Improve Your English Language Skills

 

Gellir astudio 'Improve your English Language Skills' fel cwrs annibynnol ac mae’n un o gyrsiau craidd y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Ysgrifennu Creadigol ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth.

Mae'r cwrs hwn yn rhoi cyfle i ddysgwyr ddatblygu eu sgiliau mewn llafaredd, darllen ac ysgrifennu ac fe'i derbynnir ledled Cymru fel cyfwerth ar gyfer TGAU Saesneg ar gyfer Nyrsio ac Addysg Gychwynnol Athrawon. Mae'r cwrs hwn yn cynnig cyfle i gyflawni hyfedredd TGAU Lefel C mewn Saesneg Iaith yn ogystal â rhoi hwb i'ch hyder a gwella'ch sgiliau. 

Ffeithiau Allweddol 

 

Iaith: Saesneg 

Hyd: 10 Wythnos  

Nifer y Credydau: 10

Tiwtor: Mari Dunning

Dull Dysgu: Ar lein  

Lefel: Mae'r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 4 FfCChC  

Cod y Modiwl: XN18110 

Ffi: £140.00 -  Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd

Gellir archebu lle ar y cwrs yma.

 

Overview 

This course, which is open to learners of all levels, provides an opportunity to develop and improve skills in English language oracy, reading and writing. Learners will be introduced to the study of English, and the relationship between the modes of speech and writing.  You will analyse spoken and written English and will produce both spoken and written responses. This course offers an opportunity to achieve a GCSE Level C proficiency in English Language* as well as boosting your confidence and enhancing your skills. Join us and transform your understanding of English, ensuring you're fully prepared for your future career. * This qualification is accepted across Wales as an equivalency for GCSE English for Nursing and Initial Teacher Education.

Programme.

Unit 1 - Autobiographical - first tasks which will contribute to the 1000 word portfolio The 1000 word portfolio makes up 50% of the marks for this course. The exercises in unit 1 focus on autobiography.

Unit 2 - History of English language and literature - portfolio tasks.

Unit 3 - Descriptive writing - portfolio tasks.

Unit 4 - Narrative writing - portfolio tasks.

Unit 5 - Persuasive writing - portfolio tasks.

Unit 6 - 600-word written piece and oracy presentation tasks (both 25% of the total marks for the course)

Unit 7 - Reading questions/comprehension - portfolio tasks.

Units 8 - Reading questions/comprehension - portfolio tasks.

Unit 9 - Proofreading - portfolio tasks.

Unit 10 - Editing/polishing/redrafting - portfolio tasks.

 

Learning Outcomes 

On completion of this module, students should be able to:   

  1. Understand the relationship between the modes of speech and writing in English.
  2. Develop competent oral, reading and writing skills in English.   

 Assessments 

  1. Written portfolio - 1000 words (50%)
  2. Written Assignment - 600 words (25%)
  3. Oral Presentation - 15 minutes (25%)

Reading Suggestions 

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course. 

Entry Requirements 

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.  

What Do I Need? 

As this is an online course, you would need the following:

  •  Internet access.
  •  Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also be of benefit.
  •  Use of the Chrome web-browser where possible.