation*
  4. Discussion: Introduce yourself*
  5. Canvas Welcome Survey*
  6. Three stories for you to read
  7. Discussion: What makes a good story? 
  8. Vocabulary Activity
  9. Grammar Review Activity A and Activity B
  10. Introduction to independent study activities
  11. Writing practice

You can do the activities for fun and practice. They can help you get ready for the course. If you complete activities 1-5, you can earn the extra Course Orientation badge. 

You can navigate this course by clicking the "Next" button or the links on the Welcome pages. Also you can see all parts of the course by clicking "Modules" on the course menu. 

If you need help with specific issues in this course, you can post a question or comment in the Course Issues discussion forum. The instructors will monitor this discussion actively.