5.00 credits
60.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Dagneaux Estelle (coordinator); Denis Philippe; Dupont Maïté; Grommersch Claudine (coordinator); Henriet Marielle;
Language
English
Prerequisites
"b1" level (European Council entry-level).
Main themes
The topics addressed during the classes aim at arousing the interests of young adults: we shall speak about hobbies, leisure, holidays, studies and possible future professions, daily life and contemporary events, trips and relations with others, and the culture (that is, the habits and customs) of the countries that speak the target language.
The focus is on communication and accuracy (e.g. pronunciation and grammar).
The focus is on communication and accuracy (e.g. pronunciation and grammar).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
By the end of the course, the student should have reached an upper-intermediate level (B1+) in
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Content
The pedagogical method is based on authentic texts and videos. Various conversation activities (role-plays, discussions, simulations,....) are used to exploit and develop each theme while also allowing students to use new vocabulary and structures.
Students are also encouraged to study and broaden their vocabulary range through the self-study of a vocabulary book in addition to the study of vocabulary from the course notes.
Grammatical structures are revised through self-study.
Students are also encouraged to study and broaden their vocabulary range through the self-study of a vocabulary book in addition to the study of vocabulary from the course notes.
Grammatical structures are revised through self-study.
Teaching methods
Activities in class (groups of about 20 students)
Vocabulary exercises, reading/listening comprehension exercises, writing and speaking exercises around the thematic areas to be addressed during the course.
Individual work, in particular:
Vocabulary exercises, reading/listening comprehension exercises, writing and speaking exercises around the thematic areas to be addressed during the course.
Individual work, in particular:
- Preparing the activities;
- studying the vocabulary and the self-study material;
- revising the course notes and studying the material.
Evaluation methods
January exam
June/September exams
Your continuous assessment mark will not be taken into account in June/September.
June/September exams final mark:
If you don’t take one of the exams (the written or the oral exam), you will not be given any mark and will be considered as Absent.
- continuous assessment (tests in class and assignments, participation: 30% of the final mark)
- written exam (reading comprehension, listening exam, vocabulary, writing: 50% of the final mark)
- speaking exam (20% of the final mark)
June/September exams
Your continuous assessment mark will not be taken into account in June/September.
June/September exams final mark:
- the written exam (70%)
AND - the oral exam (30%)
If you don’t take one of the exams (the written or the oral exam), you will not be given any mark and will be considered as Absent.
Other information
Preparation, course attendance and active participation are compulsory.
Students are strongly advised not to put off asking for additional help if they feel they need it. An appointment can be made with their teacher to look into additional help for the course.
Students are strongly advised not to put off asking for additional help if they feel they need it. An appointment can be made with their teacher to look into additional help for the course.
Online resources
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=2673
Bibliography
- Syllabus et plateforme Moodle LANGL1720
- Gairns, R. & Redman, S. (2020) Oxford Word Skills (Intermediate). Oxford University Press
Teaching materials
- Gairns, R. & Redman, S. (2020) Oxford Word Skills (Intermediate). Oxford University Press
- Syllabus LANGL1720
- Plateforme Moodle du cours LANGL1720
- Flowchase (application)
Faculty or entity
ILV
