In accordance with Gateway Qualifications' Assessment Guidance.
In this unit, learners will learn how to listen and respond to spoken language in a variety of contexts, speak to communicate information, ideas and opinions and engage in discussion with others.
Be able to obtain information from spoken sources.
Extract relevant spoken information relating to straightforward topics in a range of contexts.
Listen to and demonstrate understanding of explanations and instructions on different straightforward topics in a range of contexts.
Be able to speak to communicate.
Communicate in speech for different purposes.
Present information and ideas in a logical sequence, including detail and developing ideas where appropriate.
Adapt speech according to context.
Articulate the sounds of English using stress and intonation so that meaning is clearly understood.
Use language which includes simple, complex and compound sentences, using appropriate tenses and verb forms.
Be able to make requests and ask questions.
Make requests and ask for information in different contexts and for different purposes.
Be able to engage in discussion.
Follow and participate in a discussion on straightforward topics.
Make relevant contributions and respond appropriately to contributions from others.
Express views and opinions.
Contribute to discussion in order to plan action with others.
Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal strategies.