Anglais: remédiation
[ANGL1841]
[15h] 2 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Estelle Dagneaux, Marielle Henriet(coord.), Sandrine Mulkers
Language: English
Level: First
Aims
Reading comprehension
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
- understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
- find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material.
Level A2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages »
Listening comprehension
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
- grasp the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
- understand and extract the essential information from short, recorded passages dealing with predictable everyday matters which are delivered slowly and clearly.
Level A2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages »
Usage :
1) reinforcement of basic vocabulary + vocabulary building
2) grammatical and lexical difficulties
Main themes
The grammatical and lexical difficulties covered are:
- tenses (active voice)
- modal auxiliaries
- link words
Content and teaching methods
- Reading comprehension exercises (analysis and comment on the texts, reading techniques and strategies, comments on language points).
- Additional lexical and grammatical exercises.
Self-Tuition:
Students will have to
- study the basic vocabulary reference book (regular tests in class)
- prepare the texts that will be covered in class
- listen to audio-video programmes and prepare the corresponding activities
- do additional lexical and grammatical exercises.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
None
Assessment
Exemption test at the beginning of the year: successful students will be exempted from the course.
Continuous assessment (vocabulary tests, listening /reading comprehension exercises to prepare at home, )
Written Exam:
- vocabulary exercises
- reading comprehension activities on seen and unseen passages
- listening comprehension activities on seen and unseen passages
- grammar exercises
Course material:
Course notes ANGL 1840a
Reference grammar and (elementary and pre-intermediate) vocabulary books
E-learning website
Training staff:
- Groups of maximum 30 students
- The teacher is available at least one hour a week during office hours and can be contacted by email.
- Extra help available at the Self-tuition centre and Multimedia room