Overview

This course is only available to students whose native language is not English and who have not passed the Cambridge Advanced level examination. Students who speak English at a native level, for example having learned with a native English speaking parent, are not eligible.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -40% A student has achieved the minimum acceptable standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above (equivalent to IELTS 6.0)A student has a basic awareness of word derivation and word families although there may be some errors of usage when s/he uses unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows some improvement in her/his general and subject specific English competence.

-good -55% A student has achieved a good standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above (equivalent to IELTS 6.5).A student has a good awareness of word derivation and word families although there may be occasional errors of usage when s/he used unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows a good level of general and subject-specific English competence.

-excellent -70% A student has achieved an exceptional standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above (equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above).A student has an excellent awareness of word derivation and word families with very few errors of usage when s/he uses unfamiliar vocabulary in writing and speaking. A student shows excellent general and subject-specific English competence.

Learning Outcomes

• . Use general English vocabulary when giving presentations on a general topic.

• Develop confidence in understanding and using unfamiliar vocabulary

• Develop skills to examine words for root structure, prefixes and suffixes

• Understand the vocabulary of un-simplified general interest texts in English.

• Use a range of exercises to work with English vocabulary both in class and as independent learning resources