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THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

 

CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION

 

MODULE OUTLINE

Advanced English: Listening & Speaking for Teachers (CLE3083E)

1.

Programme Title:

 

Four-year full time Bachelor of Education (Hons) Programme (Primary)

Four-year full time Bachelor of Education (Hons) Programme (Secondary)

Four-year full time Bachelor of Education (Hons) Programme (Languages)

2.

Academic Year:

 

2005-2006

3.

Programme Code(s):

 

 

4.

Mode of Study:

 

Full-time

5.

Domain:

 

 

6.

Subject Area:

 

English

7.

Department(s):

 

Centre for Language Education

8.

Year Group:

 

Year 3 / Year 4

9.

Semester(s):

 

First  /Second 

 

 

10.

Module Title:

 

Advanced English: Listening and Speaking for Teachers

11.

Module Code:

 

CLE3083E

12.

Status:

 

Core

13.

Credit Point(s) / Hours:

 

30 hours

14.

Pre-requisite Module(s):

 

Nil

15.

Module Co-ordinator(s):

 

Adrian Ting

 

 

 

 

16.

Module Synopsis:

 

This module provides a general overview of the key listening and speaking skills required for effective communication and which will assist students prepare for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic paper, which has been chosen as the exit language test for university graduates in Hong Kong. The module will assist students to develop their individual English oral and aural skills and their knowledge of and the skills required to undertake the IELTS listening and speaking tests. Students will be introduced to the nature of the test and the test formats and will explore a range of test-taking strategies. In addition, students will be introduced to self-directed practice materials, strategies for, making use of practice textbooks and a range of references on IELTS, as well as other related learning materials and electronic tools.

 

17.

Aim:

 

To help students acquire the relevant knowledge, language proficiency and strategies required in the IELTS Listening and Speaking tests.

18.

Module Objectives:

 

To enable students to

 

a.

be familiar with the test format and requirements of the IELTS speaking and listening

 

b.

practise self-access listening and speaking materials

 

c.

improve their overall proficiency in listening and speaking

19.

Module Content:

 

a.

Listening skills for IELTS

 

l           Listening for Specific information

l           Identifying main ideas and detail

l           Following signpost words

l           Being aware of stress, rhythm and intonation

l           Seeing beyond the surface

 

12

 

b.

Speaking skills for IELTS

 

l           Making a conversation in English

l           Small talk

l           Preparing your talk

l           Explaining how you feel

l           Responding to questions

 

 

12

 

c.

Self-access listening practice

 

3

 

d.

Self-access speaking practice

 

3

 

Total:

30

hours

20.

Teaching Methods:

 

Aside from teacher instruction, students are expected to participate actively in interactive activities involving individual self access, pair and/or group work. A variety of authentic texts / materials will be used to increase relevance and consequently students’ interest in learning. A minimum of 6 hours self-access study will be spent in the ELC.

21.

Assessment:

 

IELTS style listening test

IELTS style speaking test

50

%

50

%

22.

Required Text:

 

Jakeman, V. & McDowell, C. (1999). Insight into IELTS: the Cambridge IELTS Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

23.

Recommended Reading:

 

Printed references on IELTS

 

Adams, G. & Peck, T. (1999) 202 Useful Exercises for IELTS. Sydney:

Adams and Austen Press.

Adams, G. & Peck, T. (1997) 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS. Sydney: Adams

and Austen Press.

Cambridge University Press (2000). Cambridge IELTS with answers. Cambridge:

            Cambridge University Press.

Catt, C. (1996) Language Passport: Preparing for the IELTS Interview.

Auckland, N.Z.: Longman.

Garbutt, M. & O'Sullivan, K. (1996) IELTS Strategies for Study: Reading,

Writing, Listening and Speaking at University and College. Sydney, N.S.W.: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research.

Jakeman, V. & McDowell, C. (2003). Insight into IELTS extra with answers. Cambridge:

            Cambridge University Press.

McCarter, S. & Ash, J. (2003). IELTS testbuilder. Macmillan.

O'Sullivan, K. & Lindeck, J. (2000) Focusing on IELTS: Reading and

Writing Skills. Sydney, N.S.W.: National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research.

Pejovic, V., Niclin, M. & Read, P. (1997) IELTS Preparation and Practice:

Reading and Writing. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Sahanaya, W., Lindeck, J. & Stewart, R. (1998) IELTS Preparation and

Practice: Reading and Writing: Academic Module. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Tucker, J. & Van Bemmel, E. (2002). IELTS to success. Wiley.

 

On-line references on IELTS:

 

http://www.ielts.org

 

Preparation for IELTS by distance Learning

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/sol/home/icels.html

 

Prepare for IELTS (The IELTS Preparation course)

http://www.insearch.edu.au/IELTS.ASP

 

Excel at Academic English

http://www.anglia.ac.uk/efl

 

The IELTS Tutor

http://www.cross-link.com

 

Other printed references on grammar and vocabulary building

McCarthy, M & ODell, F (1994). Vocabulary in Use. UK: Cambridge University Press.

Murphy, R. (1994). English grammar in use: A reference practice book for intermediate Students. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Rogerson, H. D., Esarey, G., Schmandt, L. M., & Smith, D. A. (1993). Words for

Students of English: A vocabulary series for ESL. USA: University of Michigan. (Volume 1 to 6)