English IV

Base Knowledge

Have B1 level

Teaching Methodologies

Explanation of grammatical contents and vocabulary;

Worksheets/ consolidation of knowledge, in order to develop oral and written comprehension/expression, with exercises of a different nature (association / correspondence / completion of sentences / texts / questionnaires of true / false / multiple choice questionnaires / question/answer questionnaires);

Observation / oral description of images;

Listening to texts and video viewing;

Didactic conversation / “jeu de rôle”;

Pair/group work.

Learning Results

Improve the language skills to a B2 level. According to CEFR, at the end of the course, students should be able to:

    • understand the main ideas of complex text on several topics;
    • interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain;
  • produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

 

 

Program

 

The course syllabus will cover the following topics:

  • Work and education
  • Lifestyles
  • Money
  • Technology
  • Global issues

Each topic will include different types of activities to develop the four skills (written production, spoken production, reading comprehension and listening comprehension).

– Revision of the main points of grammar and functioning of the English language.

 

Curricular Unit Teachers

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Bibliography:

Murphy, Raymond (2003). English Grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice for intermediate students (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.   

ISEC Library: 2-7-15 (ISEC) – 12778

Parker, Sybil P. (1994). Dictionary of Scientific and technical terms (5th ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.

ISEC Library: 2-1-20 (ISEC) – 06496

   

Class material will be provided, throughout the lessons, by the teacher.