STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.      Comprehensibly reproduce the pronunciation and intonation of the foreign language.

 2.      Understand basic oral statements, instructions, and questions.

 3.      Apply learned vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures in simple oral exchanges.

 4.      Accurately use basic vocabulary and grammatical structures in simple writings such as forms and notes.

 5.      Read and comprehend basic information.

 6.      Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate cultural behaviors and values in common situations pertinent to the professional field.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Phonetics and Pronunciation

         A.      Intonation patterns for affirmative, interrogative and negative statements

 II.     Nouns and Articles

         A.      Gender and Number

         B.      Definite and Indefinite

 III.    Adjectives

         A.      Qualitative and Quantitative

         B.      Possessive

         C.      Demonstrative

 IV.     Verbs

         A.      Indicative Mood

                 1.      Present

                 2.      Periphrastic future

         B.      Imperative Mood

                 1.      Formal

 V.      Pronouns

         A.      Subject

         B.      Demonstrative

         C.      Direct Object

 VI.     Prepositions

 VII.    Vocabulary

         A.      Common words and expressions used in the professional field

         B.      Idioms and useful expressions used in the professional field

 VIII.   Negative Words and Construction

 IX.     Interrogatives

         A.      Adjectives

         B.      Adverbs

         C.      Pronouns

 X       Culture and Values

 XI.     Application of practical language skills for:

         A.      Giving and asking for personal information

         B.      Expressing needs and preferences

         C.      Describing

         D.      Giving directions

         E.      Making suggestions