English - KAEL5M07

Goal(s)

Strengthening B1 skills with the aim of reaching B2 level
Introduction to scientific discourse
Development of scientific vocabulary
Learning the writing and structure of a scientific report
Exposure to formal and informal oral communication

Targeted skills:

Can understand basic scientific discourse
Can understand a written or audio document of popular science
Can formally present scientific and general information
Can express themselves on various topics and exchange information with multiple interlocutors
Can synthesize and write scientific and general information in a clear and structured manner

Content(s)

1. Object Description : be able to describe a technical device or system.
1.1 Learn and use structures to describe shape, measurement, position, materials, use
1.2 Comparison

2. Be able to describe your personal and professional experience
2.1 Be able to describe yourself : correct use of present tenses
2.2. Be able to explain your professional experience : correct use of past tenses
2.3. Be able to highlight your professional experience on a cv or cover letter

3. Presentation techniques
Structure, Introduction, Signposting, Visuals, Conclusion

4. Pronunciation
Awareness and use of English phonemes
Awareness and use of stress patterns
Pronunciation of numbers, letters and mathematical symbols

5. Descriptive texts
5.1. Written use of functions studied in 1.1
5.2. Cover letter (use of standard forms)
5.3. Describing a present, past situation or experience
5.4. Note-taking : Summary-writing based on a written or audio document, or following pair or group work

6. Listening/Reading Comprehension
6.1 Understanding of descriptions/presentations described above.
6.2 Global understanding of authentic audio/video documents
6.3 Understanding of information exchanges face-to-face
6.4 Detailed understanding of scientific texts and audio/video documents

B1 level in English