Course Report

Student Name: Mr Vincenzo Di Giorgi

Course Dates: 06/11/2017 - 15/12/2017

Course Title: General English 20 LPW PM

Attendance: 97.92 %

Test Date Score (%) Level

Placement Test 06/Nov/2017 58 Upper Intermediate (B2)

Level at the 15/Dec/2017 Advanced 1 (C1)

end of course

Teacher’s Assessment of Level at End of Course

Beginner A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

Overall

Principal: Niall Chafey________________________ Date : 15/12/2017

 CEFR Levels Assessment Grid – Can Do Statements

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
I can recognise familiar I can understand phrases and I can understand the main points I can understand extended speech I can understand extended I have no difficulty in
words and very basic the highest frequency of clear standard speech on and lectures and follow even speech even when it is not clearly understanding any kind of
phrases concerning myself, vocabulary related to areas of familiar matters regularly complex lines of argument structured and when spoken language, whether live
U my family and immediate most immediate personal encountered in work, school, provided the topics reasonably relationships are only implied or broadcast, even when
n Listening concrete surroundings relevance (e.g. very basic leisure, etc. I can understand the familiar. I can understand most TV and not signalled explicitly. I can delivered at fast native speed,
d when people speak slowly personal and family main point of many radio or TV news and current affairs understand television provided. I have some time to
and clearly. information, shopping, local programmes on current affairs or programmes. I can understand the programmes and films without get familiar with the accent.
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area, employment). I can catch topics of personal or professional majority of films in standard too much effort.
r the main point in short, clear, interest when the delivery is dialect.
s simple messages and relatively slow and clear.
t announcements.
a I can understand familiar I can read very short, simple I can understand texts that I can read articles and reports I can understand long and I can read with ease virtually all
names, words and very texts. I can find specific, consist mainly of high frequency concerned with contemporary complex factual and literary forms of written language,
n simple sentences, for predictable information in everyday or job­related problems in which the writers texts, appreciating distinctions of including abstract, structurally
d example on notices and simple everyday material such language. I can understand the adopt particular attitudes or style. I can understand or linguistically complex texts
i Reading posters or in catalogues. as advertisements, description of events, feelings viewpoints. I can understand specialised articles and longer such as manuals, specialised
n prospectuses, menus and and wishes in personal letters. contemporary literary prose. technical instructions, even when articles and literary works.
timetables and I can they do not relate to my field.
g understand short simple
personal letters.

I can interact in a simple I can communicate in simple I can deal with most situations I can interact with a degree of I can express myself fluently and I can take part effortlessly in
way provided the other and routine tasks requiring a likely to arise whilst travelling in fluency and spontaneity that spontaneously without much any conversation or discussion
person is prepared to simple and direct exchange of an area where the language is makes regular interaction with obvious searching for and have a good familiarity
repeat or rephrase things information on familiar topics spoken. I can enter unprepared native speakers quite possible. I expressions. I can use language with idiomatic expressions and
at a slower rate of speech and activities. I can handle very into conversation on topics that can take an active part in flexibly and effectively for social colloquialisms. I can express
and help me formulate short social exchanges, even are familiar, of personal interest discussion in familiar contexts, and professional purposes. I can myself fluently and convey
Spoken what I’m trying to say. I can though I can’t usually or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. accounting for and sustaining my formulate ideas and opinions finer shades of meaning
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Interaction ask and answer simple understand enough to keep the family, hobbies, work, travel and views. with precision and relate my precisely. If I do have a
questions in areas of conversation going myself. current events). contribution skilfully to those of problem I can backtrack and
e immediate need or on very other speakers. restructure around the
a familiar topics. difficulty so smoothly that
other people are hardly aware
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of it.
i I can use simple phrases I can use a series of phrases I can use a series of phrases and I can present clear, detailed I can present clear, detailed I can present a clear, smoothly­
n and sentences to describe and sentences to describe in sentences to describe descriptions on a wide range of descriptions of complex subjects flowing description or
g where I live and people I simple terms my family and experiences and events, my subjects related to my field of integrating sub­themes, argument in a style appropriate
Spoken know. other people, living conditions, dreams, hopes and ambitions. I interest. I can explain a viewpoint developing particular points and to the context and with an
Production my educational background can briefly give reasons and on a topical issue giving the rounding them off with an effective logical structure
and my present or most recent explanations for opinions and advantages and disadvantages of appropriate conclusion. which helps the recipient to
job. plans. I can narrate a story or various options. notice and remember
relate the plot of a book or film significant points.
and describe my reactions.
I can write a short, simple I can write short, simple notes I can write simple connected text I can write clear, detailed text on a I can express myself in clear, I can write clear, smoothly­
postcard, for example and messages relating to on topics which are familiar or of wide range of subjects related to well­structured text, expressing flowing text in an appropriate
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sending holiday greetings. I matters in areas of immediate personal interest. I can write my interests. I can write an essay points of view at some length. I style. I can write complex
r can fill in forms with needs. I can write a very simple personal letters describing or report, passing on information can write about complex subjects letters, reports or articles
i Writing personal details, for personal letter, for example experiences and impressions. or giving reasons in support of or in a letter, and essay or a report, which present a case with an
t example entering my thanking someone for against a particular point of view. I underlining what I consider to be effective logical structure
name, nationality and something. can write letters highlighting the the salient issues. I can select which helps the recipient to
i
address on a hotel personal significance of events and style appropriate to the reader in notice and remember
n registration form. experiences. mind. significant points. I can write
g summaries and reviews of
professional or literary works.
 Post Course Advice
You have spent time and money improving your English and we are sure you want to
continue improving when you return home. It is important to think about these
questions: What do you need English for? How much time can you give to
studying each week? Be realistic – give yourself a target, for example, 2 or 3 hours a
week and promise yourself that you will keep to it. Language is like a habit, so practise
it regularly – 6 half-hour sessions a week are better than spending 3 hours on a
Sunday.

Here are some ideas to help you:

1. Are there any English language schools in your town? Try to find a good
one by asking the right questions. For example, how many different levels are
there? Is there a grading test? How many students are there in a typical class?
What training have the teachers had? Does the school prepare students for
examinations? What reading and listening facilities does the school have?
What materials are used in the classroom?

2. Are there any English speakers in your area? Is it possible to advertise for
English contacts who would be willing to exchange lessons in your language for
English conversation?

3. Are there any bookshops or libraries in your area which have English
books? Buy or borrow some which are suitable for your level – include reading
in your weekly programme. Find someone who is also learning English – get
them to read the same books and discuss them. Try an online book store
such as Amazon.

4. Do you like reading magazines? Why not take out a subscription? Time,
Newsweek and The Economist are popular. The Guardian newspaper
publishes a weekly international paper called The Guardian Weekly, containing
articles from The Guardian, The Washington Post and Le Monde (in English).
The Daily Telegraph also publishes a weekly international newspaper. You can
also buy an online subscription to English language newspapers or magazines
– some may also be free.

5. Is there a British Council office or similar organisation nearby? The British

Council has good library facilities and may have English-speaking clubs. They
can also give you information about what English cultural events are taking
place locally. They can also advise you on English language examinations that
you can take in your country.

6. Do you like watching television? Many programmes on satellite television

are in English. Many countries show English programmes – You could also try
‘Youtube’ or other websites with video clips or programmes. Watch DVDs in
English either with or without subtitles. Look at the newspaper to see if there
are any English / American films with subtitles in your language. Some cinemas
show films in English without subtitles. There are many full length films which
 can be bought quite cheaply in England, make sure the DVD format is
compatible with equipment in your country.

Have you thought of listening to English online? The BBC World Service is a
twenty-four hour station. All the programmes are designed for overseas listeners
whose first language may not be English. Some programmes are specially made for
students of English. You can download podcasts of some programmes so that you
can listen to them several times on your iPod or MP3 player – this gives you the

1. opportunity to concentrate on some of the new language. If you walk or take the
train or bus to work, you can use this time to listen to them.

2. Do you know about the St. Giles Website and St Giles International
Brighton on Facebook? //www.stgiles-international.com/ Here you can find
news about St. Giles, join the alumni of old and existing students so you can
exchange e-mail addresses to keep in contact, upload photos to our picture
gallery and find out about any special deals.

3. Do you have a diary? Try writing what you have done each day in your diary
in English. You will be surprised how useful this ten-minute exercise is, it will
keep revising your English. Check your spelling afterwards in a dictionary and
see if you can find someone whose English is better than yours to look at it.
Don’t be afraid to give yourself time to speak the language, so if you haven’t got
the time or energy to write, talk aloud to yourself while you are in the bath or
doing the washing up!

4. Visit the bookshop in Reception to get advice on materials which you can
use to study on your own. Think about these things before buying books or
CDs. Firstly, what do I need English for - conversation, studying, telephoning
etc? Secondly, think about your time at the College – what materials did I learn
most from? Thirdly, what is your approach to grammar – do I need / want
grammatical explanations or do I panic when faced with such explanations and
find them difficult to understand? Lastly, what kind of recorded dialogues do I
prefer – specially written ones for learners of English or “natural”, authentic
conversations? Decide the answers to the above before buying anything and
then talk to our Bookshop Manager.

Remember:
- Learning a language takes time.
- Learning a language requires repeated and regular practice.
- It is best to put yourself in a relaxed but alert frame of mind.
- Don’t try to do too much at one time.

These ideas should help you to continue learning when you return to your country.
Learning a language is a lifelong process, so don’t give up!