ELA1

English Language Acquisition Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Nixon.

English Language Acquisition Level 1

Students whose first language is not English will increase their proficiency in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. 



ESL

Recommended Prior Learning


A score of more than 105 in the Oxford Placement test, and a score of 80% on the first 1000 words Vocabulary Levels Test. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Notebook supplied.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 45
Internal Assessed Credits: 45
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27996 v4
NZQA Info

Write a simple text on an everyday topic in English language


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27998 v4
NZQA Info

Complete a simple form with personal information in English language


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30979 v2
NZQA Info

Listen to and understand simple English language spoken texts in everyday situations


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30994 v2
NZQA Info

Read and understand a simple English language written text in an everyday context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31005 v2
NZQA Info

Read and understand a range of simple English language written texts independently


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31013 v2
NZQA Info

Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions in English language


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31025 v2
NZQA Info

Present simple information on an everyday familiar topic in English language


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 45
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.