General English

 

Low Beginner

Low Beginner enables learners to gain a general knowledge of basic English through learning how to greet others, introduce themselves to others, express their likes and dislikes, and various other functions.

Level Hours of learning
Beginner 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware,learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify correct responses to audio files
  • match images to words
  • read graded stories
  • recall language sequences
  • recognise correct language patterns
  • repeat words and sequences.
  • write basic words and sentences
  • pronounce words correctly.

High Beginner

High Beginner enables learners to gain a general knowledge of basic English through learning how to greet others, introduce themselves to others,express their likes and dislikes, and various other functions.

Level Hours of learning
Beginner 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware,learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify and understand target vocabulary
  • recognise information about topics studied
  • read and write simple texts related to unit topics
  • speak about preferences, their friends, daily routine and timetable
  • be confident in learning and retaining vocabulary
  • have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis
  • be able to make the most of the online learning activities and offered by this course.

Low Intermediate

Vital Low Intermediate enables learners to gain a general knowledge of basic English through practising commonly used vocabulary and language chunks such as greeting others, introducing themselves and others, expressing their likes and dislikes, and various other functions.

Level Hours of learning
Intermediate 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware,learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify and understand target vocabulary
  • recognise information about topics studied
  • read and write simple texts related to unit topics
  • speak about health, preferences, the weather and retell stories
  • be confident in learning and retaining vocabulary
  • have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis
  • make the most of the online activities offered by this course.

High Intermediate

Vital High Intermediate enables learners to practise and improve their receptive skills (listening and reading), and productive skills (speaking and writing).

Level Hours of learning
Intermediate 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware, learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify, understand and use target vocabulary
  • identify key information and main ideas through reading and writing
  • write texts for a range of purposes.
  • speak about everyday topics
  • be confident in learning and retaining vocabulary
  • have developed their speaking and writing skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis
  • have developed their listening and reading skills and ability to understand and communicate using English
  • make the most of the online activities offered by this course.

Low Advanced

Vital Low Advanced enables learners to improve their knowledge and use of English by following a skills-based approach to language learning.

Key concepts or learning strategies are identified and practised in relation to each of the skill areas using a variety of interactive exercises.

Level Hours of learning
Advanced 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware, learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify target vocabulary and key information within statements
  • read and understand target vocabulary
  • read and write texts related to unit topics
  • speak about topical issues
  • be confident in setting goals and using dictionaries
  • have developed reading, listening, writing and speaking skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis
  • have developed as self-directed language learners, able to make the most of the online activities and opportunities for learning offered by this course.

High Advanced

Vital High Advanced enables learners to improve their knowledge and use of English by following a skills-based approach to language learning.

Key concepts or learning strategies are identified and practised in relation to each of the skill areas using a variety of interactive exercises.

Level Hours of learning
Advanced 50 hours

Outcomes:

At the end of this courseware, learners are expected to be able to:

  • identify target vocabulary and key information within statements
  • read and understand target vocabulary
  • read and write texts related to unit topics
  • speak about topical issues in a formal presentation
  • be confident in learning vocabulary
  • have developed reading, listening, writing and speaking skills and confidence in using English on a daily basis
  • have developed as self-directed language learners, able to make the most of the online activities and opportunities for learning