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LuciaRaposo
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A2
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Hi there everyone
I have to prepare a A2 course / Syllabus (starting soon) for an adult class.
I can �t use a course book, that is, I have to prepare all activities, etc, etc. - hard work!
Does anyone have a A2 contents list? or something that might help?
Thanks in advance
Feel free to pm me.
Regards
L�cia |
24 Feb 2013
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maryse pey�
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I have found that on internet. May this help you ? What does Language Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean? The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels: - Basic Speaker
- A1 Breakthrough or beginner
- A2 Waystage or elementary
- Independent Speaker
- B1 Threshold or intermediate
- B2 Vantage or upper intermediate
- Proficient Speaker
- C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced
- C2 Mastery or proficiency
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The Common European Framework describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level: | Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. | | Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. | | Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. | | Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. | | Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. | | Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. |
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24 Feb 2013
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LuciaRaposo
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My main problem is to establish which topics/units I should tackle so the students get the objectives expected for a A2... (ex: shopping; at the restaurant, etc) |
24 Feb 2013
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ueslteacher
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The KET exam tests for A2 level so maybe you can use this as a reference for vocabulary and topics. Otherwise try mainstream publishers � online catalogues and search for A2 coursebooks, they usually have a few first pages for diplay, so maybe you �ll find a curriculum from a book. Sophia |
24 Feb 2013
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danygera
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I agree - if you look around google/Cambridge websites at KET-based materials, you�ll find the topics covered, either through a list or a curriculum from a book.
The BBC Active English website also gives advice, resources and pdf documents like this one: bbcactiveenglish.com/uploads/pdfs/download.php?file=Search_Syllabus.PDF
It�s hard working without a book but you can find some free KET examples online too, which I find test the A2 level quite well. Good luck!
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24 Feb 2013
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