Teacher(s)
Delghust Jean-Luc (coordinator); Henriet Marielle (coordinator);
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Prerequisites
Students must have level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in English.
Main themes
The topics covered are selected in line with the learning outcomes of the programme and the communicative needs as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the target level (A2).
They cover general and authentic communication situations relating to everyday life, social and cultural contexts, as well as university studies, such as short informal interactions with peers about familiar topics.
They cover general and authentic communication situations relating to everyday life, social and cultural contexts, as well as university studies, such as short informal interactions with peers about familiar topics.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
Learning outcomes (Bachelor's programme in Human and Social Sciences, Information and Communication, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Sciences)
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| Learning outcomes (CEFR) Listening Comprehension (A2)
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Reading Comprehension (A2)
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Spoken Production (A2)
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Written Production (A2)
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| General Linguistic Competence (A2) Has a basic repertoire of language that enables them to deal with everyday situations of predictable content, although they will generally have to compromise on the message and search for words or signs.
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Content
This course aims to help students reach A2 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) through a variety of activities covering the four language skills (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, and oral expression). The grammar and vocabulary required to achieve this objective will also be covered.
Teaching methods
The course will take place in class in 2-hour sessions each week. The units are designed for progressive and continuous learning. Attendance is compulsory and essential.
Before each session, students are required to complete certain preparatory activities. These are intended to discover and become familiar for the first time with the topics and aspects of the English language that will be addressed in class. The preparations are essential for active and effective participation during the lessons.
During the session, various classroom activities will be used to practise, deepen, and reinforce what was learned during the preparation stage, as well as to discover other topics. This will enable students to identify the aspects they have mastered and those they still need to master.
After the session, additional practice is encouraged and is sometimes explicitly required.
The topics and aspects of English covered previously will reappear in subsequent units. Learning is cumulative. A reflective approach to one’s learning is necessary. This will be encouraged and practised in various ways, particularly through journaling activities.
In the event of absence, it is the student's responsibility to catch up on the material covered during their absence. In the event of absence from part of the assessment (see section on assessment methods), students are expected to be proactive in making up these assessment activities as quickly as possible.
Before each session, students are required to complete certain preparatory activities. These are intended to discover and become familiar for the first time with the topics and aspects of the English language that will be addressed in class. The preparations are essential for active and effective participation during the lessons.
During the session, various classroom activities will be used to practise, deepen, and reinforce what was learned during the preparation stage, as well as to discover other topics. This will enable students to identify the aspects they have mastered and those they still need to master.
After the session, additional practice is encouraged and is sometimes explicitly required.
The topics and aspects of English covered previously will reappear in subsequent units. Learning is cumulative. A reflective approach to one’s learning is necessary. This will be encouraged and practised in various ways, particularly through journaling activities.
In the event of absence, it is the student's responsibility to catch up on the material covered during their absence. In the event of absence from part of the assessment (see section on assessment methods), students are expected to be proactive in making up these assessment activities as quickly as possible.
Evaluation methods
Assessment for this course is based on continuous assessment and end-of-term tests. There will be no formal examination during the examination session. The various components of continuous assessment and their procedures (vocabulary and grammar tests, written and oral productions, etc.) are detailed in the syllabus introduction and on the course Moodle UCLouvain platform. Any changes (academic calendar updates, teacher absences, etc.) will be communicated in class and/or via the course Moodle UCLouvain platform.
In the event of a justified absence (medical certificate) for one or more assessment components, an alternative assessment will be proposed by your teacher.
In the event of an unjustified absence (maximum two unjustified absences from class) or failure to participate in more than one continuous assessment activity, the teaching team will not be able to make an overall assessment of the student’s level and therefore cannot award a final grade. A mark of 0/20 will be recorded, and the student will be referred to the assessment for the second and/or third examination session. In the event of unjustified absence from all learning activities, the student will be considered absent from the assessment.
Second and/or Third Session: to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date mastery of the competencies, students must complete all components of the assessment during the second and/or third session, even if they achieved a passing average in one of these components during the academic year.
In the event of failure in the June examination session, it is the student's responsibility to contact their teacher by email no later than 5 working days after the official publication of results to obtain information about the work to be completed in preparation for the August/September assessment session.
The two components of the assessment in the second (and/or third) session are as follows:
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| Attendance, preparation, and active participation | 30% |
| In-Class Test 1 | 10% |
| In-Class Test 2 | 15% |
| End-of-Term Test | 25% |
| Wrap-Up Video | 20% |
In the event of an unjustified absence (maximum two unjustified absences from class) or failure to participate in more than one continuous assessment activity, the teaching team will not be able to make an overall assessment of the student’s level and therefore cannot award a final grade. A mark of 0/20 will be recorded, and the student will be referred to the assessment for the second and/or third examination session. In the event of unjustified absence from all learning activities, the student will be considered absent from the assessment.
Second and/or Third Session: to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date mastery of the competencies, students must complete all components of the assessment during the second and/or third session, even if they achieved a passing average in one of these components during the academic year.
In the event of failure in the June examination session, it is the student's responsibility to contact their teacher by email no later than 5 working days after the official publication of results to obtain information about the work to be completed in preparation for the August/September assessment session.
The two components of the assessment in the second (and/or third) session are as follows:
- For the continuous assessment activities, students will be required to complete independent work based on the course material (text and/or video summaries, additional exercises, etc.), followed by an oral examination on that work. This work must be submitted electronically to the teacher no later than the first day of the August/September session.
- A written examination will be organised for vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and written expression. This written examination will replace the components “In-Class Test 1”, “In-Class Test 2”, and “End-of-Term Test”.
Other information
The course Moodle UCLouvain platform is the main communication channel for all practical information relating to the course.
Online resources
Course Moodle UCLouvain platform.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus LANGL1002 disponible en PDF sur l’espace de cours Moodle UCLouvain LANGL1002. Les étudiant·es sont tenu·es d’avoir les syllabus en cours en version papier. Une version électronique est acceptée si l’étudiant·e dispose du matériel adéquat pour fac
- Plate-forme LANGL1002 sur Moodle UCLouvain (communications, exercices supplémentaires, échéances, etc.)
- - Livre de vocabulaire (auto-apprentissage) : S. Brabant & T. Stevens. (2025) Vocabulaire anglais A1-A2 en 1000 mots, 200 cartes mentales et en audio. De Boeck Supérieur s.a. (ISBN 979-2-8073-6470-7)
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