English Conversation Level 2

Entry Requirements

Learners who are currently following or who have followed the course English MQF Level 2.

Duration

14 week course with 2 contact hours per week.

Learning Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
Understand the use of formal and informal register in different communication contexts
• Develop knowledge of vocabulary and language structures used for discussion, explanation, narration, persuasion, and reporting
• Recognise how speech can be organised and structured clearly for different purposes and audiences
• Understand communicative strategies used to justify opinions, defend viewpoints, and manage discussions
• Develop awareness of bias, tone, and viewpoint in spoken communication
Skills
• Speak clearly and accurately using appropriate vocabulary, register, and intelligible pronunciation
• Adapt language according to purpose, audience, and context by switching between formal and informal register where necessary
• Organise and structure speech logically when describing, narrating, reporting, instructing, or presenting information
• Present ideas, opinions, and viewpoints clearly, using examples and justification to support arguments
• Participate actively in discussions by agreeing, disagreeing, suggesting ideas, asking questions, and responding appropriately to others
• Use persuasive and convincing language to defend viewpoints and explain decisions
• Ask relevant questions to clarify understanding and provide detailed feedback during interaction
• Summarise and recount key information from spoken or written input
• Identify and comment on bias or viewpoint in the presentation of information
Competence
• Communicate effectively and confidently in a range of spoken interaction contexts
• Apply appropriate register, vocabulary, and communication strategies independently
• Express and justify opinions clearly while respecting the views of others
• Engage in discussions using effective turn-taking, clarification, and feedback strategies
• Demonstrate increasing fluency, coherence, and accuracy in spoken communication
• Use language critically to interpret, respond to, and evaluate spoken information and viewpoints

Delivery Method

Face to face lesson

Certification/Award

Upon request a letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.

Progression to Further Education

After successfully completing this course, learners can continue to study English Conversation Level 3

Language of Instruction

English