Details and Learning Outcomes of Beginner Conversation Levels I, II, & III
Beginner Conversation I
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to communicate appropriately, fully, fluently, clearly, and accurately using proper grammar and vocabulary about making acquaintances, going out, family issues, dining in restaurants, and using technology.
Beginner Conversation II
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to communicate appropriately, fully, fluently, clearly, and accurately using proper grammar and vocabulary on topics such as maintaining health, planning vacations, shopping for clothes, using transportation, and making cost-effective purchases.
Beginner Conversation III
Successfully completing this course will enable students to communicate appropriately, fully, fluently, clearly, and accurately using proper grammar and vocabulary in greeting people and making small talk, discussing movies and entertainment, staying at hotels, driving cars, and discussing personal care and appearance.
Definitions:
- Appropriate: Reasonable response
- Full: Response using a diverse vocabulary to provide proper detail
- Fluent: Smoothly flowing, uninterrupted response
- Clear: Clear and easily understandable by native speakers
- Accurate: Grammatically correct with appropriate use of colloquial expressions
Achieving ILR Level 1 in Conversational Competence
Students who successfully achieve the learning outcomes at each level primarily express themselves in conversation through listening and speaking (and to some extent, reading and writing), thereby attaining ILR Level 1 (so-called beginner proficiency). The curriculum emphasizes integrated language learning materials.
Students reaching this level are expected to be able to answer test questions confirming their acquisition of the knowledge and skills described in each class with high accuracy (at least 75%).
