INTRODUCTION NYCE is a digital software program that uses research-based pedagogy allowing English language learners to learn English at their own pace. NYCE introduces English through HD real-life videos, voice recordings, voice analyzing, grammar, pronunciation, writing, and reading. All lessons are taught with full color graphics, audio for all instruction, text on screen, and a native language translation for those who may need extra assistance. NYCE currently has two suites: Intermediate Conversation which contain 30 different themes and Advanced Conversation which contains 45 different themes. Themes are designed to increase in difficulty and proficiency levels. Each lesson begins with an introductory video explaining what the lesson will cover. NYCE is rich with socio-cultural situations, learning strategies, literacy skills, and academic content instruction. Its modern day design and voice recording tools will keep the ELL student entranced with learning English. NYCE provides lessons to accelerate conversational English skills and for students to practice on ANY DEVICE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. ABOUT THE CEF The CEFR describes foreign language proficiency at six levels: A1 and A2, B1 and B2, C1 and C2.. Based on empirical research and widespread consultation, this scheme makes it possible to compare tests and examinations across languages and national boundaries. It also provides a basis for recognizing language qualifications and thus facilitating educational and occupational mobility. It was designed to provide a transparent, coherent and comprehensive basis for the elaboration of language syllabuses and curriculum guidelines, the design of teaching and learning materials, and the assessment of foreign language proficiency. CORRELATION This document contains the correlation between NYC English and the Common European Framework. Correlations are for all language proficiency levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 and with NYCE s Intermediate Conversation and Advanced Conversation suites. The correlation shows the CEF Components by level. 1 P a g e
A1 CEF Components A1 Basic User Breakthrough Student understands familiar words and very basic phrases concerning themselves,their family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. Lesson 2: Asking personal questions Lesson 8: Describing yourself and others Lesson 16: Describing abilities All lessons contain speech and everyday expressions. Student understands familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. Lesson 5: Describing my house Lesson 6: Describing public places Lesson 15: Getting around the community Student interacts in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what student is trying to say. Students can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Students use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and people they know. Lesson 1: Greeting others Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others Lesson 14: Asking for and giving permission All lessons contain speech and everyday expressions. Lesson 3: Talking about my family Lesson 5: Describing my house Lesson 6: Describing public places Lesson 8: Describing others Lesson 15: Getting around the community Students can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. Students can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. about various topics. prompts are given based on the texts. Students are asked to write narrative, persuasive, and/or descriptive responses. 2 P a g e
A2 CEF Components A2 Basic User Waystage Student can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment).student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. Student can read very short, simple texts.student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables, and student can understand short simple personal letters. Lesson 1: Greetings and closings Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others Lesson 7: Jobs and profession Lesson 22: Asking others for help and checking understanding Lesson 24: Making plans Lesson 26: Making and accepting invitations Lesson 7: Jobs and professions Lesson 8: Describing others Lesson 20: Around the school Student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. Student can handle very short social exchanges, even though student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. Lesson 1: Greetings and closings Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others Lesson 22: Asking others for help and checking understanding Lesson 24: Making plans Lesson 26: Making and accepting invitations Student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms-- family and other people, living conditions, educational background and present or most recent job. Lesson 1: Greetings and closings Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others Student can write short, simple notes and messages. Student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. about various topics. prompts are given based 3 P a g e
B1 CEF Components B1 Independent User Threshold Student can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.student can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. Student can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job related language. Student can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters Advanced Conversation 2/ Lesson 6: Television Lesson 7: Movies Leson 11: Public Education Advanced Conversation 3/ Theme 1: Marriage and Family Theme 6: Business Advanced Conversation 1/ Theme 1: Talking About Extended Family Advanced Conversation 3/ Theme 1: Marriage and Family Theme 6: Business Theme 8: Airports and Air Travel Student can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Student can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events). Student can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. Student can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Student can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions. Lesson 2: Asking personal questions Lesson 3: Talking about my family Lesson 7: Jobs and professions Lesson 17: Hobbies and interests Advanced Conversation 1/ Theme 1: Talking About Extended Family Advanced Conversation 3/ Theme 1: Marriage and Family Theme 6: Business Theme 8: Airports and Air Travel Lesson 2: Asking personal questions Lesson 3: Talking about my family Lesson 9: Time and events Lesson 13: Stating opinions or advice Lesson 17: Hobbies and interests Lesson 22: Asking others for help; checking understanding and paying attention Lesson 24: Making plans Advanced Conversation 2/ Theme 2: Describing Peoples' Personalities Theme 7: Movies Student can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Student can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. about various topics. prompts are given based on the texts. Students are asked to write narrative, 4 P a g e
B2 CEF Components B2 Independent User Vantage Student can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. Student can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes.student can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. Advanced Conversation 2/ Lesson 5: Music and Musical Instruments Lesson 6: Television Lesson 7: Movies Student can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. Student can understand contemporary literary prose. about various topics. prompts are given based on the texts. Students are asked to write narrative, Student can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.student can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views. Student can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to field of interest.student can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Beginning Conversation and Advanced Conversation I, II, and III contain opportunities for students to use its voice analyzer when speaking specifc texts and vocabulary. about various topics. Exercises in each themes allow Student can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. Student can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. Student can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences. about various topics. prompts are given based on the texts. Students are asked to write narrative, 5 P a g e
C1 CEF Components C1 Proficient User Effective Operational Proficiency Student can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly.student can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. Student can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. Student can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow the opportunity for students to converse and explore various topics. Also, writing prompts are given based on the about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow the opportunity for students to converse and explore various topics. Also, writing prompts are given based on the Student can express fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Student can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes.student can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate contribution skilfully to those of other speakers. Student can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow the opportunity for students to converse and explore various topics. Also, writing prompts are given based on the about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow the opportunity for students to converse and explore various topics. Also, writing prompts are given based on the Student can express in clear, wellstructured text, expressing points of view at some length. Student can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what student consider to be the salient issues. Student can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind about various topics. prompts are given based on the 6 P a g e
C2 CEF Components C2 Proficient User Mastery Student has no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided student have some time to get familiar with the accent. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow Student can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow Student can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. Student can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. Student can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow Student can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. about various topics. Exercises in each theme allow Student can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. Student can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. Student can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works. about various topics. prompts are given based 7 P a g e
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