02. Aims

This is an additional language-learning course designed for students with some previous learning of English. The main focus of the course is on language skills and development; for ECG students, we aim to reach B1 on the common European framework of reference for languages, while for EM students, we aim to reach B2. These language skills are developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material. Such material will extend from everyday oral exchanges to literary texts, and is related to English language speaking cultures.

• For social news linked to topics studied, visit Pinboard
• Online dictionary
• How to write a formal email (to your teacher)
• How are you smart?

There are several assessment objectives for this English course. Students will be assessed on their ability to:

• communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations,demonstrating linguistic competence and inter-cultural understanding.
• use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts
• understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency
• organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner
• understand, analyse and respond to a range of written and spoken texts
• understand and use works of literature written in the target language of study

Objectives and curriculum documents may be downloaded from the the department of education, youth and culture website.