Course Title : Intermediate English Proficiency - B1 Level
Entry Qualifications : Completion of A2 Level English course or equivalent proficiency
English Language Requirements : Basic understanding of English (A2 Level)
Academic Requirements : No specific academic requirements
Maximum Number in Class : 15 students
Average Class Contact Hours per Week: 11 hours
Examining Body : N/A (Certificate awarded internally)
Academic Level : Beginner (B1 Level)
Certificate Awarded, and by Whom : Certificate of Completion awarded by Northern College of Business and Science (NCBS)
Duration of Course : 6 weeks
Teacher/Course Leader Responsible for the Course :
Brief Outline of Course Content and Delivery:
Module 1 : Grammar Review and Expansion (12 hours)
Revision of basic grammar concepts (tenses, articles, prepositions)
Introduction to more complex structures (gerunds, conditionals)
Present perfect vs. past simple
Reported speech (statements, questions, commands)
Module 2 : Speaking and Listening Skills (12 hours)
Enhancing conversational fluency and accuracy
Practicing speaking in various contexts (discussions, debates, presentations)
Developing listening skills through authentic audio materials
Vocabulary expansion related to everyday life, work, and current events
Module 3: : Reading and Writing Skills (12 hours)
Building reading comprehension skills through authentic texts
Analysing and interpreting written material
Developing paragraph structure and coherence in writing
Improving pronunciation, intonation, and stress patterns
Module 4: Functional Language and Communication (12 hours)
Using language for making suggestions, giving advice, and expressing opinions
Negotiating and expressing preferences
Participating in role-plays and simulations
Polishing conversational skills through real-life scenarios
Module 5 : Cultural Awareness (12 hours)
Exploring cultural topics related to English-speaking countries
Discussing customs, traditions, and social norms
Examining cultural differences and similarities
Engaging in cross-cultural communication scenarios
Module 6 :Review and Exam Preparation (6 hours)
Comprehensive review of all modules
Exam practice with listening, reading, speaking, and writing tasks
Feedback and guidance to improve language skills
Preparation for the final assessment
Course Delivery :
The course will be delivered through interactive classroom activities, group discussions, role-plays, listening exercises, and written assignments. Students will actively participate in conversational activities, engage in pair and group work, and receive regular feedback from the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on building fluency and accuracy in speaking and listening skills. Reading and writing tasks will focus on comprehension and effective communication. Regular assessments and a final exam will be conducted to evaluate students' language proficiency.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Competence, indicating their achievement of the B1 level in English language proficiency
