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Certificate in Basic English Communication Skills

Certificate in Basic English Communication Skills Certificate in Basic English Communication Skills

Certificate in Basic English Communication Skills

With a highly interactive and learner-centred format, this programme imparts essential English LSRW skills. It is designed with the special requirements of foreign students pursuing higher education in India through the medium of English and who are not native speakers of English in mind. It has sections devoted to building a powerful vocabulary, imparting a foundation in essential grammar rules, and empowering students to comprehend, speak and write confidently across various social and academic contexts. The programme will have regular periodic assessments and a final oral (viva voce) and written examination as compulsory requirements to complete the course successfully.

Certificate in  Basic English Communication Skills

PHASES:

1. Certificate in Basic English Communication Skills (3 months, 60 sessions, 6 hours per

week followed by Oral and Written Examinations)

Eligibility: 10 + 2 or Equivalent

2. Diploma in English Communication Skills (3 months, 60 sessions, 6 hours per week

followed by Oral and Written Examinations)

Eligibility: Completion of the above Certificate course in Basic English Communication Skills.

3. The total duration of the diploma is 6 months, including the 3-month certificate course.

Students may opt out at the end of 3 months and obtain the Certificate. Those interested in

obtaining the Diploma must continue for another 3 months.

 

Objectives:

  • The course aims at imparting the basics of English grammar, oral skills, reading, writing and study skills
  • Create an awareness about the sounds and structures of English
  • Encourage students to engage in various activities for immersive language learning experience
  • Equip the students with the knowledge and skills to communicate in basic English through speech and writing

 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, students will

  • develop an awareness of correct pronunciation and usage in writing and speaking
  • speak in English and engage in simple conversations
  • understand conversations, talks and lectures in English
  • write reasonably correct English and communicate simple thoughts and ideas clearly

 

Pedagogy:

● Language exercises and interactive practice sessions for each topic

These include Role Plays, Language Games, Group Discussions,  Reading and WritingTasks.

● Integrated Skills Approach will be used for developing comprehension (Listening and

Reading) and communication (Speaking and Writing) skills.

● Computer-aided teaching-learning will be incorporated in addition to live classroom

sessions.

● Activities would include targeted practice to achieve set language learning goals and scaffolding activities to help each learner reinforce the learning and bridge

gaps.

 

Materials:

● Learners would be exposed to authentic materials from different sources for language use in social and academic contexts

● Worksheets for Reading, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary would be developed/compiled

● Audiovisual materials for practising listening and improving listening comprehension

across varied accents (native and non-native)

 

Evaluation:

● 40 Marks: Internal Assessments comprising various specific tasks to assess LSRW skills as well as grammar and vocabulary in an integrated manner

● 40 Marks: End of Course Written Examination

● 20 Marks: Viva voce

 

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