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International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme Subject Brief

Language acquisition:
Language ab initio Standard level
First assessments 2013 Last assessments 2019
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous, academically challenging and balanced

programme of education designed to prepare students aged 16 to 19 for success at
university and life beyond. The DP aims to encourage students to be knowledgeable,
inquiring, caring and compassionate, and to develop intercultural understanding,
open-mindedness and the attitudes necessary to respect and evaluate a range of
viewpoints.
To ensure both breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, students must
choose at least one subject from five groups: 1) their best language, 2) additional
language(s), 3) social sciences, 4) experimental sciences, and 5) mathematics. Students
may choose either an arts subject from group 6, or a second subject from groups
1 to 5. At least three and not more than four subjects are taken at higher level (240
recommended teaching hours), while the remaining are taken at standard level (150
recommended teaching hours). In addition, three core elementsthe extended essay,
theory of knowledge and creativity, action, serviceare compulsory and central to the
philosophy of the programme.
These IB DP subject briefs illustrate four key course components.
I. Course description and aims
II. Curriculum model overview
III. Assessment model

IV. Sample questions
I. Course description and aims
II. Curriculum model overview
The IB DP language ab initio course is designed to provide students with

the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to
communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the
confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and
fostering respect for cultural diversity. The language ab initio course develops students linguistic abilities through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills by providing them opportunities
to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday
situations. Language ab initio is available at standard level only.
Three areas of study language, themes and texts provide the basis
of the language ab initio course. These three fundamental areas, as well
as intercultural understanding, are all interrelated and should be studied
concurrently.
The aims of the language ab initio course are to:

develop students intercultural understanding
enable students to understand and use the language they have
studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes
encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of the different perspectives
of people from other cultures
develop students awareness of the role of language in relation to
other areas of knowledge
develop students awareness of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar
provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure
through the use of an additional language
provide the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual
stimulation through knowledge of an additional language.
Areas of Study
Language
Receptive skills: the ability to comprehend straightforward
written and spoken language.
Productive skills: the ability to write and speak the target
language effectively.
Interactive skills: the ability to understand and respond effectively
to written and spoken language.
Themes
Individuals and society Daily routines; education; food and
drink; personal details; appearance and character physical
health; relationships; shopping
Leisure and work Employment; entertainment; holidays;
media; sport; technology; transport
Urban and rural environment Environmental concerns; global
issues; neighbourhood; physical geography; town and services;
weather
Texts
During the course, students are taught to understand and produce
a variety of spoken, written and visual texts. Use of authentic texts is
encouraged. Examples of texts to be studied include articles, letters,
maps, timetables and web pages.
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III. Assessment model
IV. Sample questions
Having followed the language ab initio standard level course, students

will be assessed on their ability to:
demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the intercultural
elements related to the prescribed topics
communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations
understand and use accurately the basic structures of the language
understand and use an appropriate range of vocabulary
use a register and a format that are appropriate to the situation.
Assessment at a glance
Type of
assessment
Format of
assessment
Time
(hours)
External
three details about this person

where you met
what you have been doing together
what your future plans are
Weighting
of final
grade (%)
75
Paper 1:
Receptive
skills
Understanding of four
written texts.
Text-handling exercises.
Paper 2:
Productive
skills
Written
assignment:
Receptive
and productive skills
1.5
30
Two compulsory writing

exercises.
Section A: One question to
be answered from a choice
of two.
Section B: One question to
be answered from a choice
of three.
25
A piece of writing, 200300

words, in the target language carried out under
teacher guidance.
20
Internal
Individual
oral:
Interactive
skills
Your teacher has asked you to speak about the disadvantages of

using public transport. Write the text of your speech. Mention at
least three disadvantages.
You are on holiday in a (target language) speaking country. On
your personal blog you post a message about someone you have
just met. In your blog entry you explain:
25
1. Presentation of a visual
stimulus (from a choice
of two) by the student
2. Follow-up questions
on the visual stimulus
3. General conversation
including at least two
questions on the
written assignment
10
minutes
25
About the IB: For over 40 years the IB has built a reputation for high-quality, challenging programmes of education that develop internationally
minded young people who are well prepared for the challenges of life in the 21st century and able to contribute to creating a better, more
peaceful world.
For further information on the IB Diploma Programme, visit: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/ Complete subject guides can be accessed through
the IB Online Curriculum Center (OCC), the IB university and government official system, or purchased through the IB store: http://store.ibo.org
To learn more about how the IB Diploma Programme prepares students for success at university, visit: www.ibo.org/recognition or
email: [email protected]

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International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme Subject Brief

The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous, academically challenging and balanced

III. Assessment model

I. Course description and aims

II. Curriculum model overview

The IB DP language ab initio course is designed to provide students with

The aims of the language ab initio course are to:

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III. Assessment model

IV. Sample questions

Having followed the language ab initio standard level course, students

three details about this person

Two compulsory writing

A piece of writing, 200300

Your teacher has asked you to speak about the disadvantages of

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