10ELL - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

You should pick this subject if English is not your first language. This is an optional language-support class. Your English should be ranging from Basic to Intermediate Level.

The main goal of this subject is to improve your English and English language (ESOL) skills such as reading and writing so you can become more confident inside and outside the classroom. The work you do in this course will help you in your other subjects such as understanding instructions and writing about what your experiences. You will also be developing skills from the English curriculum.

Please note: If your test result at the beginning of the year shows that your English is above Intermediate level, then it's probably best to choose a different option subject.

The four main areas of learning for the year are:

• speaking

• listening

• reading

• writing

You will work to improve your skills in all of the above areas. All lessons will be in an immersive English environment so you will get many chances to practise your English skills. You will also be doing some critical English study to develop expressing your ideas about English texts.

You will learn how to read and write several text types including recounts and descriptions.  These will be based around various topics such as 'A memorable event' and 'Someone I know well'. You will be learning and revising English grammar alongside your work to improve your general English. In addition to this, you will be learning a lot of new vocabulary to help you participate more in school and daily life.

Finally, you will be reading and viewing texts from the English curriculum. Afterwards you will be writing personal responses to these texts or designing static images depicting relevant ideas and themes.

Homework

Reading for pleasure throughout the year from texts selected from the English Language Library in addition to set tasks from the class programme.

You will need to learn a lot of vocabulary and revise new words every night. You should also be ready to do lots of grammar practice. Finally, you will need to be comfortable making mistakes and taking risks - that's how you learn a new language. 

There will be a written assignment at the end of every topic you study. These assignments will assess the skills and vocabulary that you learn. You will be advised of the due dates in advance of any test or assignment.