ENGL1

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.

Total Credits Available: 35
Internal Assessed Credits: 35
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27996 v3
NZQA Info

Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30979 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken texts in everyday situations (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30994 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31001 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand simple texts for everyday practical purposes (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31013 v1
NZQA Info

Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 35
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0