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Slovak Curriculum of Teaching English
Methodology 3
Eva Karľová
Marta Matulová
06/10/09
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“Learning and speaking other languages
encourages us to become more open to
others, their cultures and outlooks; it
improves cognitive skills and strengthens
learners’ mother tongue skills; it enables us
to take advantage of the freedom to work
and study in other countries.”
Content:
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ISCED1:
- level A1 – Eva Karľová
ISCED2:
- level A2 – Marta Matulová
ISCED 3:
- level B1 and B2 – Eva Karľová, Marta Matulová
ISCED 1
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is for pupils from 1 to 4 grade of primary school
compulsory to start foreign language.
learn at 3rd grade
can choose from English, German, Spain, Italian,
Russian and French language
develop their listening, writing, reading and speaking
skills
three times in the week
level A1 and A2 are related to primary school
LEVEL A1
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learning foreign languages helps pupils to be more
open to other people and also be more free in
communication with other people from European
Union
the key competence in language is understanding,
writing and speaking
LEVEL A1
1.
Competence
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complex of knowledge, abilities, attitudes and
attributes
solve everyday situation in foreign country
change information and ideas with young and adult
people
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LEVEL A1
2. General competences
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the key competence in language is understanding,
writing and speaking
which are not characteristic for language, but those
which are very important for other activities
including language activities
describe many different situations
be critical to their themselves
work in pairs or groups
LEVEL A1
3. Communicative language competences
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Learners whose achieve level A1 are able to:
introduce themselves
ask questions and give also answers
speak very easy
LEVEL A1
Can be divided into 3 sublevels:
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Language competence
Sociolinguistic competence
Pragmatic competence
LEVEL A1
3.1. Language competence:
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learners of Level A1 have some limits in speaking,
vocabulary
limits phrases about personal information
know just a few common words and grammatical
structures
they are able to copy words and simple sentences
from the board
they are able to spell their address
LEVEL A1
3.2 Sociolinguistic competence:
 learners are able to communicate in society but very
easy
 they know to say hello, bye, introduce themselves,
apologize and also say thank you
3.3 Pragmatic competence:
 they are able to combine words or groups of words
LEVEL A1
4. Communicative skills
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are divided into 4 sublevels
4.1 listening with understanding
4.2 reading with understanding
4.3 writing
4.4 oral speaking
LEVEL A1
4.1 Listening with understanding:
 they ale able to recognize known words
 they understand if speaking is slowly
 they are able to understand very easy describing of
journey
4.2 Reading with understanding:
 they understand known name, words and others
LEVEL A1
4.3 Writing:
 they are able to write a simple letter or a postcard
 they are able to write a word or a sentence
4.4 Oral speaking:
 monolog or dialogue
 very easy speaking
 using simple phrases
 are able to ask what she or he needs
ISCED 2
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the second stage of primary school (grades 5 to 9)
at this stage pupils could master at least one modern
foreign language at an advanced level
pupils can choose English, French, German,
Russian, Spanish or Italian language
The first foreign language is taught on this level from
grade 5 to 9 in the extent of 3 lessons per week. And
the second foreign language is compulsory in grades
6 - 9 in the extent of 1 lesson per week
LEVEL A2
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it is an elementary phase of using basic
communication means
during this level, pupils might continue in improving
themselves in fundamental language competences
and skills.
Language skills:
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Understanding (listening, reading)
Speaking ( spoken interaction and individual oral speech)
Writing
LEVEL A2
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Competences
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Foreign language learners (FLLs) might be capable to
solve common everyday situation in a foreign country
and also be able to help foreigners in our country
FLLs should be able to exchange information and ideas
with young and adult people from the countries of the
EU
FLLs should be able to more and better understand
lifestyle and thinking of other nations and their cultural
heritage
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LEVEL A2
2. General competences
FLLs extend already gained general competences from
the level A1. That is why they should be able to:
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gain new knowledge and skills
repeat already known knowledge and complete them
understand the strategies of learning foreign languages
understand the need of learning foreign languages
effectively cooperate in pairs or in groups
LEVEL A2
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critically evaluate their progress in learning of foreign
languages, accept feedback and understand the
possibilities of selfimproving
actively and very often use foreign language
use available materials
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be open to cultural and ethnic differences
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LEVEL A2
3. Communicative language
competences
FLLs extend already gained communicative language
competences from the level A1 in the following areas:
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language competence
sociolinguistic competence
pragmatic competence
LEVEL A2
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use common words and word´s connections in basic
communication
communicate about themes where they could use
already known vocabulary
express information, offer, request, apology,
invitation
explain their own opinions and attitudes
improve a basic social conversation
effectively use basic language means
create simple text
LEVEL A2
4. Communicative skills
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listening with understanding
reading with understanding
writing
oral speaking (dialogue & monologue)
ISCED 3
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The upper secondary education in our country is
carried out in three streams of institutions: in
grammar schools, specialist secondary schools and
vocational secondary schools
students study two modern foreign languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish or
Italian
Levels B1 and B2 are related to the secondary
school
LEVEL B1
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document defines some competencies as: content,
common competencies, strategies
learning foreign languages helps pupils to be more
open to other people and also be more free in
communication with other people from European
Union
the key competence in language is understanding,
writing and speaking
LEVEL B1
1.
Competence
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can be defined as complex of knowledge, abilities,
attitudes and attributes
learners have to be able to solve everyday situation
in foreign country and also help to another
students with their problems
to be able to change information and ideas with
young and adult people
better understanding of life and thinking of other
countries
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LEVEL B1
2. General Competences
Are not characteristic for language, but very important
for other activities including language activities.
Learners in level B1 develop their general
competences to be able to:
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Repeat their achieved knowledge
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Describe many different situations
LEVEL B1
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Understand why learning English is very important
Be critical to themselves
Work in pairs or groups
Be open to other cultures
LEVEL B1
3. Communicative language
Competences
Can be divided into 3 sublevels:
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Language competence
Sociolinguistic competence
Pragmatic competence
LEVEL B1
3.1. Language competence:
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learners have language competencies on level A2
they are able to use vocabulary and also
phraseology in communication
they use morphologic shapes and lexical shapes
LEVEL B1
3.2. Sociolinguistic competence:
Learners on level B1 have adopted knowledge of level
A2 and they try to develop their skills to be able to:
 give some reaction in common communication
 use basic phraseology phrases
LEVEL B1
3.3. Pragmatic competence:
Learners on level B1 have adopted knowledge
of level A2 and they try to develop their skills
to be able to say:
 express agreement and disagreement
 express emotions
 exchange information
LEVEL B1
4. Communicative skills
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listening with understanding
reading with understanding
writing
oral speaking
LEVEL B1
4.1 Listening with understanding:
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specific information
to be able to say what is important and what is not
easy speaking in every day life
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authentic dialogue – making phone call
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LEVEL B1
4.2 Reading with understanding:
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find information in simple texts
find specific and detail information in texts
understand logic structures
to be able to understand a letter, postcard, fax
LEVEL B1
4.3 Writing:
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students are able to write letter and express their
feeling, mood and use correct grammar
write message
write apology
write letter
write CV, story
LEVEL B1
4.4 Oral Speaking:
Dialogue:
 they are able to start, keep going and also finish
conversation
 be able to give some reaction in communication
 interpretation information
Monologue:
 describe person, picture, subject
 tell some easy story
LEVEL B2
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a phase of using communicative competences in common
communicative situations
during this level, pupils might continue in improving themselves
in foreign language competences and skills.
Language skills:
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Understanding (listening, reading)
Speaking ( spoken interaction and individual oral speech)
Writing
LEVEL B2
1. Competences
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FLLs might be capable to solve common everyday
situation in a foreign country and also be able to help
foreigners in our country
FLLs should be able to exchange information and
ideas with young and adult people from the countries
of the EU
FLLs should be able to more and better understand
lifestyle and thinking of other nations and their
cultural heritage
LEVEL B2
2. General competences
FLLs extend already gained general competences from
the level A1. That is why they should be able to:
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gain new knowledge and skills
repeat already known knowledge and complete them
understand the need of lifelong education in foreign
languages
be open to cultural and ethnic differences
LEVEL B2
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complete knowledge and skills, connect them with
already known knowledge, systematize and use
them for another progress and in real life
use received knowledge and skills in everyday life
and in future job
critically evaluate progress in learning of foreign
languages, accept feedback and understand the
possibilities of selfimproving
use general knowledge relating to geographical and
cultural realia
LEVEL B2
3. Communicative language
competences
FLLs extend already gained communicative language
competences from the level B1 in the following areas:
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language competence
sociolinguistic competence
pragmatic competence
LEVEL B2
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understand the main ideas of the difficult text
speak fluently and spontaneously with native
speakers in common conversation
create a clear formulated text of various themes and
explain their attitudes to those themes
use vocabulary as well as phraseological means in
various communicative situations
use morphological and syntactic means
correctly communicate and react to various social
situations
use common phraseological connections, sayings
and proverbs
LEVEL B2
4. Communicative skills
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listening with understanding
reading with understanding
writing
oral speaking (dialogue & monologue)
Communicative competences
A1
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Contacting a person in a communicative situation
Listening to and giving information
Choosing from given possibilities
Expressing opinions
Expressing willingness
Expressing ability
Expressing feelings
A2
B1
B2
Communicative competences
A1
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Expressing and reacting to expectations
Describing interests/taste
Rules and regulations
Arguing and swearing
Responding to rules and regulations
Responding to a story/event
Offering and responding to offer
A2
B1
B2
Communicative competences
A1
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Responding to future events
Responding to past events
Meeting people
Letter writing
Making a phone call
Expressing opinions
Giving a presentation
A2
B1
B2
Communicative competences
A1
Giving additional information
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Taking part in a discussion/giving arguments
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Ensuring my words/explanations/arguments
have been understood
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Narrating
A2
B1
B2
Vocabulary
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Family and society
Home and housing
Human body, body care
Transport and travelling
Education and work
Human being and nature
Leisure time and hobbies
Food and drink
Vocabulary
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Multicultural society
Clothing and fashion
Sport
Shopping
Countries, towns and places
Culture and art
Human being and society; communication
Teenagers and their world
Job
Vocabulary
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Science and technology
Ideals
Slovakia
Country which language I learn
Thank you for your attention
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