Slovak Curriculum of Teaching English

Methodology 3

Eva KarľováMarta Matulová

06/10/09 2Ajm

“Learning and speaking other languages encourages us to become more open to

others, their cultures and outlooks; it improves cognitive skills and strengthens

learners’ mother tongue skills; it enables us to take advantage of the freedom to work and

study in other countries.”

Content:

ISCED1: - level A1 – Eva Karľová

ISCED2: - level A2 – Marta Matulová

ISCED 3:- level B1 and B2 – Eva Karľová, Marta

Matulová

ISCED 1

is for pupils from 1 to 4 grade of primary school compulsory to start foreign language. learn at 3rd grade can choose from English, German, Spain, Italian,

Russian and French language develop their listening, writing, reading and speaking

skills three times in the week level A1 and A2 are related to primary school

LEVEL A1

learning foreign languages helps pupils to be more open to other people and also be more free in communication with other people from European Union

the key competence in language is understanding, writing and speaking

LEVEL A1

1. Competence complex of knowledge, abilities, attitudes and

attributes solve everyday situation in foreign country change information and ideas with young and adult

people

LEVEL A1

2. General competences

the key competence in language is understanding, writing and speaking

which are not characteristic for language, but those which are very important for other activities including language activities

describe many different situations be critical to their themselves work in pairs or groups

LEVEL A1

3. Communicative language competences Learners whose achieve level A1 are able to: introduce themselves ask questions and give also answers speak very easy

LEVEL A1

Can be divided into 3 sublevels:

Language competence Sociolinguistic competence Pragmatic competence

LEVEL A1

3.1. Language competence:

learners of Level A1 have some limits in speaking, vocabulary

limits phrases about personal information know just a few common words and grammatical

structures they are able to copy words and simple sentences

from the board they are able to spell their address

LEVEL A1

3.2 Sociolinguistic competence: learners are able to communicate in society but very

easy they know to say hello, bye, introduce themselves,

apologize and also say thank you

3.3 Pragmatic competence: they are able to combine words or groups of words

LEVEL A1

4. Communicative skills are divided into 4 sublevels

4.1 listening with understanding

4.2 reading with understanding

4.3 writing

4.4 oral speaking

LEVEL A1

4.1 Listening with understanding: they ale able to recognize known words they understand if speaking is slowly they are able to understand very easy describing of

journey

4.2 Reading with understanding: they understand known name, words and others

LEVEL A1

4.3 Writing: they are able to write a simple letter or a postcard they are able to write a word or a sentence

4.4 Oral speaking: monolog or dialogue very easy speaking using simple phrases are able to ask what she or he needs

ISCED 2

the second stage of primary school (grades 5 to 9) at this stage pupils could master at least one modern

foreign language at an advanced level pupils can choose English, French, German,

Russian, Spanish or Italian language The first foreign language is taught on this level from

grade 5 to 9 in the extent of 3 lessons per week. And the second foreign language is compulsory in grades 6 - 9 in the extent of 1 lesson per week

LEVEL A2

it is an elementary phase of using basic communication means

during this level, pupils might continue in improving themselves in fundamental language competences and skills.

Language skills: Understanding (listening, reading) Speaking ( spoken interaction and individual oral speech) Writing

LEVEL A2

1. Competences Foreign language learners (FLLs) might be capable to

solve common everyday situation in a foreign country and also be able to help foreigners in our country

FLLs should be able to exchange information and ideas with young and adult people from the countries of the EU

FLLs should be able to more and better understand lifestyle and thinking of other nations and their cultural heritage

LEVEL A2

2. General competencesFLLs extend already gained general competences from the level A1. That is why they should be able to:

gain new knowledge and skills repeat already known knowledge and complete them understand the strategies of learning foreign languages understand the need of learning foreign languages effectively cooperate in pairs or in groups

LEVEL A2

critically evaluate their progress in learning of foreign languages, accept feedback and understand the possibilities of selfimproving

actively and very often use foreign language use available materials be open to cultural and ethnic differences

LEVEL A2

3. Communicative language competences FLLs extend already gained communicative language

competences from the level A1 in the following areas:

language competence sociolinguistic competence pragmatic competence

LEVEL A2

use common words and word´s connections in basic communication

communicate about themes where they could use already known vocabulary

express information, offer, request, apology, invitation explain their own opinions and attitudes improve a basic social conversation effectively use basic language means create simple text

LEVEL A2

4. Communicative skills

listening with understanding reading with understanding writing oral speaking (dialogue & monologue)

ISCED 3

The upper secondary education in our country is carried out in three streams of institutions: in grammar schools, specialist secondary schools and vocational secondary schools

students study two modern foreign languages - English, French, German, Russian, Spanish or Italian

Levels B1 and B2 are related to the secondary school

LEVEL B1

document defines some competencies as: content, common competencies, strategies

learning foreign languages helps pupils to be more open to other people and also be more free in communication with other people from European Union

the key competence in language is understanding, writing and speaking

LEVEL B1

1. Competence can be defined as complex of knowledge, abilities,

attitudes and attributes learners have to be able to solve everyday situation

in foreign country and also help to another students with their problems

to be able to change information and ideas with young and adult people

better understanding of life and thinking of other countries

LEVEL B1

2. General CompetencesAre not characteristic for language, but very important

for other activities including language activities.

Learners in level B1 develop their general

competences to be able to: Repeat their achieved knowledge Describe many different situations

LEVEL B1

Understand why learning English is very important Be critical to themselves Work in pairs or groups Be open to other cultures

LEVEL B1

3. Communicative language

Competences

Can be divided into 3 sublevels:

Language competence Sociolinguistic competence Pragmatic competence

LEVEL B1

3.1. Language competence:

learners have language competencies on level A2 they are able to use vocabulary and also

phraseology in communication they use morphologic shapes and lexical shapes

LEVEL B1

3.2. Sociolinguistic competence:

Learners on level B1 have adopted knowledge of level

A2 and they try to develop their skills to be able to: give some reaction in common communication use basic phraseology phrases

LEVEL B1

3.3. Pragmatic competence:

Learners on level B1 have adopted knowledge

of level A2 and they try to develop their skills

to be able to say: express agreement and disagreement express emotions exchange information

LEVEL B1

4. Communicative skills

listening with understanding reading with understanding writing oral speaking

LEVEL B1

4.1 Listening with understanding: specific information to be able to say what is important and what is not easy speaking in every day life authentic dialogue – making phone call

LEVEL B1

4.2 Reading with understanding:

find information in simple texts find specific and detail information in texts understand logic structures to be able to understand a letter, postcard, fax

LEVEL B1

4.3 Writing:

students are able to write letter and express their feeling, mood and use correct grammar

write message write apology write letter write CV, story

LEVEL B1

4.4 Oral Speaking:Dialogue: they are able to start, keep going and also finish

conversation be able to give some reaction in communication interpretation information

Monologue: describe person, picture, subject tell some easy story

LEVEL B2

a phase of using communicative competences in common communicative situations

during this level, pupils might continue in improving themselves in foreign language competences and skills.

Language skills: Understanding (listening, reading) Speaking ( spoken interaction and individual oral speech) Writing

LEVEL B2

1. Competences

FLLs might be capable to solve common everyday situation in a foreign country and also be able to help foreigners in our country

FLLs should be able to exchange information and ideas with young and adult people from the countries of the EU

FLLs should be able to more and better understand lifestyle and thinking of other nations and their cultural heritage

LEVEL B2

2. General competences

FLLs extend already gained general competences from

the level A1. That is why they should be able to:

gain new knowledge and skills repeat already known knowledge and complete them understand the need of lifelong education in foreign

languages be open to cultural and ethnic differences

LEVEL B2

complete knowledge and skills, connect them with already known knowledge, systematize and use them for another progress and in real life

use received knowledge and skills in everyday life and in future job

critically evaluate progress in learning of foreign languages, accept feedback and understand the possibilities of selfimproving

use general knowledge relating to geographical and cultural realia

LEVEL B2

3. Communicative language competences

FLLs extend already gained communicative language competences from the level B1 in the following areas:

language competence sociolinguistic competence pragmatic competence

LEVEL B2

understand the main ideas of the difficult text speak fluently and spontaneously with native speakers in

common conversation create a clear formulated text of various themes and

explain their attitudes to those themes use vocabulary as well as phraseological means in

various communicative situations use morphological and syntactic means correctly communicate and react to various social

situations use common phraseological connections, sayings and

proverbs

LEVEL B2

4. Communicative skills

listening with understanding reading with understanding writing oral speaking (dialogue & monologue)

Communicative competences

A1 A2 B1 B2

1Contacting a person in a communicative situation

2Listening to and giving information

3Choosing from given possibilities

4Expressing opinions

5Expressing willingness

6Expressing ability

7Expressing feelings

Communicative competences

A1 A2 B1 B2

8Expressing and reacting to expectations

9Describing interests/taste

10Rules and regulations

11Arguing and swearing

12Responding to rules and regulations

13Responding to a story/event

14Offering and responding to offer

Communicative competences

A1 A2 B1 B2

15Responding to future events

16Responding to past events

17Meeting people

18Letter writing

19Making a phone call

20Expressing opinions

21Giving a presentation

Communicative competences

A1 A2 B1 B2

22

Giving additional information

23

Taking part in a discussion/giving arguments

24

Ensuring my words/explanations/arguments have been understood

25 Narrating

Vocabulary

Family and society Home and housing Human body, body care Transport and travelling Education and work Human being and nature Leisure time and hobbies Food and drink

Vocabulary

Multicultural society Clothing and fashion Sport Shopping Countries, towns and places Culture and art Human being and society; communication Teenagers and their world Job

Vocabulary

Science and technology Ideals Slovakia Country which language I learn

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