COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COURSE

NOMINAL DURATION: 120 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed and focus on the development of the four macro skills(Listening,
Speaking, Reading and Writing) with grammar and vocabulary. It aims to improve the trainees
with regards to pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation on the English language standards
and be understood in the world of business, university and in social interactions. The program
also includes lessons on basic grammar and common idiomatic expressions which will help the
trainees in everyday communications.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the trainees are able to:

1. Pronounce the 18 vowels and 23 consonant sounds, with the use of a speech laboratory
2. Pronounce the 18 cluster sounds, with the use of a speech laboratory
3. Speak clear and understandable English; and
4. Use common idiomatic expressions for everyday communication.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

●Filipino
●Male or Female
●Must be at least 18 years old
●High School Graduate

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

 Photocopy of any of the following: (1) Certificate of Competency issued by TESDA (2)
Training Certificate from TESDA Registered Program (3) Diploma from Higher Education
Institutions;
 Photocopy of Birth Certificate from PSA to show that the applicant is not less than 18
years old;
 3 pcs 1x1 ID picture and 3 pcs passport size ID picture with white background and with
collar
 Certificate of Marriage

Note: Classes will be started upon completing 25 trainees per batch, UAQTEA grantees will
have 6 hours per day, 8AM-12PM,1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
 COURSE STRUCTURE

BASIC/COMMON COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENT NOMINAL
DURATION
1. Familiarize 1.1 Familiarizing  Operate the 40 hours
Courseware Courseware computer
and its
peripherals

CORE COMPETENCIES
UNIT OF COMPETENCY MODULE TITLE MODULE CONTENT NOMINAL
DURATION
1. Pronounce the 1.1 Pronouncing  Identify the 40 hours
18 vowel and 23 the 18 vowel and 18 basic
consonant 23 consonant vowel and
sounds sounds 23
consonant
sounds in
English
Language
 Describe the
18 basic
vowel and
23
consonant
sounds
2. Pronounce the 2.1 Pronouncing  Identify the 25 hours
11 Cluster the 11 cluster 11 cluster
Sounds sounds sound in
English
Language
 Describe the
11 cluster
sounds
3. Speak clear and 3.1 Speaking clear  Reading 15 hours
understandable and words with
English understandable applied basic
English speech
principles
 Pronouncing
blends
 Read
sentences
with proper
stress,
timing,
articulation,
intonation
and rhythm
4. Use common 4.1 Using common  Read 16 hours
idiomatic idiomatic sentences
expressions for expressions for with
everyday everyday emphasis on
communications communications idiomatic
expressions.
 Writing
sentences
using
idiomatic
expression.
 Enhance
vocabulary
range with
idiomatic
expressions.
 TRAINING DELIVERY

The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery shall be
guided by the ten (10) basic principles of competency-based TVET:

1. The training is based on curriculum developed;

2. Learning is modular
3. Training is learner centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced
learning strategies;
4. Training is based on the task that must be performed;
5. Training materials are directly related modules;
6. Assessment is based on the collection of evidences of the performance of task to the
industry standard;
7. Training is based on and off-the-job training;
8. Training programs allow for the recognition of prior learning or current competencies;
9. Training allows for multiple entry and exit; and
10. Training programs are registered with UTPRAS.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

 Oral Questioning
 Written examination
 Practical Demonstration of the four macro skills
 Direct Observation

METHODOLOGIES

 Modular/Self-paced
 Lecture/Group Discussion
 Demonstration

Note: The course will be taught through face to face communication, the methodology will
include; workshops; blackboard teaching and audio visual aids where the focus is to
enhance the ability of clients through listening speaking, reading and writing skills,
grammar and vocabulary.
 COMPETENCY ANALYSIS

UNIT OF COMPETENCIES
BASIC/COMMON COMPETENCIES NUMBER OF MODULES TOTAL
1. Familiarize Courseware 1.1 1

CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Pronounce the 18 vowel and 23 1.1 2
consonant sounds 1.2
2. Pronounce the 11 cluster 1.1 2
sounds 1.2
3. Speak clear and 1.1 3
understandable English 1.2
1.3
4. Use common idiomatic 1.1 3
expressions for everyday 1.2
communications 1.3
TOTAL 11
 CURRICULUM DESIGN

Course Title : English Proficiency

Nominal Training Duration:
Basic/Common 40 hours
Core 96

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competency Module Title Module Content Nominal Duration

1. Familiarize 1.1 Familiarizing  Operate the 40 hours
Courseware Courseware computer
and its
peripherals

CORE COMPETENCIES

Unit of Competency Module Title Module Content Nominal Duration

1. Pronounce the 1.1 Pronouncing  Identify the 18 40 hours
18 vowel and 23 the 18 vowel basic vowel and
consonant and 23 23 consonant
sounds consonant sounds in
sounds English
Language
 Describe the 18
basic vowel and
23 consonant
sounds
2. Pronounce the 11 2.1 Pronouncing  Identify the 11 25 hours
Cluster Sounds the 11 cluster cluster sound in
sounds English
Language
 Describe the 11
cluster sounds
3. Speak clear and 3.1 Speaking  Reading words 15 hours
understandable English clear and with applied
understandable basic speech
English principles
 Pronouncing
blends
 Read sentences
with proper
stress, timing,
articulation,
intonation and
rhythm
4. Use common 4.1 Using  Read sentences 16 hours
idiomatic expressions common with emphasis
for everyday idiomatic on idiomatic
communications expressions for expressions.
everyday  Writing
communications sentences using
idiomatic
expressions.
 Enhance
vocabulary
range with
idiomatic
expressions.
 BASIC/COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : NAVIGATE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

STANDARDS

MODULE TITLE : NAVIGATING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

STANDARDS

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
Required to familiarize courseware.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours

PRE-REQUISITE : Basic Computer operation

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the trainees must be able to:

LO1. Articulate the training center’s requirements and responsibilities in the implementation of
the required curriculum.

LO2. Online the client’s expectations as they relate to language acquisition.

LO3. Study the proficiency levels in the different language cloning (Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing) and their level description as stated in the standards. (Basic or Beginner)

Assessment Criteria:
1. Direct observation
2. Questioning
3. Practical Demonstration
4. Oral and written examination

Contents:
• Computer operation and its peripherals

Conditions:
The trainee must be provided with the following:
•1 set of computer with complete accessories
• Manuals
• Reference books

Methodologies:
• Lecture
• Demonstration

Assessment Method:
•Direct Observation
•Questioning
• Practical Demonstration
• Oral and written Examination
 MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC/COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : FAMILIARIZE COURSEWARE

MODULE TITLE : FAMILIARIZING COURSEWARE
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module covers the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
Required to familiarize courseware.
NOMINAL DURATION : 4 hours
PRE-REQUISITE : Basic computer operation

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module the trainees must be able to:

LO1 . Familiarize Courseware

Assessment Criteria:
1. Direct observation
2. Questioning
3. Practical Demonstration
4. Oral and written examination

Contents:
 Computer operation and its peripherals

Conditions:
The trainee must be provided with the following:
 1 set of computer with complete accessories
 Manuals
 Reference books

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Direct Observation
 Questioning
 Practical Demonstration
 Oral and written Examination
 CORE COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Pronounce the 18 vowel and 23 consonant sounds

MODULE TITLE : Pronouncing the 18 vowel and 23 consonant sounds
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module is designed to enhanced the knowledge,
Skills and attitudes of the trainees in pronouncing the
18 vowel and 23 consonant sounds.
NOMINAL DURATION : 40 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module the trainees are able to:

LO1 . Identify the 18 basic vowels and 23 consonant sounds in English Language
LO2 . Describe the 18 basic vowels and 23 consonant sounds.

LO1. IDENTIFY THE 18 BASIC VOWELS AND 23 CONSONANT SOUNDS IN ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

Assessment Criteria:
1. Identified the 18 basic vowels and 23 consonant sounds in English Language correctly.

Contents:
 Identifying the 18 basic vowels and 23 consonant sounds in English Language
Condition:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation

LO 2. DESCRIBE THE 18 VOWELS AND 23 CONSONANT SOUNDS

Contents:
 Describing the 18 basic vowels and 23 consonant sounds

Condition:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning Materials
 Manuals

METHODOLOGIES:
 Lecture focusing on pronouncing vowels, short and long vowel sounds
 Discussion

Assessment Method:
 Written Method
 Oral Recitation
l
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRONOUNCE THE 11 CLUSTER SOUNDS

MODULE TITLE : PRONOUNCING THE 11 CLUSTER SOUNDS

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module is designed to enhance the knowledge,

Skills and attitudes in pronouncing the 11 cluster sounds

NOMINAL DURATION : 25 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this module the trainees must be able to:

LO1 . Identify the cluster sounds in English Language

LO2 . Describe the 11 cluster sounds

Assessment Criteria:

1. Identification of the 11 cluster sounds in English Language correctly.

Contents:
 Identifying the 11 cluster sounds in English Language

Condition:
The trainees must be provided of the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral recitation

LO2. DESCRIBED THE 11 CLUSTER SOUNDS

Assessment Criteria:
1. Described the 11 cluster sound in English language correctly

Contents:
 Describing the 11 cluster sounds in English language

Condition:
The trainees must be provided of the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
Assessment Method:
 Written Test
  Oral Recitation
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SPEAK CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE ENGLISH

MODULE TITLE : SPEAKING CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE ENGLISH

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module is designed to enhanced the knowledge,

Skills and attitudes of the trainees in speaking clear and
Understandable English.

NOMINAL DURATION : 15 hours

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module, the trainees must be able to:
LO1 . Reading words with applied basic speech principles
LO2 . Pronouncing Blends
LO3. Read sentences with proper stress, timing, articulation, intonation and rhythm.

Assessment Criteria:
1. Reading words with applied basic speech principles correctly
Contents:
 Reading words with applied basic speech principles

Condition:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation

LO2. PRONOUNCING BLENDS

Assessment Criteria:
1. Pronouncing blends correctly

Contents:
 Pronouncing blends

Conditions:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
  Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation

LO3. READ SENTENCES WITH PROPER STRESS, TIMING, ARTICULATION, INTONATION AND
RHYTHM
Assessment Criteria:
1. Reading sentences with proper stress, timing, articulation, intonation and rhythm
correctly.

Contents:
 Reading sentences with proper stress, timing, articulation, intonation and rhythm

Conditions:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE COMMON IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS FOR EVERYDAY
COMMUNICATIONS
MODULE TITLE : USING COMMON IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS FOR
EVERYDAY COMMUNICATIONS
MODULE DESCRIPTION : This module is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills
and attitudes in using common idiomatic expressions for
everyday communications
NOMINAL DURATION : 16 hours
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module the trainees must be able to:

LO1. Read sentences with emphasis on idiomatic expressions clearly and correctly
LO2. Write sentences using idiomatic expressions
LO3. Enhance vocabulary range with idiomatic expressions

LO1. READ SENTENCES WITH EMPHASIS ON IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

Assessment Criteria:
1. Reading sentences with emphasis on idiomatic expressions clearly and correctly

Contents:
 Reading sentences with emphasis on idiomatic expressions

Conditions:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation

LO2. WRITE SENTENCES USING IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

Assessment Criteria:
1. Writing sentences using idiomatic expression correctly

Contents:
 Writing sentences using idiomatic expression

Conditions:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP
Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation

LO3. ENHANCE VOCABULARY RANGE WITH IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

Assessment Criteria:
1. Enhancing vocabulary range with idiomatic expressions correctly and clearly

Contents:
 Enhancing vocabulary range with idiomatic expressions

Conditions:
The trainees must be provided with the following:
 Learning materials
 Manuals
 OHP

Methodologies:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration

Assessment Method:
 Written Test
 Oral Recitation
TRAINERS QUALIFICATION

Must be trained at the LSI by the training partners and subsequently trained and certified by
the National Trainers Training Academy as Training Methodology 1 Trainer.

TRAINEES QUALIFICATION

1. Must be computer literate

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 All applicants for English Language Course must be computer literate;

 Exemption from Pro-speak assessment: All applicants not intending to work for a Call
Center Industry shall be exempted from taking the Pro-Speak assessment given the
following conditions:
1. When the applicants already have Employment Contract, hence they are ready
for deployment in English – speaking countries; or
2. When the applicants are certified by TESDA in the qualification in which they
shall be deployed and shall be practicing abroad e.g. Caregivers, Butchers,
Welders, etc.
 Photocopy of any of the following: (1) Certificate of Competency issued by TESDA (2)
Training Certificate from TESDA Registered Program (3) Diploma from Higher Education
Institutions;
 Photocopy of Birth Certificate from PSA to show that the applicant is not less than 18
years old;
 3 pcs 1x1 ID picture and 3 pcs passport size ID picture with white background and with
collar