PRE-INTERMEDIATE LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Equivalent Course
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
This course is designed for English-majored students to achieve pre-intermediate level in listening and speaking (A2). The course provides students with vocabulary, grammar and background knowledge of familiar topics in everyday life. In addition, this course focuses on improving listening skills, i.e. listening for main ideas, listening for details of short talks and conversations as well as helps students build the ability to communicate confidently, describe problems and suggest proper solutions, present ideas and engage in conversations related to familiar topics such as hobbies, learning and work. Apart from listening and speaking skills, students are offered with opportunities to obtain necessary study skills, critical and creative thinking skills which are the cornerstone for their development in thinking and communicative competences in the future.
Objectives
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| G1 |
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| G2 |
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| G3 |
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Remember basic knowledge related to familiar topics through listening and speaking texts. Recognize grammar structures and vocabulary related to familiar topics through listening texts. Classify common pronunciation patterns and errors. Explain the meaning and use of vocabulary related to learned topics. |
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G2 |
Use vocabulary and grammar structures correctly and appropriately in the contexts. Explain and self-correct pronunciation errors. Listen for main ideas and listen for details, infer from contexts, roles of the speakers in monologues and dialogues about familiar topics. Take part in conversations and interviews related to a certain familiar topic in everyday life. Make presentation, description and express opinions on familiar topics in everyday life. Improve self-autonomy through lectures and guidance from the teacher. |
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G3 |
Discuss, negotiate and assign tasks in order to make a presentation related to familiar topics. Enhance communication, presentation and discussion skills. |
Materials
Coursebook:
Baker, L., & Gershon, S. (2012). Skillful Listening & Speaking Student Book 1. London: Macmillan.
Reference:
PET Practice Tests
Assessment
Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
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Percentage |
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Ongoing assessment |
50% |
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Listening portfolio |
10% |
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Speaking videos |
10% |
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Speaking homework |
10% |
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Listening tests |
10% |
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Speaking test |
10% |
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Final assessment |
50% |
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