In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the crossover from B1 to a B2. 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 dialogues and student- led listening practice with the vocabulary items.
Unit 1
- Saying goodbye to the band
- We'll keep in touch
- I'll call you
- What will you do tomorrow? - Masterclass
- Virtual world - Additional vocabulary
- Test exercise
Unit 2
- Getting married
- Who shall we invite?
- Go ahead
- Superstitions - Masterclass
- Test exercises
Unit 3
- What a marvellous surprise!
- What if...?
- Let's be reasonable
- The woman who... - Masterclass
- Agatha Christie - Reading comprehension
- Test exercises
Unit 4
- I can offer you a job
- I owe you one
- I made biscuits
- Making phone calls - Masterclass
- Test exercises
Unit 5
- A new barman
- Take it easy
- You will play again, won't you?
- Friendship - Masterclass
- Being an artist - Additional vocabulary
- test exercises
Unit 6
- Dreaming of becoming famous
- Weddings
- I can't get home
- At the bed and breakfast - Typical situation
- We need to go and see a doctor first - Typical situation
- The taste of love - Dialogue
- Sports, customs and etiquette - Reading comprehension
- Test exercises
Unit 7
- Working at the office - Specific vocabulary
- Busy office requires secretary - Specific vocabulary
- It's about the order - Specific vocabulary
- Sales meeting - Specific vocabulary
- Test exercises
Unit 8
- Job interview - Typical situation
- Supply company - Dialogue
- Working day - Vocabulary practice
- Public relations - Reading comprehension
- Marketing techniques - Dictation
- Test exercises
Unit 9
- Returning your shoes - Typical situation
- Relationships - Dialogue
- The pros and cons of regulary watching television - Reading
- The pros and cons of regulary watching television - Dictation
- Test exercises
Course revision
