Level

Course suitable for

Conversation Plus

People able to express themselves in a range of everyday situations; use present, past and future tense; ask questions; express personal opinions and preferences; enjoy reading simple texts and magazine articles; understand the spoken language in a variety of contexts.

Advanced Conversation

People who are able to express themselves fluently and confidently on a wide range of subjects, but want to maintain their level of fluency by updating and refining their communication skills.

Level

Entry requirements - what you should be able to do when joining a course

Qualification

Level 1

• Part 1- Introduction: no previous knowledge required. You will study the introductory unit on Personal information, family, home & work.
• Part 2- Beginners Continuers: You have completed the introduction and want to continue with the course.

You will study a number of topics, e.g. shopping, food & drink, free time & entertainment.
If you have not completed the Introduction, but have the equivalent knowledge, you may still be able le to join, after discussion with the course tutor.

OCR-ASSET in
the Reading skill at Breakthrough Level

Level 2

• Part 1- Introduction: You have successfully completed a level 1 course in the language. You will now study the core unit: My Personal World.
• Part 2-Continuation: To join, you must either have completed the Level 2 Introduction, or already have the equivalent language knowledge.

You will study a range of topics related to everyday life. You will learn more basic vocabulary, structures & different tenses to enable you to cope with predictable situations abroad.
If you aim to achieve the GCSE qualification you must complete both parts of the course.

OCR-ASSET in the Reading skill at Preliminary Level or GCSE

Level 3
Stage 1

• Part 1- Introduction: You have successfully completed a level 2 course, have a GCSE grade A or B, or have equivalent knowledge of the language.
You can express yourself in a range predictable and some unpredictable situations; use present, past, future & conditional tenses; ask questions; express personal opinions and preferences; enjoy reading simple texts and magazine articles; understand the spoken language in a variety of settings; write short letters and articles.
In the Introduction you will study one topic in depth.
• Part 2 - Continuation: You have completed the Level 3 Stage 1 Introduction and want to continue with the course. You will learn more complex structures and a wide range of vocabulary in a variety of contexts & topics.

If you aim to achieve the AS level qualification, you must complete both parts of the course.

OCR -ASSET in the Reading skill at Intermediate Level
or Advanced Supplementary (AS) Level

Level 3
Stage 2

• Part 1- Introduction: You have successfully completed the Level 3 Stage 1 course, have a pass at AS Level, or equivalent experience of the language.
You can express and defend an opinion; take part in discussions and debates; write longer pieces of work (e.g. report, letter, or article); understand a range of contemporary themes by listening and reading; communicate with increasing confidence and accuracy.
In the introduction you will study one topic in depth.
• Part 2- Continuation: You have completed the Level 3 Stage 2 Introduction and want to continue with the course.

Your will learn to use your language skills in an increasingly sophisticated way, express yourself with greater confidence, accuracy and fluency in a range of contemporary topics, by selecting, manipulating & using complex vocabulary, register and structures.
If you aim to achieve the A level qualification, you must complete both parts of the course.

OCR-ASSET in the Reading skill at Advanced Level
or Advanced (A) Level