This unit standard will be useful to learners who need a sound foundation of spoken language ability for further language growth, and for application in real life contexts. Learners talk confidently in both formal and informal contexts and actively listen for ideas and information in interactions with other people. They are aware of the ways others speak to influence listeners and audiences. In conveying their ideas and information they select language and a register that is accessible to their audience and fit for their purpose.
Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
- use a variety of strategies to maintain communication
- adapt speech to accommodate cultural sensitivities without losing own meaning
- use knowledge of language structures and conventions to shape or decode the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary or constructions
- organise and present information in a focused and coherent manner
- identify and explain how speakers influence audiences.
NQF Level 2 - 5 Credits
This unit standard replaces: 119454 Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication NQF Level 02 - 5 credit
Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the full spectrum of language knowledge laid down in the national curriculum statements up to and including GETC or NQF level 1.
Learners can: - listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations; - communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.
Unit standard range Speaking and listening in defined oral interactions in sociocultural, learning and workplace situations, in both formal and informal contexts.
Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria.
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
Specific Outcome 1 Use a variety of speaking and listening strategies to maintain communication.
Specific Outcome 2 Adapt speech to accommodate socio-cultural sensitivities without losing its own meaning.
Specific Outcome 3 Shape or decode the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary or constructions.
Specific Outcome 4 Organise and present information in a focused and coherent manner.
Specific Outcome 5 Identify and explain how speakers influence audiences.
Please note that this is a fundamental unit standard, and in accordance with Services SETA can therefore only be accredited if completed with an additional core or elective. Please contact us should you have any questions.
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