Aims

Reading Comprehension
At the end of the reading comprehension module, the student should be able to understand a short factual text in English about a legal topic without necessarily grasping all the details.
(B1 Level of the CEF).

Listening Comprehension.
At the end of the listening comprehension module, the student should be able to understand a clearly articulated communication, be it general or slightly oriented towards his/her field of interest, ie. legal topics.
(B1 level of the CEF).

Communicative skills.
At the end of the course, students should be able
- to introduce themselves and their family, as well as speak about their life environment in simple terms.
- To give a short , well-prepared talk about a familiar topic.
(A2 level of the CEF).

Writing skills
Students will be able to write a short message inquiring about basic information.
(A1 level of CEF).

Main themes

Usage.
Students will have studied
1. 2000 basic vocabulary items.
2. English Verb System ( elementary level)
3. Pronunciation of 2000 basic words.

Culture: Reading and listening comprehension activities focus on English cultural habits and tradition.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite
This elementary course is intended for students who never studied English at school.

Workload
- Classroom hours: 52h
- Self-study: 68h

Pedagogical framework and support
- very small group
- course notes and CD-Rom (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation exercises)
- self-tuition centre of the ILV with access to the listening comprehension material covered in class
- multi-media room of the ILV
- Teacher available by appointment

Assessment
- continuous assessment ( tests at regular intervals, all year round)
- written exam
- reading aloud of a limited number of words.

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