LANG101 – Level 1 (Foundation) Speaking
Module code
LANG101
Module title
Level 1 (Foundation) Speaking
Prescription
This module aims to develop speaking skills to meet common needs of students at a CEFR A1 level. Students will be able to manage very short, isolated, mainly learnt language patterns and interact in a simple way using repetition at a slower rate of speech, rephrasing and repair. Students will be able to ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics with limited grammatical control.
Programmes
- EL1500
NZQA Level
Level 1
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Communicate using simple phrases and some very short simple sentences.
Describe very common, everyday things relating to very familiar topics including numbers, quantities, costs and time.
Interact in a simple way asking and answering simple questions on very familiar topics. - Content
- Control
-speech rate and pauses, hesitation
-gestures to assist understanding.
Range
-short phrases and some short sentences
-memorized stock expressions, and appropriate courtesy words.
Interaction
-introductions and leave-takings using appropriate formulas
-short conversation openings.
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; 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. 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.
