Edexcel English as a second Language 4es1
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This document outlines the structure and content of an English as a Second Language course. The course is divided into three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking (optional). Paper 1 involves six parts that assess reading comprehension and writing abilities through multiple choice questions, short answer responses, and writing tasks of varying lengths. Paper 2 consists of four listening parts featuring short dialogues and longer recordings followed by comprehension questions. Overall, the course aims to develop students' English proficiency in reading, writing, and listening skills.
Edexcel English as a second Language 4es1
- 1. English as a Second Language Course code: 4ES1
- 2. Course Structure • Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Paper 2: Listening • Paper 3: Speaking (optional) English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 3. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 1 (10 marks) – Reading Section Stimulus text types: a collection of short texts (e.g. adverts, a timetable, a leaflet giving advice). • Task types: multiple matching and/or multiple choice. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 4. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 2 (15 marks) – Reading Section oStimulus text types: a longer extract from leaflets, adverts, articles, etc. oTask types: any two or three from multiple choice, short answer questions, true/false/not given, note completion, sentence completion, diagram completion and summary completion English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 5. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 3 (20 marks) – Reading Section oStimulus text types: a long piece of text/prose, possibly from academic sources, e.g. reports, articles, etc. but will be of general interest. oTask types: any two or three from multiple choice, short answer questions, true/false/not given, note completion, sentence completion, diagram completion and summary completion. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 6. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 4 (10 marks) – Writing Section oTask overview: an informal piece of writing in the form of a letter, email or postcard, e.g. to a school friend, in response to a given situation. oLength of written text required: 75–100 words. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 7. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 5 (20 marks) – Writing Section oTask overview: A semi-formal piece of writing in the form of a report, article, semi-formal letter, e.g. for the school magazine, or a response to a job advert. oStimulus provided: a very short description of a situation which sets context and outlines what should be included in the written text. oLength of written text required: 100–150 words. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 8. Paper 1: Reading and Writing • Part 6 (25 marks) – Writing Section oTask overview: a semi-formal or formal piece of writing in the form of a summary of a general interest article, e.g. for a teacher. o Stimulus provided: one or two short texts of no more than 500 words in total. o 5 marks are awarded for reading and extracting relevant material from the text(s) as defined by the guidance given in the question. oLength of written text required: 100–150 words. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 9. Paper 2: Listening • Part 1 (10 marks) oStimulus text types: a short monologue giving factual information, for example public announcements, telephone messages or pre-recorded information. oTask types: multiple matching or multiple choice, and short answer questions. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 10. Paper 2: Listening • Part 2 (10 marks) oStimulus text types: a longer recording which may be in the form of a monologue or guided dialogue, such as a radio broadcast. oTask types: multiple choice, note/sentence/chart/table/diagram completion, short-answer questions. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 11. Paper 2: Listening • Part 3 (10 marks) oStimulus text types: a longer recording which may be in the form of a transactional duologue where speakers are negotiating meaning, such as an interview. oTask types: multiple choice, note/sentence/chart/table/diagram completion, short-answer questions. English as a Second Language – 4ES1
- 12. Paper 2: Listening • Part 4 (10 marks) oStimulus text types: a longer recording which may be in the form of a monologue or guided dialogue, usually covering a more academic topic. oTask types: multiple choice, note/sentence/chart/table/diagram completion, short-answer questions. English as a Second Language – 4ES1