English as a Second Language (ESL) Intermediate (B1 and B2) Level

Course Title:                     English as Second Language (ESL) Intermediate

Nominal Duration:          

                                            Basic Competency –           18 hours

                                            Common Competency –     18 hours

                                            Core Competency –            200 hours

                                            Training Duration =             236 hours

Qualification Level: B1 and B2 Level

Course Description:

The English as a Second Language Intermediate (B1 and B2) Level consists of competencies that a person must achieve in listening, speaking, reading and writing at a breakthrough level aligned to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards.

This level includes the competencies which the individuals must have so they can provide clear and more complex description and viewpoints on most general topics and engage in extended discourse on a wider range of topics.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

BASIC COMPETENCY:

1. Participate in workplace communication
2. Work in team environment
3. Solve/address general workplace problems
4. Develop career and life decisions
5. Contribute to workplace innovation
6. Present relevant information
7. Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
8. Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
9. Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace

COMMON COMPETENCY:

1. Apply quality standards
2. Perform computer operation

CORE COMPETENCY

1. Provide clear and more complex description and view points on most general topics
2. Engage fluently and accurately on a wide range of topics within one’s field of specialization

Upon completion of this program the learners have the edge to pass any language proficiency examination corresponding to B1-B2 levels or Intermediate level.