IGCSE English as a Second Language

Syllabus 0511 Count-In OralAims and Objectives

Ivana KokarJovan Jovanovic Zmaj Grammar School

Novi Sad, Serbia

IGCSE English as a Second Language

Syllabus 0511 Count-In OralAims and Objectives

Ivana KokarJovan Jovanovic Zmaj Grammar School

Novi Sad, Serbia

Why Cambridge IGCSE ESL?

• a greater international perspective• a sound foundation for progression to employment or further study at Levels 2 and 3 including AS and A Level GCE, and Cambridge Pre-U qualifications.

Aimed at students who are studying English in order to promote their educational or employment prospects and use English as a medium for academic instruction, commercial activity and entertainment.

The aim is to achieve a level of practical communication ideal for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study. Successful ESL candidates have better educational or employment prospects and gain lifelong skills, including:

• better communicative ability in English• improved ability to understand a range of social registers and styles• a greater awareness of the nature of language and language-learning skills

IGCSE ESL Oral Endorsement and Count-In Syllabus

In Syllabus 0510, marks for the oral component do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. A count-in oral component is offered in Syllabus 0511.

This two year course leads to an IGCSE examination with the Cambridge board (CIE).

Pupils are expected to have good linguistic skills in English reading and writing before they start the course.

Pupils are assessed for their skills and abilities in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

The IGCSE course requires the pupil to produce coursework and has a final examination.

Learning Objectives

• The IGCSE subject content reflects an international approach and uses material from a range of cultural sources. The main aim of the IGCSE is to equip students to deal with a wide range of social, official and educational situations. The topics studied relate to the interests and needs of students in the world of work, education, current affairs, health and welfare and travel.

• The IGCSE aims to:

– Develop the ability to use English for speaking in a variety of situations

– Form a good base of the language skills required for further study where English is the taught language

– Develop an awareness of English and language learning skills

– Develop a student’s self confidence, motivation and study habits.

Count-In Oral Weighting the Exam Papers

Core curriculumGrades available: C-G

Extended CurriculumGrades available: A*-E

Paper 1 Reading and writing (Core)

1 hour 30 minutesEligible for grades C–G

70% of total marks (35+35 marks)

Paper 2 Reading and writing (Extended)

2 hoursEligible for grades A*–E

70% of total marks (45+45 marks)

Paper 3 Listening (Core)Approx. 30–40 minutesEligible for grades C–G

15% of total marks (30 marks)

Paper 4 Listening (Extended)Approx. 45 minutes

Eligible for grades A*–E15% of total marks (36 marks)

Component 5 OralApprox. 10–12 minutes

15% of total marks (30 marks)

Component 6 Oral courseworkn/a

15% of total marks (30 marks)

Candidates take either Core Papers 1,3 and 5, or Extended Papers 2, 4 and 6

Oral Endorsement Weighting the Exam Papers

Core curriculumGrades available: C-G

Extended CurriculumGrades available: A*-E

Paper 1 Reading and writing (Core)

1 hour 30 minutesEligible for grades C–G

70% of total marks (35+35 marks)

Paper 2 Reading and writing (Extended)

2 hoursEligible for grades A*–E

70% of total marks (45+45 marks)

Paper 3 Listening (Core) Approx. 30–40 minutesEligible for grades C–G

30% of total marks (30 marks)

Paper 4 Listening (Extended)Approx. 45 minutes

Eligible for grades A*–E30% of total marks (36 marks)

Component 5 OralApprox. 10–12 minutes

Separately endorsed, (30 marks) grades 1(high)-5 (low)

Component 6 Oral coursework n/a

Separately endorsed, (30 marks) grades 1(high)-5 (low)

Candidates take either Core Papers 1,3 and 5, or Extended Papers 2, 4 and 6.The oral component does not count towards the student’s overall iGCSE grade.

IGCSE Grading

Assessment objectivesAssessment objective 1: Reading

Core: All candidates should be able toExtended: In addition to what is required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to

• Demonstrate the ability to recognise public notices and signs (including timetables and advertisements).• Demonstrate the ability to extract relevant specific information from forms, letters, brochures and examples of imaginative writing considered likely to be within the experience of and reflecting the interests of young people from varied cultural backgrounds.• Scan for particular information, organise the relevant information and present it in a logical manner/given format.

• Demonstrate the ability to extract relevant information from a wider range of texts, including magazines and newspapers likely to be read by young people.• Demonstrate the ability to identify the important points or themes within an extended piece of writing.• Draw conclusions from and see relations within an extended text.

Assessment objectivesAssessment objective 1: Writing

Core: All candidates should be able toExtended: In addition to what is required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to

• Carry out simple writing tasks, such as completing forms, writing postcards or short letters in an appropriate and accurate form ofEnglish in response to a written stimulus.• Demonstrate the ability to describe, report, give personal information.• Identify, organise and present given material in a particular form.

• Carry out longer writing tasks on a wider range of topics in response to a written stimulus.

Assessment objectives

Assessment objective 1: Listening

Core: All candidates should be able toExtended: In addition to what is required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to

• Demonstrate understanding of specific details, information and semi-formal announcements e.g.news, weather, travel, and in interviews, dialogues and telephone conversations.• Demonstrate general comprehension of the speaker’s intentions where appropriate.

• Identify the important points or themes of the material they hear, including attitudes.• Draw conclusions from and identify the relationships between ideas within the material they hear.• Show awareness of major variations in register.• Take notes from material they have heard.

Assessment objectives

Assessment objective 1: Speaking

Core: All candidates should be able toExtended: In addition to what is required for the Core, candidates taking Extended tier papers should be able to

• Demonstrate competence in a range of speech activities e.g. respond to questions on topics within a defined range such as past and present schooling,future plans, current affairs.• Conduct a sustained conversation in a simulation activity.

• Demonstrate greater flexibility in dealing with new, topical ideas.• Show a sense of audience and awareness of style and register.• Play a part in a discussion

More details @

http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/middlesec/igcse/subject?assdef_id=1002

http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/middlesec/igcse/subject?assdef_id=854

http://www.cambridgestudents.org.uk/subjectpages/english/igcsesl/