Reading for Vocabulary

The "Reading for Vocabulary" course is designed to help students expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension, following the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Learners gain the skills to understand diverse texts, identify word meanings, and use context clues effectively.

Beginning with basic word recognition at A1 and advancing to understanding idiomatic expressions and specialized vocabulary at B2 and C1, the course supports steady progression through CEFR levels. It focuses on practical application by exploring texts from everyday materials like articles, stories, and reports to academic and professional readings.

Table of Levels, Goals, Learning Outcomes, and CEFR Indicators:

Reading for Vocabulary and Comprehension: Level II
Goals	Learning Outcomes	CEFR Indicator
Build foundational vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.	- Identify and record new vocabulary words from various texts and use them in context.	A2: Can understand phrases and expressions related to areas of immediate priority.
Enhance vocabulary acquisition through contextual learning.	- Expand vocabulary knowledge, including formal and informal usage.	B1: Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.
Improve reading speed and comprehension.	- Improve reading speed and comprehension by applying annotation and summarization techniques.	B1: Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field.
Develop critical engagement with texts.	- Engage critically with readings by answering comprehension questions and reflecting on key themes.	B1: Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signaled argumentative texts.
Apply vocabulary in diverse settings.	- Use newly acquired vocabulary in both casual and academic settings.	B1: Can produce simple connected text on familiar topics.
Reading for Vocabulary and Comprehension: Level III
Goals	Learning Outcomes	CEFR Indicator
Advance critical thinking and media literacy skills.	- Demonstrate understanding of American classroom norms, including active participation and respectful discussion.	B2: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction possible.
Analyze cultural values and global perspectives.	- Analyze and compare US cultural values with global perspectives through critical thinking.	C1: Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
Evaluate media for bias and validity.	- Differentiate between various forms of media, identifying bias and evaluating the validity of information.	C1: Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
Create research-based media projects.	- Create a media project on a chosen topic, incorporating research and critical analysis.	C1: Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.