English (ENG01‑04)
Core elements
Laster
Communication
Communication refers to creating meaning through language and the ability to use the language in both formal and informal settings. The pupils shall employ suitable strategies to communicate, both orally and in writing, in different situations and by using different types of media and sources. The pupils shall experience, use and explore the language from the very start. The teaching shall give the pupils the opportunity to express themselves and interact in authentic and practical situations.
Related competence aims
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use digital aids to experience the language through authentic language models and interlocutors
- ask and answer simple questions, follow simple instructions and use some polite expressions
- participate in rehearsed dialogues and spontaneous conversations about one’s own needs and feelings, daily life and interests
- read and experiment with writing familiar words, phrases and simple sentences
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use digital resources to explore the language and interact with others
- use a number of common small words, polite expressions and simple phrases and sentences to obtain help to understand and be understood
- participate in conversations on one’s own and others’ needs, feelings, daily life and interests and use conversation rules
- write simple texts that express thoughts and opinions
- talk about some aspects of different ways of living, traditions and customs in the English-speaking world and in Norway
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use simple strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use digital resources and different dictionaries in language learning, text creation and interaction
- express oneself in an understandable way with a varied vocabulary and polite expressions adapted to the receiver and situation
- initiate, maintain and conclude conversations about one's own interests and current topics
- read and present content from various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- talk about the reliability of various sources and choose sources for one's own use
- write cohesive texts, including multimedia texts, that retell, tell, inquire about and express opinions and interests adapted to the recipient
- revise one's own texts based on feedback
- reflect on and talk about the role played by English in their own lives
- investigate ways of living and traditions in different societies in the English-speaking world and in Norway and reflect on identity and cultural belonging
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use a variety of strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use different digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use key patterns of pronunciation in communication
- express oneself with fluency and coherence with a varied vocabulary and idiomatic expressions adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- ask questions and follow up input when talking about various topics adapted to different purposes, recipients and situations
- write formal and informal texts, including multimedia texts with structure and coherence that describe, narrate and reflect, and are adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- describe and reflect on the role played by the English language in Norway and the rest of the world
- explore and describe ways of living, ways of thinking, communication patterns and diversity in the English-speaking world
- explore and present the content of cultural forms of expression from various media in the English-speaking world that are related to one's own interests
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use appropriate strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use appropriate digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use patterns of pronunciation in communication
- listen to, understand and use terminology appropriate for the trade, both orally and in writing, in work situations
- express oneself in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, using idiomatic expressions and varied sentence structures adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- explain the reasoning of others and use and follow up input during conversations and discussions on vocationally relevant topics
- use different sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable manner
- create texts relevant to the vocation with structure and coherence that describe and document the pupil’s own work and are adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- describe key features of the development of English as a language in working life
- explore and reflect on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts
- discuss and reflect on form, content and language features and literary devices in cultural forms of expression in English from different media in the English-speaking world, including music, film and gaming
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use appropriate strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use appropriate digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use pronunciation patterns in communication
- listen to, understand and use academic language in working on one's own oral and written texts
- express himself or herself in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, using idiomatic expressions and varied sentence structures adapted to the purpose, receiver and situation
- explain the reasoning of others and use and follow up input from others during conversations and discussions on various topics
- use different sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable manner
- write different types of formal and informal texts, including multimedia texts with structure and coherence that describe, discuss, reason and reflect adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- describe key features of the development of English as a global language
- explore and reflect on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts
- discuss and reflect on form, content and language features and literary devices in different cultural forms of expression from different media in the English-language world, including music, film and gaming
Language learning
Language learning refers to developing language awareness and knowledge of English as a system, and the ability to use language learning strategies. Learning the pronunciation of phonemes, and learning vocabulary, word structure, syntax and text composition gives the pupils choices and possibilities in their communication and interaction. Language learning refers to identifying connections between English and other languages the pupils know, and to understanding how English is structured.
Related competence aims
The pupil is expected to be able to
- listen to and recognise phonemes and syllables in words
- associate phonemes with letters and spelling patterns and combine letter sounds into words
- listen to and explore the English alphabet and pronunciation patterns through play and singing
- find high frequency words and phrases in different types of texts
- ask and answer simple questions, follow simple instructions and use some polite expressions
- find words that are common to English and other languages with which the pupil is familiar
- read and experiment with writing familiar words, phrases and simple sentences
The pupil is expected to be able to
- explore different dictionaries and how they can be used in language learning
- use digital resources to explore the language and interact with others
- explore and use the English alphabet and pronunciation patterns in a variety of playing, singing and language-learning activities
- listen to and understand words and expressions in adapted texts
- use a number of common small words, polite expressions and simple phrases and sentences to obtain help to understand and be understood
- discover and play with words and expressions that are common to both English and other languages with which the pupil is familiar
- identify word classes in adapted texts
- follow simple rules for spelling and syntax
- read and understand texts with phonetic words and familiar and unfamiliar word images
- read and understand the meaning of familiar and unfamiliar words, phrases and sentences based on the context in self-chosen texts
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use simple strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use digital resources and different dictionaries in language learning, text creation and interaction
- explore and use pronunciation patterns and words and expressions in play, singing and role playing
- explore and talk about some linguistic similarities between English and other languages that the pupil is familiar with and use this in their language learning
- identify sentence elements in various types of sentences and use knowledge of verb conjugation and declension of nouns and adjectives in working on own oral and written texts
- follow rules for spelling, word inflection and syntax
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use a variety of strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use different digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use key patterns of pronunciation in communication
- listen to and understand words and expressions in variants of English
- express oneself with fluency and coherence with a varied vocabulary and idiomatic expressions adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- explore and describe some linguistic similarities and differences between English and other languages the pupil is familiar with and use this in one's own language learning
- use knowledge of word classes and syntax in working on one's own oral and written texts
- follow rules for spelling, word inflection, syntax and text structure
- revise one's own texts based on feedback and knowledge of the language
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use appropriate strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use appropriate digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use patterns of pronunciation in communication
- express oneself in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, using idiomatic expressions and varied sentence structures adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- use knowledge of similarities between English and other languages the pupil knows in language learning
- use knowledge of grammar and text structure in working on one's own oral and written texts
- read, discuss and reflect on the content and language features and literary devices in various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- create texts relevant to the vocation with structure and coherence that describe and document the pupil’s own work and are adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- assess and revise one's own texts based on criteria in the subject and knowledge of language
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use appropriate strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use appropriate digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- use pronunciation patterns in communication
- express himself or herself in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, using idiomatic expressions and varied sentence structures adapted to the purpose, receiver and situation
- use knowledge of similarities between English and other languages with which the pupil is familiar in language learning
- use knowledge of grammar and text structure in working on one's own oral and written texts
- read, discuss and reflect on the content and language features and literary devices in various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- write different types of formal and informal texts, including multimedia texts with structure and coherence that describe, discuss, reason and reflect adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
- assess and revise one's own texts based on criteria in the subject and knowledge of language
- discuss and reflect on form, content and language features and literary devices in different cultural forms of expression from different media in the English-language world, including music, film and gaming
Working with texts in English
Language learning takes place in the encounter with texts in English. The concept of text is used in a broad sense: texts can be spoken and written, printed and digital, graphic and artistic, formal and informal, fictional and factual, contemporary and historical. The texts can contain writing, pictures, audio, drawings, graphs, numbers and other forms of expression that are combined to enhance and present a message. Working with texts in English helps to develop the pupils’ knowledge and experience of linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as their insight into ways of living, ways of thinking and traditions of indigenous peoples. By reflecting on, interpreting and critically assessing different types of texts in English, the pupils shall acquire language and knowledge of culture and society. Thus the pupils will develop intercultural competence enabling them to deal with different ways of living, ways of thinking and communication patterns. They shall build the foundation for seeing their own identity and others’ identities in a multilingual and multicultural context.
Related competence aims
The pupil is expected to be able to
- listen to, read and talk about the content of simple texts, including picture books
- learn words and acquire cultural knowledge through English-language literature for children
The pupil is expected to be able to
- read and understand the meaning of familiar and unfamiliar words, phrases and sentences based on the context in self-chosen texts
- read and talk about the content of various types of texts, including picture books
- learn words and phrases and acquire cultural knowledge through English-language literature
The pupil is expected to be able to
- listen to and understand words and expressions in adapted and authentic texts
- read and present content from various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- read and listen to English-language factual texts and literature for children and young people and write and talk about the content
- talk about the reliability of various sources and choose sources for one's own use
- reflect on and talk about the role played by English in their own lives
- investigate ways of living and traditions in different societies in the English-speaking world and in Norway and reflect on identity and cultural belonging
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use a variety of strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
- use different digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
- read, discuss and present content from various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- read, interpret and reflect on English-language fiction, including young people’s literature
- read factual texts and assess the reliability of the sources
- use sources in a critical and accountable manner
- describe and reflect on the role played by the English language in Norway and the rest of the world
- explore and reflect on the situation of indigenous peoples in the English-speaking world and in Norway
- explore and describe ways of living, ways of thinking, communication patterns and diversity in the English-speaking world
- explore and present the content of cultural forms of expression from various media in the English-speaking world that are related to one's own interests
The pupil is expected to be able to
- read, discuss and reflect on the content and language features and literary devices in various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- read and summarise vocational content from English-language documentation
- read and compare different factual texts on the same topic from different sources and critically assess the reliability of the sources
- use different sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable manner
- describe key features of the development of English as a language in working life
- explore and reflect on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts
- discuss and reflect on form, content and language features and literary devices in cultural forms of expression in English from different media in the English-speaking world, including music, film and gaming
The pupil is expected to be able to
- read, discuss and reflect on the content and language features and literary devices in various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
- read, analyse and interpret fictional texts in English
- read and compare different factual texts on the same topic from different sources and critically assess the reliability of the sources
- use different sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable manner
- describe key features of the development of English as a global language
- explore and reflect on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts
- discuss and reflect on form, content and language features and literary devices in different cultural forms of expression from different media in the English-language world, including music, film and gaming