How to work through the course

Support Icon.png Introductory video call

Once you have received your coursebooks (Allez 1 and Allez 2), read through this Course Guide and familiarised yourself with the important course resources, you are ready to begin the course. The course begins with an introductory video call with your tutor. This is an informal discussion to make contact with your tutor and ensure you are prepared for the course. For more information, see here.

There are then six modules for you to complete. The first three modules refer to Allez 1. Modules Four to Six refer to Allez 2. You will find each module follows the same structure:

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

Each module begins with a short introduction which introduces you to the topics you will be studying in that module. You then move on to the topic work.

Topics Icon.png Topic work

Each module contains a number of different topics. You should work through the topics in turn, completing the activities that we direct you to. The activities include reading and answering questions in the textbook, listening to audio tracks, completing interactive activities on Kerboodle, reading web pages and watching video links.  

Review Icon.png Now check your understanding

This page gives you a checklist of all of the learning outcomes for that module and gives you the opportunity to check that you are confident with each outcome before you move on to the assignment(s).

Worksheet Icon.png Assignments

When you are ready to attempt an assignment, we suggest that you read through the assignment guidance and check that you have got all the resources you need and enough time to complete the assignment in one sitting. In Modules One, Three, Five and Six, there are speaking assignments as well as written assignments. All assignments are formative, which means that you can use your textbook and other resources to help you complete the assignment. For more information on assignments, see here.

Worksheet Icon.png Assignment mark schemes and specimen answers 

Once you have submitted your assignments, you will have access to a mark scheme on Canvas.

The mark scheme outlines the criteria that your tutor has used to grade your assignment.

 

Review Icon.png Mid-course and end-of-course reviews

After Module Three there is a mid-course review and after Module Six there is an end-of-course review. These reviews give you an opportunity to reflect on your learning, identify your strengths and weaknesses and review your skills and study habits. The review document is similar to an assignment but is not marked or graded.

The mid-course review is an opportunity to ensure that you are getting the most out of the course and are receiving the support that you need.

The end-of-course review is an opportunity to reflect on your progress since the beginning of the course and to review whether you feel ready to transition to the next stage of studies.