LO2. Read Basic Words and Phrases

Learning Objectives:

After reading the INFORMATION SHEETS, LEARNER MUST be able to:

  1. Listen and speak basic signage and notices.
  2. Listen and speak familiar names and titles in English.
  3. Identify familiar names and titles in English.
  4. Listen and speak words and phrases in comparing prices in establishments.
  5. Listen and speak summarize notes, messages and articles.
  6. Listen and speak simple instructions and reminders in public and private places.
  7. Listen and speak on executing short instructions

Learning Contents:

2.1 Interpreting basic signage and notices

  • Common and basic signage and notices, weekly schedules and past events.
    • Simple timetable
    • Roman Numerals
    • Workplace signage
    • Posters
    • Maps
    • Bulletin boards
    • Basic internationally recognized signage

2.2 Identifying familiar names and titles

  • Personal and professional titles
    • Name of people
    • Family members
    • Personal titles
    • Designations or Positions
    • Name of places
    • Nationality
  • Family and Kinship

2.3 Comparing prices in establishments

  • Quantities and Costs in Establishments
    • Restaurants
    • Supermarket
    • department store
    • train station
    • bus station
    • prices
    • numbers

2.4 Summarizing notes, messages and articles

  • Short Articles and Sentences
    • Editorial
    • To-do-list
    • Journal
    • Bulletins

2.5 Acknowledging simple instructions and reminders in public and private places

  • Simple instructions and reminders in public and private places
    • travel guide
    • health guide
    • road and safety signage
    • public announcements and reminders
    • warning signs

2.6 Executing short instructions

  • Written short instructions
    • How often events occur
    • Their work and other’s work
    • Current events at work