Level 1 English as a second Language Full Year Course
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms Paljk.
This will develop your English reading, writing and speaking skills. You can earn EL (English Language) credits at NCEA Level 1, and some students may do assessments at Level 2 or 3.
Course Overview
Semester 1
We will learn how to collaborate with diverse people and participate in formal interviews (like job interviews). (Unit standard: 31013, 10 credits)
Semester 2
We will read, talk and write about different texts and make presentations about our country or culture. (Unit standards: 31005, 31025, 27996)
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is for students who have grown up speaking Tongan, Samoan or another language and who are learning English.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
You need to bring a pen, a pencil and an exercise book (or Chromebook) to class. You also need your own public library card (which is free). There are no compulsory trips or fees, but you are expected to go to a public library in your own time and to borrow books and magazines from the library for reading homework.
Pathway
This course improves your English language skills, so it will help you in your other subjects at school, in any job, and in your community.
Assessment Information
Your assessments will include interviews, presentations and written work.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of simple written texts independently (EL)
NZQA Info
Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions (EL)
NZQA Info
Present simple information on an everyday familiar topic (EL)
Pathway Tags
Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Historian, Heavy Truck Driver, Artist, Artistic Director, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Debt Collector, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Fabrication Engineer, Print Finisher, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Buyer, Taxi Driver/Chauffeur, Flight Attendant, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Film/Television Camera Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Cardiac Physiologist, Physician, Counsellor, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Midwife, Table Games Dealer, Farm Assistant, Dental Assistant, Minister of Religion, Retail Sales Assistant, Chemical Production Operator, Ship's Officer, Delivery Driver, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Trainer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitane, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Musician, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Event Manager, Conservator, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Editor, Solicitor, Judge, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Demonstrator, Dentist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Medical Radiation Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Personal Assistant, Geologist, Economist, Electrician, Lift Technician, Human Resources Adviser, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Information Technology Architect, Plasterer, Welder, Production Assistant (Film, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Florist, Flying Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Professional Sportsperson, Service Station Attendant, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Pest Control Technician, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Hunter/Trapper, Upholsterer, Lighting Technician, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Glass Processor, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Agent, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Train Driver, Mail and Parcel Sorter, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Ship's Master, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Mortgage Broker, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Optometrist, Osteopath, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Quarantine Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Recruitment Consultant, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Stevedore, Telemarketer, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Tow Truck Operator, Travel Agent/Adviser, Tyre Technician, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Court Registry Officer, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Fire Engineer, Support Worker, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Ophthalmologist,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.