LANG201

Module code

LANG201

Module title

Level 2 Speaking

Prescription

This module aims to develop speaking skills required to use straightforward language for general communication at a CEFR mid B1 level. This will enable students to communicate with some confidence in everyday social situations. Students will be able to reasonably fluently present concrete information in some detail about familiar topics of personal relevance.

Programmes

EL1502

NZQA Level

Level 2

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Participate in basic social conversations including short phone calls.
Exchange information in some detail, agreeing and/or disagreeing, and giving opinions in one-on-one and small group discussions.
Give short presentations about events, daily routines, step-by-step instructions and/or directions for everyday activities.
Content: Range Control
-Communication for short, routine social, and work or study situations i.e. face-to-face, online, on the phone, or in familiar small groups.
-intelligible pronunciation and intonation.
Range
-simple and a few more complex structures and connection of ideas.
-a range of basic linguistic features.
Interaction
-routine social conversations
-expressing opinions
-suggestions or arrangements for an event
-excuses and apologies
-calls to a dentist to set up an appointment

Grammar

A list of grammar and language functions can be found in the Overview of Content for the Writing module.

Topics
A list of possible topics is included in the syllabus document and can be found at http://www.cityandguilds.gr/el/En_Lang_Cer/Written_Exams_IESOL/AssessmentGuide/Documents/IESOL_qualification_handbook_Oct2009_v02.pdf
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Teaching and Learning Strategy: Key approaches to instruction include selection of authentic and semi-authentic language models; clear contextualisation and effective presentation of new language; varied interaction – individual, pair, group, whole-class activities; information-gap activities; task-based activities; integration of skills; focus on accuracy and fluency; effective treatment of errors; valid and reliable assessment; integration of current technologies
Assessment Criteria: The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all assessment tasks.

LANG201 – Level 2 Speaking