Verbal Communication Objectives
- Spoken Interaction
- Can put over a point of view clearly, but has difficulty engaging in debate
- Can express opinions as regards possible solutions, giving brief reasons and explanations.
- Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
- Can use simple language to evaluate the effectiveness of an action or activity.
- Can make a complaint
- Spoken Production
- Can reasonably fluently relate a narrative or description as a linear sequence of points
- Can link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected discourse.
- Listening
- Can identify the main point of TV news items where the visual supports the commentary.
- Can generally follow rapid or extended speech, but may require repetition or clarification.
Vocabulary Objectives
- Media, Arts, Literature, and Entertainment
- Can use general language related to the characters and events of a book. (character; it starts with; hero; it’s about; it’s set in; twist; plot; in the end, etc.)
- Can use general language related to a news item. (story/report on; economy; scandal; celebrity; in the news/papers; conflict; environment, etc.)
- Can use general language related to common types of TV programs (soap opera; reality show; documentary about; chat/talk show; series; live broadcast, etc.)
- Workplace and Jobs
- Can use some detailed language related to their place of work. (long hours; breaks; canteen (BrE)/cafeteria (AmE); colleagues (BrE)/co-worker (AmE), etc.)
- Can use some detailed language related to their job. (work for; work in; responsible for; duties include; do a lot of; the head of; in charge of, etc.)
- Can use general language related to a questionnaire or interview. (Can you tell me about...?; What about...?; Tell me more about; I’d like to know (more) about, etc.)
- Can use appropriate language related to a formal letter or email. (Dear Sir/Madam; Yours faithfully/sincerely/truly; With best regards; grateful if you could, etc.)
- Can use appropriate language related to a basic letter of application/cover letter. (with reference to; availability; CV/resumé; attached/enclosed; as advertised, etc.)
Grammar Objectives
- Discourse and Linking
- Can show a chronological sequence in a narrative using a range of linking devices. (during; after/before + -ing; until; eventually; in the end; throughout; from; till, etc.)
- -ing Forms and Infinitives
- Can speculate using verb + to be + adjective. (appears to be happy; pretends to be cool; doesn’t seem to be difficult; supposed to be easy, etc.)
- Can use -ing forms after certain verbs. (begin/start watching; consider leaving; imagine living abroad; look forward to hearing, etc.)
- Present Tenses
- Can describe the plot of a film or book using the present simple. (It takes place in …; It begins with …; They fall in love; The story starts with; They meet in Rome, etc.)
- Relative, Participle, and Other Clauses
- Can omit that, who, which in a defining relative (BrE)/restrictive adjective (AmE) clause. (He’s the friend (who) I told you about; That’s the movie (that) I wanted to see, etc.)
- Can describe a job or the use of something with as. (work as a waiter; use it as a ruler/guide; use it as a cup/seat, etc.)
Written Communication Objectives
- Writing
- Can make simple, logical paragraph breaks in a longer text.
- Can write a simple review of a film, book or TV program using standard conventions.
- Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details.
- Can convey information and ideas on abstract and concrete topics and seek confirmation