Glendowie College
11 English as a Second Language
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Warren.
Objectives
- To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in NZ.
- To learn about New Zealand culture.
- To develop confidence in taking part in New Zealand society.
- To prepare learners for the Reading and Writing literacy requirement tests.
Content
The course covers academic and communicative English on a variety of topics and text over the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar*, vocabulary, and information literacy skills. A regular homework programme is followed.
*Grammar conventions are taught throughout the course and linked to assessment requirements.
Assessment
Topic | Description |
Writing | Learn writing skills and practise the art of creative, formal, and informal writing. |
Reading | Read a range of texts independently and write a response supported by evidence. |
Information Literacy and Speaking | Research a chosen topic and present findings in a speech. |
Reading for Literacy | Read to understand and decode ideas and information for literacy |
Writing for Literacy | Write accurately and for different purposes and audiences for literacy |
Recommended Prior Learning
Diagnostic testing is carried out to determine the student's level and placement.
Teacher referral.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $18.00 (Education Perfect).
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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