English Language Intermediate level

The study area IM English is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). 

This syllabus assumes proficiency in English Language at SEC level. It aims to consolidate knowledge, skills and competences, and to extend them to include more advanced concepts, which are dealt with in a broad manner. Most of these new concepts are included to provide a general and coherent view of the subject.

The study area is based on learning outcomes that will equip students with the writing, reading and communication skills required to achieve academic success. In general, it aims to meet the need to be proficient in English in order to be competitive in a globalised economic environment.

These programmes also embed learning outcomes related to cross-curricular themes, namely digital literacy, diversity, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, sustainable development, learning to learn and cooperative learning and literacy. In this way, students will be fully equipped with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values needed for further learning, work and life.

At the end of the programme, the student will be able to: 

• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of English language and its use in the given contexts
• Understand spoken English and to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately in the English language
• Read with understanding and analyse writing in a variety of forms and contexts
• Write clearly, accurately and fluently for different purposes/audiences, using appropriate vocabulary and style
• Write with a special focus on the convention particular to the text type 
• Organise the writing in a coherent and cohesive way
• Summarise or adapt material for a given purpose
• Demonstrate an understanding of the content and purpose of previously unseen material, drawn from a wide variety of (non-fiction) sources
• Present reasoned explanations, show recognition of a writer’s attitudes and values and communicate them clearly and logically
• Demonstrate an understanding of how writers’ choices of form, structure and language shape meanings
• Produce informed, independent opinions and judgements on literary texts
• Understand and produce an informed response on the interplay between characters, plot and ideas in a text