English B1.3 Blended learning standard

TARGET AUDIENCE

You have completed a B1.2 or equivalent English course and wish to complete the intermediate level of English.

Blended-learning classes are aimed at people who have access to IT material connected to the internet and that they can use without difficulty. Good word-processing skills as well as being familiar with and willing to use apps and online platforms are prerequisites in order to be able to follow one of these courses.

SKILLS TAUGHT

Reading, writing, listening and speaking.

METHODOLOGY

Group work, pair work and work in the class plenum.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Assuming regular attendance and independent study, you should be able to do the following by the end of this course:

• Talk about topics of interest such as personal experiences, news stories, places, events
• Describe, evaluate and recommend a book or a film
• Exchange information and views on global and social issues
• Discuss language learning strategies

COURSE TYPE

A Blended Learning course (2 100-minute classes a week)

- There will be one weekly 100-minute face-to-face session at the INL.
- The student will have to devote another 100-minute session a week to  
autonomous learning, using the online material provided by the teacher.
- Email or chat communication with the teacher will be possible at set times.
- Exchanges with other students from the group will also be encouraged.

– based on a syllabus and a scheme of work

– all learners are assessed and will be issued a certificate outlining their skills level at the end of the course.

COURSE MATERIALS

Up-to-date and engaging textbooks and teaching methods based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 

Real-world materials

EVALUATION

Learners will be assessed continuously throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, they will receive a certificate outlining their level in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).