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IGCSE English as Additional Language

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IGCSE English as an Additional Language (EAL) is specifically designed to develop practical English communication skills and confidence for students using English as an additional language (not their mother tongue). The course emphasizes the effective use of language in a wide range of diverse situations, from everyday life to academic contexts, through exploring familiar topics and systematically expanding vocabulary and grammar.

Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE English as Additional Language

Difficulty in balancing Fluency & Accuracy: Needing to communicate naturally and fluently while still ensuring correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
Challenge with diverse Listening & Reading Comprehension: Needing to clearly understand different accents, speaking speeds, and various types of texts, from simple to complex.
Pressure regarding confident & effective Speaking & Writing: Needing to express ideas coherently, clearly, and appropriately for the context in both spoken and written communication.
Requirement for a broad vocabulary & grammatical range: Needing to master and flexibly use vocabulary and grammatical structures across many different communication topics.

Course Content

Unit 1: Listening

1.1: Understand short recordings dealing with everyday needs (e.g. simple transactions in shops, simple directions or instructions).

1.2: Understand factual information and ideas from a range of sources (e.g. announcements, phone messages, news items, interviews, dialogues) on familiar topics.

1.3: Understand descriptions of events, opinions, emotions, hopes and ambitions in simple texts (e.g. in radio broadcasts, interviews, dialogues).

1.4: Identify main points, specific information and details on everyday topics (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment, school, leisure activities).

1.5: Identify main points, themes, opinions, ideas, emotions and attitudes in predictable texts (e.g. news reports, conversations, interviews, simple monologues).

1.6: Deduce the meaning of occasional unknown words and expressions from the context.

Unit 2: Reading

2.1: Understand short, simple texts.

2.2: Understand authentic texts on familiar topics and situations (e.g. newspaper/magazine articles, email messages, blogs and letters).

2.3: Understand descriptions of events, opinions, emotions, hopes and ambitions in simple texts (e.g. in articles, interviews or personal messages).

2.4: Identify main points, specific information and details in predictable texts (e.g. advertisements, brochures, menus, timetables, instructions, messages).

2.5: Identify main points, themes, opinions, ideas, emotions and attitudes in predictable texts (e.g. newspaper/ magazine articles, simple plots of films or books).

2.6: Deduce the meaning of occasional unknown words and expressions from the context.

Unit 3: Speaking

3.1: Participate in short social exchanges (e.g. greet people, make and respond to invitations, apologies) and communicate on familiar topics to meet simple needs (e.g. order food and drink, simple transactions in shops, use public transport, ask and give directions, request information).

3.2: Participate in unprepared conversations on familiar topics of personal interest or relevant to everyday life (e.g. family, friends, home environment, hobbies and interests, education, work, travel).

3.3: Describe past events and experiences, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons for opinions and plans.

3.4: Communicate with reasonable accuracy, using a range of structures, tenses and vocabulary relevant to the given situation.

3.5: Use simple connectors (e.g. and, but, because, then) to link a series of shorter discrete elements into a connected sequence of points.

3.6: Use appropriate strategies to maintain interaction.

3.7: Use features of pronunciation and intonation to convey meaning and attitudes

Unit 4: Writing

4.1: Fill in forms providing simple details.

4.2: Communicate simple factual information in writing using everyday vocabulary and expressions.

4.3: Write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors, relating to personal life, immediate environment and everyday topics (e.g. writing about a holiday).

4.4: Write simple connected texts (e.g. emails, articles) on familiar topics (e.g. plans and arrangements, likes and dislikes, family, home environment, hobbies and interests, education, work and travel).

4.5: Describe past events and experiences, opinions, hopes and ambitions and give brief reasons for opinions and plans.

4.6: Communicate with reasonable accuracy, using a range of structures, tenses/time frames and vocabulary relevant to the given situation.

4.7: Use simple connectors (e.g. and, but, because, then) to link a series of shorter discrete elements into a connected sequence of points.

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IGCSE English as Additional Language

How does IGCSE English as an Additional Language (EAL) differ from English as a Second Language (ESL - 0510/0511)?

Both are for learners of English as a non-native language. However, according to Cambridge, EAL (code 0472) is specifically designed to build communicative competence and confidence in using English for everyday purposes and in a variety of practical situations. ESL (0510/0511) may have a slightly different focus, sometimes leaning more towards academic skills to prepare for studying other subjects in English. Students should check the specific requirements of their school or future orientation to choose the suitable subject.

Which students is this subject suitable for?

EAL is suitable for students who already have a certain foundation in English (not complete beginners) and wish to improve their ability to communicate confidently and effectively in various contexts, from daily activities and social interactions to situations related to work or international environments.

What skills are most emphasized for development in IGCSE EAL?

The course aims to develop all four language skills in a balanced way: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. However, the overarching goal is to enhance effective communicative competence, i.e., the ability to understand and use language appropriately, accurately, and confidently in real-life situations.

What does the Speaking test of IGCSE EAL typically assess?

The Speaking test (often an optional component or assessed internally by the school) aims to evaluate students' spoken communication abilities. It may include parts such as an introduction, answering questions, presenting on a familiar topic, and participating in a short conversation. The purpose is to assess fluency, coherence, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar in spoken communication.

Does completing IGCSE EAL help with studying IB English B or A-Level English?

Yes, achieving a good result in IGCSE EAL demonstrates that students have good English communication skills, which is an important foundation for continuing to study English programs at higher levels such as IB English B (which also focuses on communication and culture) or equivalent English courses in the A-Level program.

Does Intertu Education offer trial classes for IGCSE English as an Additional Language?

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How is the tuition fee for the IGCSE English as an Additional Language course at Intertu calculated?

The tuition fee for IGCSE English as an Additional Language at Intertu Education depends on the study hour package and the level of support service (Standard, Premium, Platinum) that parents choose, to best meet specific learning needs and goals. To receive a detailed fee schedule and advice on the most suitable study package, please contact Intertu's counseling team directly.

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IGCSE English as Additional Language

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Common Challenges When Learning IGCSE English as Additional Language

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Register For A Consultation With Our Experts

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Competency Assessment

Set Learning Objectives

Create A Learning Path

Implement And Optimize

MEET THE TEACHING TEAM

Dedicated Team Of Teachers Ready To Support Your Learning Journey

Tuan Nguyen

Duy Nguyen

Thuy Nguyen

Tra Nguyen

Tin Nguyen

Hieu Pham

Uyen Vu

Carolina Rondon

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