Level 1 English Language
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Linnen.
Pre-Intermediate level.
This course is designed to suit the needs of those students who are pre-intermediate speakers of English and have elementary reading and writing skills. Students who are assessed at ELLP Stage 2 or lower may be directed to this course. Literacy skills will be a focus for students and they will be offered NCEA Level 1 English Language standards.
Note: if a student chooses to do this course, they do not need to do another English course unless they want to.
Course Overview
Term 1
Skills based - Reading and Writing plus NCEA Level 1 assessments in these skills.
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure are also covered.
Term 2
Skills based - Reading and Writing for practical purposes plus NCEA Level 1 assessment in Reading for Practical Purposes.
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure are also covered.
Term 3
Topic based - Listening and Speaking skills plus NCEA Level 1 assessments in these skills.
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure are also covered.
Term 4
Final assessments and catch ups plus preparation for ENGL4 course.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is for ESOL students and supports language acquisition across all subject areas through developing basic skills in reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students will do internal NCEA Level 1 assessments only.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)
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Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken texts in everyday situations (EL)
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Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts (EL)
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Read and understand simple texts for everyday practical purposes (EL)
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Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions (EL)