STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

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

 II.     Understand simple oral statements, instructions, and questions.

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

 IV.     Accurately use vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in simple writings such as forms and notes.

 V.      Read and comprehend simple information.

 VI.     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.      Simple/Progressive Past

                 2.      Present Perfect

                 3.      Past Tense

         B.      Imperative Mood

                 1.      Formal and Familiar

         C.      Subjunctive Mood

                 1.      Present

                 2.      Present Perfect

 V.      Pronouns

         A.      Subject

         B.      Object

         C.      Reflexive

 VI.     Prepositions

 VII.    Postpositions

 VIII.   Vocabulary

         A.      Common words and expressions used in the professional field

         B.      Idioms and expressions used in the professional field

 IX.     Negative Words and Construction

 X       Interrogatives

         A.      Adjectives

         B.      Adverbs

         C.      Pronouns

 XI.     Culture and Values

 XII.    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

         F.      Giving advice

         G.      Taking notes and reporting