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Part-Time Online Courses
| Term | Delivery | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1: 28 September – 18 December 2020 |  |
12 weeks |
| Term 2: 11 January – 01 April 2021 | |
12 weeks |
| Term 3: 26 April - 04 June 2021 |  |
6 weeks |
| Summer Programme: 05 July - 13 August 2021 | |
6 weeks |
IT Requirements: A computer, tablet or smartphone with audio and video. A reliable internet connection. You will need to be able to access MS Teams, Zoom or Canvas for your classes, depending on the course applied for.
ALTE "Can-do" levels
Overall general ability
ALTE – The Association of Language Testers in Europe
The table below illustrates typical general ability at each level and in the skill areas.
|
CEFR LEVELS |
Listening/Speaking |
Reading |
Writing |
|
C2 |
CAN advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions. |
CAN understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts. |
CAN write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy. |
|
C1 |
CAN contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions. |
CAN read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence. |
CAN prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay that shows an ability to communicate. |
|
B2 |
CAN follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. |
CAN scan texts for relevant information, and understand detailed instructions or advice. |
CAN make notes while someone is talking or write a letter including non-standard requests. |
|
B1 |
CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements. |
CAN understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area. |
CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters. |
|
A2 |
CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context. |
CAN understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports on familiar matters. |
CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information. |
|
A1 |
CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic. |
CAN understand basic notices, instructions or information. |
CAN complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places. |