How to Plan an Effective English Curriculum?

 Specific objectives

2.1. Primary level

Upon successful completion of the primary education English curriculum, students will be able to:

- Communicate in simple English through the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The

expectation is that listening and speaking will provide the dominant focus.

- Have basic and minimum knowledge about English including pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar; and through the

English language, to gain basic knowledge of the landscape, culture and people of English-speaking countries and other

countries in the world.

- Develop positive attitudes towards English language learning; have pride in and appreciation of their own culture and

language.

- Develop effective English learning strategies, which will support their ability to transfer eventually to learning other

languages.

2.2. Lower secondary level

Upon successful completion of the lower secondary English curriculum, students will be able to:

- Use English as a communication tool through the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing to meet basic and

direct communication needs in familiar and everyday settings.

- Have basic knowledge of English, including pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar