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Functional speaking and listening

Challenge reference: 9124

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
English
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Independent living and housing
Vocational area
Media
Skills
Literacy Teamwork
Learning aim
To speak and listen in a range of situations including asking and answering questions, giving opinions and listening to others.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Identify the main points of a short explanation.
  • 2 .   Make appropriate contributions to a discussion that can be clearly understood.
  • 3 .   Communicate information so that its meaning is clear.
  • 4 .   Be able to take part in an exchange by asking straightforward questions and giving clear answers when asked.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Listen to a short explanation for up to two minutes
  • Identify two key pieces of information from the explanation
  • Answer a question about the explanation, giving a more detailed response aiming for 10 -20 words
  • Speak loudly and clearly enough for a listener to understand what they are saying
  • Make two relevant contributions to the topic being discussed
  • Describe something they are interested in by talking for one minute about it, using prompts they have prepared e.g. Power point, notes or images if helpful
  • Answer simple questions related to the topic they have chosen
  • Ask relevant and appropriate questions in at least two different contexts e.g. in a social situation, in a café, in a shop
  • Respond to direct questioning in at least two different contexts e.g. social setting, café and kitchen
  • Answer a question clearly giving some details aiming for 10 - 20 words
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Assessment methodology

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