LV2

Pedagogical organization and activities by level

The courses continue the learning begun in semester 5, based on weekly exposure to the target language for 14 weeks. Objectives are differentiated according to CEFR levels (A1 to B1), to allow for adapted progression:

• Level A1 (Elementary user - introductory level): students begin to understand and produce simple expressions used in familiar situations. He/she is able to interact in a very basic way with interlocutors who speak slowly and clearly.

• Level A2 (Elementary user - intermediate level): students can communicate in simple everyday situations, understand short messages and express their ideas on familiar topics.

• Level B1 (Independent user - threshold level): students can manage varied interactions, express their opinions, understand oral or written documents of moderate difficulty, and write structured texts. Objectives are differentiated according to CEFR levels (A1 to B1), to enable appropriate progression.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages serves as a basis for European languages. The 6 levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2) and the corresponding skills can be consulted: http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/documents/cadrecommun.pdf

Know how to work independently (C13, N1 to N3)
Know how to understand and express oneself orally and in writing (C10 / N1-N3)
Know how to express oneself with ease and precision (C10 / N1-N3)
Know how to adapt appropriate discourse to a given situation (C10, C 12/N1-N3)

• Level A1 :

  • Revision of knowledge acquired in S5 through guided listening and rehearsal activities

  • More varied role-playing: shopping, hobbies, description of a typical day

  • Listening comprehension activities with visual aids (videos, recorded dialogues)

  • Introduction to writing: writing a short message, a postcard, a simple email

  • Find someone who..." activities to encourage classroom interaction

• Level A2 :

  • Use of more complex dialogues and videos with new vocabulary

  • Contextualized role-playing: making an appointment, booking accommodation, explaining a problem

  • Writing personal descriptions, semi-formal emails, simple summaries

  • Oral interaction activities (cross-interviews, reformulation, question games)

  • Introduction to the logical organization of a short speech (beginning, development, conclusion)

• Level B1 :

  • Writing a variety of texts (opinions, reports, explanatory notes)

  • Open-ended article and podcast comprehension activities

  • Structured presentations with slideshow: thematic presentation or experience feedback

  • Organized debates or group simulations (e.g. discussion of a company project)

  • Consolidation of technical vocabulary or vocabulary related to societal issues (environment, technology, health)

Language-specific content

The content varies according to the language chosen, while respecting the objectives defined for each CEFR level:

• European languages (German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese): students are divided into levels (A1, A2 or B1). Content includes the deepening of basic grammar, the development of oral and written expression, the comprehension of authentic documents, and the preparation of short presentations on cultural or social topics.

• Chinese - Beginner 1 or 2: learning basic characters and principles of phonetics (pinyin). Introduction to stroke order, simple syntactic structures and phrases useful in everyday life.

• Japanese - Beginner 1 or 2: learning the two syllabaries (hiragana and katakana), introduction to common kanji, elementary grammatical structures, and understanding simple dialogues. 

  Occasional encounters with Japanese students invited to the classroom can provide a valuable opportunity to practice the language spoken in targeted situations (simple role-playing, simulations). These exchanges also foster intercultural discovery and can be the starting point for future friendships with native speakers.

A second foreign language, chosen from German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. Other languages can be taken thanks to an agreement with Université de Montaigne.

French as a foreign language (FLE) and in some cases "false beginners" English are considered as LV2.

A 3rd language or artistic activity is optional.

The evaluation of options brings a bonus of 0 to 2 points to the LV2 continuous assessment.

• Consolidate language skills acquired in Semester 5, in both oral and written comprehension and expression.

• Develop linguistic autonomy in everyday or semi-guided communication situations, according to level (A1 to B1).

• Reinforce the ability to interact in a foreign language in an international context (travel, studies, internships, daily life).

• Produce simple or moderately structured texts adapted to personal, cultural or professional contexts.

• Give short presentations or talks in groups or individually, on concrete, technical or intercultural topics.

• Acquire or expand vocabulary related to societal issues and the world of engineering (environment, innovation, communication).

• Prepare for integration into an academic or professional environment abroad, as part ofan international mobility program.

A variety of teaching aids: language methods, print, press, audiovisual, multimedia, etc.