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ENGG A2B - English for Effective Communication A2B
Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will be able to meet their concrete language needs in slow and clearly articulated speech, while identifying and using basic phrases, expressions and very high frequency words. They will read and understand short simple texts, and manage simple routine interactions. They will also be able to describe people and/or events and take notes at the phrase level. The course is the first of the A2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGGA2A . Part of: English for Effective Communication Certificate (A2) Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Reading & Listening: 1. Understand and extract the essential information from short, recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly. 2. Understand short simple personal letters. 3. Understand simple instructions on equipment encountered in everyday life – such as a public telephone. 4. Understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort. 5. Understand what is said clearly, slowly and directly to him/her in simple everyday conversation. 6. Identify the topic of discussion around him/her which is conducted slowly and clearly. Writing & Speaking 7. Participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics of interest. 8. Make and respond to suggestions. 9. Write about everyday aspects of his environment e.g. People, places, a job or study experience in linked sentences. 10. Write very short, basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences. 11. Give short, basic descriptions of events and activities. 12. Tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points. 13. Discuss everyday practical issues in a simple way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly. 14. Describe everyday aspects of his environment. 15. Deliver very short, rehearsed announcements of predictable, learnt content which are intelligible to listeners who are prepared to concentrate. 16. Deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information. 17. Ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities. 18. Get all the information needed from a tourist office, as long as it is of a straightforward, non-specialized nature. Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): 1. Completion of English for Effective Communication (ENGGA2A). Term duration: 6 Weeks Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Assessments and Attendance: Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures. Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course. Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes. Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions. 3.000 Continuing Education Units 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lecture SCE Language Department Course Attributes: SCE-ESD Regular -REG Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: English Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: SCE English Language Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Language Prerequisites: (Continuing Education level ENGG A2A Minimum Grade of D)

ENGG A2B - English for Effective Communication A2B

Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will be able to meet their concrete language needs in slow and clearly articulated speech, while identifying and using basic phrases, expressions and very high frequency words. They will read and understand short simple texts, and manage simple routine interactions. They will also be able to describe people and/or events and take notes at the phrase level. The course is the first of the A2 stage of the CEFR. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGGA2A .

Part of: English for Effective Communication Certificate (A2)

Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Reading & Listening:

1. Understand and extract the essential information from short, recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters that are delivered slowly and clearly.
2. Understand short simple personal letters.
3. Understand simple instructions on equipment encountered in everyday life – such as a public telephone.
4. Understand enough to manage simple, routine exchanges without undue effort.
5. Understand what is said clearly, slowly and directly to him/her in simple everyday conversation.
6. Identify the topic of discussion around him/her which is conducted slowly and clearly.

Writing & Speaking

7. Participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics of interest.
8. Make and respond to suggestions.
9. Write about everyday aspects of his environment e.g. People, places, a job or study experience in linked sentences.
10. Write very short, basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences.
11. Give short, basic descriptions of events and activities.
12. Tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points.
13. Discuss everyday practical issues in a simple way when addressed clearly, slowly and directly.
14. Describe everyday aspects of his environment.
15. Deliver very short, rehearsed announcements of predictable, learnt content which are intelligible to listeners who are prepared to concentrate.
16. Deal with practical everyday demands: finding out and passing on straightforward factual information.
17. Ask and answer questions about pastimes and past activities.
18. Get all the information needed from a tourist office, as long as it is of a straightforward, non-specialized nature.

Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s):
1. Completion of English for Effective Communication (ENGGA2A).

Term duration: 6 Weeks
Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session

Assessments and Attendance:
Learners are assessed throughout the term. Two continual assessments on speaking and another two on writing skills. The final grade in each course is based on learners’ performance on the four continual assessment measures.

Final course grades are NOT based on attendance, since in accordance with SCE’s attendance policy, learners MUST attend at least 75% of the class sessions to be promoted to the next course.

Attendance: All learners must attend at least 75% of the class sessions or class hours. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course, although the learner will be allowed to attend classes.

Notes: The drop/add period is the first seven working days of each term, accordingly learners are advised to attend the first two sessions.

3.000 Continuing Education Units
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Continuing Education
Schedule Types: Lecture

SCE Language Department

Course Attributes:
SCE-ESD Regular -REG

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs:
English
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:
Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:
School of Continuing Education
Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors:
SCE English Language
Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments:
SCE Language

Prerequisites:
(Continuing Education level ENGG A2A Minimum Grade of D)

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