English for IT

This course is designed for people currently working or studying in the field of Information Technology, or preparing to do so. This 150-hour course will allow you to improve your general English proficiency while gaining the specific vocabulary and language that is needed to function in the IT world.

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The course is divided into four levels:

Level 1 is aimed at people with very basic or no computer knowledge and with rather limited English language skills

At the end of this module, students are expected to:

• be able to use the computer toolbars, keyboard and navigation bar as well as the interactions used to present the courseware.
• have developed strategies for learning and retaining vocabulary.
• have developed their receptive (listening & reading) and productive (reading & speaking) skills.
• start developing their ability to become self-directed language learners, able to make the most of the online activities.

Level 2 is aimed at people with basic computer knowledge and still limited English language skills

At the end of this module students are expected to:

• use the IT vocabulary necessary to undertake Level 3 of the course.
• read texts and listen to discussions on IT topics.
• speak and write with the skills and confidence necessary to undertake Level 3 of this programme.
• exploit the online activities and opportunities for self-directed learning offered by Level 3.
• engage efficiently in Level 3 content and language activities.

Level 3 is aimed at people with a reasonable level of computer skills and with intermediate English language skills

At the end of this module students are expected to:

• be technically proficient in terms of understanding the navigation bar and completing online materials.
• have a range of general and specialist vocabulary.
• read relatively advanced texts and listen to quite complex discussions on IT topics.
• speak and write with the skills and confidence to undertake Level 4.
• engage effectively in the content and language activities of Level 4.

Level 4 is aimed at people with a good level of computer knowledge and quite advanced English language skills

At the end of this module students are expected to:

• have the English language proficiency and confidence necessary to engage effectively in the IT field – either in tertiary education or the workforce.
• have developed effective strategies for learning and retaining vocabulary.
• have developed their receptive skills – their ability to read advanced texts and listen to complex discussions.
• have developed their productive skills – their ability to speak with confidence and write a variety of texts.
• have developed as self–directed language learners, able to take full advantage of opportunities for learning in their daily lives.