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• Level I - Block 1

  Descripción: In this first level the student will learn the fundamental tools for communicating in English, taking the learner from 0 to a Basic Level of English. Whilst introducing the correct use of the indefinite article, subject pronouns and basic syntax including the verb To Be and the alphabet, the block covers functions including: greetings and introductions, nationalities, through meaningful, contextual exercises. As well as introducing the essential structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about the topic areas mentioned, the learner is encouraged to practice pronunciation from the very beginning. With the help of a native speaker, the vocabulary items and sentences modeled can be listened to and simulated. By the end of the Basic Block, the learner will have encountered the necessary structures to communicate using past, present and future tenses on a limited level in situations of immediate relevance, be able to communicate needs and desires as well as make observations and appropriate responses to typical comments. As well as introducing the essential structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about the topic areas mentioned, the learner is encouraged to practice pronunciation from the very beginning. With the help of a native speaker, the vocabulary items and sentences modeled can be listened to and simulated.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Greetings

    Aims: To introduce and learn vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Greetings.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Greetings

    Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar as well as some more useful sentences and phrases through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Subject Pronouns - Affirmative of the verb 'To Be' -The alphabet. Vocabulary: Greeting. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Listening: select what you hear - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Greetings

    Aims: To consolidate what has been studied in the previous lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Listening practice, writing activites such as correct word filling, complete the sentences, Movie dubbing.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Greetings - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Happy birthday!

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: numbers - age - introductions: This is.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Happy birthday!

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle structures and sentences through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: The verb To Be: affirmative, short form - Talking about ages - Introductions: third person Vocabulary: The family and home, Numbers 0-10. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding picturesd: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Happy birthday!

    Aims: To consolidate vocabulary, and structures and grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association complete the sentences, choose the correct word or option, listening activity, and comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: affirmative, short form - Talking about ages - Introductions: third person. Vocabulary: The family and home - Numbers 0-20. Activities: Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Complete the sentences - Dub the movie - Listen and select what you hear - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Happy birthday! - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Meeting new people

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Talking about countries and nationalities - Numbers 0-20 - Every day expressions - Last name.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Meeting new people

    Aims: To learn and pratice the grammar as well as some more useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: affirmative, long and short forms - Talking about ages, names and jobs: extended personal information - Introductions: third person and correct use of subject pronouns - But for basic comparisons - Determiners: a/an - Expressing similarity: also/too. Vocabulary: Numbers 0-20 - Everyday expressions: greetings - Talking about countries and nationalities: From. Activities: student-led practice: click on the images - Finish the sentences - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Write correct sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Meeting new people

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: affirmative, long and short forms - Talking about ages, last names and jobs: extended personal information - Introductions: third person and correct use of subject pronouns - But for basic comparisons - Determiners: a/an - Spelling last names - Expressing similarity: also/too. Vocabulary: Everyday expressions: greetings - Talking about countries and nationalities: From - Numbers 0-20. Activities: Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences - Dub the movie - Choose the synonymous sentence.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Meeting new people - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - In the party

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: interrogative and negative forms - Talking about ages, names and jobs: extended personal information. Plurals and demonstrative pronous: This/these. Introductions: third person and correct use of subject pronouns - 'But' for basic comparisons - Determiners: a/an - Expressing similarity: also/too. Vocabulary: Talking and asking about more countries and nationalities: From - Everyday expressions: jobs, adjectives...

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - In the party

    Aims: To learn and practice grammar, introduce and re-cycle more vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: interrogative and negative forms, - Talking about ages, names and jobs,: extended personal information - But for basic comparisons - Determiners: this/these - Interrogative pronouns: what ? Expressing similarity: also/too. Vocabulary: Talking and asking about countries and nationalities: From - Numbers 0-20 - Everyday expressions: greetings. Activities: - student-led practice: click on ther vocabulary - Complete the sentences - Fill in the blanks - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - In the party

    Aims: To consolidate and review vocabulary, grammar and structures previously studied through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Adjectives - The verb To Be: interrogative and negative forms - Talking about ages, names and jobs: extended personal information - But for basic comparisons - Determiners: this/these - Plurals. Vocabulary: Talking and asking about countries and nationalities: From - Everyday expressions: greetings. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Dub the movie - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - In the party - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

• Level I - Block 2

  In this first level, the student will learn the fundamental tools for communicating in English, taking the learner to aquire the Basic Level. Whilst introducing the Present Simple tense of the most common verbs, the correct use of the articles, determiners, frequency adverbs and basic syntax; the block covers functions including: jobs, eating out and telling the time through meaningful, contextual exercises. By the end of the Block, the learner will have encountered the necessary structures to communicate using present tenses on a limited level in situations of immediate relevance, will be able to communicate basic needs and desires as well as make observations and appropriate responses to typical comments. As well as introducing the essential structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about the topic areas mentioned, the learner is encouraged to practice pronunciation from the very beginning. With the help of a native speaker, the vocabulary items and sentences modeled can be listened to and simulated.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Megan's job. Her first day

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Work vocabulary - Introduction to days of the week - Introduction to ordinal numbers: first - Cinema vocabulary.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Megan's job. Her first day

    Aims: To study and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Telling the time: numbers 0-12, o'clock - Determiners: this/ that, these/those - There is/ there are - Possessives: my, its, his, her, their -Possessives: 's - Expressing similarity: also/too. Vocabulary: Work vocabulary - Extended presentation of days of the week - Cinema vocabulary - Introduction to ordinal numbers: first, second, third etc. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the images - Complete the sentences - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Megan's job. Her first day

    Aims: To consoldiate and review vocabulary, grammar and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Telling the time: numbers 0-12, o'clock - Determiners: this/ that, these/those - Cinema vocabulary - There is/ there are: positive, negative, interrogative - Possessives: my, its, his, her, their - Possessives: 's - Expressing similarity: also/too - Prepositions of time: from, until. Vocabulary: Work vocabulary - Ordinal numbers: first, second, third etc - Extended practice of days of the week - Times of the day: morning, afternoon, evening, night. Activities: Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Fill in the blanks: Complete the sentences - Dub the movie - Recognition of synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Megan's job. Her first day - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Talking about themselves

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner - Money - Work vocabulary: extension.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Talking about themselves

    Aims: To study and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Revision of adjectives - Present simple affirmative of daily verbs. Vocabulary: Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner - Money - Work vocabulary: extension - Numbers: 13-30. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and write - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Talking about themselves

    Aims: To consolidate and review the vocabulary, grammar and structures through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Revision of adjectives - Present simple affirmative of common verbs. Vocabulary: Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner - Money - Work vocabulary: extension - Numbers: 13-30. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and choose the best response - Fill in the blanks: choose an option - Complete the sentences - Dub the movie - Recognition of synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Talking about themeselves - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Day-to-day of a Mayor

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Daily activities - Irregular plurals: person/people.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Day-to-day of a Mayor

    Aims: To present and practice the grammar and some more useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Frequency adverbs and expressions: every, usually, sometimes - Present simple affirmative of daily verbs. - Prepositions of time: at, until, after - Articles: a, an, the or (zero article) - Let's + infinitive for suggestions. Vocabulary: Daily activities - Irregular plurals: person/people - Time: fractions of an hour, etc. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Choose the correct word or option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Association of images with certain expressions and words: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Day-to-day of a Mayor

    Aims: To review and consolidate the vocabulary, grammar and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Frequency expressions: every, usually, sometimes - Present simple affirmative of daily verbs. - Time prepositions: at, until, after - Articles: a, an, the or - (zero article) - Let's + infinitive for suggestions Vocabulary: Daily activities - Irregular plurals: person/people - Time: fractions of an hour. Activities: Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Order and write sentences - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Reading: error detection - Comprehension exercise: chose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Day-to-day of a Mayor - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - A table for two, please!

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - A table for two, please!

    Aims: To introduce, present and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Ordering food in a restaurant, Asking about prices: How much?, Present simple negative and interrogative of daily verbs - A / some Vocabulary: Expressing preferences about food - Food vocabulary: eating out. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Complete the sentences - Write senteces.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - A table for two, please!

    Aims: To review and consolidate grammar, structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Ordering food in a restaurant - Asking about prices: How much? - Present simple negative and interrogative of daily verbs - A / some. Vocabulary includes food, numbers 30 to 100, monye, etc, Activities: Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Write the correct word - Comprehension exericse: choose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - A table for two, please! - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - The typical American housewife

    Aims: To review the contents of the block through a series of video clips and listening exercises as well as interactive exercises such as fill in the blanks, select the correct option, etc. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: The student will review: Present simple of daily verbs. - Describing daily routine - Adjectives Vocabulary: Nationalities - Jobs - The time - Days of the week. Activities: Real practice situation: listen to the movie and then dub it - Listening: fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks: complete the senteces - Fill in the blanks: multiple.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - The typical American housewife

    Aims: To Review the contents of the Block through a series of interactive exercises such as reading practice, pronunciation of owrds covered in the block, listening and filling in the blanks, choosing the right option, etc A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: The student will review: Present simple of daily verbs. - Describing daily routine - Some - Adjectives - There is/are: positive, negative and interrogative. Vocabulary: Nationalities - Jobs - The time - Days of the week - Numbers 0 -100 Activities: Reading cpmprehension: true or false - Pronunciation: listen and reepat - Listening: listen and write - Fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

• Level II - Block 1

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block and continue the transition to a basic user of English. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas. In this block the learner is introduced to Modal verbs for ability, extended prepositions as well as the Present Simple forms of many common verbs. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Having a crash

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic as well as grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items as well as writing grammatically correct sentences, selecting the right picture or image, etc.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Having a crash

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures as well as practicing pronunciation through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and writing activities, and listening and repeting words or expressions. Vocabulary: - Clothes - Basic telephone expressions. Activities: - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Pronunciation: listn and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Having a crash

    Aims: To review and consolidate vocabulary, grammar and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening: gap-fill, student-led listening: click on the vocabulary, listening prctice: spelling, pronunciation: listen and repeat, etc. Structures and functions: - Modal verbs: can/can't for ability, permission and possibility - Exchanging personal information: telephone numbers and addresses - Prepositions of place: over, on, in - Present simple: all forms. Vocabulary: - Clothes - Basic telephone expressions. Activities: Fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Complete the sentences - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Having a crash - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - At the police station

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - At the police station

    Aims: To introduce and practice grammar as well as some more useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, choosing the correct word, listening and repeating, etc. Structures and functions: - Order of adjectives - Present simple: all forms Vocabulary: - Clothes - Physical descriptions. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images or drawings - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - At the police station

    Aims: To consolidate and review the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and writing activities, choosing the correct word or option, completing the sentences, etc. Structures and functions: - Order of adjectives - Present simple: all forms - Talking about ages. Vocabulary: - Clothes - Physical descriptions - Numbers: revision and extension. Activities: - Listening: listen and answer the questions - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Complete the sentences - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - At the police station - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises,

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Megan's birthday

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Megan's birthday

    Aims: To introduce and practice grammar and some more useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and repeating, listening and writing, etc. Structures and functions: - Adverbs of frequency - Present simple: all forms with new verbs - Have Got: all forms - Prepositions of place: on, under, next to, in front of Vocabulary: - Days of the week: revision - Physical descriptions - Relationships and family. Activities - Student-led practice: click on the images or drawings - Complete the sentences - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Megan's birthday

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as choosing the correct word or option, compleating the sentences, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: - Adverbs of frequency - Present simple: all forms with new verbs - Have Got: all forms - Prepositions of place: on, under, next to, in front of. Vocabulary: - Physical descriptions - Relationships and family - Days of the week: revision. Activities: Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Dub the movie - Comprehenson activity: choose the synonymous sentence - Write a new sentence.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Megan's birthday - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - The fifth anual race

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - The fifth anual race

    Aims: To introduce and practice grammar vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and repeating, listening and writing, etc Structures and functions: - Prepositions of movement - Imperative: positive. Vocabulary: - Places in the town - Basic directions - Expressions with go: go up, go down, go onto. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Pronuncation: listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listeing: listen and fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and write.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - The fifth anual race

    Aims: To consolidate and review grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as choosing the correct word, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: - Prepositions - Imperative. Vocabulary: - Places in the town - Basic directions - Expressions with go: go up, go down, go onto. Activities: Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentece - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - The fifth annual race - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Megan's dog

    Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Megan's dog

    Aims: To introduce, study and practice grammar and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as associating sentences and words with pictures, writing sentences, Pronunciation: listening and repeat, etc. Structures and functions: - Giving instructions - Expressing prohibition: negative imperatives - Quantifiers: a few, a little, a lot of, plenty of, any, enough - Negative agreement: either - Expressing frequency: once, twice, three times. Vocabulary: - Instructions - Prohibitions. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Write sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Megan's dog

    Aims: To consolidate and review grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and writing, choosing the correct word or sentence, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: - Giving instructions - Expressing prohibition: negative imperatives - Quantifiers: a few, a little, a lot of, plenty of, any, enough - Negative agreement: either - Expressing frequency: once, twice, three times. Vocabulary: - Instructions - Prohibitions. Activities: Listening: listen and choose an option - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Megan's dog - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - At the airport: looking for Megan

    Aims: To revise and conslidate the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include dubbing the movie, dialog understanding: selecting the correct option, making sentences and filling in the blanks. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: - Have Got - Talking about the family - Directions and places in a town - Asking for more information. Vocabulary: - Physical descriptions - Family and relations. Activities - Watch a movie and dub it. - Listening: choosing the correct option-Make sentences. - Fill in the gaps.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - At the airport: looking for Megan

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include choosing the correct word, Listen and answer: true or false, Reading: read and put in order, Listen and fill in the blanks, etc. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: - Have Got - Talking about the family - Directions and places in a town - Asking for more information - Possessive's' - Imperatives - Prepositions. Vocabulary: - Physical descriptions - Family and relations - Activities: - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Reading comprehension: order the events.

• Level II - Block 2

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block and begin the transition from the Basic Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas. In this block the learner is introduced to the Past Simple of the verb To Be, regular verbs and some common irregular verbs, extended comparative practice as well as the Present Continuous forms of many common verbs, the difference between the present simple and continuous, the going to form and various expressions. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items, grammar and expressions.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - What a mess!! There was a party

    Aims: To introduce and learn structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Activities include Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening to a movie and answering questions about it, etc. Vocabulary: parts of the house, furniture, months.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - What a mess!! There was a party

    Aims: To study and practice grammar and expressions through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past simple: the verb To Be - Time expressions: now, yesterday, last week, night etc - There was/were - Extension of adjectives - How much/many? Vocabulary: - House and home vocabulary, months. Activities: Student-led activity: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks - Rewrite the sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - What a mess!! There was a party

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive activities. Structures and functions: - Past simple: the verb To Be - Time expressions: now, yesterday, last week, night etc - There was/were - Extension of adjectives - How much/many? - Interrogative pronouns. Vocabulary: - House and home vocabulary. Months Activities: Listening: choose the right option, choose the correct word, Choose the correct option, Listen and write, choose the sentence which means the same, Listening: fill in the blanks, Dub the movie.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - What a mess!! There was a party - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Shopping clothes

    Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc - Clothes. Activities: - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Watch the movie. Movie understanding: match the columns.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Shopping clothes

    Aims: To introduce, study and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past simple (affirmative): regular verbs - Too + adjective - Comparison of short adjectives. Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc - Clothes. Activities: Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and write.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Shopping clothes

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past simple (affirmative): regular verbs and /t/ /d/ /id/ endings - Comparison of short adjectives - Too + adjective. Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc - Clothes. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: fill in the blanks - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option - Dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Shopping clothes - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Megan's mother

    Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Activities - Watch a movie - Movie understanding: match the columns.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Megan's mother

    Aims: To introduce, study and practice grammar, through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past Simple: interrogative and negative - Past Simple: irregular verbs - Obligations: have to - Comparison of long and irregular adjectives. Vocabulary: - Seasons, months and dates (ordinals), means of transport. Activities: - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks - Choose the correct word or option.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Megan's mother

    Aims: To revise the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past Simple: interrogative and negative - Past Simple: irregular verbs - Obligations: have to - Comparison of long and irregular adjectives - Travel: to go by + transport. Vocabulary: - Seasons, months and dates (ordinals) - Transport. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat 'th' (soft) - Association of words and sentences with correspnding images - Listening and writing: fill in the blanks - Choosing synonymous sentences Choosing the correct word or option - Fill in the blanks activity - Dub the movie.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Megan's mother - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Going back to New York

    Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Going back to New York

    Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as student-led listening exercises, fill in the blanks activities, Pronunciation: listen and repeat, etc.. Structures and functions: - Present continuous: all forms - Present simple for habitual actions vs Present Continuous for actions at the time of speaking - Some and any. Vocabulary: - Vocabulary extension - Have + daily actions: have a shower, have breakfast. Activities - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks - Pronunciation: listen ansd repeat: "ing" - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Going back to New York

    Aims: To revise, practice and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, choosing the correct word and answer, etc. Structures and functions: - Present continuous: all forms - Present simple for habitual actions vs Present Continuous for actions at the time of speaking - Some and any. Vocabulary: - Vocabulary extension. Activities: - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listn and repeat - Listening: fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Make sentences - Answer the questions - Listening: listen and choose an option - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Going back to New York - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - At the fair. The fortune teller

    Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - At the fair. The fortune teller

    Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, fill in the blanks activities activities, etc. Structures and functions: - Going to + infinitive: predictions, future plans and intentions, deductions from visual clues - Present simple for habitual actions - Present continuous for temporary states. Vocabulary: - Vocabulary extension: work and leisure - Ordinal numbers: talking about special occasions, Dates , Get + married, dressed, etc. Activities: Student-led pracrtice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Choose the correct option.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - At the fair. The fortune teller

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Going to + infinitive: predictions, future plans and intentions, deductions from visual clues - Present simple for habitual actions - Present continuous for temporary states. Vocabulary: - Vocabulary extension: work and leisure - Ordinal numbers: talking about special occasions - Time expressions: nowadays, at the moment. Dates. Get + married, dressed, etc. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat; Association of images with expressions: listen and repeat; Listening: listen and answer, choose the right option, true or false; choosing synonymous sentences; Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences; Dub the movie.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - At the fair. The fortune teller - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Returning to Work

    Aims: To revise and conslidate the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include associating words with pictures; listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs; dubbing the movie; dialog understanding by filling in the blaks, etc. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: - Past Simple: telling a simple story - Some and any - Describing a house. Vocabulary: - House and home. Activities: - Student-led prctice: click on the drawings - Real practice situation: dialog - Dub the movie - Dialog understandin: fill in the blanks - Reading comprehension: fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Returning to Work

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include word/sentence-picture association, Pronunciation: listen and repeat; Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks, etc.. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: - Present continuous - Going to + infinitive - Adjectives: comparison. Vocabulary: - Clothes. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Complete the sentences: fill in the blanks.

• Level III - Block 1

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the transition from a Basic Level to an Intermediate Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learners' independence in all areas. In this block the learner is introduced to the contrasting uses of the tenses covered so far such as Present Continuous for future plans with Going to for intentions. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Buying the perfect motorhome

    Aims: To learn and acquire both structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Buying the perfect motorhome

    Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar as well as to expand both structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Review: Present simple, present continuous, past simple. Vocabulary: - Travel, means of transport, everyday activities. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks - Complete the sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Buying the perfect motorhome

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Review: Present simple, present continuous, past simple - Review of basic telephone conversations - Personal information. Vocabulary: - Time expressions for the past and present - Travel vocabulary, means of transport, everyday activities. Activities: - Listening practice: listen and fill in the gaps; Pronunciation: listen and repeat (ch/sh); Listening comprehension: select the correct option; Choose the correct option; Fill in the gaps: choose the correct word or option; Make sentences; Choosing synonymous sentences; Real life dialogue: dub the movie.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Buying the perfect motorhome - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Mildred

    Aims: To learn, practice, acquire and expand both structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Mildred

    Aims: To learn and practice grammar, and some useful sentences through a series of interactive exercises. Functions: Present perfect: recent past actions. All forms - Possessive pronouns; question word: Whose?. Vocabulary: - Talking about the weather and temperatures - Travel vocabulary: to pack a suitcase. Activities: Association of sentences and expressions with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening: fill in the blanks; Pronuncation: listen and repeat (long and short i) and then select the correct sound - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks with the right word or option.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Mildred

    Aims: To review, practice and consolidate both grammar and structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present perfect: recent past actions. All forms - Possessive pronouns - Interrogative pronoun: Whose?. Vocabulary: - Talking about the weather and temperatures - Travel vocabulary: to pack a suitcase. Activities: - student-led practice: click on the drawings - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression - Reading comprehension: true or false - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Mildred - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Let's go to the Island of Martha's Vineyard

    Aims: To acquire, learn and expand both structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Let's go to the Island of Martha's Vineyard

    Aims: To acquire and practice both the grammar and some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present Perfect: for and since - Present continuous - Present Simple - Past Simple - Going to + infinitive - Adverbs - Agreements - Prepositions of movement. Vocabulary: - Expressing feelings and emotions - Travel plans - Difference between "gone" and "been" - Public places. Activities: - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks with correct word or option - Student-led practice: click on the drawings.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Let's go to the Island of Martha's Vineyard

    Aims: To review and consoldiate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present Perfect: for and since - Present continuous - Present Simple - Past Simple - Going to + infinitive - Adverbs - Expressing similarities -Agreements - Prepositions of movement. Vocabulary: - Expressing feelings and emotions - Travel plans - Difference between "been" and "gone" - Public places. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat, listen and choose the correct sound - Listen comprehension: listen and answer true or false - Fill in the blanks: choose the correct word or option - Student-led activities: click on the vocbaulary, listen and complete the sentences - Listen comprehension: choose the correct option - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Let's go to the Island of Martha's Vineyard - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Having a breakdown

    Aims: To acquire and learn both structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Having a breakdown

    Aims: To acquire and practice grammar and some more structures through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present perfect: yet and already - Have you ever..? (past experiences) - Quantifiers: too much, too many, not enough. Vocabulary: - Clothes vocabulary, Cloth material, farewells. Activities: - Student-led prtactice: click on the drawings - Listening - Fill in the blanks with the corresponding word or option - Association of expressions with the corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Having a breakdown

    Aims: To review and consolidate both structures and vocabulary and grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and Funtions: - Present perfect: yet and already - Have you ever..? (past experiences) - Quantifiers: too much, too many, not enough - Imperatives. Vocabulary: - Common expressions - Clothes vocabulary. Activities: - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Listening practice: fill in the blanks- Listening practice: listen and aswer - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the correct sound - Student-led practice: click on the drawings - Complete the sentences - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Having a breakdown - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Bye-Bye, Rowland!

    Aims: To acquire and learn both structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Bye-Bye, Rowland!

    Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more expressions through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present perfect vs. Past simple: use of time markers - Present perfect: just - Something / Anything / Nothing. Vocabulary: - Shapes - Materials - Common expressions. Activities: - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Choosing the correct word or option - Listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks - Match the question and answer.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Bye-Bye, Rowland!

    Aims: To revise and consolidate both structures and vocabulary as well as grammar covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Describing objects when you don't know the name - Present perfect vs Past simple: use of time markers - Present perfect: just - Something / Anything / Nothing. Vocabulary: - Shapes - Materials - Common expressions: to look like, to make a decision, to be made of. Activities: - Listening practice: fill in the blanks - Pronunciaton: listen and repeat and choose the corresponding sound - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Complete the sentences - Choose the best word or option - Listening comprehension: choosing synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Bye-Bye, Rowland! - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - She's left me!!

    Aims: To review and consolidate both structures and vocabulary as well as grammar covered in the block through a series of interactive exercises. The use of error detection exercises makes students aware of the typical errors made at this stage. Structures and functions: - Present perfect - Past Simple - Going to + infinitive - Something / Anything / Nothing. Vocabulary: - Shapes - Materials - Common expressions: review. Activities: - Real life dialog: listen and choose the best option - Error detection - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - She's left me!!

    Aims: To review and consolidate both structures and vocabulary as well as grammar covered in the block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Present perfect - Past Simple - Going to + infinitive - Present continuous - Something / Anything / Nothing. Vocabulary: - Clothes - Materials - Common expressions. Activities: - Listening: multiple choice - Click on each drawing and complete the senteces - -Reading and writing: fill the blanks in a letter.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - She's left me!!

    In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block as well as consilidate the transition from a Basic Level to a solid Intermediate Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learners' independence in all areas, especially in situations such as travel and accommodation, expressing oneself and responding to questions. In this block the learner will practice the narrative tenses (Past simple, Past continuous and Present perfect) and begin to practice re-telling personal experiences and stories from journeys or past events. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

• Level III - Block 2

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block as well as consilidate the transition from a Basic Level to a solid Intermediate Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learners' independence in all areas, especially in situations such as travel and accommodation, expressing oneself and responding to questions. In this block the learner will practice the narrative tenses (Past simple, Past continuous and Present perfect) and begin to practice re-telling personal experiences and stories from journeys or past events. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Introducing "Dark Night"

    Aims: To acquire and learn structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Introducing "Dark Night"

    Aims: To learn and prctice the grammar as well as expand some more useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past continuous: actions in the past - Common expressions: get on well - Travel: check-in at the airport - Have you ever?? - How long does it take?. Vocabulary: - Types of music - Travelling - Country setting. Activities: - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Complete the sentences: fill in the blanks - Listen and repeat sentences and expressions - Listening practice: multiple choice - Listening practice: listen and fill in the blanks. Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Introducing "Dark Night"

    Aims: To revise and consolidate both vocabulary and structures as well as grammar of the topics covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past continuous: actions in the past - Talking about duration: journeys. How long does it take?. Vocabulary: - Types of music - Common expressions: get on well. Travelling. Country setting. Activities: Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Pronunciation: choose the corresponding sound - Complete the sentences - Fill in the blanks - Choose the correct word or option - Answer the questions - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Introducing "Dark Night" - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Camping in the countryside

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Camping in the countryside

    Aims: To acquire, learn and practice grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past continuous vs Past simple: actions in the past - Adverbs - Expressing obligation and prohibition: Modal verbs must / mustn't - Adverbs of manner - The pronoun "one". Vocabulary: Review: colours and prepositions of place - Parks and campsites. Activities: - Listen and repeat sentences and structures - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks: supply the correct word or verbal tense -- Listening: follow the instructions - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Camping in the countryside

    Aims: To review and consolidate both structures and vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the pervious lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past continuous vs Past simple: narrating a simple story - Adverbs - Expressing obligation and prohibition: Modal verbs must / mustn't - The pronoun "one". Vocabulary: - Common expressions - Parks and campsites. Activities: Listen and repeat the sentences - Listening: listen and choose the correct option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat. Choose the correct sound. - Fill in the gaps with the correct word or option - Fill in the gaps with the correct verbal tense - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Camping in the countryside - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - You are not invited to the party

    Aims: To introduce and learn structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - You are not invited to the party

    Aims: To acquire, learn and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Relative pronouns - Conjunctions: so, because - Phrasal verbs. Vocabulary: - Common phrasal verbs - The face - Jobs. Activities: - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks - Finish the sentences - Listen and repeat: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Choose the best word or option.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - You are not invited to the party

    Aims: To review and consolidate structures, vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the previous lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Relative pronouns - Conjunctions: so, because - Synonyms - Travel: checking in to a hotel - Vocabulary: - Parts of the body - Common phrasal verbs - Jobs - The face. Activities: - Listen and repeat useful phrases - Listening practice: listen and read then supply the correct word or expression - Pronunciation: listen and repeat, then choose the correct sound - Choose the correct word or option - Complete the sentences - Listening: fill in the blanks - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Comprehension exercise: choose a synonymous sentence - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - You are not invited to the party - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Meeting Jean

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Meeting Jean

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Making suggestions: should, shouldn't - Comment tags. Vocabulary: - Food and restaurant vocabulary. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Meeting Jean

    Aims: To review and consolidate structures, vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercise. Structures and functions: - Making suggestions: should, shouldn't - Comment tags. Vocabulary: - Food and restaurant vocabulary: complaining. Activities: - Listen and repeat useful sentences - Listening: listen and choose the correct option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then select the correct sound - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Complete the sentences - Comprehension exercise: choose a synonymous sentence - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Meeting Jean - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Nick's plan

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Nick's plan

    Aims: To study and practice the grammar as well as some more pharses through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Question tags - Verbs followed by Gerund and infinitive - Common expressions Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary - Expansion of verbs - containers and contents. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Complete the sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Nick's plan

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Question tags - Verbs followed by Gerund and infinitive - Common expressions. Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary: try on, fit - Expansion of verbs - Containers and contents. Activities: - Listening: listen and choose the correct option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the correct sound - Fill in the blanks with the right word or option - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Finish the sentences - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Nick's plan - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Falling in love

    Aims: To revise and consolidate structures, vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Expressing obligation and prohibition: Modal verbs must / mustn't - Gerund and infinitive - Question tags - Common expressions. Vocabulary: - Shopping vocabulary: try on, fit. Activities: - Listen and watch a movie - Student-led activity: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Falling in love

    Aims: To revise and consolidate structures, vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the bock through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Review of past tenses: past simple, past continuous. Vocabulary: - Food and restaurant vocabulary: complaining. Activities: - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Reading comprehension: complete a postcard - Fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Falling in love

    Aims: To revise and consoliate structures, vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Phrasal verbs - Expressing obligation and prohibition: Modal verbs must / mustn't - Making suggestions: should, shouldn't. Vocabulary: - Food and eating out. Activities: - Reading comprehension: true or false - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks.

• Level III - Block 3

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the crossover from the Basic Level to the Intermediate Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner's independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as travel and eating out, asking for and following directions, health etc. In this block the learner will start to notice an increased confidence when faced with basic functions and will be able to read an English or American newspaper with little difficulty. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, minimal pairs, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Saying goodbye to the band

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Saying goodbye to the band

    Aims: To acquire and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Future simple: will/won't + infinitive - Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: - Animals - Colloquial language - Telephone expressions - More verbs. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Complete the sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Saying goodbye to the band

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammas as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Future simple: will/won't + infinitive - Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: - Animals - Colloquial language - Telephone expressions - More verbs. Activities: - Listening: listen and choose the best option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then select the right sound - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option - Student-led practice: click on the images - Answer the questions - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Saying googdbye to the band - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Getting married

    Aims: To acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Vocabulary presentation: weddings and honeymoon trips.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Getting married

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Comparisons: more/less…than - Will vs. present continuous for future - Shall: offers and suggestions. Vocabulary: - Common expressions - Weddings - More adjectives. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Complete the sentences - Listen and pay attention - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Getting married

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the grammar and structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Comparisons: more/less…than - Will vs. present continuous for future - Shall: offers and suggestions - Travel: changing money. Vocabulary: - Weddings - Common expressions - More adjectives. Activities: - Listening: listen and choose the correct option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the corresponding sound - Multiple choice - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Getting married - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Meeting Jean's family I

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - House and home.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Meeting Jean's family I

    Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First Conditional: facts and general truths - Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives. Vocabulary: - House and home - Common expressions - Irregular superlatives. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Choose the correct option - Complete the sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Meeting Jean's family I

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First Conditional: facts and general truths - Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives Vocabulary: - House and home - Common expressions - Irregular superlatives. Activities: - Listening: listen and answer - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the corresponding sound - Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option - Complete the sentences -- Reading: select the correct option - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real-life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Meeting Jean's family I - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Meeting Jean's family II

    Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - The home.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Meeting Jean's family II

    Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned - Passive: talking about the agent. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell - Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book - Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: - Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: - Listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Fill in the gaps: complete the sentences - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Meeting Jean's family II

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned - Passive - agent: The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell - Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book - Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: - Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: - Listening comprehension: multiple choice - Pronuncation: listen and repeat and choose the right sound - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary and fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Complete the sentences - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Meeting Jean's family II - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - A new barman

    Aims: To learn and acquire new structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Medication.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - A new barman

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about illness: headache, stomach ache - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear - Infinitive of purpose - To and for. Vocabulary: - Medication - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Association of pictures with structures, sentences and phrases: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and choose the correct option.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - A new barman

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear, meet/know - Infinitive of purpose - To and for. Vocabulary: - Emotions - Illness. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and choose the corresponding sound - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Fill in the blanks - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - A new barman - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Dreaming of becoming famous

    Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First conditional - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear, meet/know. Vocabulary: - Synonyms - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Real life dialog: listen and dub the movie - Listening comprehension: fill the blanks - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Make sentences.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Dreaming of becoming famous

    Aims: To expand, review and conslidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First conditional - The passive voice. Vocabulary: - Synonyms - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Reading comprehension: true or false - Complete the sentences.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Dreaming of becoming famous

    Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Comparative and superlative forms. Vocabulary: - Telephone conversation - Vocabulary from the previous units. Activities: - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Make sentences - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

• Level IV - Block 1

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the the transition from an Intermediate Level to an Advanced Level, thus beginning the preparation to take the ECCE (The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English). The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner's independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as work and leisure, house and home, films and habitual actions etc. In this block the learner will continue to notice an increased confidence when faced with basic functions and will be able to read an English or American newspaper with little difficulty, follow conversations in English with native speakers and participate in more complex exchanges. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures covered with emphasis on parts of the language such as phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and the differences between British and American vocabulary. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, minimal pairs, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Doing market research

    Aims: To introduce and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games - Everyday expressions: to have a rest, to get ready.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Doing market research

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Do, go and play - Talking about frequency: adverbs and expressions - Present simple vs Present continuous - To be keen on + noun. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games - Everyday expressions: to catch up on, to give someone a ring, to get together. Activities: - Student-led prctice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Associating images with words and expressions: listen and repeat - Write sentences - Reading comprehension: true or false - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Doing market research

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Do, go and play - Talking about frequency: adverbs and expressions - Present simple vs Present continuous. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games. Activities: - Pronunciation: third person present simple, listen and repeat then choose the corresponding sound - Reading comprehension: completing a form - Fill in the blanks - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Doing market research - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Remembering old times

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Talking about family - Describing living spaces.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Remembering old times

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past simple and Past continuous: interrupted actions in the past - While / when - Used to: past habits and tendencies - Comparative forms - There was/were: all forms. Vocabulary: - Talking about family: in-laws - Common expressions: to look forward to something, for ages, why on earth? - Description of a house - Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary or image - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen ansd repeat - Fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and choose the correct option.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Remembering old times

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Past simple and Past continuous: interrupted actions in the past - While / when - Used to, use to, usually: past and present habits and tendencies. Vocabulary: - Talking about family - Common expressions: to look forward to something, for ages, why on earth? - Talking about living spaces. Activities: - Reading: read and choose the best option - Pronunciation: past simple regular verbs /s/, /z/, /id/, listen and repeat and select the corresponding sound - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Remembering old times - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Making plans for vacations

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Vacations - Tourism - Experiences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Making plans for vacations

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about vacations plans - Present perfect: already, yet, still, just - Past simple: ago. Vocabulary: - Vacations - Common expressions: Lucky you! You're telling me!, What I mean to say is?, to have a look at something, by any chance - British and American English - Travel: buying a ticket. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks: multple choice - Fill in the blanks - Correction of wrong sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and reepeat - Reading comprehension: brochures, answer the questions - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Making plans for vacations

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about vacation plans - Present perfect: already, yet, still, just - Past simple: ago - Present perfect vs Past simple. Vocabulary - Vacations - Talking about past experiences. Activities: - Pronunciation: stressed syllables, listen and repeat and select the stressed syllable - Reading and writing: fill the blanks with the correct tense - Fill in the blanks - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Making plans for vacations - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Two weeks in Austria

    Aims: To acquire and learn the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Vacations - Pastimes - Common expressions: hand made, I'd rather.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Two weeks in Austria

    Aims: To learn and prctice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about vacations plans - Will / Shall - Will vs Going to - Prepositions. Vocabulary: - Vacations - Pastimes - Common expressions: I'm afraid so / not, on hand, help yourself, to fill in a form, a night on the town - Days of the week - Excursions - Films - Competitions. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Reading and listening: true or false - Listening comprehension: multiple choice - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Two weeks in Austria

    Aims: To expand, revise and consolidate the structures and vocabulary as well as the grammar covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about vacations plans - Will / Shall - Will, Going to, Present continuous - Prepositions - Pronunciation: detecting tone. Vocabulary: - Vacations - Pastimes - Common expressions: I'm afraid so / not, on hand, help yourself, to fill in a form, a night on the town - Days of the week - Excursions - Films - Competitons. Activities: - Pronunciation: intonation, listen and repeat then decide the friendly or unfriendly intonation - Fill in the blanks: multiple choice - Fill in the blanks with the correct tense - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Two weeks in Austria - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Housework I

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Common expressions: do the shopping, lay the table, water the plants, feed the animals, sort out papers - Expressions with make: make a fuss, make a mess, make an effort.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Housework I

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Changing money: being polite - Must, have to and can't: obligations, duties, prohibition - Needn't: lack of obligation - Asking for and giving permission: can and may - Giving advice / recommendations: do / don't, ought to, should, need. Vocabulary: - Common expressions: do the shopping, lay the table, water the plants, feed the animals, sort out papers - Collocations with make and do: make a mistake, do the shopping, do homework etc - Common expressions: to make up for, to get someone in, it's no use, take turns, on the other hand. Activities: - Student-led practice activity: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Reading: read and fill in the blanks - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Listening comprehension: multiple choice.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Housework I

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Must, have to and can't: obligations, duties, prohibition - Needn't: lack of obligation - Asking for and giving permission: can and may - Giving advice / recommendations: do / don't, ought to, should, need. Vocabulary: - Common expressions: do the shopping, lay the table, water the plants, feed the animals, sort out papers - Collocations with make and do: make a mistake, do the shopping, do homework etc - Common expressions: to make up for, to get someone in, it's no use. Activities: - Pronunciation: modal verb "can", listen and repeat and select an option - Fill in the blanks: choose an option - Fill in the blanks - Error detection and correction - Complete the sentences: sentence halves - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Housework I - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Housework II

    Aims: To expand, revise and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - General, contextual review of all structures covered up until now. Vocabulary: - Housework - Common expressions: do the shopping, lay the table, water the plants, feed the animals, sort out papers - Collocations with make and do: make a mistake, do the shopping, do homework etc - Common expressions: to make up for, to get someone in, it's no use. Activities: - Real-life dialog - Listening comprehension: multiple choice - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Housework II

    Aims: To expand, revise and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - General, contextual review of all structures covered up until now. Vocabulary: - General review of the topics covered up until now. Activities: - Listening: listen and fill in the blanks - Reading comprehension: true or false - Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Housework II

    Aims: To expand, revise and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - General, contextual review of all structures covered up until now. Vocabulary: - General review of the topics covered up until now. Activities: - Multiple choice - Fill in the blanks - Definitions: provide the correct word.

• Level IV - Block 2

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and continue the crossover from the Intermediate Level to a more solid Advanced Level, as well as consolidating the necessary structures to pass satisfactorily the ECCE (The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English). The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as work and leisure, house and home, films and habitual actions etc. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures in all tenses with emphasis on parts of the language such as more phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and the differences between British and American vocabulary. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, vowel sounds, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. At this point the learner can maintain a conversation with a native speaker on a wider range of subject areas. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Amanda's plans

    Aims: To introduce and learn the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: - Talking about the weather - Everyday expressions: according to, to waste time, I expect, nowadays - Women's jobs.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Amanda's plans

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about possibility and probability modal verbs: may, might, can, could, would - Modal verbs for deduction and supposition: can't, may/might, must - Hope vs wait - Quantifiers: plenty of, a few, a lot of, hardly any, enough - Too + adjective / Too + much/many. Vocabulary: - Talking about the weather - Complaining - Everyday expressions: in practice, a long way to go, or else. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the blanks - Multiple choice - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat - Reading comprehension: multiple choice - Listening comprehension: true or false - Write sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Amanda's plans

    Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Talking about possibility and probability modal verbs: may, might, can, could, would - Modal verbs for deduction and supposition: can't, may/might, must - Quantifiers: plenty of, a few, a lot of, hardly any, enough - Will for predictions. Vocabulary: - Talking about the weather - Describing graphics - Everyday expressions: in practice, a long way to go, or else - Women's jobs. Activities: - Pronunciation: distinguishing sounds - Reading comprehension: true or false - Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Amanda's plans - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Looking for a temporary job

    Aims: To learn and assimilate the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Talking about work - personal qualities -qualifications. Everyday expressions: don't panic, tend to, to spoil oneself.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Looking for a temporary job

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as structures and vocabulary covered in the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: First conditional: If vs. Unless. Presentation: second conditional for hypothetical/unlikely situations, First vs. Second conditional, Either / Or / Neither / Nor, Reflexive pronouns. Vocabulary: Talking about work - personal qualities -qualifications. Useful phrases: I'm ringing about, an animal lover, vacation job, against the rules, and so on etc. Activities: pronunciation - listen and repeat, listen and click on the corresponding pictures, choose the correct ending according to the image, Fill in the blanks-complete the sentences with the correct verb tense - Reading comprehension: answer yes or no - Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks -student-led listening -Finish the sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Looking for a temporary job

    Aims: To review and expand the vocabulary as well as the structures and vocabulary. Structures and functions: First vs. Second conditional, Applying for a job: interviews. Vocabulary: Talking about work - personal qualities -qualifications. British and American English: common vocabulary differences. Activities: Pronunciation: elision - Substitute the American word for the British synonym - Error detection and correction Fill in the blanks: choose the most appropriate word - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Looking for a temporary job - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Working with animals

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Adjectives, talking about cities: bustling crowded. Everyday expressions: rush hour, newspaper stand, to dress up, crazy about, second hand, give up smoking, etc.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Working with animals

    Aims :To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures, functions and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Present perfect continuous. After, while, before + continuous tenses. Contrasts in usage: Present perfect, Present perfect continuous and past simple. Time expressions: since, for, before, after, during, as soon as, while, until, when, as. Vocabulary: Everyday expressions: let me see, within walking distance, just a minute, by the way, just in case - Directions. Activities: Student-led listening - Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences with the correct verb form -Listening: sentence/image association - Listen and repeat - Sentence construction - Reading comprehension: true or false -Listening: fill the blanks -Correct the errors -Choose the correct word to fill the blank.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Working with animals

    Aims: To review and consolidate grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lesson. Structures and functions: Present perfect simple vs. Present perfect continuous - Time expressions: before, after, during, as soon as, while, until, when, as - Narrating a series of events - Responding to situations. Vocabulary: Shops and places of interest. Activities: Pronunciation: distinguishing '-sh' sounds, listen and repeat, listen and choose the corresponding sound -Fill in the blanks: choose the correct -word - Error detection and correction -Fill the blanks with the correct verb form - Listening comprehension: order the pictures according to the story - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Working with animals - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - It's a bargain! Making a complaint

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: bargain, package, to pick up, to complain, to agree with, to be able to afford -Adjectives: amused, thrilled, amazed, surprised, annoying, etc.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - It's a bargain! Making a complaint

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: -ed and -ing adjectives - Presentation: Past perfect and Past perfect continuous - So + adjective and such + adjective + noun. Vocabulary: Useful phrases: to put things right, to be in somebody's shoes, it's not worth it, it won't show, My goodness!, Indeed etc -Shopping. Activities: Association of words with corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences with the Past perfect -Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: choose the appropriate verb - Reading and listening: true or false - Listening comprehension: multiple choice -Listen and repeat -Fill in the blanks: choose the correct adjective according to the picture.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - It's a bargain! Making a complaint

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: -ed and -ing adjectives - Past perfect and Past perfect continuous - So + adjective and such + adjective + noun. Vocabulary: Shopping. Activities: Pronunciation -distinguishing 'ch' and 'dz´ sounds -Fill in the blanks: write the appropriate word -Listen and choose the corresponding sound -Grammar: write -ed/-ing adjectives to finish the sentences - Read the text and write the appropriate verb tense - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - It is a bargain! Making a complaint - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Meeting Rick

    Aims: To be introduced to and assimilate the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Useful phrases - self-centered, hard, to be kidding, chain, stranger, to get to know etc, to let someone down, chain (of stores), misunderstanding.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Meeting Rick

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Talking about character - Adjectives - Reported speech: say and tell - Adverbs -Vocabulary: Everyday expressions: to bump into someone, to meet someone's eyes, living it up, to get used to something. Activities: student-led listening -Listen and repeat -Adjectives: fill the blanks -Complete the sentences using reported speech - Listen and read: answer the questions according to the text -Fill the blanks with adverbs -Complete the sentences according to the pictures.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Meeting Rick

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Tag questions - Gerunds and infinitives - Adjectives - Reported speech: say and tell -Adverbs. Vocabulary: Invitations and offers. Activities: Pronunciation: click on the correct button depending on the intonation (Tag questions) -Correct the verb tenses -Fill in the blanks: choose the correct word from a list -Listen and complete the blanks in the sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Meeting Rick - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - You are only young once, Mom!!

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the past Block through a series of interactive revision exercises. Activities: Listen and choose the correct ending -Pronunciation: student-led practice - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - You are only young once, Mom!!

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the past Block through a series of interactive revision exercises. Activities: Reading and listening comprehension: write the correct place in response to the statements -Reading comprehension: short answers - Error detection and correction -Complete the text with an appropriate word -Fill in the blanks: write the verb in the correct tense.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - You are only young once, Mom!!

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the past Block through a series of interactive revision exercises. Activities: Listening comprehension: true or false -Listening and writing (spelling), definitions: provide the correct word by arranging the letters.

• Level IV - Block 3

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks.The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, motivating the learner to become conversant on subjects such as the news, politics, ecology, education and employment. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures in all tenses. Productive and receptive skills are stretched with more phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, the differences between British and American vocabulary, expressing hopes and desires, asking indirect questions and making deductions about the past. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, vowel sounds, elision, homophones as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Sean works in the radio

    Aims: To learn and internalise the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: sheet, to set up, crafts, fair, ambitious, powerful light, alternative medicine, environment, habitat etc.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Sean works in the radio

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Reported speech - Indirect questions - Expressing agreement or disagreement: so do I, neither do I, I agree, I don't agree -Relative pronouns and clauses. Vocabulary: Useful phrases: in my opinion, the general public, it rings a bell, I can't take it seriously, craft fair -The environment. Activities: Student-led listening - Listening: complete the sentences -Choose an appropriate response - Listen and repeat -joining sentences -Writing: complete the sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Sean works in the radio

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Expressing agreement or disagreement: so do I, neither do I, I agree, I don't agree - Indirect questions - Relative clauses: defining and non-defining. Vocabulary: The environment. Activities: Pronunciation: click on the silent letter -Choose the correct word to fill the gap -Listening: gap fill -Error detection and correction - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Sean works in the radio - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Bad news!

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Useful words and expressions: in shock, birth rate, country scene, reduced prices, publicity etc.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Bad news!

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Making deductions about the past: must have, could have, may/might have - Third conditional: impossible, past conditions - Ought to have, should/n't have: expressing regrets - I wish / If only + past - Connectors: although, however, nevertheless, due to etc. Vocabulary: Useful phrases: on the whole, point of view, out of work, you never know, you won't get away with - The news: politics, economy, ecology, weather, sport, crime etc. Activities: Choose the character to continue the conversation -Complete the gaps with the correct verb/verb form - Reading: finding words from definitions -Listening comprehension: true or false -Listen and repeat -Make sentences based on the pictures -Listen and select the correct picture -Complete the sentences with a word from the list .

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Bad news!

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Making deductions about the past: must have, could have, may/might have - Third conditional: impossible, past conditions - Ought to have, should/n't have: expressing regrets, I wish / If only + past - Connectors: although, however, nevertheless, due to etc. Vocabulary: The news: politics, economy, ecology, weather, sport, crime etc. Activities: Pronunciation: write the homophones -Complete the gaps with the correct tense -Choose the correct option: types of news stories -Gap fill - Listening: dictation - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Bad news! - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Interviewing a principal

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: School and education: report, mark, project, break -subjects.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Interviewing a principal

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some additional structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Talking about education - Third conditional - Talking about ability. Vocabulary: School and education - Useful phrases: too good to be true, my heart's not in it, think for yourself, make the most of it, pay attention, what's the point. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Complete the gaps with a word from the list -Read and listen: choose the correct ending - Pronunciation: listen and repeat -Complete the gaps with the correct verb form - Error detection and correction -vocabulary: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Interviewing a principal

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Talking about education - Third conditional - Talking about ability. Vocabulary - School and education - Activities: Pronunciation: short forms of auxiliary verbs- Reading comprehension: complete the gaps with the correct form of the verb -Reading comprehension: correct or incorrect -Choose the most appropriate ending - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Interviewing a principal - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - I have to see a doctor!

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Seeing the doctor -illness - Useful phrases: medical check-up, fizzy drink, specialist, a balanced diet, etc.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - I have to see a doctor!

    To learn and practice through using the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Reported questions - as, since, because, due to. Vocabulary: Seeing the doctor: medical conditions - Useful phrases: off colour, can't face it, that doesn't sound like you, at last - Healthy eating. Activities: Listen and repeat -sentence transformation -changing from direct to reported questions - Reading comprehension: true or false -Listen and complete the gaps - Association of questions with corresponding pictures -Gap fill: write the correct verb tense -Gap fill: choose the most appropriate verb -Vocabulary: listen and repeat.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - I have to see a doctor!

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Reported questions - Explaining cause: as, since, because, due to Vocabulary: Seeing the doctor: medical conditions - Healthy eating Activities: Pronunciation: student-led practice -Gap fill: choose the most appropriate word from the list -Choose the best ending for the sentences -Pronunciation: exceptions -Reading: complete the text -Listen and correct the mistakes - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - I have to see a doctor! - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - You need a retreat

    Aims: To learn and internalise the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: Religion - home-made, in retreat, to reflect (on), holy place, train schedule.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - You need a retreat

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures, functions and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Talking about religion - Expressing purpose: so that + clause, for + noun, in order to + verb, to + verb - Active and passive forms: phrases with two objects - To have something done Vocabulary: Religion - Useful phrases: to wind down, coming up, feel free Activities: Student-led listening -Choose the most appropriate ending -Listen and repeat - Sentence transformation: active to passive -Reading comprehension: complete the sentences -Listening: multiple choice -choose the correct ending -Listen and repeat: active and passive -Listen and repeat: to have something done- Choose the correct picture according to the listening.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - You need a retreat

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Talking about religion - Expressing purpose: so that + clause, for + noun, in order to + verb, to + verb - Active and passive forms: phrases with two objects - To have something done (have + object + participle) Vocabulary: American / British English: common differences - Religions - Activities :Pronunciation: distinguishing sounds -Write the American synonyms -Gap fill: write the correct tense -Complete the text with the correct sentence -Respond to questions - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - You need a retreat - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Margaret's family is moving

    This lesson provides a choice of revision and extension activities: Listen and choose the correct answer- Pronunciation: difficult words - Real life dialogue: dub the film.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Margaret's family is moving

    This lesson provides a choice of revision and extension activities: Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Reading comprehension: Choose synonyms to complete the text - gap-fill: true or false -Correct the errors -Listening and writing: reported speech -Choose the appropriate relative pronoun to complete the sentences -Transform the sentences: active to passive. Activities: Listen and fill the gaps - Pronunciation: listen and repeat- Reading comprehension: gap-fill and true or false - Real life dialogue: dub the film.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Margaret's family is moving

    This lesson provides a choice of revision and extension activities: Listening practice: gap-fill -definitions and spelling: guess the word - British and American English.

• Level V - Block 1

  In this tenth block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and will start the crossover from an advanced level to a Proficient User level. In this block the learner starts preparation to acquire the necessary level to pass satisfactorily the TOEFL. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, motivating the learner to become conversant on diverse subjects such as the family, work issues and making arrangements. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures in all tenses with focus on the future tenses to talk about completed or predicted actions in the future. Productive and receptive skills are stretched with more phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, the differences between British and American vocabulary, making predictions and talking about future plans, offering, suggesting. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, word stress, vowel sounds, contractions as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs, sentence transformation, error detection and correction and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Starting out the theater group I

    Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered in the previous Blocks through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items, where student has to listen and repeat the presented sentences. Structures and functions: Presentation of target vocabulary through contextual sentences.Vocabulary: Introduction to new vocabulary items: variety, diagram, lecturer, to look up, to fetch, gesture Activities, Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Multiple choice listening comprehension: real life dialog.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Starting out the theater group I

    Aims:To expand the structures and vocabulary covered as well as to present and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as reading, listening and answering questions, fill in the blanks, etc. Structures and functions: Tense review: present tenses, past tenses, perfect tenses, future tenses. Uses of 'Get'. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: on the dole, in a rut, to get the gist, to get rid of, to split up, to take your mind off, to count someone in, on the contrary, Non-verbal communication. Language learning. Activities: Reading and listening, comprehension: yes or no, Finding synonyms, Listening practice: true or false, Error detection and correction.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Starting out the theater group I

    Aims:To expand, consolidate and review the structures and vocabulary covered in the previous lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice: listen and repeat, fill in the blanks, dub the movie, etc. Structures and functions: Tense review: present tenses, past tenses, perfect tenses, future tenses, Uses of 'Get', Prepositions collocated with verbs, Vocabulary: Revision of useful expressions and phrasal verbs: on the dole, in a rut, to get the gist, to get rid of, to split up, to take your mind off, to count someone in, on the contrary. Activities Pronunciation: Listening practice: spelling, Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Error detection and correction, Real life dialog: dub the movie, Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Starting out the theater group I - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Starting out the theater group II

    Aims:To expand the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences. Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: background, motorist, chairman, theme, prospects, to write an account of, hardship, crisis, in the former / latter, manage to, recall, amongst etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Starting out the theater group II

    Aims:To present, practice and expand the grammar covered through a series of interactive exercises such as fill in the blanks, associating sentences with corresponding pictures, readings, etc. Structures and functions: Past simple vs. Past continuous, Present perfect simple and continuous vs. Past perfect simple and continuous, Used to & use to vs. would for past habits, Dates. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: let me introduce you to, I'd like you to meet, better late than never, it's been a pleasure to meet you, to run into someone/something, the matter in hand. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Reading and listening comprehension: choose an appropriate sentence, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences, Listen and repeat, Listening and writing practice: taking notes.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Starting out the theater group II

    Aims: To consolidate and review the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and repeating vocabulary, fill in the blanks activities, choosing an option, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: Past simple vs. Past continuous, Present perfect simple and continuous vs. Past perfect simple and continuous, Used to & use to vs. would for past habits, Dates. Vocabulary: Addressing people: titles and appropriate responses, Revision of useful expressions: let me introduce you to, I'd like you to meet, better late than never, it's been a pleasure to meet you, to run into someone/something, the matter in hand. Activities: Pronunciation: Listening comprehension: true or false, Fill in the blanks: vocabulary revision, Error detection and correction, Choose the appropriate response , Real life dialog: dub the movie, Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Starting out the theater group II - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Starting out the theater group III

    Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences and dialogues, Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: box office, performance, troublemakers, seaside, to line up, eventful, refreshing, rest room, etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Starting out the theater group III

    Aims: To study, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and repeating, correct/incorrect sentences, fill in the blanks, associating words or sentences with pictures, etc. Structures and functions: Present perfect simple vs. Present perfect continuous, Present perfect + often, still, yet, already, just…, Time markers: for, since, during, while, Articles: 'the' or zero, Prepositions of place: in, on, by, at, Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to get the bug for something, to keep verb+ing, to work something out, to make a fool of oneself, to do some verb+ing, Geographical names & location reference, Theater, Letters to the editor, Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Reading: error detection, Fill in the blanks: supply the correct tense, Reading comprehension: true or false, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending for the sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Starting out the theater group III

    Aims: To consolidate and review the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice, fill in the blanks activities, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: Present perfect simple vs. Present perfect continuous, Present perfect + often, still, yet, already, just…, Time markers: for, since, during, while, Articles: 'the' or zero, Prepositions of place: in, on, by, at, Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to get the bug for something, to keep verb+ing, to work something out, to make a fool of oneself, to do some verb+ing, Geographical names & location reference, Theater, Letters to the editor, Activities: Pronunciation: abbreviations, Answer the questions: various formats, Fill in the blanks: supply the correct word or phrase, Reading comprehension: true or false, Listening comprehension: write the correct tense, Real life dialog: dub the movie, Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Starting out the Theater group III - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Rehearsing in a hired hall

    Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences and dialogues, Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: life expectancy, costume, representative, wildlife, dominant, trial, settlement, to be aware of something, gathered, etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Rehearsing in a hired hall

    Aims: To present, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as selecting the best option, writing sentences, fill in the blanks, etc. Structures and functions: Will and shall: promises, predictions, offers and suggestions, Future continuous, Future perfect simple and continuous, By then, by the time…, Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to take time off, to fall into the wrong hands, to go ahead with, to stand in for, to get a feel for, to get hold of, to bear in mind, Science, Synonyms, Antonyms, Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Reading and listening: detecting synonyms and antonyms, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate phrase, Listening comprehension: fill in the gaps.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Rehearsing in a hired hall

    Aims: To consolidate, review and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice, selecting the correct word, fill in the gaps activities, dubbing the film and finding synonymous sentences. Structures and functions: Will and shall: promises, predictions, offers and suggestions, Future continuous, Future perfect simple and continuous, By then, by the time…, Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to take time off, to fall into the wrong hands, to go ahead with, to stand in for, to get a feel for, to get hold of, to bear in mind, Science, Synonyms, Antonyms, Activities: Pronunciation: word stress, Reading and listening: choose the appropriate word, Listening comprehension: specific information, Reading and listening: fill in the blanks, Real life dialog: dub the movie, Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Rehearsing in a hired hall - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - An invitation to the local press

    Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences. Vocabulary: Body: forehead, wrist, thumb, toe, complexion, pale, well built General: heels, casual clothes, toddler, overweight, accessories, sharp, trendy, big headed, to gate crash Age: teenager, middle-aged, adult,… Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending, Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - An invitation to the local press

    Aims: To study, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listen and repeat, write correct sentences, selecting the right image, fill in the blanks, read, read and choose the correct answer, etc. Structures and functions: Order of adjectives, Compound adjectives, Family resemblance: look alike, Vocabulary: Body: ankle, chin, eyebrows, eyelashes, forehead, hips, knee, palms, shoulders, waist, wrist, Talking about similarities: to look like, to take after, to seem to be, to look as if, to look alike, Useful expressions: to look as if, to have a weakness for, to be fond of, to win someone's heart, all over the world, to be deep in thought, Revision of clothes vocabulary: trendy, smart, casual, shawl, tracksuit, trainers, etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate answer, Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks, Sentence transformation.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - An invitation to the local press

    Aims: To review, consolidate, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listen and repeat, write correct sentences, selecting the right image, fill in the blanks, read, read and choose the correct answer, etc. Structures and functions: Expressing degrees: fairly, slightly, extremely, Talking about approximate ages: early, mid, late, Compound adjectives, Vocabulary: Revision of lexical fields: ages, physical descriptions, appearances, Activities: Pronunciation: word stress, Listen and repeat, Listening for specific information: completing a form, Reading comprehension: supply alternative descriptions, Error correction, Real life dialog: dub the movie, Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - An invitation to the local press - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - The first performance

    Aims: To review and consolidate the vocabulary, structures and pronunciation of the Block through a series of interactive exercises such as dialog understanding, listening and repeating, dubbing the movie, etc. Structures and functions: Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice. Vocabulary: Revision of vocabulary through contextual practice. Activities: Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending, Pronunciation: the schwa sound, Listen and repeat, Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - The first performance

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the block through a series of interactive exercises such as readings, completing the sentences, filling in the gaps, etc. Structures and functions: Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice: supply the correct tense according to situation, choosing the correct modal verbs. Vocabulary: Revision of common verbs: to get, to look , take ,to carry, to run, to keep, to stand, to work, Revision of lexical fields from the previous lessons: appearances, ages, feelings. Activities: Reading and listening comprehension: supplying specific information, Reading comprehension: true or false, Sentence transformation, Fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - The first performance

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and answering, etc. Structures and functions: Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice in dialogues and sentences. Vocabulary: Revision of lexical fields from the previous units: clothes, education, holidays, home life. Activities: Listening comprehension: specific information, Reading comprehension: choose the most appropriate word.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 24 - The first performance - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

• Level V - Block 2

  In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks. In this Block the learner will consolidate the necessary knowledge to pass satisfactorily the TOEFL exam. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, motivating the learner to become conversant on subjects such as cinema, expressing ability, obligation and prohibition as well as presenting and interpreting statistics. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures in all tenses. Productive and receptive skills are stretched with more phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, the different verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives, expressing future possibility, and giving opinions. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, vowel sounds, elision, homophones as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. In terms of conversation, the learner can now approach most situations with little or no preparation. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Shopping at the supermarket

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: the press, necklace, audience -Food: minced meat, courgette, aubergine, pear, strawberries -Feelings: courage respect, affinity.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Shopping at the supermarket

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Expressing opinions, likes and preferences - Articles: a, an, the, zero - Describing graphs and statistics - Abstract nouns: sincerity, communication, affinity, motivation, trust etc - Quantifiers: a little, little, a few, few, quite a bit of, quite a lot of, loads. Vocabulary - Food and shopping - Percentages and fractions - Useful phrases: How did it go?, to make a change, to run for (plays), it's about, as far as I know etc. Activities: Student-led listening: articles - Listen and repeat: statistics -write the fractions -fill the blanks: articles - Reading comprehension: find abstract nouns -Reading comprehension: order the different factors -Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: quantifiers -Fill the blanks: nouns -Listening comprehension: yes or no.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Shopping at the supermarket

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Expressing opinions, likes and preferences - Articles: a, an, the, zero - Describing graphs and statistics - Abstract nouns: sincerity, communication, affinity, motivation, trust etc - Quantifiers: a little, little, a few, few, quite a bit of, quite a lot of, loads Vocabulary - Food - Numbers: times, fractions, percentages, dates. Activities - Pronunciation: listen and choose the correct sound - Listening comprehension: write the figures -Sentence transformation: nouns -Correct the sentences: articles -Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Shopping at the supermarket - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Going on a tour

    Aims: To learn and assimilate the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: International warning signs: forbidden, permitted -General: porch, barbeque, in the open air, claim, hand in, settle in, renew, choice, position, harmony -Probability: likely, unlikely, sure.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Going on a tour

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Expressing permission and prohibition - Talking about probability: likely, unlikely, sure - Expressing ability: can, could, to be able to, to manage to, may/might - Must, may and might for suppositions and logical deductions about present and past - Review of modals for permission and obligation: must, mustn't, needn't, have to, don't have to Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to know in advance, to be one's own boss, short term contract, to keep in suspense, to be worth someone's while, etc - Synonyms and antonyms Activities: Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: complete the sentence with an appropriate word -Sentence transformation: probability -Listen and repeat -Reading comprehension: finding synonyms and antonyms -Word/Picture association - Listening: Choose appropriate answers -Listening: multiple choice.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Going on a tour

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Expressing permission and prohibition - Talking about probability: likely, unlikely, sure - Expressing ability: can, could, to be able to, to manage to, may/might - Must, may and might for suppositions and logical deductions about present and past - Review of modals for permission and obligation: must, mustn't, needn't, have to, don't have to Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to know in advance, to be one's own boss, short term contract, to keep in suspense, to be worth someone's while, etc - Synonyms and antonyms. Activities: Pronunciation: long and short vowel sounds -Listen and repeat -Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences with an appropriate modal verb -Multiple choice: choose the most appropriate tense -Error detection and correction -Association of picture with camp rules - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Going on a tour - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Getting the contract

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: nativity play, advertisement, signature, recipient, cab, queries, advice columnist, presently, actually, afterwards, ghost - highway, elevator, drug store.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Getting the contract

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Asking for and giving advice - Making offers: Would you like me to..? Can I..? Shall I? I'll? - Writing a letter - Responding to offers. Vocabulary: nativity play, advertisement, signature etc. - Useful phrases: to have a night in, to get things in proportion, to go through a phase, to feel sorry for one's self, to make a note of, at leisure -Advice columnists. Advice columns Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Listening and reading: choose the appropriate response -Fill in the blanks: make offers by filling the blanks - Pronunciation: listen and repeat -Reading and listening comprehension: answer the questions -Writing: supply an appropriate question -Listening and writing: respond to the offers -Listening practice: true or false.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Getting the contract

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Asking for and giving advice - Making offers: Would you like me to..? Can I..? Shall I? I'll? - Responding to offers - Detecting the appropriate tone and language: formal vs. informal. Vocabulary: British vs. American English - Review of useful expressions Activities: - Pronunciation: diphthongs - Listening comprehension: detecting tone -Substitution: provide the British synonyms - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: compete the sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Getting the contract - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Some troubles with the tour

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: General: front cover, photo session, faith, mankind, miniature, devoted, playful, sexist, tend - Animals: pedigree, wild, moggy - Movies: the big screen, role.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Some troubles with the tour

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Verbs with gerund and infinitive e.g.: avoid seeing / tend to be - Who, where, what, when, how + infinitive - Verbs with dual meanings: infinitives vs. gerunds: she stopped to smoke / stopped smoking; remember to buy / remember buying etc. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to my mind, in her element, in the public eye, it's no use, there's no point Activities: Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: make synonymous sentences -Complete the blanks with verbs in the correct tenses - Reading and listening: answer the questions - Finding synonyms -Fill in the blanks -Listen and repeat -Listen and answer.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Some troubles with the tour

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Verbs with gerund and infinitive e.g.: avoid seeing / tend to be - who, where, what, when, how + infinitive - Verbs with dual meanings: infinitives vs. gerunds: she stopped to smoke / stopped smoking; remember to buy / remember buying etc. Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to my mind, in her element, in the public eye, it's no use, there's no point. Activities: Pronunciation: diphthongs - Error detection and correction -Fill in the blanks: choose the correct word / write the correct tense - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Some troubles with the tour - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Alec and Julia say goodbye

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Household objects/appliances: dishwasher, clothes hangers, sewing machine - Shapes: pyramid, cylinder, cube - Materials: bamboo, velvet, pottery.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Alec and Julia say goodbye

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Describing objects: order of adjectives - Expressing purpose: for / to Vocabulary - Useful phrases: take my place, needless to say, dress up etc - Shapes: pyramid, cylinder, cube, oval, square, triangular - Compound nouns: key-ring, shoulder-bag etc. Activities: Writing: everyday objects -Student-led listening -Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: write the correct shapes -Listening: write the objects according to their definitions - Listening: true or false -Listen and repeat -Listening and reading comprehension: true or false -Writing: make sentences about the images -Spelling: write the missing letters.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Alec and Julia say goodbye

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: Describing objects - Expressing purpose: for / to Vocabulary - Useful expressions: take my place, needless to say, dress up etc - Shapes: pyramid, cylinder, cube, oval, square, triangular - Compound nouns: key-ring, shoulder-bag etc. Activities: Pronunciation: tripthongs in sentences -Listen and repeat -Fill in the blanks: complete the descriptions -Listening comprehension: answer yes or no - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Alec and Julia say goodbye - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - On the way to Ireland

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities -Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks - Pronunciation: revision of difficult sounds - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - On the way to Ireland

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities - Reading and listening comprehension: true or false -Listening: multiple choice -Reading and writing: choose the appropriate ending -Reading comprehension: fill in the blanks -Writing: complete the sentences.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - On the way to Ireland

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities - Reading and listening comprehension: true or false - Listening comprehension: specific information (ordering food) -Fill in the blanks: choose the appropriate word to complete the sentences.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 24 - On the way to Ireland - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

• Level V - Block 3

  In this final Block the learner will revise the work covered to date through the lexical fields of describing people and places, superstitions, horoscopes tourism and describing paintings and art and arrive at being an Independent User by acquiring the Expert level, thus, being absolutely prepared to pass satisfactorily the TOEFL. Starting with Conditional phrases, time clauses and a review of the Passive voice the learner will encounter exercises to practice reported speech, prepositional clauses, synonyms and antonyms as well as Relative clauses. By now the learner will be able to converse on a wide range of subjects areas from detailed descriptions to abstract concepts. In terms of pronunciation, the learner will continue to model native speakers at a natural speed and be aware of contractions, intonation, elision, homophones, homographs and diphthongs.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - In an Irish pub

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: ladder, horseshoe, itchy palm, lucky charm, fountain, congress, hold on to, to pull a lever, to adjust a dial etc - Describing people and places.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - In an Irish pub

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Expressing real and unreal conditions: even if, until, in case - Expressing general truths - Mixed conditionals Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to have something on one's mind, to go on a spree, play safe, to let oneself go, jump at the chance etc - Describing people and places Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures Fill in the blanks: choose the appropriate word to complete the sentences -Writing: use the words to make sentences -Listening blanks: finish the sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - In an Irish pub

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary from the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Expressing real and unreal conditions: even if, provided, unless - Expressing general truths and giving advice - Mixed conditionals Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to go on a spree, play safe, to let oneself go, jump at the chance etc - Describing people and places Activities - Pronunciation: homographs -Listen and repeat -Choose the appropriate ending -Fill in the blanks: write the verbs in the correct tense - Listening and reading: answer the questions to predict the story - Error detection and correction - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - In an Irish pub - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Welsh culture

    Aims: To assimilate and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Cooking verbs: to boil, to stir, to pour - Materials and fabrics -Industry: to manufacture, coal, farm, mining -equality, bachelor, luxury.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Welsh culture

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Talking about places: industries and customs - Passive voice review: all tenses - Verbs with -ing: can't stand, like, love, resent, fancy, don't mind Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to walk out, generally speaking, to have time to oneself, made by hand, to bring to the boil - Cooking: to boil, to stir, to add, to leave, to pour. Activities -Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs - Association of sentences and words with their corresponding pictures -Rewrite the sentences to give the same meaning - Pronunciation: listen and repeat -Gaps: complete the instructions -Reading and listening comprehension: find synonyms -sentence transformation: active to passive - Listening practice: true or false.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Welsh culture

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary seen in the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Talking about places: industries and customs - Passive voice review: all tenses - Verbs with -ing: can't stand, like, love, resent, fancy, don't mind Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to walk out, generally speaking, to have time to oneself, by hand - Cooking: to boil, to stir, to add, to leave, to pour Activities - Pronunciation: noun formation and pronunciation changes -Reading and writing: true or false -Reading: choose the correct word to complete the text - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks - Sentence transformation: active to passive - Listening practice: true or false - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Welsh culture - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Hogmanay in Scotland

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - tower block, mailman, platter, housing estate, council, to step on, enriched, to fall asleep - Driving and cars: windscreen, steering wheel, pedestrian crossing, rear-view mirror, horn, engine - Transportation: truck, subway.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Hogmanay in Scotland

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Talking about places - Defining and non-defining relative clauses - Explaining processes: after, when, before, then etc Vocabulary - Useful phrases: to say the least, to spend a fortune, to back out, to be made redundant, to be down the road from - British and American English: biscuit/cookie, handbag/purse, flat/apartment - Prepositions: of, about, by, with -Parts of a car. Activities - Association of sentences and words with their corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: relative pronouns -Match sentences to make relative clauses - Pronunciation: listen and repeat -Reading and listening comprehension: true or false -Reading: find the synonymous British and American words -Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: choose the best word to complete the sentences -Listening and writing: correct the sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Hogmanay in Scotland

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Talking about places - Defining and non-defining relative clauses: joining two sentences - Explaining processes: after, when, before, then etc - Verbs with pre-fixes: overcooked etc. Vocabulary - Useful expressions: to say the least, to spend a fortune, to back out, to be made redundant, to be down the road from - British and American English - Prepositions: of, about, by, with Activities - Pronunciation: prefixes -complete the sentences - Sentence transformation: American to British English -Writing: join the sentences to make relative clauses - Error detection and correction - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Hogmanay in Scotland - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Doing some sightseeing in London

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: youngsters, security guard, beg, rational, announce - Tourist attractions: The Tower of London, Covent Garden, The British Museum - Parapsychology, horoscopes, fortune telling, telepathy, astrology, intuitive, predictions, nightmares.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Doing some sightseeing in London

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Modal verbs: review - Connectors: so that, despite, as, while - Reported speech Vocabulary - Parapsychology, horoscopes, fortune telling, telepathy, astrology - Useful phrases: give it a miss, take something seriously, make something up, wishful thinking, you're telling me! etc. Activities -Student-led listening -Fill in the blanks: write the correct modal or auxiliary verb - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: choose the appropriate word from the list - Pronunciation: listen and repeat -Reading and listening comprehension: yes or no - Listening and reading comprehension: fill in the blanks.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Doing some sightseeing in London

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Modal verbs: review - Reported speech: reporting quotes and beliefs - Forming adjectives: verbs and nouns (suffixes) -Say, Tell and reporting verbs. Vocabulary - Parapsychology, horoscopes, fortune telling, telepathy, astrology - Useful phrases: give it a miss, take something seriously, make something up, wishful thinking etc. Activities - Pronunciation: adjectives from verbs and nouns: suffixes -Pronunciation: opposite adjectives -Writing: reporting quotes -Fill in the blanks: write the most suitable word -Writing: complete the synonymous sentences - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Doing some sightseeing in London - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Remembering the tour

    Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: aspect, anxiety, subdued, bold, symbolize - Tones and colours: lilac, turquoise, beige, shade - Paintings: watercolour, landscape, portrait, sketch, still life etc -Photography: snaps, close-ups, prints.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Remembering the tour

    Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Describing pictures: background, to the right/left of, in the bottom left hand corner etc - Prepositional clauses Vocabulary - Tones and colours: dark, light, lilac, beige etc - Paintings: watercolour, landscape, portrait, sketch, still life, abstract, etc - Useful phrases: to come to terms with, speak volumes, state of mind, at first sight Activities -Student-led listening - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Complete the blanks with a word from the list - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Listening comprehension: complete a registration form - Reading comprehension: multiple choice - Reading: finding synonyms and antonyms -Reading: matching words and definitions -Listening comprehension: true or false.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Remembering the tour

    Aims: To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary related to the lesson through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions - Describing pictures: background, to the right/left of, in the bottom left hand corner etc - Prepositional clauses Vocabulary - Tones and colours: dark, light, lilac, beige etc - Paintings: watercolour, landscape, portrait, sketch etc - Useful expressions: to come to terms with, speak volumes, state of mind, at first sight Activities - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - onomatopoeia - Reading comprehension: fill in the blanks - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Gaps: choose an appropriate ending -Reading comprehension: true or false - Real life dialog: dub the movie - Choosing synonymous sentences.

  • Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Remembering the tour - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Making plans for the future

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities: Listening comprehension: true or false -Pronunciation: word /syllable stress - Real life dialog: dub the movie.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Making plans for the future

    Aims: To revise and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities: Reading and listening: answer the questions -Listening: complete the gaps - Error correction -Reading and writing: fill the blanks.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Making plans for the future

    Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the whole block through a series of interactive exercises. Activities: Association of sentences and words with their corresponding pictures -Fill in the blanks: use the correct tense to complete the text - Choose the appropriate word according to the definitions.

  • Unit 6 - Lesson 24 - Making plans for the future - Additional exercises

    Additional exercises.