LANG100 – Level 1 (Foundation) Listening
Module code
LANG100
Module title
Level 1 (Foundation) Listening
Prescription
This module aims to develop listening skills to meet common needs of students at a CEFR A1 level. This will enable students to understand everyday expressions in routine social interactions concerning self, family and immediate concrete surroundings. They will be able to follow speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses for him/her to assimilate meaning. The student will be able to understand instructions addressed carefully and slowly to him/her and follow short, simple directions.
Programmes
- EL1500
NZQA Level
Level 1
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to follow short conversations in everyday situations on topics concerning self, family and immediate surroundings, and understanding gist, context and the relationship between speakers.
Demonstrate understanding of simple questions, statements, accounts, narratives and/or single-step instructions spoken carefully and slowly.
Demonstrate ability to follow short, simple directions and explanations.
Extract key information in conversations, including but not limited to numbers, prices and times to complete a simple task. - Content
- Phonological features
-phonological detail to distinguish between similar words.
-feelings and attitudes expressed through stress and intonation.
Range
-key grammatical forms used in very common everyday familiar contexts
-familiar words and very basic phrases concerning self, family and immediate concrete surroundings.
Gist
-main ideas of short explanations and conversations
-short conversations that allow for identification of speakers, context and topic.
Detail
-key words, numbers and spellings that can be extracted from short statements and explanations.
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 - 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 including:
-task-based activities
-project-based learning
-enquiry-based learning
-integration of language skills
-focus on accuracy and fluency
-effective treatment of errors
-valid and reliable assessment
-integration of current technologies
-flipped classroom
-workplace integration
-cultural competence
-soft skills - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. Assessment will be in a highly supportive environment (see NZQA/NZCEL Guiding Document). To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all assessment tasks.
