SNDC Dual Purpose: Testing at the Swedish National Defence College Teaching students at the SNDC Testing and Teaching to and at Level 3

SNDC Who are tested and why? Testing routines and consequences Description of SNDC entrance test Teaching students at level 2+ material, methods Teaching students at level 3 material, methods Comparison 2+ and 3 Swedish mistakes AGENDA

SNDC LEVELS OF ENGLISH

SNDC Same format for SNDC exam since parts (2½ hours): Vocabulary (50 questions) Abbreviations, acronyms (15 questions) Reading comprehension (20 questions) Grammar (50 questions) Essay (approx. 75 words) TESTS - now

SNDC procurementto retaliatefeasible 1.acquisition1.to get access1.crucial 2.deployment2.to get respect2.dangerous 3.responsibility3.to get results 3. possible 4.requirement4.to get revenge4. substantial TEST - Vocabulary

SNDC PSO 1. Partner Support Operations 2. Peace Support Operations 3. Peace Surveillance Operations e.g. 1. as an estimation 2. for example 3. that is TEST – Acronyms, abbreviations, expressions etc.

SNDC Choosing a combat aircraft is not that much different from choosing a family car – it has to suit the available budget; and the political implications have to be taken into account (will the rest of the family agree with the style and colour?). Like the car buyer, the potential purchaser must predict the role that air power will play during the lifetime of the aircraft (will it be large enough to accommodate a growing family?), and compare the potential replacement platforms, examining their strengths and weaknesses. Which statement is correct according to the text? 1. Choosing a family car means having a budget account. 2. Choosing a combat aircraft is solely a question of politics. 3. Choosing a car or combat aircraft means anticipating possible needs. TEST – Reading Comprehension

SNDC 1) a good news. He said he had 2) some good news. 3) these good news. 1) is living At present she 2) lives at the regiment. 3) live 1) its The corvette and 2) its’ stealth system. 3) it’s TEST - Grammar

SNDC Why I chose to become a career officer The armed forces in 10 years’ time Describe the qualities needed to be a successful officer in the army/air force/navy Write a brief description of your present post to a colleague entering a similar position ESSAYS

SNDC Digital Picture questions Listening comprehension Video footage Speaking –Follow up »Item analysis, statistics »Consistency of level »Validity and fairness TESTS - future

SNDC MATERIALS Blue compendium –Paper copy –E-version Other sources e.g.Strategy – Liddell Hart Current news Internet sources Writing, grammar Military exercises TEACHER but also: –mediator –catalyst –monitor –speaking partner Teaching Level 2+

SNDC Examples of classroom activity 1)An individual presentation 2)Information sharing 3)Vocabulary work 4)Grammar check 5)Strategy discussion Teaching Level 2+

SNDC Teaching Level 3 MATERIALS College Handbook –Morals and ethics –Role of the officer Other sources Land, sea, air doctrines NATO GOP Media training Mil. and other exercises Current news Internet sources Writing, grammar TEACHER but also: –mediator –catalyst –monitor –speaking partner

SNDC Age and maturity level More competition when selected Life experience and missions abroad Able to express nuances in English Aware of necessity of writing appropriately Aware of cultural differences Higher level of motivation Level 3 compared to 2+

SNDC Un/countables: Information are 3rd person: he work, have Present tenses: they work, are working Plural ”s”: 10 year …5 pound It is/are/was etc. There is/are/was etc. Sounds: seize, chair, agenda, young, John, measures, ”SWEDISH” ERRORS