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- 1. IGCSE IGCSE English as a Second Language English as a Second Language Syllabus 0511 Count-In Oral Syllabus 0511 Count-In Oral Aims and Objectives Aims and Objectives Ivana Kokar Ivana Kokar Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj Grammar School Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj Grammar School Novi Sad, Serbia Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2. Why Cambridge IGCSE ESL? Aimed at students who are studying English in order to promote their educational or employment prospects and use English as a medium for academic instruction, commercial activity and entertainment. The aim is to achieve a level of practical communication ideal for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study. Successful ESL candidates have better educational or employment prospects and gain lifelong skills, including: • better communicative ability • a greater international in English perspective • improved ability to • a sound foundation for understand a range of social progression to employment or registers and styles further study at Levels 2 and • a greater awareness of the 3 including AS and A Level nature of language and GCE, and Cambridge Pre-U language-learning skills qualifications.
- 3. IGCSE ESL Oral Endorsement and Count-In Syllabus In Syllabus 0510, marks for the oral component do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. A count-in oral component is offered in Syllabus 0511. This two year course leads to an IGCSE examination with the Cambridge board (CIE). Pupils are expected to have good linguistic skills in English reading and writing before they start the course. Pupils are assessed for their skills and abilities in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. The IGCSE course requires the pupil to produce coursework and has a final examination.
- 4. Learning Objectives • The IGCSE subject content reflects an international approach and uses material from a range of cultural sources. The main aim of the IGCSE is to equip students to deal with a wide range of social, official and educational situations. The topics studied relate to the interests and needs of students in the world of work, education, current affairs, health and welfare and travel. • The IGCSE aims to: – Develop the ability to use English for speaking in a variety of situations – Form a good base of the language skills required for further study where English is the taught language – Develop an awareness of English and language learning skills – Develop a student’s self confidence, motivation and study habits.
- 5. Count-In Oral Weighting the Exam Papers Core curriculum Extended Curriculum Grades available: C-G Grades available: A*-E Paper 1 Reading and writing Paper 2 Reading and writing (Core) (Extended) 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours Eligible for grades C–G Eligible for grades A*–E 70% of total marks (35+35 marks) 70% of total marks (45+45 marks) Paper 3 Listening (Core) Paper 4 Listening (Extended) Approx. 30–40 minutes Approx. 45 minutes Eligible for grades C–G Eligible for grades A*–E 15% of total marks (30 marks) 15% of total marks (36 marks) Component 5 Oral Component 6 Oral coursework Approx. 10–12 minutes n/a 15% of total marks (30 marks) 15% of total marks (30 marks) Candidates take either Core Papers 1,3 and 5, or Extended Papers 2, 4 and 6
- 6. Oral Endorsement Weighting the Exam Papers Core curriculum Extended Curriculum Grades available: C-G Grades available: A*-E Paper 1 Reading and writing Paper 2 Reading and writing (Core) (Extended) 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours Eligible for grades C–G Eligible for grades A*–E 70% of total marks (35+35 marks) 70% of total marks (45+45 marks) Paper 3 Listening (Core) Paper 4 Listening (Extended) Approx. 30–40 minutes Approx. 45 minutes Eligible for grades C–G Eligible for grades A*–E 30% of total marks (30 marks) 30% of total marks (36 marks) Component 5 Oral Component 6 Oral coursework Approx. 10–12 minutes n/a Separately endorsed, (30 marks) Separately endorsed, (30 marks) grades 1(high)-5 (low) grades 1(high)-5 (low) Candidates take either Core Papers 1,3 and 5, or Extended Papers 2, 4 and 6. The oral component does not count towards the student’s overall iGCSE grade.
- 8. Assessment objectives Assessment objective 1: Reading Extended: In addition to what is Core: All candidates should be able to required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to • Demonstrate the ability to recognise public notices and signs (including timetables and • Demonstrate the ability to advertisements). extract relevant information from • Demonstrate the ability to extract a wider range of texts, including relevant specific information from magazines and newspapers likely forms, letters, brochures and to be read by young people. examples of imaginative writing • Demonstrate the ability to considered likely to be within the experience of and reflecting the identify the important points or interests of young people from themes within an extended piece varied cultural backgrounds. of writing. • Scan for particular information, • Draw conclusions from and see organise the relevant information relations within an extended text. and present it in a logical manner/given format.
- 9. Assessment objectives Assessment objective 1: Writing Extended: In addition to what is Core: All candidates should be able to required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to • Carry out simple writing tasks, such as completing forms, writing postcards or short letters in an appropriate and accurate form of English in response to a written • Carry out longer writing tasks on stimulus. a wider range of topics in • Demonstrate the ability to response to a written stimulus. describe, report, give personal information. • Identify, organise and present given material in a particular form.
- 10. Assessment objectives Assessment objective 1: Listening Extended: In addition to what is Core: All candidates should be able to required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to • Identify the important points or • Demonstrate understanding of themes of the material they hear, specific details, information and including attitudes. semi-formal announcements e.g. • Draw conclusions from and news, weather, travel, and in identify the relationships between interviews, dialogues and ideas within the material they telephone conversations. hear. • Demonstrate general • Show awareness of major comprehension of the speaker’s variations in register. intentions where appropriate. • Take notes from material they have heard.
- 11. Assessment objectives Assessment objective 1: Speaking Extended: In addition to what is Core: All candidates should be able to required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to • Demonstrate competence in a range of speech activities e.g. respond to questions on topics • Demonstrate greater flexibility in within a defined range such as dealing with new, topical ideas. past and present schooling, • Show a sense of audience and future plans, current affairs. awareness of style and register. • Conduct a sustained • Play a part in a discussion conversation in a simulation activity.