Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

11 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

11ESL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.

Recommended Prior Learning

10ESOL or referral by teacher/dean


Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing with confidence are the foundations of language acquisition and development. These four modes are the core of communication in all languages. 

This English Language course aims to develop the competence and confidence of each student in using English appropriately and accurately through a topic-based approach, that integrates a carefully designed range of tasks in all four language modes.
This course will support students’ broader learning in their other curriculum areas.


Course Overview

Term 1
The programme is a topics-based language course which focuses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary. Online porgrammes are used to enhance vocabulary, reading skills and grammar learning.

Getting to know you
Getting to know others
Novel study

Term 2
Cultural identities
Poetry

Term 3
Maoritanga Research
World issues

Term 4
Inspiring Women
Formal writing

Learning Areas:

English


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

The following assessments will enable teachers to grade students' English Language Learning Progression and determine their proficiency levels:
End of topic tests including Reading and Writing assessments
Vocabulary Tests
Grammar Tests
Engagement with online programmes

Pathway

Level 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)


Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Vocabulary Workbook: The Second Thousand Wordlist’ by Annette Watkins.
Cost: $35.00


Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.