CICS level 1 artefacts

Selected artefacts after a hard day's work, building on a previous day's foundation on TTC schedules, travel directions, compass points, intersection terminology, etc.:

• Pair 1: Yan and Wang http://chirb.it/Ia2xNf
• Pair 2: Zhuanhao and Fei Fei http://chirb.it/vP37fk

All a prelude to the Dictation Triptych activity ... tomorrow!

CICS Level 3 Audio Artefacts

Dictation Triptychs Conversations on Health and the Weather

CLB4S Greet a neighbour, ask about his/her health, and talk about the weather. Extend the conversation by asking questions.

Did you have fun with the exercise? How did it help you to learn English? Leave your questions and comments below!


Preselected Conversation

1. Hawa and Simon http://chirb.it/bNgvGH
2. Harout and Tina http://chirb.it/p98EBG
3. Fiona and Daru http://chirb.it/OOEmKB
4. Irfan and Fehmida http://chirb.it/Gbf4gF
5. Loucin and Harout http://chirb.it/8811z5
6. Renjie and Jun http://chirb.it/Mc17zp

Randomized Conversation

1. Hawa and Irfan http://chirb.it/54LGkL
2. Fiona and Harout http://chirb.it/htxrN0
3. Lucy and Tina http://chirb.it/cbx72M
4. Jun and Renjie http://chirb.it/DDMA4g
5. Daru and Renjie http://chirb.it/hh9x7h
6. Fehmida and Simon http://chirb.it/NmDvK1

Selected Parameters for Assessment Rubric (from CLB2012 p. 46)
 Use a range of courtesy formulas and some casual small talk in short, one-on-one or small group interactions. [Interlocutors are familiar and supportive.]
 Opens and closes a short conversation.
 Uses non-verbal communication (such as eye contact and nodding) to show interest and encourage conversation.
 Uses a range of small talk phrases and expressions.
 Indicates comprehension and communication problems verbally, if needed.