ESOL Sc/L1.2b Ask for information

ESOL Speaking > Speak to Communicate > Sc/L1.2 Make requests and ask questions to obtain information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
ESOL Sc/L1.2b Ask for information

  • Accurately use verb forms appropriate to this level, e.g. present perfect/present perfect continuous, and present simple passive/past simple passive, in the question form
  • Form different types of question, including embedded questions and tag questions
  • Choose an appropriate question type for the situation
  • Use intonation appropriate for the question type
  • Ask questions in a range of contexts, e.g.
  1. Ask for personal information. Example:  What have you been doing since July? You are coming, aren't you? What have you been up to lately?
  2. Ask for descriptions. Example: Would you be able to describe her to me? Do you know what he looks like?
  3. Ask for an explanation. Example: Would you mind telling us what is happening? What in the world is going on?
  4. Ask about processes. Example: Can you explain how it works? So what happens first off with it?
  5. Ask for definitions. Example: Could you give me a definition of...? So how would you go about defining it?
  6. Ask for a comparison. Example: How do you feel that X compares with Y? So do you think they're the same, different, or what?

Know which questions are considered appropriate to ask in certain contexts, e.g. in a job interview, or when talking to someone of a different status in a work situation
(See also Lr/1.1b)

Source: Adult ESOL Core Curriculum (DfES, 2001) 

This lesson is based around the story of Birkenhead resident Charlie Wright, who famously refused to leave his house when the local council decided to demolish the estate around it. Students have the opportunity to discuss themes of community, identity and change. Students watch a short documentary about Charlie from the BBC archives and answer comprehension questions. Charlie's story provides a context for a role play task whereby learners have to decide how best to regenerate Charlie's lost neighbourhood.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
FE L1.1 Identify relevant information & lines of argument in explanations & presentations
FE L1.2 Make requests & ask relevant questions to obtain specific information
FS Eng L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics
FE L1.13 Use reference materials & appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, inc. to find word meanings
FE L2.1 Identify relevant information from extended explanations or presentations
FE L2.2 Follow narratives & lines of argument
FE L2.3 Respond effectively to detailed or extended questions & feedback
FE L2.4 Make requests & ask detailed & pertinent questions to obtain specific information in a range of contexts
FS Eng L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required
ESOL
ESOL Sc/L1.2b Ask for information
ESOL Sc/L1.4a Present information and ideas in a logical sequence
ESOL Sd/L1.2a Express views and opinions
ESOL Lr/L1.1a Extract information from texts of varying genre, e.g. radio, TV
ESOL Lr/L1.1b extract relevant information from a narrative or explanation face-to-face or on the telephone, and respond
ESOL Rw/L1.2a Recognise & understand vocabulary associated with different types of text, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning
ESOL Sc/L2.3b Ask for information
ESOL Sc/L2.4a Express statements of fact
ESOL Sc/L2.5a Present information & ideas in a logical sequence and provide further detail and development to clarify or confirm understanding
ESOL Lr/L2.1a Extract information from extended texts in a non-face-to-face context, e.g. radio
ESOL Lr/L2.4a Follow and participate in a discussion or conversation
ESOL Sd/L2.2c Express views, opinions, feelings, wishes
Context
News, Politics & Government items
History, culture, museums, libraries

*A Yorkshire Yarn is a short documentary series exploring the English language learning experiences of three students at the University of Huddersfield. There are three episodes in the series.*

1 The Tales of a Trainee Tutor
http://www.youtube.com/user/ESOLRESOURCES#p/a/u/2/Itb9nc9rIMg

Level
Level 1
Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Sc/L2.3b Ask for information
ESOL Sc/L1.2b Ask for information
ESOL Lr/L2.3a Respond to detailed or extended questions on a range of topics
ESOL Lr/L2.1a Extract information from extended texts in a non-face-to-face context, e.g. radio
ESOL Lr/L1.5a Respond to questions on a range of topics
ESOL Lr/L1.2a Listen to explanation or narrative
Context
Education and teaching