Course Overview
This course is designed for students aiming for English proficiency at the Independent User level (CEFR Low B1). In this course, students will strengthen their general English ability and continue to learn and practice effective classroom and study skills. Students will build their ability to understand short, clearly organized talks and lectures as well as extended conversations between other speakers. Students will continue to learn how to function effectively in short discussions about topics related to everyday life, including personal experiences, common events, work and school. Students will strengthen their ability to express their feelings and opinions with supporting reasons in group discussions and deliver straightforward, short presentations on familiar topics, providing explanations and responding to questions. Learners will develop their knowledge of B1 vocabulary and grammar and will use most A2 level knowledge accurately in their speaking.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Follow the main function, points and details of a conversation, infer the basic relationship between speakers and where the conversation is taking place, and begin to see the relationship between ideas (definitions, examples, fact vs opinion)
- Follow the main points and details of clear lectures or talks
- Give a straightforward account of a personal experience, describing feelings and reactions.
- Give a prepared, straightforward presentation of up to 1-2 minutes on a familiar topic, providing explanations for main points, and responding to follow up questions
- Participate in straightforward discussions on familiar subjects, involving the exchange of factual information, discussion of solutions to practical problems, and the expression of a clear point of view
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Listening/Speaking Foundations 2 (ISEP 0025) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- International Student Entry
Credential not offered by BCIT Full-time
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