Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.
Recommended Prior Learning10ESOL 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.
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
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
Level 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirementsVocabulary Workbook: The Second Thousand Wordlist’ by Annette Watkins.
Cost: $35.00
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.