Language objectives for S1 and S2
Secondary 2
Secondary 1
S1-Reading
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be able to use learning aids such as dictionary
and glossary
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S2-Reading
be able to understand the use of italics and
bold-typed words
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be able to make predictions from titles,
headlines, headings, pictures…
be able to locate and extract information
(scanning)
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be able to identify reference words (e.g. it, they)
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be able to read for main ideas (skimming)
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be able to identify sentence markers showing
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be able to ask and answer questions about
summation (e.g. In conclusion), comparison
reading materials
(e.g. on the other hand, in comparison with)
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be able to identify sentence markers showing
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addition(e.g. and), contrast (e.g. but), sequence
(e.g. first, second..)
be able to ask & answer questions about
reading materials
S2-Writing
S1-Writing
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be able to take notes
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be able to write neatly
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be able to transfer information from tables and
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be able to use correct punctuation
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be able to complete a form
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be able to transfer information from a written
opinions using simple structures like ‘I think..’,
text to a form/ table/graph
‘I believe…’, ‘I agree….’
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be able to write in correct simple sentences
figures to words
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be able to give reasons & to present personal
be able to show feelings using simple structures
like ‘I feel..’, ‘I like…’
S2-Listening
S1-Listening
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be able to follow lessons conducted in simple
be able to distinguish main ideas from
supporting ideas and grasp details
English
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be able to listen for specific information
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be able to listen for main ideas
S1-Speaking
S2-Speaking
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be able to communicate with teachers &
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be able to speak clearly
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be able to use appropriate classroom English
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be able to read with proper phrasing
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be able to ask and answer questions in simple
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be able to read a text fluently and meaningfully
English
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be able to provide appropriate response to show
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be able to provide oral answers to teachers’
questions
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classmates
be able to correctly pronounce simple
commonly-used words
feelings, give reasons and give opinions
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be able to organize and express ideas around
major points of information