DUTCH Objective B2 (COMU)

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

• LO4. Communicate and collaborate in French and two foreign languages, both orally and in writing, while adapting to the audience and context to integrate into an international environment.
  • LO4.2. For 2 foreign languages (English and Dutch, German, or Spanish):*
    • Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, coherent, well-argued, and fluent manner on general topics or subjects related to the field of study.
    • Identify differences and similarities between the target culture (associated with the language) and the culture of origin.
    • Use appropriate strategies to establish contact with speakers of the target culture.
  • LO4.4. Adopt an effective and respectful dialogue attitude by adjusting the communication mode according to the interlocutor (peers, teachers, administrative staff, socio-professional environment) and demonstrating listening skills, empathy, and assertiveness.

• Can understand the main ideas of complex speech, both in terms of content and form, on concrete or abstract topics in standard language or a familiar variety, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. 
• Can follow extended speech involving complex argumentation, provided the topic is reasonably familiar and the overall structure of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. 

• Can understand an email or a social media post even when written in informal language. 

• Can give clear and detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, developing and supporting ideas with secondary points and relevant examples. 

• Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to their interests and professional field.
• Can exchange, check, and confirm information, deal with less common situations, and explain why there is a difficulty.
• Can express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as films, books, music, etc. 

• Can produce straightforward connected texts on a range of subjects within their field by linking a series of discrete elements into a linear sequence. 

• Can convey information and express viewpoints in writing and adapt to those of others. 
• Can provide information and ideas on abstract and concrete topics, check information, ask questions about a problem, or explain it with reasonable precision.