Level 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
12ESL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Poole.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents have engaged with Year 11 ESOL or Year 11 English. Students must be eligible for ESOL support.
The content of the course will focus on the development of academic English language skills through a topic-based approach. Skills include reading and applying understanding in English for academic purposes, writing for academic purposes, delivery of oral presentations and understanding of spoken texts. Academic vocabulary extension will be part of the course.
This is designed to be a two year course which will allow students to work towards gaining the approved NZQA literacy requirements for entry to New Zealand universities.
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.
Health
Social Media
Term 2
Social Media
Technology in the classroom
Term 3
Writing skills
Film study (AS91099)
Term 4
Film study (AS91099)
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
US 22751: Read and process information in English for academic purposes
AS91099: Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence