Award in English Language Proficiency – Level 3
Award
English Language Proficiency – Level 3
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Course Description
This award fosters the development of proficient English communication skills, applicable to both professional and personal domains.
It provides a comprehensive exploration of the four language competencies – speaking, writing, listening, and reading. This approach equips learners with the necessary tools to excel in everyday social and work interactions.
The unit prioritises a learner-centered approach, tailoring its content to the specific skill sets and interests of each participant. Engaging activities are employed to exemplify the practical application of English in a variety of scenarios, directly aligning with the learner’s journey.
The learner’s journey shapes the content of this award. To keep the language practical, the activities will be grounded in real-world contexts. Whether it is everyday life or one’s chosen career path, encountering English in these scenarios will allow the learners to become well-versed users of the language.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 2 qualification in English such as IDEA College’s Award in English Language Proficiency – Level 2 or equivalent.
Target Audience
- This award targets individuals who would like to improve their English language knowledge and skills and, hence, become more competent in their use of the language.
Career Paths
- This award aims to equip the target audience with the necessary competencies to become more proficient users of the English language.
Modules
You are required to complete 1 compulsory module (6 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this Award.
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Award in English Language Proficiency – Level 3
How you’ll be assessed
The assessment for this award should comprise of an oral test in the form of a picture interpretation followed by some generic questions on the theme stemming out of the picture and a time constrained assessment including a listening comprehension (for example, a dialogue, a podcast, a briefing, etc.) a reading comprehension, and a short guided writing task (for example, a short letter, a short email, a dialogue, a short essay, etc.)
Assessment
Formative assessment will take place during the session in the form of discussions, feedback, etc.
The assessment aims to provide the learner an opportunity to produce evidence of their competences aligned to the learning outcomes of this module.
Furthermore, the tasks may include different forms of assessment which allow and promote students’ knowledge in the area.
For successful completion of this award, the student is required to achieve an overall pass mark of 50%.
Course Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
For Knowledge:
The learner will be able to:
- Build complex vocabulary relevant to personal, social, and professional situations.
- Familiarise oneself with varied idiomatic expressions, and nuances of the language.
- Learn how to take note of important details and points.
- Comprehend and identify the author/speaker’s intent.
- Develop an understanding of effective reading strategies.
- Learn how to decipher verbal clues such as tone, emphasis, and pacing, as well as nonverbal cues such as body language and facial expressions.
- Know how to verbally express oneself in English in a clear, accurate, fluent, and coherent manner.
For Skills:
The learner will be able to:
- Grasp the main points or central themes of spoken discourse, even when they are conveyed indirectly or implied rather than explicitly stated.
- Make logical inferences based on the spoken or written information provided.
- Develop effective note taking skills.
- Make use of appropriate language and tone for different situations.
- Able to read and comprehend varied level-appropriate English texts.
- Recognise sentence structures and understand the main ideas and supporting details.
- Able to write level-appropriate, clear, accurate, and detailed English texts on a wide range of subjects.
- Recognise and use appropriate register in various contexts.
- Make use of sentence structures, verb tenses, and grammatical concepts.
- Use and apply grammar rules accurately in different contexts.
- Listen accurately and be able to decipher the main idea and surrounding details of various conversations.
- Speak and engage fluently in conversations on a wide range of topics.
The road is rough and bumpy, but the satisfaction at the end of the journey is priceless. IDEA Academy administration, staff and lecturers made it feel more effortless than it looks. Success isn’t easy, but if you believe you can achieve it. No words can explain my gratitude for all the help and motivation provided throughout the course. It’s never too late to enrich your academic portfolio.
Kevin Borg
M.Sc. in Governance and Management