LANG331 – Level 3 (Employment) - Speaking
Module code
LANG331
Module title
Level 3 (Employment) - Speaking
Prescription
This module aims to develop speaking skills required to use language for communication in an applied context at a CEFR low B2 level. This will enable students to communicate with some confidence in reasonably familiar situations. Students will be able to express thoughts and ideas on more abstract, cultural topics.
Programmes
- EL1803
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Participate in less routine social conversations for everyday purposes.
Exchange detailed information one-on-one and/or in small group discussions or meetings.
Deliver a short oral presentation in English for an employment purpose. - Content
- Range Control
-normal speech rate with few unnatural pauses
-clearly intelligible and comprehensible pronunciation and intonation .
Range
-a degree of fluency and spontaneity
-adequate control over a range of linguistic features.
Interaction
-adapted to register
-engage in a range of face-to-face spoken interactions in familiar employment contexts.
Grammar
A list of grammar and language functions can be found in the Overview of Content for LANG333. - 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 summative assessment tasks
