General Certificate in Manx Module 2
Unit # Description:
The Isle of Man
Outcomes to be accredited
In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to
Speaking
- Describe the geographical position of the Isle of Man in simple terms.
- State the approximate size of the Isle of Man.
- Describe the main geographical features of the Isle of Man in simple terms.
- Give the Manx names of the towns and main villages and state in simple terms where these are situated.
- State approximate distances of the Isle of Man from the neighbouring countries (E).
- Name the main hills, glens and rivers and state their locations (E).
Listening
- Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.
Reading
- Extract specific details from (G), printed or written material on the geography of the Isle of Man.
- Understand and appreciate (E), printed or written material on the geography of the Isle of Man.
Writing
- Give simple information about the geography of the Isle of Man in note / caption form (G)
- or in the form of brief sentences (E).
Travel to and fro
Outcomes to be accredited
In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to
Speaking
- Describe in simple terms the facilities for sea and air travel.
- Ask about / state the time sand costs of sailings and flights.
- Ask about / state the costs of special travel deals (E).
- Ask for / state brief opinions on travel facilities (E).
Listening
- Understand replies given in response to enquiries made under Speaking.
Reading
- Extract specific information from printed or written material.
Writing
- Give information about travel facilities to and from the Isle of Man (types of travel, times, prices) in note / caption form (G)
- or in the form of brief sentences (E).
Transport In and Around
Outcomes to be accredited
In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to
Speaking
- Give brief answers to simple questions about transport in the Isle of Man (cars, buses and vintage transport).
- Ask about / state times and prices for public transport.
- Ask for / state brief opinions on types of transport (E).
Listening
- Understand replies given in response to enquiries made under Speaking.
Reading
- Understand, and extract specific information from, printed / written material on transport in the Isle of Man.
Writing
- Give information about transport in the Isle of Man (cars, buses, vintage transport) in note / caption form (G)
- or in the form of brief sentences (E).
Signs and Notices
Outcomes to be accredited
In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to
Speaking
- Describe the main elements of placenames of the Isle of Man in simple terms.
- State in Manx the names of public buildings and utilities of the Isle of Man.
- Describe the currency, stamps of the Isle of Man in simple terms.
- Give the Manx names of the streets towns and villages and state in simple terms where these are situated.
- State Manx contents of official documents in the Isle of Man (E).
- Name the main Government Departments in Manx. (E).
Listening
- Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.
Reading
- Extract specific details from (G), printed or written material on signs of the Isle of Man.
- Understand and appreciate (E), printed or written material on coins documents, tickets of the Isle of Man.
Writing
- Give simple information about signs of the Isle of Man in note / caption form (G)
- or in the form of brief sentences (E).
Tourism
Outcomes to be accredited
In successfully completing this unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to
Speaking
- Give and seek information on tourism (times and costs of services).
- Give and seek opinions on tourism in general (E).
- Give and seek information on the location of tourist facilities.
- Give and seek simple information on the services provided for tourism.
Listening
- Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.
- Extract specific information from (G), monologues and conversations about tourismt.
- Understand and appreciate (E), monologues and conversations about tourism.
Reading
- Understand details contained in a letter concerning tourism.
- Extract specific information from (G), articles concerned with tourism.
- Understand and appreciate (E), articles concerned with tourism.
Writing
- Give details of an intended outing or an outing already made.
- Ask / tell someone how to get to a place of interest
- Give details of services available in Manx Museum (E).
Evidence to be offered
Student: Completed worksheet(s) -
Teacher: Checklist or tape recording of student performance -
CODE NO. TCG 2/#