11ESOL

English as a Second Language

Course Description

This course is for students who are speakers of other languages who wish to improve their English. Students will learn the English language skills that will help them work independently in other classes and/or prepare them for entrance into tertiary study in New Zealand.  Therefore, students will learn to understand ideas and information through the skills of listening, reading and viewing.  They will also learn to create meaning through speaking, writing and presenting. By doing this, students will have the opportunity to gain at least 20 NCEA credits.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Contribution: nil
Stationery Requirements: nil

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 25 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27997 v3
NZQA Info
Write simple texts for practical everyday purposes (EL)
7
7
7
7
7
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30979 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken texts in everyday situations (EL)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30994 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts (EL)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31005 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of simple written texts independently (EL)
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: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.