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

  1. Describe the geographical position of the Isle of Man in simple terms.

  2. State the approximate size of the Isle of Man.

  3. Describe the main geographical features of the Isle of Man in simple terms.

  4. Give the Manx names of the towns and main villages and state in simple terms where these are situated.

  5. State approximate distances of the Isle of Man from the neighbouring countries (E).

  6. Name the main hills, glens and rivers and state their locations (E).


Listening

  1. Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.


Reading

  1. Extract specific details from (G), printed or written material on the geography of the Isle of Man.

  2. Understand and appreciate (E), printed or written material on the geography of the Isle of Man.


Writing

  1. Give simple information about the geography of the Isle of Man in note / caption form (G)

  2. 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

  1. Describe in simple terms the facilities for sea and air travel.

  2. Ask about / state the time sand costs of sailings and flights.

  3. Ask about / state the costs of special travel deals (E).

  4. Ask for / state brief opinions on travel facilities (E).


Listening

  1. Understand replies given in response to enquiries made under Speaking.


Reading

  1. Extract specific information from printed or written material.


Writing

  1. Give information about travel facilities to and from the Isle of Man (types of travel, times, prices) in note / caption form (G)

  2. 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

  1. Give brief answers to simple questions about transport in the Isle of Man (cars, buses and vintage transport).

  2. Ask about / state times and prices for public transport.

  3. Ask for / state brief opinions on types of transport (E).


Listening

  1. Understand replies given in response to enquiries made under Speaking.


Reading

  1. Understand, and extract specific information from, printed / written material on transport in the Isle of Man.


Writing

  1. Give information about transport in the Isle of Man (cars, buses, vintage transport) in note / caption form (G)

  2. 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

  1. Describe the main elements of placenames of the Isle of Man in simple terms.

  2. State in Manx the names of public buildings and utilities of the Isle of Man.

  3. Describe the currency, stamps of the Isle of Man in simple terms.

  4. Give the Manx names of the streets towns and villages and state in simple terms where these are situated.

  5. State Manx contents of official documents in the Isle of Man (E).

  6. Name the main Government Departments in Manx. (E).


Listening

  1. Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.


Reading

  1. Extract specific details from (G), printed or written material on signs of the Isle of Man.

  2. Understand and appreciate (E), printed or written material on coins documents, tickets of the Isle of Man.


Writing

  1. Give simple information about signs of the Isle of Man in note / caption form (G)

  2. 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

  1. Give and seek information on tourism (times and costs of services).

  2. Give and seek opinions on tourism in general (E).

  3. Give and seek information on the location of tourist facilities.

  4. Give and seek simple information on the services provided for tourism.

Listening

  1. Understand replies given in answer to enquiries made under Speaking.

  2. Extract specific information from (G), monologues and conversations about tourismt.

  3. Understand and appreciate (E), monologues and conversations about tourism.

Reading

  1. Understand details contained in a letter concerning tourism.

  2. Extract specific information from (G), articles concerned with tourism.

  3. Understand and appreciate (E), articles concerned with tourism.

Writing

  1. Give details of an intended outing or an outing already made.

  2. Ask / tell someone how to get to a place of interest

  3. 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/#