Course Description
The course is designed to enhance and enrich proficiency in Academic English amongst learners to acquire the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Course Goal
This course enables learners to be proficient in English language equivalent to CEFR B1 level.
Course Main Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
- Produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Vocabulary: Recall enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express themselves with some hesitation and circumlocutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events
- Grammar: Demonstrate reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used ‘routines’ and grammatical patterns associated with more predictable situations
- Listening: Recognize the main point of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear
- Reading: Identify the ideas in texts that consist mainly of high frequency every day or job-related language
- Speaking: Employ phrases in a simple way to describe experiences and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
- Writing: Write a connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest with clear opinions and reasons
