CURRICULUM PERIOD 2023-2024
Meetings are a time w hen many
The task for this lesson is for
The topic of this lesson is successful
learners to negotiate something negotiatio ns. Yo u w ill:
people feel under pressure and
in a variety of situations, e.g.
Can co mpare and contrast
your language ability is put
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I01CEA
Handle meetings
un der the spotlight. It is this
w ith confidence
107 I01 CEA Effective
alternatives, discussing w hat to do,
negotiation
moment w here you hav e to rise
to the occasion and maste r the
art of engagement.
114 I02CEA
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Arguing a Case
w here to go, w ho or w hich to
choose, etc.
I can develop an argume nt w ell
To make and develop an argument
enough to be follow ed w ithout
that can usually be understood by
difficulty most of the time.
others in a w ork setting
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
I can express my opinions on
To express o pinions, describe
Meeting topics
articulated speech in the standard
abstract topics like film and music,
reactions and s eek opinions from
and discussion
dialect and w hich involves the
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
exchange of factual information,
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
describe my reactions to th em and others o n abstract topics in w ork
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
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role play negotiating w ith bosses,
landlord/tenant; boss/employee; landlords, custo mers an d parents
1st/2nd conditional
Making, accepting and refusing
customer/supplier;
phrases for making offers
offers w hile negotiating
teenager/parent. Learners w ill and refuse offers
use a variety of role play cards learn phrases to explore options
to discuss contracts (formal o r w hen th ere is no agre ement
- practise saying contractions w hile
trying to come to an agreem ent.
The task for this lesson is for
you to participate in a m eeting
The topic of this lesson is w ork
practices. Yo u w ill:
take part in meetings w he re you
w ill try to agree on how to improve the Phrases related to the w orkplace:
about a proposal to introduce a
reaching an agreement
new w orking practice. You w ill
w orkplace
casual Friday, Cool Biz, Flexitime,
- focus on w ays to express
disagreement
Rising and falling tones
Contractions w ith w ill and w ould
Expressing agreement and
stand-up meeting, Hot-d esking
agreeing a nd disagreeing
learn phrases related to the
w orkplace
practise sounding clear w hile
trying to come to an agreement.
give their opinions and try to
reach an agreeme nt.
Opening a ne gotiation:What d o you think a bo
phrases for accepting offers
phrases for refusing offers
phrases for exploring positions
informal) and reach a
consensus.
Taking part in a meeting and
settings
- focus on w ays to make, accep t
Connected speech- linking and
Agreein g/disagreeing:No, that w on’t w ork.Th disappearing soun ds
Phrases for meetings
The topic of this lesson is opening a new Words and phrases related to
Can develop an argume nt w ell
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I03CEA
Opinions in
enough to be follow ed w ithout
meetings
difficulty most of the time.
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Informal Discussion (compa ring)
shop. You w ill:
marketing:
take part in role plays presenting
booth
The task is for learne rs in small
your opinion w ith reasons in a meeting ex po
groups to have a formal meeting
I can compare and contrast
To compare and co ntrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do o r Presenting your opinions in a
w here they put a case forw ard
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to choose in w ork
on how to organise the opening
meeting
settings
- learn w o rds and phrases
co nnected w ith marketing
focus on w ays to describe real
cause and effect situations
practise speaking out on you r
view s w ith clarity.
of a brand ne w shop.
The task for this lesson is for
Building group
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I04CEA consensus
Comm unicate
I02CEA
in public
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Informal Discussion (comparing)
I05CEA
conversation
applying for a membership,
netw orking, or enjoying a meal
w ith friends, this mo dule is
designed to equip you w ith the
tools you need to understand in
practical situations and be
understood by those around
you.
have to ask for repetition if the other
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc.
Can ca rry out a prepared interview ,
checking and confirming information,
though he/she may occasionally
Casual
w ith confidence Whether meeting ne w people,
possible solutions or the question of
I can compare and contrast
w hat to do next, giving brief
reasons and explan ations.
Understanding and
communicating information in
public really puts your English
to the test. L earn h ow to avoid
the pitfalls and negotiate a
range of situ ations w ith ease
and confidence.
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reactions understood as regards
I can start a conversation on topics
that are familiar or of perso nal
interest and can keep it going by
So-B1200-Sp-0307
Conversation (familiar things)
person’s response is rapid or
extended.
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Responding to and clarifying other
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
To initiate and maintain
through a group discussion.
people’s opinions in a discussion
Starting and finishing a
conversations on familiar topics or convers ation, and finding out more
topics of person al interest
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about someone
- learn phrases conn ected w ith 'do'
I06CEA
The art of
netw orking
Can enter unprepared into
conversation on familiar topics.
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Conversation (familiar things)
Can express and respond to
138 I07 CEA Daily conversation
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Conversation (familiar things)
demonstration
catch someone’s attention
attract
cleaning, some w ork, everything,
something
Expressing o pinions and
mistake, a difference, a phone call, prefere nces and responding to
best one agreed u pon.
decorations, friends, a lot of noise,
a mess, a suggestion, a cake,
coffee, an arrangement, a decision,
it fun
- practise sounding positive w hen
responding to questions.
partner in both form al and
informal contexts.
Making suggestions:Why don’t I/ you/ w e ...? Intonation to sound posit ive
a note, people happy, prog ress, it them
happen, it w ork, a promise,
The topic of this lesson is everyday
conversations. You w ill:
- develop your conversa tional skills
in social situ ations
The task is for learners to find - focus on w ords and p hrases for
out more information about their
To initiate and maintain
conversations on familiar topics or Netw orking and making formal
topics of person al and p rofessional introductions
The task for this lesson is for
you to n etw ork in a business
setting, talking abo ut your
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
interest
company and jo b.
interest an d can keep it going by
1st Conditional
and 'make'
student party for 30 guests. All - focus on w ays to respond to
the plans w ill be shared and the
people’s opinions and ask clarification
that are familiar or of perso nal
interest an d can keep it going by
expressing and responding to
that are familiar or of perso nal
sample
Presenting opinions I think w e should …In myContractio ns w ith w ill
Question forms
Expressing likes/dislikes
starting convers ations and saying
Expressing frequency
goodbye
role play conversations w here
there is a farew ell
practise sayings farew ells and
greetings clearly."
Starting and finishing a
conversation
Pausing and intonation in opening
statements
Expressing likes/dislikes:I’m crazy/mad ab out Intonation in questions
Intonation to express interest
The topic of this lesson is netw orking.
You w ill:
role play meeting various people a t talking about your job/co mpany:
I can start a conversation on topics
feelings such as surp rise,
Discussing various opinions
make: posters, a booking, a
They need to plan a myClub
I can start a conversation on topics
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take part w o rking in a group to plan
learners to reach a n agreement a party fo r 30 people
To compare and contrast
promote
Expressions w ith the w ord ‘make’
and ‘do’
do: the shop ping, the co oking, you r
best, the w ashing -up, nothing, the
The topic of this lesson is event
planning. You w ill:
Can make his/her opinions and
Presentin g your o pinion
The task is for learners in pairs
To initiate and maintain
Beginning and ending
conversations on familiar topics or convers ations w ith strangers,
a conference
focus on w ords a nd phrases to
describe your company
w ork in, in charge of, responsible
for, deal w ith, spend (a lot) time,
my job involves, I’m involved in,
netw orking
Phrases f or netw orking:What’s new w ith yo
Strong and w eak stress w ith
prepos itions
using contractions
focus on w ays to greet others and c ompany w as founded in, supply Question forms
introduce yourself
practise sound clear w hen talking
about yourself to make a good
impression.
The topic of this lesson is everyday
situations. You w ill:
- develop you r conversational skills
to plan and then role play
several conversations based on
Phrases for starting and e nding a
in both formal an d inform al situations
- lea rn phrases for starting an d
conversation
Words connected to greetings:
Present simple / Simple past /
Starting a conversation:Ho w are yo u?/I’m fin Stress in common phrases
w ork colleagues and friends
indifference.
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
w here there is a fare w ell.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
The task for this lesson is for
The topic of this lesson is small talk. You
Good/bad conversation topics:
w ill:
religion, sport,
develop your co nversation al skills
clothing/accessories, sex,
by chit chatting in a variety of situatio ns
something in the new s, w eather,
conversation on familiar topics.
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Conversation (familiar things)
Beginning and maintaining a
Can deal w ith most transactions
But w hat hap pens w hen it is
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I03CEA Buying and selling not up to scratch? Ho w d o you
receive compensation for
things that are rightfully yours?
This theme examines
readdressing situations tha t
arise from bad service a nd
helps you make the right
purchases.
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I09CEA Show time!
arranging travel of accommodation,
or dealing w ith authorities during a
foreign visit.
learners to take part in a role
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conversations on familiar topics or conversation w hile show ing
play of tw o o r more p eople
and close conversations
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
topics of personal interest
meeting and making small talk in - focus on w ays to keep
telephone or in person, e.g. booking
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Transactions (arrangements)
a variety of situations.
flights, hotels, ren tal cars,
restaurants, cinemas, etc.
The topic of this lesson is theatre and
musicals. You w ill:
role play booking tickets
The task for this lesson is for
To make a rrangements on the
learners to s uccessfully book
telephone or in person in everyday Buyin g tickets for an event
settings
I10CEA Dealing w ith
complaints
Can cope w ith less routine
situations in shops, post offices,
banks, e.g. returning an
unsatisfactory purchase.
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Transactions (complaints)
I can make an effective complaint,
for example in a shop o r hotel.
To make effective complaints in
everyday settings
tickets for a musical at the
theatre.
a customer making a complaint,
w hich they w ill then perform fo r
the class.
w ork, personal details, food/drink, Keeping a conversatio n going
Intonation for soundin g polite and
Ope ning and closing a conversation:So, is th
interested
building/place you live in, family,
computer games
Theatre and musical relate d lexis:
aisle
stalls
- learn w ords and ph rases related upper circle
learners to make a skit involving
Making and handling complaints
Questio n forms
health p roblems, music/TV, politics, Opening and closing a co nversatio n
conversations going and to show
interest
- practise sounding polite and
interested w hen conversing.
The task for this lesson is for
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learn w ords and phrases to open
To initiate and maintain
interest
greet, a bow , a handshake, a hug Future time
focus on w ays to say g oodbye
formally and informally
practise sayings farew ells and
greetings cle arly.
expressing and responding to
I can make a rrangements on the
likely to arise w hilst travelling,
specific characters a nd settings
interest and can keep it going by
advice, feelings, etc.
Shopping is a great pastime
w hich many peo ple enjoy. Ho w
do w e make sure w e buy w hat
w e w ant? Anothe r issue is that
now adays service is an
important part of our society.
continuing conversations
expressing and responding to
Can enter un prepared into
152 I08 CEA Let's chit chat
topics of personal interest
happiness, sadness, interest and
to theatre and musicals
focus on w ays to inquire about
seating and prices
practise sounding natural w hen
buying and selling.
dress circle
stage
box
orchestra
Making transactions
Making transactions:Customer:A re there any Sounding more natural
Complaining
Dealing w ith complaints
Intonation in complaints and w hen
Complaining:I ’m really not happy.I ’d like to mak
dealing w ith complaints
The topic of this lesson is customer
service. You w ill:
role play complaining about
products o r services
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focus on w ays to com plain and
make demands
learn phrases for responding to
complaints
practise sounding sorry w hen
dealing w ith a complaint.
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I11CEA
Masterful
negotiation
Can deal w ith most situations likely
to arise w hen making travel
arrange ments through a n agent or
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Arguing a Case
w he n actually travelling, e.g. asking
passenger w he re to get off for an
unfamiliar destination.
Can deal w ith most situations likely
to arise w hen making travel
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I12CEA
The art of the offe r
arrangeme nts thro ugh an agent or
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Transactions (a rrangements)
I can develop an argume nt w ell
enough to be follow e d w ithou t
To make and develop an argument
that can usually be understood by
difficulty most of the time.
others in a social setting
I can make a rrangements on the
To make arrangements on the
telephone or in person, e.g. booking
w hen actually travelling, e.g. asking
flights, hotels, rental cars,
passenger w he re to get off for an
unfamiliar destination.
restaurants, cinemas, etc.
Money terms:
exchange rate, spending money,
The topic of this lesson is bargaining.
You w ill:
- role play buying and selling
- see w ays to neg otiate a better
Buying and negotiatin g for things Learners try to nego tiate better
price
w hen abroad
prices at a local market.
telephone or in pe rson in everyday Making polite requests and offers w here they need to make
requests or give offers in order
Phrases to describe cost:
High: p ricey, outrageous, terribly
expensive
Medium/lo w : affo rdable,
reasonably p riced
Free: free of charge, doesn’t cost a
penny
learn phrases about travel and
services
practise sounding clear w hen
talking about prices.
The task is for the learners to
role play a variety of situation
settings
currency, cash, discount, debit card
The topic of this lesso n is politeness.
You w ill:
role play making a variety of
requests and offers
Making requ ests
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Accepting and refusing requests
focus on w ays to ask for
something politely
to get something completed.
Phrases in a shop:How much is/are the …?CEmphasis on w ords related to price
Questio ns
Shopping phrases
learn phrases for accepting and
refusing offers
practise sounding polite w hen
accepting and rejecting offers.
Use of polite intonatio n in making
Asking if you can do something:Could I have
reques ts
Making offers
Use of contractions
can/could/w ould like
Use of paralinguistic com munication
Verb +nou n phrases associated
w ith achieve ments
w in a competition
pass an exam
get into university
get a diploma
Making decisions, plans of
action, an d analysing failure,
Reaching targets they are all essen tial skills at
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I04CEA
and achieving w ork, or in planning events.
goals
Can give detailed accou nts of
101 I13CEA Ambitions and
achievements
Become an adept communicator
and planner of events, and
achieve your goals!
experiences, describing feelings
The task is for the learners to
talk about achievements and
To find out and pass on
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and reactions. / Can describe
dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Information Exchange (factual
I can find out and pass o n
information)
uncomplicated factual information.
The topic of this lesson is ambitions and receive an aw ard
achievements. You w ill:
break a ba d habit
talk about achievements and
become a vegetarian
ambitions in your life
learn martial arts
uncomplicated factual inform ation in Talking about y our achieve ments a mbitions in their lives related to - focus on verb and noun phrases learn a musical instrum ent
everyday settings
and ambitions
various categories (jobs,
school, w ork, sport etc).
related to ac hievements
focus on how to describe
achievements and ambitions
practise using contractions and
linking sounds to sound more natural.
set up a company
appear on a TV show
publish a book
w rite a maga zine article
score a goal/point in a sporting
event
The topic of this lesson is about changes
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I14CEA My predictions
are…
and opinions in discussing topics of
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
I can express my opinions on
To express o pinions, describ e
abstract topics like film and music,
reactions and seek opinions from
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in study
interest.
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
The task for this lesson is for
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learners to make predictions
you think society might change
give a short presentatio n on how
I15CEA
Long-term goals
ambitions.
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Conversation (familiar things)
and present w hich of these
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on the w eekend
Expressing opinions
predictions are most likely.
disagreeing
sometime next w eek
Agreein g and disa greeing
The task is for learne rs to
use phrases fo r agreeing and
conduct a formal interview w ith
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achievements
problem, discuss w hat to do next,
compare and contrast alternatives.
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Conversation (familiar things)
goals. You w ill:
in the forese eable future
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitu des in social
Speculating about your future
a classmate. Learners w ill find - discuss future hopes a nd dreams in the near future
expressing and responding to
settings
hopes and dreams
out about their partner’s
- focus on ph rases to talk about the in the short term
future
dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Learners w ill then sw itch roles. - practise using contractions to
sound more natural.
Future predictions:w ill def initelyw ill almost c Main stress on adverbs
after the lesson
tomorrow
Future tim e phrases:
looking ahead
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
Speculating about the future
Future forms
Speculating about th e futureI think that’ll prob Contractions
in the medium term
in the long(e r) term
in the immediate future
Idiomatic expressions connected
w ith life cha nges:
stuck in a rut
The topic of this lesson is your language you can do anything
The task is for learne rs in small learning goals. You w ill:
try it for the next thirty days
groups to sh are their
- create a 30-day English pla n
that are fa miliar or of personal
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitu des in social
Asking for and giving information experiences of learning En glish - focus on vocabulary related to
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
settings
about futu re plans
advice, feelings, etc.
Requests and topic changing in
The topic of this lesson is long-term
Linking in connected speech
in five minutes
that are fa miliar or of personal
I can start a conversation on topics
Can explain w hy something is a
Future forms
reasons in a discussion
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
Goals and
before Friday
Making predictions
I can start a conversation on topics
Contrac tions
n ext Tuesday
next May
settings
Phrases f or desc ribing ac hievements One thi
fu ture time refe rences:
about how society w ill change - focus o n future time references
more n atural w hen making predictions
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Describing experiences,
achievements and ambitions
Making predictions and giving
- practise sentence stress to sound
Can describe dreams, hopes and
Present sim ple
in tw o months
in society. You w ill:
Can give or seek personal view s
Present perfect
and identify evidence of good starting and stopping activities
practice. The n they set realistic - use phrases to react to w hat
daily and w eekly English
language learning goals.
someone says
- practise linking sou nds to make
you sound more natural.
The topic of this lesson is job
recruitment. You w ill:
my self-confidence grew
much more memorable
Present perfect
from scratch
more likely to stick
Narrative tenses
Would like
Time phrases:
Last year
While I w as at uni
When I started w o rking
A w hile back
Adjectives to desc ribe personal
qualities: capable, incapable,
efficient, inefficient, th orough ,
Disappearing soun ds and w o rd
Started something:I started itI took it upI tried linking
Requests,
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I05CEA
conversations and meetings
may often result in conflict or
agreements and disagreement. Ensure your
solutions
Can explain w hy somethin g is a
104 I17CEA Ma naging conflict problem, discuss w hat to do next,
vocabulary is up to s peed an d
able to deal w ith real life
situations.
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Informal Discussion (compa ring)
compare and contrast alternatives.
The task is for learne rs in small
I can compare and contrast
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Taking part in a meeting and
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
groups to role play a ca ndidate
reaching agreement
- role play discussing th e best
person for a job
-
selection meeting w here they
reactions understood as regards
agreement
I can compare and co ntrast
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Informal Discussion (comparing)
questions of w h ere to go, w hat to
do, how to organise an event (e.g.
an outing).
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc.
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or
Making suggestions and reaching for different staff activities.
an agreement in a group in o rder They have to compare an d
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
to plan an event
contrast key components a nd
reach a consensus that fits
their budget.
The task is for learne rs to
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focussed, unfocusse d,
Giving and responding to o pinions Describing good an d bad p oints: Sh e’s got pl Word stress in adjectives
considerate, inconsiderate, flexible, Agreeing/disagreeing
inflexible, sporty, rude, inatte ntive,
grumpy, unpleasant, patient,
accommodating
The topic of this lesson is event
planning. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to
solutions to problems or practical
Describing good a nd bad p oints
decide on a ven ue and activities - role play having meetings w here
Can m ake his/her opinions an d
127 I18 CEA Coming to an
focus on w ays to disag ree and
present alternative opinions
learn phrases for justifying your
opinions
practise sounding clear w hen
describing qualities.
need to agre e on the best
candidate for the job.
careless, energetic, unenergetic,
enthusiastic, unenthusiastic,
you make plans
Making suggestions
- focus on w ays to make
Expressing
suggestions and give reasons
learn phrases for clarifying
agreement
practise sounding clear w hen
concluding a point.
agreement/disagre ement
Reaching a consensus
summarise a dilemma they read w ill:
Can compare and contrast
that are fa miliar or of personal
about and present it to the
What is the
alternatives, discussing w hat to do,
interest and can keep it going by
alternative?
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
choose, etc.
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Conversation (familiar things)
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
opinions and attitu des in social
settings
Presenting alternatives in a
discussion
Making suggestions:What about …?Perhaps Intonation w ith tag questions
The topic of this lesson is dilemmas. You
I can start a conversation on topics
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
Intonation for signalling a conclusion
-
summarise and present problems
Explaining a problem
group. Then as a group they w ill - focus on w ays to discuss options
Agreein g
come to a possible s olution.
Once all the dilemmas have
been discussed, they w ill regroup so they can select th e
solution they think is best.
w ith/unders tanding/consoling the
other sp eaker
Offe ring advice
and express cause and effect
learn phrases for talking about
possible outcomes
practise pausing to sound clear
w hen discussing p roblems.
Ex plaining a problem:I’v e got a real dilemma.T Stres s on key w ords
The topic of this lesson is meals. You
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
Can give or seek personal view s
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I20CEA
Delicious dishes
and opinions in discussing topics of
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Conversation (familiar things)
interest.
interest and can keep it going by
To express a nd resp ond to feelings, Giving detailed information and
learners mak e recom mendations
expressing and responding to
opinions and attitu des in social
about dishes in th eir country in
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
making suggestions
settings
a presentatio n.
Discussing the real w orld
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requires an extensive
Can exch ange, check and confirm
vocabulary. Whether talking
accumulated factual information on
I06CEA Describing th e about hotels, brands, people or
w orld aroun d us just finding more about
someone's opinion, learn how
to describe and discuss the
things that make you tick.
116 I21CEA Describing things familiar routine and non-routine
matters w ithin his/he r field w ith
some confidence.
w ill:
learn phrases w e use to give
exact information
In the task fo r this lesson the
- focus on w ays to make
suggestio ns
develop your vocabulary by
learning w ords to do w ith cooking and
flavour
practise sounding clear w hen
discussing food.
The topic of this lesson is everyday
objects. You w ill:
Cooking methods: baked, boiled,
Asking for and giving m ore exact
steamed, grilled, fried, stew ed
Flavours: spicy, sw eet, rich, bitter,
plain, sour
information
Asking for and giving more exact in formatio n Linking
Making recommendatio ns
- role play a sales person and custom er Compound nouns
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Information Exch ange (directions)
describing a product
I can give practical instructions on
To give practical instructions on
how to do something, fo r example
how to do something in social
Explaining an d defining w hat
play a salesperson/c ustomer
- focus on vocabulary and phrases fo r answ ering machine, mobile phone, Defining relative clauses
cooking, buying a ticket from a
settings
something is
describing a product.
describing things
machine or usin g softw are.
The task is for learne rs to role
- use phrases to clarify and check
information
- practise w ord and sentence stress to
sound more natural.
text message, main branch,
vacuum cleaner, laptop co mputer,
digital camera
Describing things
Checking understanding and
clarifying
Word stress
Describing things: It’s got a + NP It’s used for
Use of stress and w eak forms
w hen Describing things
Words us ed to relate to things you
ow n:
sentimental
The topic of this lesson is objects of
The task is for learne rs to make value. You w ill:
I can express and respo nd to
Further
117 I22 CEA expla nation and
description
Can briefly give reas ons and
To take pa rt in short conve rsations
Describing things and giving
feelings and attitu des like surprise, in w hich feelings a nd attitudes are
explanations for opinions, plans and So-B1100-Sp-0613
Conversation (fe elings and attitudes) happiness, s adness, interest and
actions.
reasons as to w hy they are
expressed an d respond
important
disinterest.
appropria tely in everyday settings
I can describe a n incident or an
To describ e an incident or accide nt
accident, making the main points
occurring in a social setting, making
clear.
the main points clear
valuable
Use of pausing to make your
they ow n and w hy. They then important to you
pricey
accounts more interesting
share this w ith their partner.
- focus on phrases to describ e things
unique
Talking about objects
The partner then sha res this
w ith som eone else.
and their imp ortance
- practise using stress and pa using to
help you sound more interesting.
possession
inherit
w orthless
priceless
Explaining importance
notes on an important object
The task for this lesson is for
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Presenting the
Can relate details of unp redictable
facts
occurrences, e.g. an accident.
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Description (even ts)
the learne rs to talk ab out w hat
Giving a factual account of
something you saw
- describe som ething you ow n that is
w ord stress
The topic of this lesson is crime. You w ill: Crimes: mugging, theft, d rug
- role play giving a factual account of a dealing, frau d, hit and run,
crim e you w itnessed
shoplifting, bribery, vandalism
w as happ ening at a specific
time in the past, in the context of
w itnessing a crime.
Talking about objects:I bought it w hen I w as Use of stress on key w ords
- focus on crime-related voca bulary
- review past tenses used to describe
Punishments: prison/jail, a fine, a
Past simple/continuous
w arning, com munity service
Prepositions of place an d time
Weak and strong ‘w as’ and ‘w ere’
past events
- practise the w eak and strong form of
'w as' a nd 'w ere' to so und more natural.
Adjectives for describing
appearanc e: comfortable, cleanshaven, fitted, sm art, skimpy,
casual, scruffy, presentable,
flattering, figu re-hugging, formal,
revealing
The task for this lesson is for
Discussing
153 I24 CEA
ap pearances
Can give a prepared straightforw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time, and in
w hich the main points are explained
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
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Conversation (familiar things)
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
opinions and attitu des in social
settings
Describing someone's appearance
and giving advice
w ith reasonable precision.
small groups of le arners to
make suggestions on ho w
pe ople could dress more
say how to create a better
impression.
life. They are fantastic
if your English is not up to the
- practise word stress to sound more
natural w hen describing appeara nce.
The topic of this lesson is holidays. You
The task is for learne rs in small w ill:
Can make his/her opinions and
reactions und erstood as regards
opportunities but they can also
cause a huge amount of stress
I07CEA The outside w orld
Phrases describing appearance:
appropria tely for a number of - focus on vocab ulary for describing
different occasions. Learners appearanc e
w ill then present their ideas and - focus on phrases for giving advice
Travelling and living abroad are
a common fe ature of mode rn
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The topic of this lesson is appea rance.
You w ill:
- discuss how to dress in different
situations
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I25CEA Planning a tour
I can give a prep ared presentation
possible solutions or the question of So -B1 200-Sp-0314
right standard. Learn ho w to
w hat to do next, giving brief
talk about holidays and deal
reasons and explanations.
Presentation
and answ er clear qu estions.
Making suggestions and reaching gro ups to plan a holiday tour,
To give a prepare d presentation and an agreement in a group in orde r w riting out the daily itinerary
answ er clear questions in a social
setting
to achieve a goal like designing a and desc ribing w hat w ill
holiday tour
- plan a holiday
- focus on holiday-related vocabulary
- practise w ord stress in holiday-related
Can give detailed accou nts of
A memorable
holiday
experiences, describing feelings
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Description (events)
and reactions.
The task for this lesson is for
I can describe a n incident or an
To describ e an incident or accide nt
accident, making the main points
occurring in a social setting, making Talking a bout a memorable holiday
clear.
the main points clear
2nd conditional
Giving advice:Try not to be ...I f I w ere y ou, I’ Adjective w ord stress
up
a w o man w ith no make-up
someone w ho w ears a lot o f
jew ellery
someone w ho’s alw ays laughing
someone w ho bites their nails
someone w ho has tattoos
a 60-year-old man w ith long hair
Holiday w ords and phrases:
sightseeing, meeting new people,
hiking, sunbathing, reading a good
book, scuba diving,
discos, foreign food, coach tours,
w ate r sports, bars, mus eums, art Making recomme ndations and
- focus on phrases for recommending, galle ries, sandy b eaches, shopping sug gestions
malls, street markets, beautiful
Agreein g and disa greeing
vocabulary.
I26CEA
nose
a man w ith a beard o r moustache
a w oman w ho w ears heavy make-
Giving advice
Making suggestions:Noun + is/are w orth + -i Word stress in compo und nouns
happen. They then share their suggesting, agreeing and disagre eing
tour w ith another group.
w ith plan ning and other
practical matters.
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a man w ho w ears an earring in
one ear
a w oman w ith an earring in her
learners to talk about a
memorable holiday th at they
have been on.
The topic of this lesson is memorable
holidays. You w ill:
- describe a memorable holiday
- focus on adjectives and adverbs used
to describe holidays
- practise stress on adverbs to
emphasise meaning.
scenery, popular w ith tourists,
spectacular view s, rainforest,
budget holiday, w ildlife
peaceful, cro w de d, spiritual,
historical, cosmopolitan, polluted,
Holiday no uns: travel, tourism, a
holiday, a day off, package
holidays, independent trav el, a
journey, a trip
Holiday adjectives:
the flight: smooth, tirin g, bumpy, long
the w eather: cold, sunny, w et,
aw ful, glo rious
the food: tasty, nothing special,
Questio n forms
spicy, good
the place: modern, old, cro w d ed,
quiet, noisy
the hotel: luxurious, basic,
comfortable
overall impressions: great, relaxing,
w onderful, good
Narrative tenses
Positive recommendatio ns: It’s (definitely/ rea Emphasis on adverbs
Recom mendations
Adverbs: inc redibly, really, pretty,
really, quite, (not) very
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Can deal w ith most situations likely
to arise w hen making travel
I can make a rrangements on the
Making travel
arrange ments through an agent or
telephone or in person, e.g. booking
arrangements
w hen actually travelling, e.g. asking
passenger w he re to get off for an
unfamiliar destina tion.
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Transactions (a rrangements)
The topic of this lesson is travel
arrangements. You w ill:
To make a rrangements on the
Making travel arrangements like
Verb noun travel collocations:
check availability
The task is for learne rs in pairs - role play b ooking tickets and hotels fo r book a flight
flights, hotels, ren tal cars,
telephone or in person in everyday booking tickets, hotels and so on to role play telephone booking
a trip
restaurants, cinemas, etc.
settings
- focus on collocations related to travel pay by credit card
for a variety of situations.
- focus on language for requesting
- practise final ‘s’ sounds.
have a stopover
make a seat reservation
issue a ticket
Indirect questions
Formal and informal requests
Third person ‘s’ and plu ral ‘s’
Formal an d informal requests:Tell me the fligh Use of intonation in questions
The topic of this lesson is big decisions.
Past time linkers:
The task is for learners to share Yo u w ill:
since
- talk about big decisions you have made
by the age of ...
in your life
w hen I w as ...
personal stories w here they
The decision
148 I28 CEA
process
Can give detailed accounts of
experiences, describing feelings
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Description (events)
and reactions.
Engaging in
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I08CEA
meaningful
conversation
It's great to be able to tell
stories, but w e also need to be
able to make co mparisons and
engage in other peoples' tales
Can enter un prepared into
as w ell. Develop your skills in
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I29CEA
Avoiding 'dead air' conversation on familiar topics.
So-B1100-Sp-070 0
I can describe a n incident or an
To describe an incident or accident
accident, making the main points
occurring in a social setting, making
clear.
the main points clear
Speculating and hypothesising
about decisions you have made
I30CEA
e ngaging in stories imagin ed.
So-B1200 -Sp -0308
Description (events)
that are fa miliar or of personal
themselves and find out more
accident, making the main points
clear.
about a place in both informal
and formal co ntexts.
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Description (events)
and reactions.
story
The topic of this lesso n is small talk. You
w ill:
- role play conversations w ith people
you don’t kno w w ell
Questio n forms
Stress patterns in questions
- focus on questions and phrases for
Initiating and closing co nversations Giving suggestions and advice: You should …
initiation and closing conversations
- use phrases for making suggestions
- practise stress in questions and w eak
forms to sou nd more natural.
Making suggestions
- practise using co ntractions and
intonation to soun d natu ral w hen
recounting something.
The task for this lesson is for
the learne rs to have the
The topic of this lesson is storytelling.
You w ill:
- tell your classmates ab out something
opportunity to talk about
that happene d to you in the past
I can describe a n incident or an
accident, making the main points
The task for this lesson is for
learners to plan and tell each
other abo ut a personal
To describe an incident or accident Using active listening skills so as experie nce. Th e focus of the
occurring in a social setting, making to keep the conversation going lesson w ill be on the listener
clear.
the main points clear
Show ing interest
w ould like
Show ing interest:Really? Yeah, yeah.Uh-hu Using intonation to show interest
- practise using intonation to sho w
interest.
The topic of this lesson is anecdotes.
You w ill:
tell a personal anecdote
focus on phrases to structure an
anecdote
use phrases fo r resp onding to
Past simple/continuous/perfect
Useful storytelling phrases
Asking for more information
Show ing surprise
using active listening skills and info rmation w ith su rprise, a pproval and
appropria te language to
encourage their partner to
continue w ith their story.
Weak auxiliary forms
Present sim ple
Narrative tenses
Echo questions
something that happened fro m - focus on phrases to show interest
their past. The learners w ill take - focus on auxiliary verbs in follow -up
turns telling stories and listening questions
actively.
Can give detailed accou nts of
I31CEA Effective listening experiences, describing feelings
Intonation to show the end of your
past w ishes
now
personal inte rest, but others may
To describe an incident or accident
Telling and listening actively to
occurring in a social setting, making
stories
the main points clear
w ould, may, might
in the last co uple of months
things may have turned out
differently.
The task is for the learners to
initiate a conversatio n,
exchange information a bout
I can describe a n incident or an
Can describe events, realo r
Contractions and w eak forms
When I finished school
To start, maintain an d close simple
face-to-face conversatio n on topics Keeping a conversation goin g
w hen meeting new pe ople
3rd conditional
- focus on language to talk about regret
speculate and hypothesise how - focus on time linkers
I can start, maintain and close simple
face-to-face conversatio ns on
topics that are familiar to me or of
have trouble at times understanding interest and in every day settings
w hat I me an to say.
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groups. Then the group
Conversation (everyday matters)
encouraging others, but also
bring your ow n experie nces to
life.
Listening and
made a big decision in small
Pitch for show ing surprise,
approval or sympathy
Usef ul story telling phrases:
Thatlanguage
reminds me
Body
an d gestures
Show ing ap proval
sympathy
practise using appropria te
intonation and body language to convey
meaning.
Show ing sympathy
The topic of this lesson is emotions and Annoying situations/pet peeves:
I can express and respo nd to
Emotions and
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I32CEA
feelings
Can explain w hy something is a
problem, discuss w hat to do next,
compare and contrast alternatives.
The task is for the learners to
To take pa rt in short conve rsations
feelings and attitu des like surprise, in w hich feelings a nd attitudes are Expressing opinions and feelings
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Conversation (fe elings and attitudes)
ha ppiness, sadness, interest and
disinterest.
expressed an d respond
appropriately in everyday settings
about things you do not like
feelings. You w ill:
Someone jumping the queue
agree on a list of annoying things Delays on public tra nsport
agree on a list of things w hich - focus on language to express yo ur Being kept on hold by a call centre Expressing annoya nce
annoy them in a varie ty of
emotions and feelings
People w ho eat w ith their mou th
places and then talk about some - focus on language for giving and open
of these ann oying things.
responding to opinions
practise sentence stress to help
express emotion.
Giving an opinion:
Agreein g and disa greeing
Slow internet connections
Computer crashing losing w ork
you’ve spent hours doing
Expressing a nnoyance:The typical thing that Use o f stress to express emotion
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Clarifying, reacting
appropria tely and interrupting
are just some of the skills
fu ndamental to developing your
Developing your career. This theme w ill pu t you
career
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
articulated speech in the standard
dialect and w hich involves the
106 I33CEA Job review
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Vocabulary related to w ork:
appraisals, poor time-ke eping,
under-performance, increase in
salary, clear com munication,
innovative, open
promotion, promote
dismissal, dismiss
The task for this lesson is for The topic of this lesson is w ork
learners in p airs to role play part appraisals. You w ill:
of a job appraisal w here next - role play part of a job app raisal
year’s w ork is agreed betw een - learn phrases related to w ork
the tw o. The re are thre e roles: perform ance
Information Exchange (factual
I can find out and pass o n
To find out and pass on
straightforw a rd factual information
Taking part in a formal interview
information)
uncomplicated factual information.
in w ork settings
like a job appraisal or job inte rview appraiser, appraisee and
-
focus on how change w ords to
flexibility, inflexible
into various job scen arios to
exchange of factual information,
practise these skills and help
receiving instructions or the
observer and it is expected that beco me nouns, verbs or adjectives
exception, exception al
you feel more confident in the
w orld of w ork.
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
learners hav e the chance to
enact each role.
innovation, innovate, innovative
stubbornness, stubborn
satisfaction, satisfy, satisfactory
- practise contractions to sound
more natu ral w hen speaking.
Suffixation
Expressing opinions
Expressing o pinions:I think ...I don't think ...I n Con tractions
Present perfect sim ple/continuo us
Linking w ords: firstly, after that,
The topic of this lesson is describing
office processes. You w ill:
Can give straightforw ard
108 I34 CEA So, how does it
w ork?
descriptions on a v ariety of familiar
Yo-B1200-Sp-0196
Information Exchange (directions)
subjects w ithin his/her field of
interest.
I can give practical instructions on
To give practical instructions on
how to do something, fo r example
how to do something in w ork
cooking, buying a ticket from a
machine or usin g softwa re.
settings
The task for learners in this
Describing a typical process in an
office
lesson is to explain a process - lea rn vocabula ry relate d to product
that takes place in an office.
Vocabulary related to product
manufacture
practise passive fo rms
practise into nation w hen listing
items.
The topic of this lesson is dream jobs.
You w ill:
I can express my opinions on
128 I35 CEA
Finding the right
career
Can put over a point of view cle arly,
Yo-B1200-Sp-0194
but has difficulty eng aging in debate.
Informal Discussion (opinions)
abstract topics like film and music,
describe my reactions to them and
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
The main task is for learners to
To express o pinions, describ e
reactions and seek opinions from
oth ers on a bstract topics in w ork
Advising colleagues on ho w to
prepare for their chosen care er
w ork in groups or pairs and
advise each other on ho w to
settings
get the re quired job.
- give advice on h ow to find a good
job
-
Can give detailed accou nts of
done?
experiences, describing feelings
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Description (events)
and reactions.
To describ e an incident or accide nt
accident, making the main points
occurring in a w ork setting, making Describing past w ork experiences w ork in grou ps and present
clear.
the main points clear
as part of a job application
their experie nces and
Job related p hrasal verbs:
step dow n
achievements as part of a job application get ahe ad
- learn job related phrasal verbs
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opinion
Get a foot up in the journey
Can compare and contrast
alternatives, discussing w ha t to do,
112 I37CEA Helping visitors
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
w ith thes e tips in ho w to be
I can give a prepared presen tation
So-B1200 -Sp -0314
Presentation
and answ er clear qu estions.
answ er clear questions in a social Giving g eneral advice to visitors
clear, calm and collected w hen
to another grou p.
giving advice and opinion.
145 I38CEA
The importance of
problem , discuss w hat to do next,
a healthy diet
compare and contrast alternatives.
Can explain w hy something is a
150
I39CEA
Can I give you
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Conversation (familiar things)
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitu des in social
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
I can compare and co ntrast
s
o
settings
To compa re and contrast
m
e
a
d
Food vocabulary:
fresh fruits, vegetables, tinned
one person takes on an
- focus on ph rases fo r expressing
advisory role making
suggestions and comments
about their partne r’s diet.
quantity
focus on linking w ords expressing
cause and effect
practise stressing w ords to
emphasise meaning.
The task is for learne rs to
Giving advice
Giving advice:You sh ould / shouldn’t + inf I t’s
nega tives
Expressing quantity
food, fried food, snack, carbonated Linking w ords for expressing
The topic of this lesson is common
problems. You w ill:
- discuss proble ms and co me up
w ith possible solutions
v
i
Making generalisations
Cost of living: afforda ble,
expensive, cheap, average,
reasonable
The topic of this lesson is diet and
health. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to role - role play giving advice and
play different situations w here comments about diet
Giving advice
Use of stress on key w ords and
w indy, cold, mild, rainy
negatives.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
Vocabulary you know related to
cities:
Places to visit: muse um, cinema ,
Weather: hot, sunny, cloudy,
and giving advice
- practise stress on key w ords and
Can explain w hy something is a
stay put
Help for visitors: police station,
for visitors to their country and
cities and city life
then give a poster presentation
Tourist Information Centre
- focus on phrases for generalising
setting
choose, etc.
Past simple/present perfect/use d to
park, shoppin g mall, river, harbo ur,
monument, temple, mosque, church
Transport: taxis, sub w ay, tube,
tram, bus, ferry
culture. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs in small - give top tips for visitors to your
country
groups to agree o n a list of tips - focus on vocabulary related to
To give a prepared presentation and
Past tense ‘ed’ endings
pull together
The topic of this lesson is countries and
Presentin g your o pinion in a
measured manner is not easy
and takes time and practice.
Pausing to allow for the listene r to
understand w hat has been said
Shape up or ship out
Golden handshake
Get the axe
Money for old rope
achievements for differe nt jobs. - focus on past simple/pres ent
perfect/used to
- practise the past tense '-ed' sound.
Advice and
Gerunds and infinitives
Verbs follo w ed by gerunds: enjoy,
hate, imagine, suggest, practise,
don’t mind
Verbs follo w ed by infinitives:
Show someone the ropes
The topic of this lesson is past w ork
experience. You w ill:
The main task is for learners to - present your experiences and
I can describe a n incident or an
Intonation when listing items
manufacture:
release a product, a patent,
copyright, conduct market
research, funding, distribute,
market research, manufacture,
consumer, e nthusiasm, advertising
campaign, product launch
Job related idioms:
Paid peanuts
focus on job related idioms
learn about verb patterns
- practise pa using after certain key
Passives
afford, decide, hope, manage, seem
w ords to ensure the listener
understands.
141 I36 CEA What hav e you
then, follo w ing this, n ext, later,
subsequently, finally, seco ndly,
thirdly, later on, from there,
- explain a process that takes place follo w ing on from this, going back to
in an office
Quantifiers:t he amount of, more, hardly any, Emphatic stress
drinks, protein, fiber, carbohydrates cause and effect
Common types of problems:
Boyfriend/ Girlfriend problems:
cheating, lying abo ut something, no
longer in love, different interests,
no time to see each other
Money pro blems: spending too
much mon ey, debt, o w ing a friend /
partner money, w aiting to be paid,
lost money (gambling ), being broke
Work p roblems: lost your job,
c
e
Speculating
Weak form of to in phrases
?
problem, discuss w hat to do next, compare and contrast alternatives.
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Informal Discussion (comparing)
alternatives, discuss w hat to do, w
here to go, etc.
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Giving advice w ith
reasons w hat option to choose in social
discuss common problems
and - develop vocabulary
related to come up w ith
common
possible solutions.
problems
nobody likes you, do n’t kno w w hat Giving a n opinion to do, lots
of stress / busy, new in Giving advice
Spec ulating:Perhaps , it could beMaybe, she ought to
settings
- focus on phrases for speculating, the job, w ant to be promoted, lost
giving opinions and giving advice
your job, skiving
- practise using w eak ‘to’ in ‘ought
School problems: too much
to’ and ‘have to’ to sound more natural. h ome w ork, too much home w ork,
stress / too busy, failed an exam /
assignment, no friends, teacher
doesn’t like you, being bullied, being
told off
The topic of this lesson is life coaching.
Can briefly give reas ons and
157 I40 CEA Life coaching
explanations for opinions, plans and So -B1 200-Sp-0307
Conversation (familiar things )
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitu des in social
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
actions.
Giving advice w ith reasons
settings
Expressing consequence and
‘lifestyle coach’ and give peo ple personal problems
get through the day
contrasting
advice about th eir perso nal
problems.
feel under pressure
Insomnia
Trustw orthy
Giving advice
focus on phrases for giving
advice, expressing co nsequence and
contrasting
- identify the number of syllables in
Clear
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distinctly outline opinions and
I11CEA comm unication on recollections, there is no roo m
the phone
Can find out an d pass on
straightforw a rd factual information.
for error. Lea rn how to take
your experie nce and opinion
and provide it others in an
effective manne r.
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The right w ay to Can generally follow w hat is said
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talk on the phone and, w hen necessary, can repeat
back part of w h at someone has said
to confirm mutual understanding .
The task is for the learners to
Telephoning
I can make routine telephone calls,
e.g. to make or cancel an order,
booking or a ppointme nt.
To make telephone calls in w ork
settings
Making and h andling a telephone role play a telephon e enquiry s o
enquiry at w ork
as to reach a satisfactory
outcome.
Giving advice:need to, ought to, be a good w Number of syllables in a w ord
Experience
w ords for clarity.
Clarity is the cornerstone of
telephone comm unication. In
situations w here you need to
Vocabulary related to pers onal
problems
control-freak
put on w eight
feel like a failure
cause bad feeling
talk behind someone’s back
In the task for this lesson th e
learners adopt the role of
You w ill:
take the role of a life coach to
advise people on their problems
develop vocabulary related to
The topic of this lesson is telephone
enquiries. You w ill:
role play a telephone enquiry
- develop your telephone-related
vocabulary
focus on phrases to check
understandin g and to clarify
practise how to sound polite and
stress on pro blem sounds.
Practical
Honestly
Depression
Common teleph one exp ressions
Asking for clarification
Telephone numbe rs
Passing and spelling information
Common teleph one exp ressions:Hold please Sounding polite and problem sounds
Phrases for making orders and
enquires
order
coupon
The topic of this lesson is telephone
orders an d enquiries. You w ill:
Can deal w ith most situations likely
- role play a telephone conversation
Telephoning
Ordering over the arran gements through an agent or
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w hen actually travelling, e.g. asking
passenger w he re to get off for an
unfamiliar destination.
deliver
The task is for learners in pairs to enquire and make an order
to arise w hen m aking travel
I can make routine telephone calls,
e.g. to make or cancel an order,
booking or a ppointme nt.
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To make telephone calls in w ork
settings
Making orders and enquiries on
the telephone
to role play a telephone
-
cash
contact number
focus on vocabula ry relate d to
conversation w here the re is an shop ping and orde ring
enquiry and order made. This is - focus on phrases for making
then acted o ut to another p air. orders an d enquiries
- practise intonation in questions and
delivery
in stock
credit card
Use of intonation in questions
Making orders and enquires
Customer service phrases:How may I help y Word stres s
make an enquiry
w ord stress.
receipt
place an order
guaranteed
postage and packaging
The topic of this lesson is socialising.
Making
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arrangements on
the phone
Can com pare and contrast
alternatives, discussing w hat to do,
The task is for the learners in
You w ill:
role play a telep hone conversation
arranging a social event
Inviting
telephone or in person, e.g. booking telephone or in pe rson in everyday Making and refusing social
pairs to role play a teleph one
-
Accepting and refusing
flights, hotels, ren tal cars,
restaurants, cinemas, etc.
dialogue w here they are
arranging a social event.
responding to invitations
focus on phrases for making
arrangements
practise sentence stress to sound
more natu ral w hen speaking.
The topic of this lesson is directions.
You w ill:
give and follo w detailed directions
to unfamiliar destinations
I can make a rrangements on the
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Transactions (a rrangements)
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
choose, etc.
To make arrangements on the
settings
invitations on the phone
I can give practical instructions on
158 I44CEA Directions on the Can ask and follo w de tailed
road
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Information Exch ange (directions)
directions.
The task for this lesson is for
focus on phrases for inviting and
Acc eptingSure, I’d love toSureThat’s greatTh Use of sentence stress
Making arrangeme nts
Tag questions
how to do something, fo r example
To ask for and follow detailed
Follow ing instructions and
the learne rs to give and follow - focus on phrases for giving
Giving directions
cooking, buying a ticket from a
machine or usin g softwa re.
directions in everyday settings
checking for understanding
detailed directions to an
unfamiliar destination.
Checking understanding/confirming
directions
focus on phrases for ch ecking
understandin g and confirming
practise rising and falling intonation
on question tags.
Giving directions:How do I get to there f rom
Rising and falling intonation on
question tags
Extreme adjectives/adverb
collocations:
very/really: funny, sc ared,
frightened, embarrassed, shocked,
surprised
absolutely/extrem ely: hilarious,
mortified, stunned, te rrified,
astonished, petrified
The topic of this lesson is anecdotes.
You w ill:
The w orld is full of w onder and
adventures to be had. W hen
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kno w ho w to ask for
Travel, culture youdirections,
or discuss culture,
and global trekking
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Effective
anecdotes
things just get that more
exciting, and the journey
becomes even more engaging.
Can give or seek personal view s
and opinions in discussing topics of
So-B1200-Sp-0308
Description (events)
interest. / Can give brief com ments
on the vie w s of others.
I can describe a n incident or an
accident, making the main points
Talking about past situations that
To describe an incident or accident are interesting o r amusing now
occurring in a social setting, making
clear.
the main points clear
The task for this lesson is for
but may not have bee n w hen they learners to tell an anecdote.
happened
-
tell and listen to anecdotes
develop vocabulary related to
embarrassin g situations
focus on extreme adjectives
practise sentence stress w hen
using extreme adjectives.
The topic of this lesson is film and
The task is for learne rs to make literature. You w ill:
notes for a film or bo ok review . - review a book or film
They then sh are this w ith
Can relate the plot of a book or film
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Film and literature
Review ing a film or book
and describe his/her reactions.
Embarrassing situatio ns:
dribbling on your shoulder
standing in front of a group o f
people w ith your fly undone
forgetting w hat to say during a
presentation
w alking into a glass door
bending dow n and splitting your
trousers
mistaking a strang er for some one
you know
talking to someone w ith a piece of
lettuce stuck to your front teeth
Narrative tenses
Past deduction
Sentence stress for extreme
adjectives
Extreme adjectives:
great, aw esome, fantastic,
w onderful
terrible, ru bbish, a w ful
tragic, despondent
delighted, thrilled
furious, mad
Adjectives + prepositions:
Present tenses for story telling
Past simple
- focus on ph rases fo r talking about interested in
others w ho make notes about films and books
must’ve been + adjective
Linking prepositions w ith
excited about, by
adjectives/verbs
the review . Using these notes, - focus on extreme adjectives and frightened of, by
the learne r shares w hat they
their prepositions
confused abo ut, by
found out w ith another group. - practise linking sounds to sound
more natu ral w hen you speak.
w orried abo ut, by
shocked by
set in
based on
Film and book lexis: actor, ba ddie,
heartthrob, character, romantic
comedy, drama
The task for this lesson is for
The topic of this lesson is celebrities.
You w ill:
learners to decide w ho to invite - discuss celebrities you w ish to
Can compare and contrast
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I47CEA Talking about
celebrities
alternatives, discussing w hat to do,
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
choose etc.
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Informal Discussion (compa ring)
I can compare and co ntrast
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or agre eing and disagreein g in a
collaborate to come up w ith a
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to cho ose in social
master list of six
settings
Giving reasons for your opinion, to an event. They w ill
group discussion
celebrities/media personalities to
Adjectives for describing people:
w arm-hea rted, w ise, modest,
invite to an event
articulate, honest, clever, talkative,
-
dow n-to-earth, hot-te mpered,
develop vocabulary to describe
people
- focus on phrases for justifying
Justifying choice
Agreein g and disagreeing
arrogant, talented, funny, quiet,
Suggesting
moody, sarcastic, creative
Clarifying
Justifying choice:I ’d love/really like to meet … Word linking in connected speech
invite.
choice and agreeing and disagreeing
practise w ord linking to sound
more natural.
The task for this lesson is for
the learne rs to express their
To express your feelings about
Can express his/her thoughts about
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Discussing music
abstract or cultural topics such as
I can express my feelings about
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Description (feelings)
music, films.
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt that w ay.
something that you have
Taking part in a group discussion feelings about different kinds of
experienced in a social setting, and and sharing opinions a nd thoughts music. They should say ho w
Musical genres:
rock, folk, classical, dance, rap,
techno, blues, pop
The topic of this lesson is music. You
w ill:
talk about diffe rent genres of
Adjectives expressin g feelings:
excited, exciting, ama ze d, amazing,
music and ho w they make you feel
-
develop vocabulary related to
these differe nt genres of music music and phrases for feelings and
explain w hy you felt that w ay
make them feel.
-
The topic of this lesson is adventurous
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Standing out in
Can compare and contrast
lost in cro w d. Learn the
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discussing w ha t to do,
do n't w ant to have you r voice
group discussion
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essentials in making yourself
heard clearly, and pushing your
w here to go , w ho or w hich to
The task for this lesson is for
learners in small groups to
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Informal Discussion (compa ring)
I can compare and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Giving options a nd re aching
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w hat option to cho ose in social
w here to go, etc.
choose, etc.
agreement in a group discussion
decide w hat to take o n an
adventurous trip. They justify
agenda to the top of the list.
their choices.
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Can make his/her opinions and
reactions und erstood as regards
Giving complim ents possible solutions or the question of
w hat to do next, giving brief
reasons and explanations.
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
I can express my opinions on
abstract topics like film and music,
To participate in informal
discussions, giving an d seeking
describe my reactions to them and opinions in everyday settings
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
moving, captivated, captivating,
stunned, stun ning
Vocabulary related to survival
situations:
a tent, a frying pan, w ater, extra
trips. You w ill:
discuss w hat to take on an
adventurous trip
-
develop survival-related vocabulary
-
focus on phrases for giving and
w arm clothes, a rope, a camera , a
penknife, a rucksack, bug spray,
food, binoculars, a needle and
thread, a w ashing kit, sunscreen, a
first aid kit, extra b atteries, a rifle
Word stress
Giving and responding to opinions
and bullets, a phone, a magnifying
glass, gloves and a hat
Giving opinions:We might need…We’v e got t Intonation in phrases f or
giving/responding to opinions
intonation to sound more natu ral w hen
speaking.
The topic of this lesson is compliments.
You w ill:
give compliments to lead into
conversation w ith classmates
focus on phrases for giving and
Giving and responding to
The task for this lesson is for
the learne rs to give their
compliments
classmates compliments leading responding to compliments
into a conversation.
Phonetic alphabet practice
interesting, bored, boring, moved,
any decisions and give reasons
responding to opinions
to help the g roup narrow dow n
- practise w ord stress and
settings
Narrative tenses
disappointing, inte rested,
focus on –ed and –ing adjectives
focus on the phonetic alphabet.
When e ngaging in group
activities and planning, you
–ed vs –ing adjectives
embarrassed, embarrassing,
surprised, su rprising, disappointed,
emotions
-
deafened, deafening ,
use ‘had’ and ‘got’ to express a
service received (e.g. she had her hair
done)
practise difficult vo w el sounds.
positive adjectives: smart,
professional, cool, amazing,
beautiful, gre at, cute, lovely, nice
Giving com pliments
Responding to compliments
get passive forms
Giving compliments:You look fa ntastic/grea t/ Difficult v ow el sounds
City related vocabula ry:
housing, sports facilities, policing
and crime, p arks and green
spaces, transport and
The topic of this lesson is commu nity
issues. You w ill:
Can m ake his/her opinions an d
reactions understood as regards
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I51CEA Improving ou r
community
solutions to problems or practical
To give a prepare d presentation and
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Presentation
questions of w here to go, w hat to
do, how to organise an event (e .g.
The task for this lesson is for
discuss how to improve the city in
w hich you live
the learners to give opinions
- develop vocabulary related to city
I can give a prepared presen tation answ er clear questions in a social Giving reasons for your opinion in and brief reasons and
and answ er clear questions.
setting
a discussion
an outing).
infrastructure, education and
training, ente rtainme nt, arts and
cultu re, healthcare, b usiness and
economic development,
living
Can develop an argume nt w ell
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from Venus
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
I can express my opinions on
To participate in informal
abstract topics like film and music,
discussions, giving an d seeking
describe my reactions to them and opinions in everyday settings
difficulty most of the time.
environment and pollution, disability Describing the result of an action
access
live.
ghetto, am enities, graffiti, law abiding, cram med, cong estion,
vandalism, redevelopment,
recreational
The task for this lesson is for
the learne rs to develop an
focus on phrases for describing
the result of an action
practise pausing for effect.
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
topic of gender differences and
stereotypes.
gender roles
-
some of the challenging
Collaboration and aspects of mastering English. It
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presentation is crucial to be able to handle a
Can give detailed accou nts of
100 I53CEA Character analysis experiences, describing feelings
range of situ ations from
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
and reactions.
I can express my opinions on
To express o pinions, describ e
abstract topics like film and music,
reactions and seek opinions from
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in study
ask other people w hat they think.
Talking about habits
Disagreeing/giving a contras ting opinionOn t Paus ing
Personality adjectives/nouns:
ambitious/ambition
talented/talent
confident/confidence
imaginative/imagination
dete rmined/d etermination
flexible/flexibility
patient/patience
qualities. You w ill:
- give a short talk describing
tolerant/tolerance
Describing someone’s character character and qualities of
- develop vocabulary related to
and qualities
someone they admire. Then
personality
they give their talk in s mall
- focus on ph rases explaining w hy
groups.
you admire someone
practise sounding clear w hen
describing character.
projects to presentations and
much more.
Contrasting opinions
fiancé/fiancée
king/queen
bachelor/spinster
actor/actress
Sir/Madam
plan a short talk describing the someone you admire
settings
w ido w er/w idow
focus on phrases for co ntrasting bridegroom/bride
The topic of this lesson is character and
The task is for the learner to
Pausing for effect
Male and female w ords:
barman/b armaid
nephew /niece
opinions and tentative language
practise stress in tentative
language.
Working in groups presents
Giving opinio ns:I think that…I really believe th
differences and stereotypes. You w ill: hero/heroine
discuss the topic of gender
lord/lady
differences and stereotypes
monk/nun
Giving reasons for your opinion in extended argument around the - develop vocabulary related to
a discussion
Making suggestions
explanations re garding how to - focus on ph rases for giving
improve the city in w hich they
opinions and making suggestions
The topic of this lesson is gende r
Men are from
Expressing opinions
Sentence formation
Explaining w hy you admire
Adjectives:
open -minded
someone
Shifting stress patterns betw een
Quantifiers:very quitereally a littleextremely ex nouns and adjectives
Qua ntifiers
fast-moving
w ell-w ritten
w ell-made
clear-thinking
easy-going
hard-w orking
w ell-mannered
good-looking
w orld-famous
sure-foote d
Verbs con nected to companies:
employs, builds, performs,
provides, trains, buys, sells, serves
imports, generates, h elps, exports,
operates, makes
produces, manages, specialises
The topic of this lesson is compa nies.
You w ill:
give a short presentatio n on a
Can give a prep ared straightforw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
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Analysis and
presentation
enough to be follow ed w ithout
To give a prepare d presentation and
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Presentation
I can give a prepared presen tation
and answ er clear questions.
difficulty most of the time, and in
answ er clear q uestions in a w o rk
setting
The task is for learne rs to give a co mpany you k no w
Giving a w ell-structured
presentation
short presentation on a topic of - focus on signposting language and
their choice
strengths, customers, products
Signposting language
w eaknesses, services, branches,
Ordering a presentation
ordering a presentation
-
w hich the main points are explained
w ith reasonable precision.
The topic of this lesson is people w ho
make you angry. You w ill:
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
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Presenting opinion agreement and disag reemen t politely. So-B1200-Sp-0 307
Conversation (familiar things)
expressing and responding to
- have an informal conversation w ith
To express a nd resp ond to feelings, Giving your thoughts informally
suggestions, opinions,
attitudes, advice, fe elings, etc.
The task for this lesson is for
students to hav e an info rmal
places, invoices, courses
Final s
Presentation ph rases:I ntroductionThank you Pausing and sentence stress
Dealing w ith questions
learn how to deal w ith questions Pres entation/business lexis:
practise final ‘s’ sounds, pausing ladies and gentleman
and sentence stress.
Can express belief, o pinion,
Nouns connected to companies:
headquarters, com petitors,
objectives, operations
a partner about someone
- focus on idioms related to
opinions and attitu des in social
ups and dow ns
millions of dollars
strengths an d w eaknesses
goods and se rvices
pros and cons
rules and regulations
stocks and shares
facts and figures
Idioms related to frustration o r
anger:
I’ve had enou gh!
That’s the last stra w .
Chill out.
He bit my head off.
settings
Weak form
w hen y ou are
angry or
unhappy
conversation
w ith a partne
r
about som ething or w ith som eone about someone w ho makes
them angry.
frustration or anger
- use phrases for giving your
opinion informally
Don’t get carried a w ay.
You don’t w ant the situation
to get out of hand.
Giving your opinion informally
Giving you r opinion
informally:To
be (quite) h
Sentence stress
- practise w eak fo rms and sentence
I’m so sick of him.
Don’t let it get you do w n,
stress.
With the task for this lesson the
The topic of this lesson is environmental
learners in small groups design
aw areness. You w ill:
a set of rules to make a
- give a pres entation on making a
w orkplac e more environmentally
To compa re and contrast
Presenting
Can develop an argume nt w ell
143 I56 CEA information
enough to be follow ed w ithout
formally
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Informal Discussion (compa ring)
difficulty most of the time.
I can compare and co ntrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Presenting a developed opinion in
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w hat option to choose in w ork
w here to go, etc.
settings
a meeting
friendly. Lea rners identify
environmental pro blems in the
w orkplac e and different w ays
w orkplace more environm entally friendly
Vocabulary related to w ork and the
environme nt:
- develop vocabulary related to
replace, enco urage, recycled,
Developing an argument
w ork and the environment
rechargeable, disposable,
Modal verbs: should/ought to/need
- focus on phrases for develo ping
reus able, ecological
Developing an argument:Right, first of all I thi Word stress
to/have to
these proble ms can be
an argum ent
addressed. They the n develop a
- practise w ord stress in
set of ‘green’ rules w hich they
environmental w ords.
present to the class.
Sometimes w e need to add life
to a situation to capture
Crafting the
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attention and engage an
perfect story audience. This module w ill help
I can express my feelings about
Can describe events, real or
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I57CEA Life stories
imagined.
So-B1200 -Sp -0309
Description (feelings)
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
you develop vocabulary and
skills to achieve just that.
something that you have
experienced in a social setting, and
event and th en share this w ith
Telling a personal sto ry
explain w hy you felt that w ay
95
I58CEA Talking about
events
132 I59CEA
Be a brilliant
storyteller
feelings such as surp rise,
I can express my feelings about
So-B1200 -Sp -0309
Description (feelings )
happiness, sadness, interest and
indifference.
Can describe events, real or
imagined.
So-B1200 -Sp -0308
Description (events )
something that I have experienced,
To express your feelings about
something that you have
related to you and your life
their partner. Once finished they
w ill tell anoth er person about
the story they heard.
The task for this lesson is for
Can express and respond to
The topic of this lesson is life stories.
You w ill:
- be more confident telling stories
The task is for the learners to
make notes about a childhood
To express your feelings about
- focus on how to use p ast tense
verbs to tell a story
use narrative linkers
practise regula r past tense
endings and linking in connected speech.
Past verbs related to accidents and
injuries:
jumped, landed, open ed, sprained,
collided, tw isted, tripped, dropped,
Narrative tenses
Narrative linkers
The topic of this lesson is important
events. Yo u w ill:
talk about an event you have
learners to talk about an event
Talking about an event you have they have attended, and to
attended and respond to another
person’s story
Narrative tenses
attended a nd resp onding to other respond to another person’s
- develop vocabulary related to life
Staging a narrative
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
experienced in a social setting, and people’s accounts
explain w hy you felt tha t w ay
I can describe a n incident or an
accident, making the main points
clear.
To describe an incident or accident Telling a story and m aintaining
occurring in a social setting, making interest
the main points clear
story using an a ppropriate
response, w ith appropriate
intonation.
The task is for the learners to
tell a story that is puzzling or
strange. The listener asks
questions so as to w ork out
w hat happens. Once finished
they sw a p roles.
Regula r past te nse endings
Narrative linkers: On e day … While I w as (r Linking in connected speech
arrested, bruised, crashed,
fractured, dislocated, injured
events
focus on past time linking w ords
and phrases to show interest
practise intonation for sounding
interested, indifferent, surprised, happy
or sad.
The topic of this lesson is storytelling.
You w ill:
tell a story that is puzzling or
strange
focus on phrases to speculate and
narrative verb fo rms
use linkers for storytelling
practise disting uishing b etw een
past simple and p ast perfect sounds.
Show ing interest:No. Go on. Tell us.Right.Ye
indifferent, su rprised, happy or sad
Show ing interest
Linkers used in sto rytelling
Speculating
Past simple/continuous/perfect
Intonation f or sounding interested,
Making guesses/speculation:I think h e / she
Distinguishing past simple an d past
perfect
The skill of
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story telling
I can give a prepared presen tation
Can relate the plot of a book or film
and describe his/her reactions.
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Presentation
To give a prepared presentation and
Giving a pitch s o as to attract
answ er clear questions in a w ork
and answ er clear qu estions.
leaners to develop a movie pitch. - p ractise using present tense for
setting and plot
develop vocabulary related to
movies
practise w ord stress.
interest
setting
The topic of this lesson is movie pitches. Film genres:
You w ill:
sci-fi, rom com, su perhero, ho rror,
- develop a movie pitch an d practise
mystery/thriller, action, fantasy,
your summarising skills
animation, comedy,musical
The task of this lesson is for
bubble w hen e ngaging others.
Talking about
Learn h ow to deal w ith
lifestyle
To express your feelings about
I can express my feelings about
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I61CEA
Comparing
situations
different lifestyles an d have the
Can express belief, opinion,
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Description (feelings)
agreement and disagreement.
something that I have experienced,
Talking about the ben efits of new
experienced in a w ork setting, and things in technology
explain w hy you felt tha t w ay
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
new and old things in technology
The task for this lesson is a
something that you have
vocabulary to e mbrace
diversity.
discussion about the benefits of
in technology
- focus on adjectives to describe
new things in technology.
top-of-the-ra nge, use r-friendly, the Comp aratives
new things in technology
use phrases fo r comparing and
saying w hat you think about things
practise adjectives and w ord
stress.
The topic of this lesson is controversy.
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
142 I62 CEA Have an opinion dialect and w hich involves the
exchange of factual information,
To make and develop an arg ument
I can develop an argu ment w ell
So-B1200 -Sp -0306
Arguing a Case
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
Giving your opinion, agreeing and
that can usually be understood by
others in a social setting
disagreeing in a discussion
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
Can give detailed accou nts of
144 I63 CEA Table man ners
experiences, describing feelings
To express your feelings about
I can express my feelings about
So-B1200 -Sp -0309
Description (feelings )
and reactions.
something that I have experienced,
enough to be follow ed w ithout
and explain w hy I felt that w ay.
So-B1200 -Sp -0314
Presentation
I can give a prepared presen tation
on controversial topics in a
- focus on ph rases fo r expressing
Vocabulary related to rights, law s
and freed oms
offended, appropriate, selfexpression, liberal, unfair,
punishme nt, criticise harshly,
opinions and present this to
other groups.
legal, employees, permission
develop vocabulary related to
rights, law s and freedoms
practise use of w ord stress.
The topic of this lesson is dining
experiences in different co untries. You
w ill:
- take part in a group discussion
their ow n w hich they then
share w ith othe rs.
To give a prepare d presentation and
In the task fo r this lesson the
learners w ill learn about
lifestyles in tw o different
Describing similarities and
differences betw een places
Interrupting
to dining experiences
see w ays to connect yo ur ideas
logically
practise sounding clear w hile
expressing disagreement.
The topic of this lesson is describing
similarities and differences betw een
places. You w ill:
learn about lifestyles in tw o
Words w hich colloca te w ith
‘lifestyle’:
healthy/unhealthy/active/sedentary/
busy/hectic/stressful/affluent/comfo
different cities and make comparisons
talk about the lifestyle in their
country and compare it w ith
lifestyles in other major
international cities.
w ith your city
rous/lavish/modern/nomadic
learn phrases for describing
places and for generalizing an d qualifying
learn vocabula ry related to lifestyle
practise sentence stress.
rtable/expensive/extravagant/glamo Generalizing and qualifying
The topic of this lesson is free time. You
-
take the ideas for a
Conveying group presentation that effectively
I17CEA
ideas
summarises everyone's points.
Dealing w ith
113 I65CEA
Can exch ange, check and confirm
I can make a rrangements on the
accumulated factual information on
telephone or in person, e.g. booking
familiar routine and non-routine
invitations
So-B1100 -Sp -0624
Transactions (arrangements)
matters w ithin his/he r field w ith
some confidence.
In this module, discover the
nuances of p resenting ideas
from the group in public.
restaurants, cinemas, etc.
Can develop an a rgume nt w ell
129 I66 CEA
Debate and
discussion
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
flights, hotels, ren tal cars,
I can express and respo nd to
So-B1100 -Sp -0613
Conversation (fe elings and attitudes)
Accepting an d refusin g invitations in pairs to role play short
telephone or in person in everyday w hen m aking arrangem ents
settings
To take pa rt in short conve rsations
feelings and attitudes like surprise, in w hich feelings and attitudes are
happiness, sadness, interest and
disinterest.
take part in a roleplay w here you
The task is for students to w ork make arrangements w ith others
To make a rrangements on the
Justifying opinions in a debate
expressed an d respond
appropriately in everyday settings
Gen eralizing and qualifying:On the w hole, ... Sentence stress
Collocations w ith go and come:
go for a d rink/dinner/a coffee
w ill:
to w ork in a large group, and
Interrupting:Oh right, Right, okay.Checking inf Sentenc e stres s
Checking information
international cities. They then
It is often a challenge to be able
Giving an opinion:It seems to me that…Perso Use of w ord stress
Narrative tenses
from different countries such as describe a dinin g experience of - le arn w ords and phrases related
setting
Expressing opinions
neutral, conservative, compulsory,
Agreeing and disagreeing
responsible, ridiculous, sensible,
The task is for learne rs to
Phrases for saying yo u like somethingIt’s rea Adjectives and w ord stress
Saying you like/dislike som ething
group discussion. They cre ate a
opinions and for agreeing and
poster summ arising the group’s
disa greeing
experienced in a social setting, and dining etiquette
explain w hy you felt tha t w ay
answ er clear questions in a social
and answ er clear questions.
difficulty most of the time, and in
w hich the main points are explained
w ith reasonable precision.
Comparing habits and routines
something that you have
Can give a prepared straightforw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
156 I64 CEA Lifestyle
differences
latest, addictive, cutting edge,
innovative, intuitive, easy-to-use,
convenient, stylish
You w ill:
The task is for learne rs in small
- share your opinions on
groups to sh are their opinions
controversial topics
articulated speech in the standard
35
Word stress
- take part in a discussion comparing Adjectives to describe new things
difficult to live in your ow n
I16CEA
and plot
Film related descriptions:
gory, slasher film, tense, scary,
zombie, sinister
The topic of this lesson is technology.
You w ill:
Lifestyles vary so much, it is
34
Present tense for story settings
- learn ph rases used for making
conversations w here they m ake arrangements
arrange ments.
practise using phrases for
accepting and refusing invitations
focus on using w eak forms and
contractions to so und more natural.
The task for this lesson is for
The topic of this lesson is lies. You w ill:
go clubbing/shopping
go to the Picasso
exhibition/karaoke/the concert/the M aking arrangem ents
cinema
Accepting and ref using invitations
go on a date
go out for a drink
go aw ay somew here for the
w eekend
come roun d for lunch
learners to brainstorm situations - take part in a group discussion
in w hich people tell ‘w hite lies’, about w hite lies
Vocabulary related to lying:
w hite lie, fibs, morals, ethics
2nd conditional
discuss them in small groups,
-
honest, deceitful, dishonest
Comparing and ranking situations
rank them in order of
seriousness and attempt to
practise using phrases to talk
about hypoth etical situations
agree on 3-5 situatio ns w here
it’s ok to lie.
-
learn phrases related to lying
focus on syllable stress and
Making arrangements :How about… + v-ing? Contractions and w eak f orms
hurt her feelings, tell the truth, save Saying yes, no or maybe
his face
Word stress
Talking about a hypothe tical situationI w ould/ Contractions
n the task for this lesson the
contractions.
The topic of this lesson is dinner parties.
learners in small groups arrange
Can develop an a rgume nt w ell
147 I67CEA
Agreements an d
enough to be follow ed w ithout
consensus
So-B1200 -Sp -0313
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
difficulty most of the time.
You w ill:
-
the seating plan for a dinner
aim to reach an agreement in a
Character adjectives:
group discussion
I can compare and co ntrast
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Giving reaso ns for your opinion in the interests and personalities - learn adjectives to describe
arrogant, arg umentative, dull,
Agreein g and disagreeing
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to cho ose in social
serious-minded, introverted,
Talking about in terests
party, taking into consideration
a discussion
settings
outgoing, tole rant, amusing,
personality traits
of the guests. Learners w ill
discuss the individuals attending
- p ractise using phrases to give
Talking about interests:hav e a passion f or, is Word linking in connected speech
talkative, rude, good listener, loud
your opinion in a discussion
focus on linking to so und more
natural.
the dinner party, and try to
agree on a seating plan.
Vocabulary from text on team
The topic of this lesson is team-building.
Can tak e part in routine formal
- w o rk in a group to design a team-
w hich is conducted in clearly
articulated speech in the standard
151 I68 CEA Planning events
dialect and w hich involves the
exchange of factual information,
I can compare and co ntrast
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (comparing)
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc.
To compa re and contrast
The task is for learne rs to
building event
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Solving problems and making
discuss and resolve issues
-
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
relating to a c ompany teambuilding exercise.
to give your opinion
learn phrases for interrupting,
recommendations
36
I18CEA
Engaging others and gettin g
them to agree w ith you is a
positive
challenge for sp eakers of all
impression
languages. Develop your ability
talk, discussion, interview , or
w eddings
to relate stories and debate
topics w ith others.
I can express my feelings about
So-B1200 -Sp -0309
Description (feelings)
documentary and answ er questions
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
of detail.
To express your feelings about
Can develop an a rgume nt w ell
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
I can develop an argu ment w ell
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0190
Arguing a Case
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
I can express my opinions on
Can develop an a rgume nt w ell
together
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
complex
challenge
time-management
Interrupting
Changing topics
Continuing your topic
Interrupting:Sorry to interrupt you but …I hav Polite intonation
something that you have
Asking for and giving factual
Sounding interested:Unusual? Really? Pardo Intonation for sounding interested
Wedding related lexis:
best man, registrar, minister
the learne rs to exchange
-
ceremony, veil, altar, receptio n,
Sounding intereste d
catering, aisle
Phrases for clarification
So-B1100 -Sp -0619
Informal Discussion (opinions)
abstract topics like film and music,
see vocabulary related to
experienced in a social setting, and information
cultural information on the topic w eddin gs
explain w hy you felt that w ay
of w eddings.
To make and develop an arg ument Giving reasons for your opinions, discussion in w hich you have to
that can usually be understood by
others in a w ork setting
agreeing and disagreeing in a
debate
To participate in informal
discussions, giving an d seeking
describe my reactions to them and opinions in everyday settings
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
Developing arguments w ith
evidence and examples in a
discussion
processes
dynamic
The topic of this lesson is w eddings in
different cultu res. You w ill:
give a detailed description of a
w edding you’ve attende d
learn phrases for clarifying and
sounding inte rested
practise sounding interested w hen
responding.
The topic of this lesson is En glish as a
global language. You w ill:
take part in a debate ab out the
symbolise, propose
value of English
- learn w ords and phras es for
decide if your company should
giving reasons and exam ples
change its official langu age to
English.
131 I71 CEA Bringing id eas
conflict resolution
The task for this lesson is for
The task for this lesson is a
115 I70 CEA Building a case
practise using discussion phrases
more polite.
Can summarise and give his or her
opinion about a short story, article,
103 I69CEA Attending
capitalize
customized
changing topics and continuing your topic
sophisticated
- w o rk on your intonatio n to sound
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
Creating a
approximately
You w ill:
discussion of familiar subjects
building events:
focus on w ays to disagree politely
w ith other peoples’ ideas
practise sounding polite w hen
disagreeing.
The topic of this lesson is education.
You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to be
-
able to develop an extended
education
argument using supp orting
-
statements about education
related topics.
Giving reasons, examples and
opinions
Giving reasons:… becaus e …It’s mainly bec Intonation in polite disagreement
Education related lexis:
statistics
take part in a group discussion on academic
boarding school
learn w ords and phrases relate d dow nside
to education
focus on w ays to connect your
ideas logically
practise sounding clear w hile
expressing disagreement.
catty
insult
distracted
flirt
mixed
Giving opinions, agreeing, and
disagreeing
Reaching a compromise
Giving opinion:You know that may also be truSentence stress
I can express my feelings about
Narration ma de
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I72CEA
easy
Can narrate a story.
So-B1200 -Sp-0309
Description (feelings)
The topic of this lesson is personal
storytelling. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs on their - give an interesting person al
Past time references:
once upon a time, a w hile back,
some years ago, w hile I w as at uni,
some time ago
w hen I w as at w ork, last Monday,
this morning, w hen I w as 18, in my
20s, ten years ago, during the
To express your feelings about
ow n to make notes about
World Cup
something that you have
something interesting that has - lea rn w ords and phrases to
account
something that I have experienced, experienced in a social setting, and Giving a personal account
happened to them. They the n
and explain w hy I felt that w ay.
use the notes to tell the sto ry to - focus on w ays to talk about past
explain w hy you felt that w ay
different partners.
Pausing to add interest to the story
Adverbs for telling sto ries
structure you r story logically
- practise making your stories sound
obviously
immediately
eventually
unfortuna tely
gradually
suddenly
absolutely
The topic of this lesson is projects. You
of communicating w ell in
Can give a prep ared straightforw ard
English. This is especially
presentation on a familiar topic
important in such situations as
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
I19CEA Clarity is key (W ) presenting a p roject, discussing
310 I073CEA Presenting a
review of a projec t
past experiences, talking about
enough to be follow ed w ithout
- learn ho w to organise a presentation
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0197
Presentation
w hich the main points are explained
information on your company
w ith reasonable precision.
I can give a prepared presen tation
and answ er clear qu estions.
difficulty most of the time, and in
your motivation and giving
The task is for learne rs to
answ er clear q uestions in a w o rk
setting
group an account of an event or
project they w ere part of.
past
make presentations interestin g.
The task is for learne rs to
311
I074CEA experience
Can describe events, realo r
imagined.
Yo-B1100-Sp-0175
Information Exchange (factual
I can find out and pass o n
information)
uncomplicated factual information.
To find out and pass on
straightforw a rd factual information
Talking about past
in w ork s ettings
The topic of this lesson is w ork
experience. You w ill:
- summarise your w ork and/or
educational experience
present a su mmary o f their p ast - learn phrases related to w ork
w ork/education/training experie nce w ork/ education /training
experience.
312
I075CEA Teamw ork
experiences, describing feelings
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0192
Description (events)
and reactions.
To describ e an incident or accide nt
accident, making the main points
occurring in a w ork setting, making Talking about a n experience in a a n example of ho w they h ave
clear.
the main points clear
313
I076CEA
Company structure description as a linear sequence of
points.
I can give descriptions on a variety To give descriptions on a variety of
Yo-B1100 -Sp -0171
Description (familia r things)
of familiar subjects related to my
familiar subjects related to your
interests.
interests in w ork settings
Intonation to maintain listener's
Organising/signposting an account
Narrative tenses
Organising/signalling expressions I ntroducing interest / regular verb p ast tense
endings
Past time references
Th e first thing w e did w as
Once
Next
Just before
A w eek after
Work related terms
promotion
graduation
experience
Word stress patterns; noticing
qualification
changes in stress patterns
position
- see different w ays to talk ab out the
past
- identify w o rd stress for vocabulary
related to w o rk and/o r educational
experience.
achievement
training
internship
career
specialism
Collocations w ith w ork
w ork w ell w ith
w orked to w ards
w orked together as
a lot of w ork
Present perfect/past simple
betw een nou ns, verbs and/or
adjectives
- give details about a time yo u w orked in w o rked out ho w
The task is for learne rs to give a team
new w ork
I can describe a n incident or an
team
- learn ho w to structure a talk about a
my colleague’s w ork
Narrative tenses
w orked w ell in a team, using the professional/academic exp erience
STAR structure .
Can reasonably fluently relate a
straightforw a rd narrative or
user guide
experience/training/education
The topic of this lesson is teamw ork.
You w ill:
Can give detailed accou nts of
troubleshoot
- focus on different w ays to refer to the
- practise using your voice effectively to
structure.
Interview
u pgrade
on a project you w ere involved in
Presenting a revie w of a project in present to oth er mem bers of the - lea rn ph rases related to IT projects
a meeting
Words related to IT
softw are
compatible
applications
w ill:
To give a prepared presentation and
Stress on adverbs to add e mphasis
fortunately
experiences
interesting.
Being clear is an important part
Narrative tenses
The task is for learne rs to
describe a company structure
- learn w ords and phrases for talking
about w orking in a team
- practise w ord stress to help yo u
speak clearly.
The topic of this lesson is company
structure. You w ill:
- describe the structure and diffe rent
positions in compa nies
- learn phrases relate d to company
team w ork and motivation
Work related terms
a role
a common goal
realise
realistic
contribute
deal w ith
Compound te rms related to
company structure
sales division
direct sales
business sales
e-commerce
sales director
management team
HR manager
line manager
team meeting
Talking about company structure and place employs in an
finance department
structure
organogram according to a brief - look at different w ays to describe how duty officer
description of th eir role.
people w ork together
Word stress in phrases relating to
IT support
- practise stressin g w ords co rrectly in
Phrases related to w ork hierarchy
phrases related to co mpany structure.
responsible for
w ork in (a team, a department)
w orks under
Present te nses
Word stress in compound phrases
in charge ofreports to w orks w ith
Pay and hours
The task is for learne rs to
Finding the b est w ill give
I20CEA
Finding the best practice in comparing jobs and
(W)
Can briefly give reas ons and
314
I077CEA
positions and asking for and
giving advice or information.
Describing your
ideal job
To find out and pass on
explanations for opinions, plans and Yo-B1100-Sp-0175
Information Exchange (factual
information)
actions.
I can find out and pass o n
uncomplicated factual information.
straightforw a rd factual information
in w ork settings
have a good salary
have a goo d w ork-life balance
have paid holiday.
have benefits.
Work environment
w ork is in a convenient location
have a comfo rtable w ork space
have a good relationship w ith
colleagues
treated equally
The topic of this lesson is w ork
conditions and ide al jobs. Yo u w ill:
- talk about differe nt w ork conditions
Satisfaction
describe and listen to w hat they and give advice on ideal jo bs
Talking about the advantages and
disadvantages of different jobs
w an t in a job and then give
advice to each other on w hat
kind of job they should do.
job satisfaction
- learn phrases to talk ab out w orking
Word s tress
have little stress
have variety in your daily duties
conditions
- see phrases to add informa tion
- practise pronouncing common career
Questio n formation
have op portunities to travel
related w ords c orrectly.
Skills and future development
use skills.
learn new skills.
have the opp ortunity for promotion.
Phrases to add information
in addition to this
as w ell as th at
moreover
also
The topic of this lesson the b est w ay to
find w ork. You w ill:
- give advice on different w ays to find a
Can make his/her opinions and
Asking someone reactio ns unde rstood as regards
315
I078CEA
how th ey got their possible solutions or the question of
job
w hat to do next, giving b rief
reasons and explanations.
I can give practical instructions on
how to do something, fo r example
Yo-B1 200-Sp-0196
Information Exchange (directions)
cooking, buying a ticket from a
machine or usin g softw are.
To give practical instructions on
Talking about how to look for a
how to do something in w ork
new job
settings
Words and phrases related to job
hunting
relevant
contacts
up-to-date
sim ple
easy
competition
Making suggestions
local radio giving tips on finding finding a job
difficult
Discourse markers
a job.
netw ork
see a good jo b on the company
The task is for learne rs to
present a sh ort segm ent on
good job
- learn w ords and phrases relate d to
- learn different phrases for linking
stories and making recommendations
- practise asking questions w ith correct
intonation.
w ebsite
send off my résumé
see a good jo b coming up
build up a netw o rk of contacts
relevant information
competition for jobs
Making suggestions. .. might w ork, but .. ..... w Question intonation
Words and phrases related to
negotiations
guarantee
The topic for this lesson is company
suppliers. Yo u w ill
- role play a conversation w ith different
Finding the b est
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I079CEA supplier
straightforw a rd factual information.
To make and develop an arg ument Asking for and giving informa tion The task is for lea rners to
suppliers
- learn w ords and phrases relate d to
compromise
location
Words and phrases used to sound
enough to be follow ed w ithout
that can usually be understood by
practise negotiating w ith a
making company purchases
negotiate
polite
difficulty most of the time.
others in a w ork setting
supplier.
- learn ph rases used to sound polite in
I can develop an argu ment w ell
Can find out and pass on
Yo-B1200-Sp-0190
Arguing a Case
related to supply of services
quotation
flexible
discount
option
incentive
Adjectives to desc ribe profession
character
focused
Show ing you r
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I080CEA best side
articulated sp eech in the standard
dialect and w hich involves the
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0191
Conversation (familiar things)
The topic of this lesson is professional
strengths an d w eaknesses. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to take - talk about your strengths a nd
part in a formal interview w h ere w eakn esses in different professional
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
To initiate and maintain
interest and can keep it going by
conversations on familiar topics or Taking part in a form al interview to th ey show their ca reer
expressing and responding to
topics of personal and p rofessional
exchange of factual information,
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
receiving instructions or the
advice, feelings, etc.
show their strengths and
interest
w eakness es
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
issues (W)
do this you may need to
persistent
- learn phrases to talk about strengths enth usiastic
and w eaknesses
relevant examples for th eir
- learn adjectives to describe profession diligent
strengths w hen necessary.
character
- practise emphasising key w ords to
create a positive impression.
- talk about different causes for falling
318
I081CEA
Giving reasons
and explanations
discuss cause and effect, deal
w ith changes to plans and
know how to sound confident
or sympathetic.
explanations for opinions, plans and Yo-B1200-Sp-0200
Transaction (problems)
problem.
actions.
Can make his/her opinions and
reactions und erstood as regards
319
possible solutions or the question of
I082CEA Dealing w ith
changes to plans
w hat to do next, giving brief
I can explain w hy something is a
To explain w hy something is a
Explaining w hy results/projections groups to pre pare and practise - learn phrases for explainin g and giving
problem in a w ork setting
have not been met in a meetin g
The task is for learne rs to role
play a w ork situation w here
I can manag e unexpected things that To cope w ith unexpected things that
Yo-B110 0-Sp-0180
Transaction (travel)
could happen on a holiday, e.g.
how to explain poor sales
results to their manager.
solution togethe r.
I083CEA
likely to arise w hilst travelling,
Travelling for w ork arranging travel of accommodation,
Phrases used to give ca usesdue to because
financial year
recovery
reasons
- learn w ays to conn ect sentences
- use business w ords related to sales
- practise saying sentences w ith
correct stress.
The topic of this lesson is rea rranging
appointments. You w ill:
- role play w ork situatio ns w here
changes to meetings are necessary
action plan
consumer
Suffixes w ith 'able'
changeable
adjustable
- learn phras es related to terms and
conditions of sales
- practise using intonation to sound
sympathetic.
flexible
unpredictable
manageable
Sentence stress w he n giving
cause/effect/reasons/explanations
reasons
Phrases for giving and receiving
bad ne w s
Phrases related to terms and
conditions of sales
Phrases for giving an d receiving bad ne w sI’ Sympathetic intonation
Phrases for preferences,
suggestions, arrangements and
solutions
The topic for this lesson is travelling for Collocations related to travelling for
w ork. You w ill:
w ork
- role play conversations making
w ork trip
Can deal w ith most transactions
320
Phrases to give
do w nturn
could happen on business trips or in Dealing w ith changes to plans and they have to discuss a cha nge - learn phrases for giving and receiving doable
bad ne w s
finding solutions
understandable
to meeting times and w ork out a
bike repaired .
Phrases to talk about strengthsI like w orking Using emphasis to sound positive
quarter
retail
needing a dentist or h aving to get a w ork-related settings
reasons and explanations.
w eaknesses
open-mind ed
determined
cooperative
know ledgeable
resourceful
diplomatic
Business w ords related to sales
The task is for learne rs in small sales
Can briefly give reas ons and
Phrases to talk about strengths and
easy-going
The topic of this lesson is falling sales.
You w ill:
resolving confusion. In order to
Clea ring up
areas
different a reas, and provide
explaining problems and
I21CEA
dynamic
passionate
efficient
tolerant
strengths an d w eaknesses in
Clearing up issues means
I w anted to c heck something ab out your quo Polite intonation
priority
professional conversations
- practise negotiating w ith polite
intonation.
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
agre ement
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Information Exchange (directions)
I can give practical instructions on
how to do something, fo r example
cooking, buying a ticket from a
or dealing w ith authorities during a
To give practical instructions on
how to do something in w ork
Asking for and checking
information related to going on a
The task in this lesson is for
learners to practise making
settings
w ork trip
arrange ments for a w ork trip.
machine or usin g softw are.
foreign visit.
arrangements and asking for informa tion claim costs/expenses
- learn w ays to ask for and check travel estimated costs/expenses
information
ask for an advance/the bill
- learn collocations related to travelling cov er costs/expe nses
Offe ring advice
Giving information
Offe ring adviceIf I w ere you, I’d ask someo n
Checking information
Using intonatio n to check and
clarify information
Asking for information
for w ork
corporate/person al credit card
- practise using in tonation to check and charge expenses/to an accounting
clarify information.
out of mon ey/pocket
321
I084CEA
Something is
w rong
Can make a complaint.
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Transaction (problems)
I can explain w hy something is a
problem.
To explain w hy something is a
problem in a w ork setting
Talking about problems and
dealing w ith complaints
The topic of this lesson is complaints.
You w ill:
- practise making and responding to
The task is for learne rs to take complaints
turns responding to a complaint - learn phrases related to making and
from their partner.
Profession ally
I22CEA
speaking
(W)
Can communicate w ith some
confidence on familiar routine and
non-routine matters related to
his/her interests and professional
field.
(inte raction)
The business trip
Finding your voice in a
professional setting can be
daunting. In this theme you w ill
have practice in p resenting ,
developing ideas and problem
solving, w hich w ill help yo u feel
more confide nt w hen using
these skills in real life.
I can express my feelings about
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0193
433 I085CEA w as…
Can reasonably fluently relate a
straightforw a rd narrative or
description as a linear seque nce of
points. (production)
Description (feelings )
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
To express your feelings about
something that you have
Learners w ill do a role -play
Summarising the main points of a
experienced in a w ork s etting, and business trip to colleagues
explain w hy you felt tha t w ay
betw een employe es talking
about a recent business trip,
and decide w ho had the best
and w orst expe riences.
dealing w ith complaints
- learn verb phrases w ith ‘complaint’
- practise stressing responses to
complaint sympathetically.
Verb phrases w ith ‘complaint’
handle a complaint
make a complaint
forw ard a complaint
Making and dealing w ith complaints
Dealing w ith complaints Ho w can I help?Oh I’
Stres s in phrases to sound
sympathetic
deal w ith a complaint
log a complaint
resolve a complaint
The topic of this lesson is business trips.
You w ill:
- talk about your experiences of a
recent business trip
- learn ho w to use different narrative
To live up to one’s expectations
To sw itch
To shrug (one’s shoulder)
structures
To misplace
- focus on w ord e ndings in past tense To reimb urse
verbs
- practise pa using w hen using
signposting w ords.
Modes of transport:
on foot
by bike
Review of final consonant sounds
Narrative tenses
Phrases for signposting:First off, …Once … in past tense verbs
Pausing to signpost
by train
by bus
by car
Time phrases:
these days
in tw o w eeks
for a fe w days
Can briefly give reas ons and
explanations for opinions, plans and
actions. (production)
434 I086CEA m eeting
Can develop an argume nt w ell
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
(production)
The topic of this lesson is progress
meetings. You w ill:
To compa re and contrast
I can compare and co ntrast
Project progress
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Informal Discussion (comparing)
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc.
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Presenting u pdates a nd reporting L earners w ill do a role -play of a
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
on the progress of a project
- present your ideas in a progress
meeting talking about a project.
project meeting
- explore different passive forms
- focus on the use of the schw a in
passive forms
recycled papers
garbage bins
green cam paign
environmentally friendly
event orga nizers
Passive fo rms
The sch w a in passive forms
to print
to copy
to order
to deliver
to decide
to document
to be a w are
to appreciate
to recognise
Can give straightforw ard
descriptions on a v ariety of familiar
subjects w ithin his/her field of
The topic of this lesson is product
launches. Yo u w ill:
interest. (production)
Learners w ill discuss a product - prepare and present a launch plan for
I can give a prepared presen tation
Planning a product
435 I087CEA launch
Can develop an argume nt w ell
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
(production)
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0197
Presentation
and answ er clear qu estions.
To give a prepared presentation and
answ er clear questions in a w ork
setting
Discussing and developing ideas and its launching pla n before
for a product launch
presenting their ideas to other
groups.
a product
- focus on the use of linking w ords in
presentations
- learn about inton ation used in
signposting phrases.
To launch
Built-in
Words and phrases sho w ing time
and sequence:
Before
Let’s start by
Wholesale
The next thing
Retail
Effective
Efficient
Moving on to
First
When
Then
As soon as
Later
Intonation used in signposting
phrases
Problems at w ork
Lunch break is too short
Not enough places to w ork/not
enough computers
Bonus scheme is unfair/not good
enough
No staff social day
Can explain w hy somethin g is a
problem, discuss w hat to do next,
compare and contrast alternatives.
436 I088CEA
Presenting an
(interaction)
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
action plan
To compa re and contrast
Learners w ill discuss problems
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Giving practical solutions to a
at w ork and suggest possible
- present a solution to a problem in an
to outline o ur action plan
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to choose in w ork
solutions.
action plan
to address some problems that
Can give brief comments on the
problem
settings
I23CEA
Managing
situations
these lessons, you w ill learn
- focus on the impo rtance of pausing.
Can exch ange, check and confirm
information, deal w ith less routine
situations and explain w hy
something is a problem. (interactio n)
how to express and respond to
Can intervene in a discussion on a
dissatisfaction appro priately,
both through w hat you say and
how you say it.
familiar topic, using a suitable
phrase to get the floor.
(communication strategies)
Transaction (proble ms)
I can explain w hy something is a
problem.
To explain w hy something is a
Comm unicating an d respo nding to for a role play using p hrases
problem in a social setting
problems
situations
So-B1200 -Sp -0317
Transactions (complaints)
feelings such as surp rise,
happiness, sadness, interest and
indifference. (interaction )
Can reasonably fluently relate a
straightforw a rd narrative or
description as a linear sequence of
points. (production)
Expressing o pinions and reaching out conflict situations in
- practise exp ressing emotions and
utility services
for example in a shop or hotel.
everyday settings
a consensus
explaining opinions
- explore different w ays to understand
others and reach a consensus
- learn ho w to use intonation to express
your emotions.
split the cost
The topic of this lesson is w ork
complaints. You w ill:
- talk about w hen you are unhappy or
angry about something or someone at
w ork
role-play in w hich they can
- practise using phrasal verbs to talk
to take over
feelings such as surp rise,
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
settings
express dissatisfaction w ith
about w ork
to take on
happiness, sadness, interest and
advice, feelings, etc.
w ork using inform al languag e.
indifference.
(interaction)
Intonation to ex pres s anger,
disappointment and gratitude
Phrasal ve rbs
to be/feel w orn out
to put up w ith
to bring up
to get on w ith
to go up
to get aw ay w ith som ething
to be/feel let dow n
The task for this lesson is for
learners to have an informal
related issues
Phrases f or expressing emotionsAngerGrea
Idiomatic expressions
It’s been mad this morning.
Tell me abou t it!
I’m getting pretty fed up w ith it.
It’s getting beyond a joke.
Things have been going do w nhill.
You’re not kidding !
opinions and attitu des in social
Conversation (familiar things)
common problems
landlord/landlady
tenant
To make effective complaints in
To express a nd resp ond to feelings, Talking about common w o rk
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Stress and linking in phrases for
- focus on phrases for apologising
- practise w ord stress and linking to
sound more natural.
I can make an effective complaint,
everyday life and reach a
consensus in a polite w ay.
Phrases to talk about problems I need to talk
a communal bathroo m
resp ond to p roblems
expressing and responding to
439 I091CEA dissatisfaction at Can exp ress and respond to
w ork
a strict curfew
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
Expressing
plan
flat maintenance
- learn p hrases to com municate and
The topic of this lesson is everyday
situations. You w ill:
- discuss problems and solutions in
The task for this lesson is to act common situations
Can explain w hy somethin g is a
problem. (interaction )
Can express and respond to
previously learned to talk about
and respond to problems.
Challenges in
438 I090CEA everyday
Pausing w hen presenting an action
to remove so me of th e uncertainty
you’ve all been feeling
to extend the lunch break
to completely redesign the bonus
scheme
to book a conference room
to hotdesk
The topic of this lesson is proble m
solving. You w ill:
- discuss common problems and your
Learners w ill prepare a dialogue responses
to them
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437 I089CEA Proble m solving
Language for expressing the future To talk about future plans … w ill be introduci
- learn structures to exp ress the future h ave been brought to our attention
view s of others. (interaction)
Dealing w ith co nflict can be
uncomfortable in your ow n
language let alone in English! In
The topic of this lesson is action plans.
You w ill:
I can compare and co ntrast
Intonation to express dissatisfactio n
- focus on idioms to describe w h en you to get back
are dissatisfied w ith som ething
- practise using intonatio n to express
dissatisfaction.
to hand in
to catch up
low salary
high w orkload
long/unsocial hours
short breaks/holidays
no ‘extras’, benefits or perks
lack of promotion o pportunities
routine, bo ring tasks
poor management
uncomfortable w ork conditio ns
Can make a com plaint. (interaction)
Can express and respond to
440 I092CEA I'll never go there feelings such as su rprise,
again
happiness, sadness, interest and
So-B1200 -Sp -0317
Transactions (complaints)
today's dema nding society. This
theme gives y ou the o pportunity
I24CEA Work life balance to put you rself in real life
Holiday-related voca bulary
book a transfer
to be overch arged
to be compe nsated
I can make an effective complaint,
To make effective complaints in
Repo rting about bad holiday
about services received on
- learn language for repo rting w hat
double bed
for example in a shop or hotel.
everyday settings
experiences
holiday and respond
someone says
tw o singles
sympathetically.
- w ork on language to show sym pathy no sea view
- practise using inton ation to ex press
sympathy.
indifference.
(interaction)
Making time for life outside the
w ork place is important in
The topic of this lesson is bad holiday
experiences. You w ill:
Learners w ill share complaints - report complaints about holidays
Can express his/her thoughts about
abstract or c ultural topics such as
music, films. (interaction)
The topic of this lesson is art. You w ill:
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
Learners w ill w ork toge ther to
- debate the value of art
- learn adjectives to describe art
Reported speech
Phrases for sho w ing sympathy That’s not a Intonation to express sympathy
Adjectives to desc ribe art
abstract
cultural
original
accessible
minimalist
bold
dramatic
iconic
Word stress in adjectives to
441 I093CEA Discussing art
Can develop an argument w ell
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitudes in social
Conversation (familiar
things)
situations w here you w ill
practise giving and responding
to opinions, action planning and
debating on a numbe r of topical
issues.
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
(production)
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
Debatin g the ne ed for art in
society debate a series of
topics related - develop yo ur
vocabulary to d escribe
Types of public art
settings
To describe how you feel a bout a topic or pi d escribe art
to art and art in society.
feelings and emotions
- practise using syllable stress in
adjectives.
mosaic
sculpture
fountain
mural
statue
Vocabulary related to
technology/talking about tech nology
in daily life
professional-lookin g
portable devices
daily chores
handy
a/the virtual w orld
in front of the computer scree n
chat
click on a link
Can reasonably fluently sustain a
straightforw a rd description of one
of a variety of subjects w ithin
442 I094CEA
The topic of this lesson is technology.
You w ill:
his/her field of interest, presenting it
I can express my opinions on
To express o pinions, describ e
Technology:
as a linear sequ ence of points.
abstract topics like film and music,
reactions and seek opinions from
friend or foe?
(production)
So-B1200 -Sp -0312
Informal Discussion (opinions)
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in social
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
sound quality
- debate the effect of technology on our lightw eight
Talking about the effect of
Learners w ill hold a debate on lives
a pow erful zoom
Connected speech : linking in
technology on our lives
an aspect of the effect o f
- learn ph rases to us e in a debate
an intuitive design
Phrases for a debateI u nderstand, but you h phrases for debate (intrusion,
technology on o ur lives.
- develop you r vocabula ry to talk abo ut user-friendly
settings
Can express belief, o pinion,
technology
agreement and disagreement
politely. (interaction)
- practise using linking to help you speak a functional interface
more natu rally.
elision, schw a and assimilation)
screen resolution
to open up new oppo rtunities
to cut oneself off from something
to keep up to date w ith
to find a balance
to live in th e past
to fall apart
to bring together
to be enga ged in w hat’s goin g on
around yo u
Can enter un prepared into
conversation on familiar topics,
express personal opinions and
exchange information on topics that
are familiar, or personal interest or
pertinent to everyday life (e.g.
family, hobbies, w ork, travel and
443 I095CEA Long time no see! cu rrent ev ents). (interaction)
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Conversation (familiar things)
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
Can express and respond to
feelings such as surp rise,
happiness, sadness, interest and
indifference.
(interaction)
To initiate and maintain
conversations on familiar topics or
topics of personal interest
Catching up w ith friends and
acquaintances
The task for this lesson is for
learners to act out m eeting a
friend they h aven’t seen for a
long time and to share new s
and react to new s they hea r
about.
444 I096CEA Challenge yourself!
encourage ment
- learn how to use follow -up questions
- practise using intonation to sho w
surprise and interest.
St-B1100-Sp -0363
Presentation
I can give a prepared presen tation
and answ er clear questions.
Can give brief comments on the
To give a sho rt, prepared
presentation on a fa miliar topic in a Talking about taking up activities
study setting
I can follow much of w h at is said
exposing you to lecture-style
have done. You w ill:
- talk about activities you have started
and stopped
started, using phrases for
- learn phrases to talk about starting or I’m (really) into ....
input related to learning
clearly and don’t speak too
opportunities.
to drop out of something
I’m really fond of …
I’m really fond of …I’m (really) into ......
Linking to sound natural in idiomatic
expressions and phrasal verbs.
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Informal Discussion (follow ing)
idiomatically. (BCCF B1)
Academic subjects:
Art and design
Biosciences
- discuss the popularity and reasons for Business and m anagement studies
I can follow much of w h at is said
around m e, w hen people speak
529 I101CGL Academic subjects
To break up w ith someone
To be accepted into u niversity
To fail/pass your driving test
To w in the lottery
To open a ne w business
To meet your favourite celebrity
The task for learners is to talk
about activities they have
The topic of this lesson is academic
subjects. You w ill:
120 I26 CGL Lectures and talks
In tonation used in follow up Qs to
express surprise/interest
taking up or stopping an activity. stopping activities
- practise linking to sound more natural. taking pictures
w riting a novel
learning another language
biking to w ork
learning how to cook
hiking up a mountain
playing the guitar
view s of others. (interaction)
This theme focuses on
Greeting someone you haven’t seen in a long
School re union
Idiomatic expressions and phrasal
verbs for talking about activities:
to be on th e backburner
to set up
to do something on and off.
to take something up
The topic of this lesson is activities you to get in to something
Can briefly give reas ons and
explanations for opinions, plans and
actions. (production)
The topic of this lesson is catching up
w ith old friends. You w ill:
- share and react to new s you hear
about from a friend
- learn phrases to offer suppo rt and
Love life
Mutual friends
Social life
Hopes for promotion
Family disputes
Family matters
Gas prices
Utility bills
Opening a business
around me, w hen people speak
To follow and actively participate in Taking pa rt in a small g roup
clearly and don’t speak too
discussions in informal study
discussion about how to choose a group to discuss reaso ns for
- practise taking notes from talks and
History
settings
course of study
discussions
- focus on w ays of linking ideas in a
sentence.
IT
Law
Nursing
Psychology
Sociology and social studies
idiomatically.
The task is for the learners in a different university cours es
choosing academic subjects.
Education
Relative clauses
Word stress in acade mic subjects
The topic of this lesson is studying in the
UK. You w ill:
I can express and respo nd to
530
I102CGL
Studying abroa d
feelings and attitudes like surprise,
I can express and respo nd to
St-B110 0-Sp-0356
Conversation (feelings and a ttitudes) feelings and attitudes like surprise, in w hich feelings and attitudes are Talking to classmates about their about the ch allenges of making academic/w ork life
happiness, sadness, interest and
disinterest. (BCCF B1)
531 I103CGL
Successful
I can give or seek personal opinions
in an informal discussion w ith
happiness, sadness, interest and
disinterest.
St-B1100-Sp -0359
The task is you to discuss talk - talk ab out a big change in your
To take pa rt in short conve rsations
Informal Discussion (opinions)
I can express my opinions on
abstract topics like film and music,
expressed an d respond
appropria tely in study settings
To participate in informal
discussions, giving an d seeking
courses of study
Agreeing and disagreeing w ith
a big change you have made.
- focus on w ays to talk about needs and
obligations
- look at how to structure part of a talk.
The topic of this lesson is learning
successfully. You w ill:
- discuss your ideas on the b est w ay to
The task is to discuss different learn
Modals of necessity (need to/don't
need to/should/cannot)
Modals
Phrases to structu re a lecture
Adjectives to express believe/do ubt Expressing beliefs
Expressing beliefs
students
Academic
532 I104CGL backgroun d
friends, agreeing and disagreeing
politely. (BCCF B1)
describe my reactions to them and
ask other pe ople w hat they think. opinions in study settings
I can express my feelings about
something that I have experienced,
I can express my feelings about
and explain w hy I felt th at w ay.
St-B1200-Sp -0371
Description (feelings)
This theme focuses on helping
121 I27 CGL Seminars and you give detailed descriptions
tutorials
I can give descriptions on a variety
533 I105CGL Resea rch
of projects and resea rch you
have led on.
of familiar subjects related to my
St-B1100-Sp -0357
Description (familiar things)
interests.
I can develop an argu ment w ell
change
enough to be follow ed w ithout
I can develop an argu ment w ell
St-B1200-Sp -0368
Arguing a Case
difficulty most of the time. (BCCF B1)
I can express my opinions on
abstract topics like film and music,
535 I107CGL Your view point
describe my reactions to them and
ask other people w hat they think.
(BCCF B1)
of familiar subjects related to my
St-B1200-Sp-0372
Informal Discussion (opinions)
enough to be follow ed w ithout
experienced in a study setting, and in an academic intervie w
educational background.
familiar subjects related to your
interests in study settings
To make and develop an arg ument
that can usually be understood by
others in a study setting
I can express my opinions on
abstract topics like film and music,
To express o pinions, describ e
reactions and seek opinions from
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in study
settings
- focus on language to talk about theo ries
- use adjectives to describe w hether
you believe an idea.
The topic of this lesson is academic
interview s. You w ill:
- practise answ ering questions from an
academic interview
- listen to lecture a bout ho w to succeed
Verbs and dependent prepositions Questions (probing)
Questions (probing)
in interview s
- focus on using common academic
verbs.
explain w hy you felt that w ay
difficulty most of the time.
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
learning beliefs.
Describing your study experience The task is to talk about your
The topic of this lesson is research
projects. You w ill:
- talk about some research you did and
The task is for learne rs to talk the methods you used
I can give descriptions on a variety To give descriptions on a variety of
interests. (BCCF B1)
534 I106CGL Prop osing a
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt that w ay.
(BCCF B1)
To express your feelings about
something that you have
classmates about lea rning
Talking about some research you about som research they
- practise summarising articles
did
- focus on w ords related to research
- look at different w ays to ask fo r and
give information and advice
Making and developing an
argument about the reasons for
doing something
Debating topics related to
education and health
carried out including methods
used.
- w ords related to research
research p rojects
- w hat, w here, w hy question forms
Intonation in open/closed q uestions
- phrases used for giving advice
The topic of this lesson is proposing a
change. You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to role - practise proposing, accepting and
play a discussion of changes to rejecting chang es to a p roject
The task is for learne rs to
- use phrases for describing resea rch
and w ritin g w ork
- use phrases for pro posing, accepting
and rejecting changes.
The topic of this lesson is your
view point. You w ill:
- debate topics related to education and
informally de bate the topic of
health
health and e ducation.
- practise phrases for referrin g to data
- practise reported verbs.
a project.
disserations and p roposals
Suggesting, accepting, rejecting
Catenation in lexical phrases
ideas
reporting verbs
syllable stress in repo rting verbs
I can summarise non-routine
536 I108CGL
I can summarise non-routine
The topic of this lesson is spoken
references. You w ill:
- discuss and respond to sources w hile
discussing climate change
To summarise non-ro utine
Spoken
information o n familiar subjects from St-B1200-Sp-0376
references
various sources and present it to
others. (BCCF B1)
various sources a nd present it to
others.
I can give a prepared presen tation
I can give a prepared presen tation To give a prepared presentation and Giving a prepared presentation
Summarising
information o n familiar subjects from informatio n on familiar subjects from Giving an oral summ ary of th e
a variety of sources in study settings
main a rguments from various
The task is for learne rs to
- use phrases for quoting sources
summarise a text.
- focus on language related to climate
change
- use top-dow n kn ow ledge to predict
content.
sources during a tuto rial
The topic of this lesson is distance
learning. You w ill:
This theme focuses on online
educational o pportunities and
122 I28 CGL Distance learning invites you to share you view s
climate change
537 I109CGl Education hour
and answ er clear qu estions. (BCCF St-B1200-Sp-0375
Presentation
and answ er clear qu estions.
B1)
about different aspects of them.
-
answ er clear questions in a stu dy about the results of a survey to
complete a short survey and
your findings
setting
summarise their findings.
- practise listening to an overvie w of
academic research
- review voca bulary related to research.
538 I110CGL
Relevant? Of
I can compare and contrast
course!
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc. (BCCF B1)
I can compare and co ntrast
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Informal Discussion (comparing)
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
w here to go, etc.
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or
trend, sample size, etc )
Discussing different course
w hat option to cho ose in study
settings
options for the next academic
year w ith classmates
The task is for learne rs to
design their o w n online course.
I can explain w hy something is a
To explain w hy something is a
Explaining and ma naging w ith
problem. (BCCF B1)
problem.
problem in a study setting
technical problems
I can summarise non-routine
I can summarise non-routine
To summarise non-routine
Giving an o ral summary of the
540 I112CGL Netiqu ette
This theme focuses on the
129 I29 CEA Online culture virtu al w orld, its ben efits and its
draw backs.
565 I113CEA
The problem w ith
information o n familiar subjects from
566 I114CEA Online bullying
St-B1200-Sp -0376
Transaction (proble ms)
Summarising
information o n familiar subjects from
informatio n on familiar subjects from main arguments from various
various sources and present it to
others. (BCCF B1)
various sources a nd present it to
others.
Can communicate w ith some
I can start a conversation on topics
confidence on familiar routine and
that are fa miliar or of personal
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
interest and can keep it going by
opinions and attitu des in social
no n-routine matters related to
emails
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Conversation (familiar things)
a variety of sources in study settings sources during a tutorial
part in an online tutorial about
your classmates
academic progress.
giving evidence
professional environment w ith - discuss ideas to effectively
tone, direct, to the point, long-
regard to culture.
w inded, abrupt, multicultural
communicate through emails
To explain w hy something is a
Discussing online bullying and
The task is for learne rs to
discuss the issue of online
problem.
problem in a social setting
how to deal w ith it
bullying and how to deal w ith it.
You w ill discuss tips to
effectively communicate in
emails, particularly across
cultures.
Can summarise and give his or her
opinion about a short story, article,
talk, discussion, intervie w, or
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Conversation (familiar things)
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
documentary and a nsw er questions
of detail.
Can develop an a rgume nt w ell
568 I116CEA Online addiction
enough to be follow ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
I can explain w hy some thing is a
So-B1200 -Sp -0311
Transaction (problems)
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
opinions and attitudes in social
settings
To explain w hy something is a
problem.
problem in a social setting
I can compare and contrast
To compa re and contrast
Discussing app ropriate manners
for mobile phone use
The task is for learne rs to
discuss various rules around
the w orld related to mobile
phone manners.
Discussing w ays to address
The task is for learne rs to
online addiction
discuss w ays to avoid or
address online addiction.
communicate across cultures
Can compare and contrast
The task is for learne rs to
Advice and suggestion
Word s tress
- listen to a radio interview abou t how to
avoid problem emails
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
The topic of this lesson is online bullying.
You w ill:
discuss and agree on w ays to address
bully/nasty/cruel/fa ult/harass/humilia expressions to a gree and disagree
online bullying
- listen to a discussion about o nline
bullying
- practise reading for gist and detail skills.
manners a nd behavio ur. You w ill:
- discuss rules on mobile phone use
from around the w orld
te/intimidate/campaign
The topic of this lesson is online
addiction. Yo u w ill:
- discuss and agree on ideas to
verb/noun collocations for phone
usage
pronunciation of the letter 'a'.
2. It doesn’t bother me at all
3. It really bothers me
4. It particularly annoys me
5.
6.
7.
8.
It can be really irritating
I so hate
It makes me mad
I don’t really mind
Word stress in phrases for
expressing likes and dislikes
dependence , addicted to, condition,
Conjunctions to express contrast:
obsessed w ith, suffe r, hooked on,
psychologist, cyber, cau ght up in, - How eve r
overcome/avoid online addiction
extreme
- read an article ab out online addiction
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
- discuss and agre e on w hich subjects
w ith opinions
w ord stress and variations on the
Expressing likes and dislikes:
1. I completely love
- read a lette r asking for advice ab out a ans w er, check, post, take, play
mobile phone related problem
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
The topic of this lesson is school
subjects. You w ill:
This theme focuses on issues
pausing w hen reporting inform ation
The topic of this lesson is emails across
cultures. You w ill:
The topic of this lesson is mobile phone
567 I115CEA M obile mann ers
information
- practise using typical essay structures
in English (point, evidence, explanation)
- practise identifying and explaining
specific information in w ritten texts.
I can explain w hy something is a
Transaction (problems)
Sentence stress
language for stating opinions and
Can express his/her thoughts about
So -B1 200-Sp-0311
Elision, assimilation
online forums
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
abstract or c ultural topics such as
music, films.
guidelines, termin ology, jargon,
forum, case study, glossary, etc)
Phrases fo r dealing w ith technical
prepare a short report on
his/her interests and professional
field.
settings
w ith tech nical issues during online
discussion
review voca bulary related to
university courses.
Word stress
problems / clarifying mishea rd
The topic of this lesson is netiquette.
You w ill:
- prepare a short report on netiqu ette in
The task is to offer sugg estions
and advice abo ut how to
best compose emails in a
Discussing the best w ay to
Vocabulary related to university
practise using phrases for dealing courses (handbook, assessment
The task is for learne rs to
netiquette in online forums.
data
Talking about figures
Vocabulary for describing courses
• the course might be w orth taking
(relevant, suitable, minimum,
• I think it w ould be beneficial
practical, etc)
• I imagine I’d benefit from taking…
• It might be useful
- compare and contrast inform ation
about online courses
- revise vocabulary for d escribing
courses.
-
Sentence stress w hen reporting
Phrases for reporting research
Language for speculating, e.g. •
w ould probably be the most
relevant…
The topic of this lesson is online tutorials.
You w ill:
The task is for learne rs to take - take part in an online tutorial
539 I111CGL Online tutorials I can explain w hy som ething is a
(conduct, field, overview , reliable,
The topic of this lesson is MOOCs. You
w ill:
- design your ow n online course for
To compa re and contrast
syllable stress
Vocabulary related to rese arch
conduct a class survey and summarise
The task is for learne rs to
classmates
referring to sources
academic, creative, critical thinking,
literacy,
- Although
- But
- While
Word stress
130 I30 CEA Education
around choices, aspirations
569
I117CEA
School su bjects
alternatives, discussing w hat to do,
and alte rnatives in relation to
w here to go, w ho or w hich to
education tod ay.
choose, etc.
570 I118CEA
Alternative
Can enter unprepared in to
education
conversation on familiar topics.
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Informal Discussion (com paring )
alternatives, discuss w hat to do,
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Discussing w hich school subjects discuss and agree on w hat
should be dro pped from a curriculum
w here to go, etc.
w hat option to cho ose in social
- read an article ab out dropping a subject
settings
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Informal Discussion (opinions)
I can express my opinions on
abstract topics like film and music,
Can give detailed accou nts of
experiences, describing feelings
models
To express o pinions, describ e
reactions and seek opinions from
from a school curriculum.
Discussing education and
opportunities
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in social
ask other people w hat they think.
571 I119CEA Student role
are or are not importa nt and w hy subjects should be dropped
I can express my feelings about
So-B1200 -Sp -0309
Description (feelings )
and reactions.
something that I have experienced,
and explain w hy I felt that w ay.
The task is for learne rs
to discuss and agree on
Discussing role m odels
The task is for learne rs to
Special
educational nee ds
problem, discuss w hat to do next,
So-B1200 -Sp -0312
Informal Discussion (opinions)
To express o pinions, describ e
Making suggestions for ho w to
abstract topics like film and music,
reactions and seek opinions from
make education more accessible
ask other pe ople w hat they think.
573
I121CEA
574 I122CEA
Face
Can explain w hy something is a
problem.
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Conversation (familiar things)
Conversation
Can develop an argume nt w ell
enough to be follow ed w ithout
So-B1200 -Sp -0307
Conversation (familiar things)
topics
difficulty most of the time.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are fa miliar or of personal
interest and can keep it going by
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
grade, sched ule, traditional, core
compulsory, regulated, materials,
w ord stress
- listen to a ca mpus radio intervie w
dedicated, cooperative, creative,
intelligent, courag eous, versatile,
ambitious, considerate, pe rsistent,
Question to ask fo r general
to people w ith special needs
settings
influence,
How /What about + v-ing
make suggestions and agree on - discuss how to make a w ork or school access, accommmodate, special
Let's think about + v-ing
top 5 things to make their
space more inclusive to people w ith
w orksp ace/school space more special needs
w ord stress
information and for detail
The topic of this lesson is special needs
education. You w ill:
treatment,burden, facilities,
Why don't w e ...?
disability, condition, take for
Why not ...?
inclusive to people w ith special - read a personal account of a student granted, off limits
needs.
This theme focuses on the
extent to w hich cultu ral
131 I31 CEA Across culture background play a role in how
w e operate across diffe rent
cultures.
The topic of this lesson is differe nt types
of education around the w orld. You w ill:
- discuss and agree on opportunities
possible through education
their role models
- develop listening for gist an d detail
skills.
I can express my opinions on
describe my reactions to them and others o n abstract topics in social
compare and contrast alternatives.
relative clauses and pronouns
rounded,
discuss inspirational role models. w here studen ts are interview ed about diligent, lo ok up to, admire,
experienced in a social setting, and
The tasks is for le arners to
572 I120CEA
w ord stress
from the English national curriculum
interpret, fundamnetal, equip ped
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
The topic of this lesson is student role
models. You w ill:
- discuss inspirational role models
To express your feelings about
explain w hy you felt that w ay
Can explain w hy something is a
gerunds
opportunities education should - listen to a radio intervie w about home
strict, mainstream
provide.
schooling
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
settings
something that you have
numeracy, curriculum, w ell-
The task is for learne rs to
discuss different asp ects of
culture in ord er to av oid
misunderstandings.
w ith special needs
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
The topic of this lesson is face. You w ill:
- discuss different aspects of culture
important in order to avoid
misunderstandings
- listen to a conversa tion about 'losing
face' or respect
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
We nee d to
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
opinions and attitudes in social
settings
Responding to different social
situations
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
opinions and attitudes in social
Discussing and prese nting on
settings
appropriate conversational topics on appropriate topics for casual - listen to stu dents act out and discuss interactive, offended, taboo topics strategies
The task is for learne rs to
discuss and present
conversations.
The topic of this lesso n is appropriate
conversational topics. You w ill:
- discuss and present on appropriate
topics for casual conversations
role plays around conversations
- develop listening for gist an d detail
skills.
intention, consider, concept, status,
language of specualtion /
factor, attitud e, value, te ndency,
uncertainty
aw are, lose face, save face
sentence stress
common grou nd, strategy,
intonation
question tags, conversation
I can start a conversation on topics
that are familiar or of perso nal
interest and can keep it going by
Can express his/her thoug hts about
575 I123CEA Saying sorry
abstract or c ultural topics such as
So-B1200-Sp-0307
Conversation (familiar things)
music, films.
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
expressing and responding to
opinions and attitudes in social
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
settings
Discussing various scenarios
related to sayin g sorry
The task is for learners to
The topic of this lesson is cultural
attitudes to saying sorry. You w ill:
- discuss situations related to saying
discuss imaginary situations
sorry
Cultural
I124CEA
misundersta ndings abstract or c ultural topics such as
music, films.
Football feve r. Come to lessons
137
I51CGL
Football fever
in this the me to talk about
football and big football
competitions.
591 I201CGL Com e on ref!
The topic of this lesson is cultural
misunderstandings. You w ill:
The task is for learners to give - ask for/give advice for a set of cultu ral
605 I202CGL
30 years, 3
abstract or c ultural topics such as
generations
How the w e b
606 I203CGL w orks for me
Being able to w rite approp riate
and effective em ails or letters is
an essential skill for the 21st
century. Whether you w rite for
Writing emails w ork or for other purposes,
and letters
abstract or c ultural topics such as
music, films.
So-B1200-Sp-0307
Conversation (familiar things)
So-B1200-Sp-0307
Conversation (familiar things)
misunderstandings that have
interest and can keep it going by
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
So-B1200-Sp-0314
Presentation
Yo-B1100-Wr-0147
Correspondence (formal)
misunderstandings
taken place.
Exchanging opinions about events
opinions and attitudes in social
settings
opinions and attitudes in social
Discussing the advantages and
settings
disadvantages of online identities iden tities, using language
and answ er clear qu estions.
Delivering a presentation abo ut
answ e r clear questions in a social how the internet w orks for you
setting
349
I02WEA
complaint
subjects w ell enough for others to
Yo-B1100-W r-0147
Correspondence (form al)
presentation on ho w the w eb
w orks for them using the
language from the lesson.
The task for this lesson is for
you to w rite a letter of complaint
information.
emails to people in w ork settings
appropria te register
to a hotel about a problem yo u
follow my story or argume nt.
I can use uncom plicated langua ge to
interact in a w ide range of situations
in a neutral w ay
information.
I can w rite standard formal letters
350
I03WEA Applying for a job relating to my field, follow ing a
Respon ding to a complaint, using
formal langu age in the appro priate
tone
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Production (familiar subjects)
I can w rite short, comprehe nsible
range of familiar subjects in w ork
connected texts o n familiar subjects. settings
template.
job
regret a nd intentions
I can use connecting w ords to link
351
I04WEA Writing about a
process
sentences into a coherent
sequence, though there may be
To w rite short, connected texts on a Explaining a process to other
Yo-B1100-Wr-0150
Production (familiar subjects)
I can w rite short, comprehensible
rang e of fa miliar subjects in w ork
connected texts on familiar su bjects. settings
people in the co ntext of a
business-relate d email
some “jumps”.
When it co mes to w riting, it is
important to produce w o rk
w hich is free from e rrors. The
people w ho read your w riting,
w hether colleagues, bosses,
judgements based on your use
of language. Know ing how to
use gramm ar and vocabulary
effectively in English w ill mark
you out as someone w ho
should be listened to.
Writing about the I can w rite a detailed description of
352 I05 WEA
past
an experie nce, dream or imaginary
event, including my feelings and
reactions.
I can w rite about a variety of familiar
I can w rite simple texts about
So-B1100-Wr-0302
Creative
The task for this lesson is for
To w rite simple desc riptive texts
experiences or events, for example about experiences or events,
Writing more accurately in past
about a trip, describing my feelings describing feelings and re actions in tenses
subjects w ell
enough fo r
others to follo w
my story or
argument.
and reactions.
Collocations related to hotel issues;
softening adverbs
Formal language
social settings
Emphatic stress
Time referencing
Expressing dissatisfaction / Using
diplomatic softening language
Present Perfect
Expressing regret / Using diplomatic
Future intention
language / Expressing intentions
- look at the structu re of a letter/e mail
responding to a complaint letter/e mail
- w rite a lette r/email in response to a
letter of complaint.
The topic of this lesson is job
applications. Yo u w ill:
- focus on formal language
Descrbing past experience / Expressing
- giving examples
Formal language
intentions / Giving reasons / Highlighting
Personal qualities
personal strengths
Additional focus:
- the appropriate structure of a cover
letter
The topic of this lesson is jobs and
recruitment. You w ill:
- focus on the p assive voice
Discourse markers/signposting Giving instructions / Explaining steps /
Providing ex planations
you to w rite an email to explain - focus on language used for giving
a specified process, inv olving instructions and sign posting
several steps.
I can w rite about a variety of familiar
subjects w ell enough for othe rs to
follow my story or argume nt.
customers, professors, or
84 I02WEA Writing accura tely friends and family, w ill form
The task for this lesson is for
Expressing feelings
- look at signposting lan guage to help
structure w hat you w ant to say
- w rite an email explaining a process.
The topic of this lesson is past
experiences. You w ill:
- review past simple an d past
continuous tens es used w he n telling a
you to w rite a narrative
story
paragra ph describing an
- focus on the use of 'w hen; and 'w hile'
Pausing
Intonation w hen signposting
The letter w ill be in a standard - expressing p ersonal qualities
form, follo w ing a template.
Sentence stress
- look at the structure of a complaint
letter/email
- w rite a letter/e mail of complaint.
letter of complaint ab out a
Writing a letter of application for a letter of application for a job.
Agreeing and disagreeing
Discussing punishments
Signposting
- expand o n vocabulary related to typical
The topic of this lesson is complain ts.
You w ill:
- focus on formal/diplomatic language
- focus on phrases for expressing
The task is for you to w rite a
To w rite short, connected texts on a
Online identity
hotel issues
The task for this lesson is for
you to w rite a resp onse to a
consumer problem.
Football rules
The topic of this lesson is complaints.
You w ill:
- focus on formal language and time
referencing phrases
Writing a complaint, detailing
events logically and using
emails to people in w ork settings
(modals of lost opportunity)
• read a blog about how different people
use the w eb
• practise using signposting lang uage
• practise using intonation a nd pausing
appropriately during a presentation
To w rite short, formal letters and
asking for or giving simple
and ‘should (n't) have’
The topic of this lesson is how the w e b
w orks for different people. You w ill:
• give a presentation about how the
internet w orks for you
The task is for learners to
deliver an individual
asking for or giving simple
To w rite short, formal letters and
have, w ould have, could have
identity for gist and detail
• develop your language for exp ressing
feelings
• develop your voc abulary connected to
online identities.
introduced in the lesson.
I can w rite a short, formal letter
‘could(n't) have’, ‘w ould(n't) have’
offended by, inappro priate, pay
(someone) a compliment, split
• read a blog interview about online
disadvantages of online
experienced there.
I can w rite standard formal letters
relating to my field, follo w ing a
template.
I can w rite a bout a variety of fa miliar
modals of lost opportunity - should
- listen to a conversation about
experiences of cultural
misunderstandings
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
The topic of this lesson is online
identities. You w ill:
• discuss different view s about online
identities
The task is for learners to
debate the advantages and
accurately and stylishly w ill
help you achieve your life goals
w hoever you a re
communicating w ith.
Responding to a
put your foot in it, realise, get
The Wo rld Cup! Join this lesson to talk
about controversy in foo tball ma tches.
w ork together to d ecide on a
suitable punishme nt for th e
people involved in the incident.
interest an d can keep it going by
I can w rite a short, formal letter
template.
a football m atch. They must
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
To give a prepared presentation a nd
contractions/w eak fo rms in
misunderstandings
The task is for learners to
discuss controversial incident in
To express a nd resp ond to feelings,
I can start a conversation on topics
that are familiar or of perso nal
I can give a prepared presentation
I can w rite standard formal letters
being able to use language
advice about cultu ral
opinions and attitudes in social
settings
expressing and responding to
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
Can give a prepared straightfo rw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
w ithin his/her field w hich is clear
348 I01 WEA Writing a complaint relating to my field, follo w ing a
To express a nd resp ond to feelings, Giving advice about cultural
expressing and responding to
I can start a conversation on topics
that are familiar or of perso nal
music, films.
enough to be follo w ed w ithout
difficulty most of the time, and in
w hich the main points are explained
w ith reasonable precision.
interest and can keep it going by
suggestions, opinions, attitudes,
advice, feelings, etc.
Can express his/her thoug hts about
impact the internet has had on
our lives.
83 I01WEA
Conve rsation (familiar things)
Can express his/her thoug hts about
In 2019, the w o rld w ide w eb is
30 years old. Come to lessons
142 I52 CGL The w eb at 30 in this theme to talk about the
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Contractions in second conditionals
hypothetical situations
sorry in relation to culture
intention
- develop readin g for gist and detail skills.
I can start a conversation on topics
that are familiar or of perso nal
576
2nd conditional to talk about
harm. inconvenience, discomfort,
- read a n article ab out attitudes to saying sarcastic, establish, w orkforce,
related to sayin g sorry.
advice, feelings, etc.
Can express his/her thoug hts about
deliver/accept/reject/demand an
apology, sincere, recognise, fault,
Time markers
Descriptive la nguage ;
experience.
Past simple and past continuous;
subordinating conjunctions (w h en Describing past experie nces
w hen telling a story
- look at the structure of a story including topic sente nces and paragraphing
- w rite a paragraph describing a past exp erience.
The topic of this lesson is free time activities. You w ill:
- review the present simple tense
and w hile)
353
I06WEA
I have a sufficient range of language
Free time activities to describe unusual and p redictable So-B1200 -Wr-032 1
Productio n (familiar subjects)
I can w rite about a variety of familiar To w rite comprehe nsible, connected
Th e task for this lesson is for
Writing more accu rately in present
subjects related to my o w n fields of texts on a v ariety of familiar
you to w rite a p aragraph
interest w ell enough for others to
follow my story or argument.
situations and to express my
thoughts on abstract or cultural as
w ell as everyday topics (suc h as
music, films).
subjects on your areas of personal tenses
interest
The task for this lesson is for
you to w rite a short report to
describe basic statistical data
I can use connecting w ords to link
I can w rite about familiar topics,
sentences into a coherent
354
I07WEA Describing data
sequence, though there may be
- focus on adjectives to describe
activities
describing a free time activity. - look at the structure of a typical
paragraph including topic sentences and
supporting ideas
- w rite a paragraph describing a free
time activity.
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Present simple
Describing feelings and attitudes
feelings
The topic of this lesson is school
subjects. You w ill:
- review the prese nt simple te nse used
To w rite reports on familiar topics, Describing data in a w ritten report, from a graph. You w ill have the fo r stating facts
Information and Argument (reports) comparing and contrasting differe nt comparing and contrasting different using approp riate langu age and
opinions.
some “jumps”.
Adjectives; Expressing personal
opinions in w ork settings
style
opportunity to recycle your
- focus on using percentages, fractions
know ledge of short report
and approximations to d escribe data
Percentag es and fractions
Present simple
Describing statistics
structure including introductory - look at the structure of rep orts
and concluding sentences an d describing data
main ideas.
- w rite a s hort report describing data.
The task for this lesson is for
opinions.
355
I can w rite about familiar topics,
Yo-B1200 -W r-0158
I08WEA Comparin g data
I can use connecting w ords to
The topic of this lesson is monthly
you to w rite a short report th at
compares th e data p resented inexpenses. You w ill:
- focus on langu age for comparing and
I can w rite about familiar topics,
comparing a nd contrasting different
To w rite reports on familiar topics,
Information and Argument (reports) comparing and contrasting differe nt comparing and contrasting different
opinions.
opinions in w ork settings
Accurately comparin g and
contrasting tw o sets of data
a graph. You w ill have the
contrasting trends
Percentages and fractions;
opportunity to apply the
- review the prese nt simple and past
Expressions to describe difference Pres ent Perfect; Comparatives and Expressing comparison
vocabulary you have learnt to
simple tenses used w hen comparing data and similarity
link sentences into a co herent
sequence, though there may be
compare and contrast trends ,
as w ell as p ractise using the
some “jumps”.
correct tense (present simple or
past simple) in order to do so.
- look at the structure of repo rts
comparing data
- w rite a short report comparing data.
Present sim ple; Past simple ;
superlatives
Every language has correct
and incorrect w ays of
organising w riting. Organising
your w riting in English w ill mean
Organising your
85 I03W EA
w riting
I can w rite about a variety of familiar To w rite comprehe nsible, connected
subjects related to my o w n fields of texts on a v ariety of familiar
I can w rite about familiar topics,
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I09WEA
Expressing opinion compa ring and contrastin g different
opinions.
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Productio n (familiar subjects)
interest w ell enough for others to
follow my story or argument.
subjects in your areas of aca demic and logical paragraph
interest
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I10WEA
Cause and effect I can use connecting w ords to link
I can w rite about a variety of familiar To w rite comprehe nsible, connected
subjects related to my o w n fields of texts on a v ariety of familiar
St-B1200 -Wr-033 3
Productio n (familiar subjects)
sentences into a coherent
sequence, though there may be
interest w ell enough for others to
subjects in your areas of aca demic
follow my sto ry or argument.
interest
Expressing the links betw een
cause a nd effect, using
358
I11WEA solutions
I can explain the main points relating
to an idea, problem, or argument
St-B1200-Wr-0333
Production (familiar subjects)
subjects w ell enough fo r others to
Presenting an
359
I12WEA argu ment w ith
evidence
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I19CEU
Health
EU speaking
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EU
I073CEU
EU spe aking
Alternative
medicine
Health
St-B1200-Wr-0333
Production (familiar subjects)
to an idea, problem, or argument
w ith reasonable precision.
EU speaking
Can develop an argument w ell
enough to be follow e d w ithout
difficulty most of the time.
EU speaking
St-B1200-Sp -0368
EU spe aking
Arguing a Case
of cause and effect
Can compare and contrast
frequency to modify me aning Describing links betw een cause and effect
Modal verbs to introduc e possible
recommendations
The task for this lesson is for
- look at linking w o rds and phrases to
organise ideas in a paragraph
- w rite a formal paragrap h outlining the
causes of an everyday issue and
possible solutions.
The topic of this lesson is school
subjects in relation to your fu ture. You
w ill:
- focus on reporting verbs and p resent
I can w rite about a variety of familiar To w rite comprehe nsible, connected Presenting and supporting a
you to w rite a paragraph
simple tense for presenting evidence
subjects related to my o w n fields of texts on a v ariety of familiar
arguing in favour of a particular - look at signposting w o rds and phrases
possible solutions. Main ideas
follow my sto ry or argument.
interest
w ill be exten ded on and
supported using a variety of
structures an d collocations.
paragraph
reasoned arg ument, using the
interest w ell enough for others to
subjects in your areas of aca demic opinions of published sources as point, using ac ademic sou rces
follow my sto ry or argument.
interest
EU speaking
To make and develop an argument
that can usually be understood by
others in a study setting
support
EU speaking
To put forw a rd an opinion in a
conversation
to organise ideas
EU spe aking
The task in this lesson is for
learners to participate in a
conversation about the benefits
and draw backs
of alternative and conventional
medicine.
(modal verbs); Present sim ple; If
Present sim ple tense + reporting
Giving exa mples; Reporting verbs
Expressing o pinions / Providing evide nce
verbs
EU spe aking
In this lesson you w ill take part
in a roleplay conversation an d
give your opinion about
alternative medicine. Yo u w ill
read a blog w ith differe nt
opinions about alternative
medicine and look at some
vocabulary on the topic of
health treatments. You w ill
identify and practise phrases to
introduce arguments in favour
and against.
in a Fitness Activity Fair. You
w ill listen to a conversation
EU spe aking
Medical and health vocabulary:
meditation, a romathe rapy, antibiotics,
reduce pain, transmit energy,
acupuncture, needles
EU speaking
EU spe aking
Phrases to indicate arguments for
and against: I take your point, but
…Mayb e, but on the oth er hand, …I
see w h at you mean, but …
Phrases to express persuasion: …
Collocations and vocabula ry to talk about
health benefits of fitness activities: stay
about keeping fit, describe the
w ill give you a brilliant …; … is
really ama zing for -ing …; … is
in shape, tone y our … muscles, keeps
effects of specific activities on
your w eight, keep active, build up
our health and learn ho w to use
muscles, sense of balance, imp rove
incredibly effective for -ing ...;
people need to be m ade aw are
information
persuasive expressions to
...; ... is guaranteed to ...; Experts
of? Consider th ese issues and
about an activity, a nd mingling to convince others of your point of
say
try to persuade others to take
up a ne w fitness activity.
find out as much as possible
about e ach available activity.
that … is ideal for all ages.
1000378 I074CEU Keeping fit
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
choose, etc.
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Usin g persuasive language to
So-B1200 -Sp -0313
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
w hat option to choose in social
settings
convince others
The task in this lesson is for
achieve w ork-life balance? And
w hat health issues do young
people need to be m ade aw are
of? Consider th ese issues and
try to persuade others to take
up a ne w fitness activity.
To express o pinions, describ e
Taking care of ourselves w ell is
important. In the face of
The aw areness
1000379
I075CEU
campaign
Can give o r seek personal view s
and opinions in discussing topics of
Informal Discussion (opinions)
others on abstract to pics in social
agility, effective for stamina
view .
meeting of an educational board to You w ill read an editorial from a
Taking part in a discussion
… definitely w o rks w onders for +
noun; … gives you the chance to
In this lesson, you w ill
participate in a meeting and
discuss the impact vario us
students to take part in a roleplay factors may have on h ealth.
reactions and seek opinions from
So-B1200-Sp-0312
discuss w hich he alth issues the magazine on health issues. You
solutions / making recommen dations
clauses
opportunity to play both roles,
giving detailed and persuasive
achieve w ork-life balance? And
w hat health issues do young
Learners s hould have the
solutions; linking phrases Hedging – Describing problems a nd discussing
- look at the structure of a formal
paragraph
- w rite a formal paragraph using
opinions of published sources to justify
your ideas.
materials to support you r
argument.
participate in a Fitness Activity
Fair.
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discussing w ha t to do,
everyday life
Discourse markers; Making
subjects in your areas of aca demic a coh erent a nd cohesive
learners to prepare their roles and In this lesson you w ill participate
medicine? How can you
Health
frequency to modify opinio ns
possible solutions
interest w ell enough for others to
important. In the face of
conventional or alternative
I19CEU
Expressing opinions
Discourse markers; Expressions Modal verbs and adverbs of
Collocations related to everyday life
Taking care of ourselves w ell is
important. In the face of
problems are you a fan of
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paragra ph outlining the causes
The task for this lesson is for
medicine? How can you
I19CEU
simple
- review sign posting language to
organise ideas in a para graph
Taking care of ourselves w ell is
problems are you a fan of
conventional or alternative
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follow my sto ry or argument.
I can explain the main points relating
You w ill have the opportunity to
solutions of an eve ryday issue in of an everyday issue and
I can w rite about a va riety of familiar
EU spe aking
examples
- focus on modal v erbs to introduce
subjects related to my o w n fields of texts on a v ariety of familiar
w ith reasonable precision.
Taking care of ourselves w ell is
important. In the face of
problems are you a fan of
conventional or alternative
medicine? How can you
achieve w ork-life balance? And
w hat health issues do young
people ne ed to be made aw are
of? Consider th ese issues and
try to persuade others to take
up a ne w fitness activity.
Hedging – (modal verbs ) present
topic sentences and main ideas. - w rite a formal paragraph discussing
the causes and effects of a particular
issue.
The topic of this lesson is city life. Yo u
w ill:
The task for this lesson is for
- focus on collocations related to
you to w rite a coherent
I can w rite about a variety of familiar To w rite comprehensible, connected Outlining problems and possib le
Problems and
The topic of this lesson is social or
health-related issues. You w ill:
- focus on expressions of cause and
effect
- focus on modal v erbs/adverbs of
The task for this lesson is for
you to w rite a p aragraph
discussing the causes and
effects of a particular issue.
appropriate langua ge and support recycle your know ledge of
paragra ph structure including
some “jumps”.
EU speaking
- look at the structure of a paragraph
includingh topic sente nces and m ain
ideas
w ill have the opportunity to
recycle your know ledge of
paragra ph structu re including
Expressions of o pinion; Giving
- w rite a formal paragraph giving y our
topic sentences and main ide as. opinion on a common issue in modern
society.
I can explain the main points relating
to an idea, problem, or argu ment
w ith reasonable precision.
EU speaking
- identify and practise using signposting
language
your opinions o n a comm on
Expressing o pinions in a coh erent issue of modern society. You
w ritten argu ments in English
w ill give you a step up in your
w ork and acad emic personal
life.
EU
opinions
you to w rite a p aragraph giving
you w ill be a ble to communicate
effectively w ith a w ide range
of people in various con texts
throughout your life. Know ing
how to form logical and clearly
The topic of this lesson is common
issues in modern society. You w ill:
- focus on modal v erbs for giving
The task for this lesson is for
Phrases to express concepts of "too
little" and "too muc h": a surplus of..., an
excessive number / am ount of..., high
Expressions of cause and effect:
can lead to, aggravated further by,
causing, provoked by, can
EUspeaking
EU speaking
settings
interest.
next aw areness campaign in
w ill learn phrases to talk about
schools should focus on .
Can compare and contrast
I076CEU Work-life b alance w here to go, w ho or w hich to
choose, etc.
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Taking part in a discussion and
management meetin g, prese nting You w ill think abou t your ow n health, ve rb collocations associa ted to
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
and discussing issues abo ut w ork- w ork-life balance and listen to a w ork: turn up, get … dow n, take over,
life balance, and then tryin g to find radio phone-in progra mme. You miss out on, put to
identifying solutions to problems
solutions.
Can compare and contrast
Crime is unfortunately a part of
alternatives, discussing w ha t to do,
life. Practise talking about it and
1000129
I20CEU
Crime
also develop your skills in
1000492 I077CEU A crime w ave
w he re to go, w ho or w hich to
information on fa miliar subjects from
So-B1200 -Sp -0315
Summarising
choose, etc.
retelling past events
a variety of sources in social
w ill practise so me multiw ord
verbs and collocations related
to w ork and health.
In this lesson you w ill discuss
some crimes an d decide on a
suitable punishment or course
The task for this lesson is to
decide w ith your g roup how
serious you consider different
To summ arise non-ro utine
To discuss and co me to a decision.
of action for each. Yo u w ill
crimes to be, and to d ecide upon a
listen to s omeone talking about
suitable p unishment or cours e of
action for each. Then your group
settings
w ill report back to the class. You
1000129
I20CEU
Crime
Crime is unfortunately a part of
life. Practise talking abou t it and
1000493 I078CEU Stay safe
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
enough to be follow ed w ithout
also develop your skills in
difficulty most of the time, and in
retelling past events
w hich the main points are explained
Presentation
To give a prepare d presentation and Giving a p resentation and making
answ er clear questions in a social
setting
recommendations.
Crime is unfortunately a part of
I20CEU
Crime
life. Practise talking about it and
also develop your skills in
retelling past events
tow n safer for the community.
to the class.
Can describe events, real or
1000494
I079CEU
Dealing w ith the
unexpected
imagined.
In this lesson you w ill make a
presentation in groups about
how to keep your tow n safe.
So-B1200-Sp-0308
Description (events)
To describ e an incident or accide nt
learners to tell an anecdote about
occurring in a social setting, making Telling an anecdote
the main points clear
a situation w here they w ere
mistakenly accused of doing
something w rong.
crime. You w ill learn and
p ractise vocabula ry related to
Language useful for presentations:
We’d like to sta rt by talking about
Vocabulary related to crime and anti-
You w ill rea d about some
think the Tow n Co uncil, police and community schem es to beat
their group should do to make their
The task in this lesson is for
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embezzlement
names of different crimes and
punishments.
They w ill then make a prese ntation
w ith reasonable precision.
burglary, tax evasion, speeding, drug
trafficking, mugging, manslaughter,
crime rates and pu nishments,
The task for this lesson is for
students to discuss w hat they
So-B1200 -Sp -0314
Words for crimes and punish ments: a
an d learn and practise the
w ill justify your decisions too.
Can give a prep ared straightforw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
contribute to, can bring on
poor in...
In this lesson you w ill participate
in a manage ment me eting to
discuss w ays of improving
employees’ w ork-life balance. Multiw ord verbs related to w ork and
The task for this lesson is for
learners to participate in a
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discussing w ha t to do,
in…, insufficient, low in…,
‘too much’ and ‘too little’. You
w ill also p ractise some phrases
describing cause and effect.
…; Firstly, w e’d like to thank you all
for making the effort to come;
social behaviour: dumping rubbish, an tisocial behaviour, to register an incident,
Moving on...;
to act as a deterrent, to install CCTV
The third thing that’s been
cameras
crime and an ti-social behaviour,
and practise so me useful
language for presentations.
In this lesson you w ill tell a story
about w hen yo u w ere
mistakenly accused of doing
something w rong . You w ill
focus on and practise the
narrative tenses: Past Simple ,
Past Continuous and Past
Perfect Simple and Continuo us.
You w ill also focus on different
w ays of expressing inte rest.
brought to our a ttention
is …
Narrative tenses (Past Simple, Past
Continuous, Past Pe rfect Simple,
Expressions for show ing interest:
Past Perfect Continuous): She’d
Wow ! Where did you go again?
been surfing all morning and w as Right! I bet you w ere!
tired. When I w as ge tting into my Co me on, w h at happened?
car, tw o policemen appea red from Th at’s terrible!
now here.
Crime is unfortunately a part of
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I20CEU
Crime
life. Practise talking about it and
Can describe events, real or
1000495 I080CEU A good citizen
imagined.
In this lesson you w ill tell an
anecdote ab out a difficult
situation. You w ill talk about the
behaviour of a good citizen.
To describe an incident or accident
So-B1200 -Sp-0308
Description (events)
also develop your skills in
retelling past events
occurring in a social setting, making
Telling an anecdote
the main points clear
Uses of -ing in non-finite clauses.
Past Simple, Past Continuous and
Past Perfect: I noticed an old lady
putting some apples in her
The task fo r this lesson is to tell an You w ill listen to tw o p eople
anecdote about a difficult situ ation. telling anecdotes about difficult
situations and w hat they did.
You w ill focus on so me –ing
forms in the anecdotes and the
use of some past tenses
handbag. Bob and I w ere sitting in
a café w aiting for another friend to
arrive.
In this lesson you w ill discuss
difficult situations at w ork and
Work is central to ma ny of ou r
To express o pinions, describ e
What w ould you Can give o r seek personal vie w s
lives. Develop your skills in
1000130 I21CEU Work issues
talking about different issues
1000529 I081CEU do?
and opinions in discussing topics of
Yo-B120 0-Sp-0194
Informal Discussion (opinions)
interest.
relevant to th e office tod ay.
The task for this lesson is for
decide w hat you w ould do in
learners to w ork in groups to
that situation an d w hy. You w ill w orkplace beh aviour: get aw ay w ith it, do that – not under any
Verb collocations connected w ith
reactions and seek opinions from
Discussing hypothetical situations
others on abstract to pics in w ork
and finding out peoples' responses discuss hypothetical w o rkplace
listen to people talk about w hat
to them
they w ould and w ouldn't do and impact
practise using conditional verb
settings
situations, w hat they w ould do
and w hy.
be tempted to do something, have an
Condition al 2: I definitely w o uldn’t
circumstances. If any one fou nd out
about it that
w ould mean I’d lose my job.
forms to exp ress your ow n
ideas.
In this lesson you w ill decide on
the best w ay for a company to
Can tak e part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
Work is central to many of our
lives. Develop your skills in
1000130 I21CEU Work issues
talking about different issues
Corp orate social
1000496 I082CEU
responsibility
relevant to th e office tod ay.
w hich is conducted in clearly
articulated speech in the standa rd
dialect and w hich involves the
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
exchange of factual information,
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
To compa re and contrast
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Discussing and choosin g the best
The task for this lesson is for
students to w ork in groups to
w hat option to choose in w ork
choose the best social
options and explaining w hy
settings
be socially responsible. You'll
read about w hat corporate
responsibility policy for a company.
1000130 I21CEU Work issues lives. Develop your skills in
w hich is conducted in clearly
articulated speech in the standard
1000497 I083CEU
The gre en
talking about diffe rent issues
w orkplace
relevant to th e office tod ay.
dialect and w hich involves the
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
exchange of factual information,
w hat people can do to be green
at w ork. You w ill listen to
The task for this lesson is for
students to w ork in groups to
To compa re and contrast
draw up a list of things that they people talk about w h at they do issues: w ater dispenser, reusable cups,
w hat option to choose in w ork
and other people can do to be
consensus
to be green and look at the
green at w ork.
articulated speech in the standard
lives. Develop your skills in
1000130 I21CEU Work issues
talking about different issues
10005230 I084 CEU Re w a rding people dialect and w hich involves the
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Describing alternatives and deciding
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
exchange of factual information,
relevant to th e office tod ay.
w hat option to choose in w ork
on the best choice.
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
I22CEU
Money
language learne r needs today.
1000498
I085CEU
Consumer society
Can make a complaint.
So-B1200 -Sp -0311
Transaction (proble ms)
To explain w hy something is a
Explaining an d giving advice
problem in a social setting
one of the most common skills a
I22CEU
Money
language learne r needs today.
Money
roleplays in w hich they give and
Can briefly give reas ons and
Information Exchange (factual
explanations for opinions, plans and Yo-B1100-Sp-0175
information)
actions.
in w ork settings
The task in this lesson is for
information, d eal w ith less routin e
To provide help by giving, and
Yo-B1100 -Sp -0174
Informal Discussion (problem -
Vocabulary related to spendin g money:
I’ve really overspent. I’ll have to pay it
asking for ideas o n how to solve
Discussing pros and cons of
Phrases for giving advice: You’ll
just have to cut dow n on spending
giving advice to the other a bout off. You’ll just have to live a bit more
this month. I’m sure the re are things
how to spend less. You w ill
look at some expressions
related to sp ending money and
some phrases for giving advice.
you can do to s ave money.
In this lesson you w ill talk about
tw o companies in terms of their
strengths an d w eaknesses,
w hat opportunities there are
and w hat threats to their
and decide w hich co mpany w ould
Communicating about mon ey is
Can exch ange, check and confirm
offer a competitive package
frugally this month.
Saying and w riting numbers: no ught /
zero point th ree seven six. Money-
business, and decide w hich
SWOT analysis abou t it. Then
related idioms: to spend money like
straightforw a rd factual information Discussing and reaching a decision learners w ill exchange info rmation w ould be the best to invest in. w ater;
be the best to invest in and w hy.
1000499 I087CEU Making cuts
w ork: attract and retain the best
To find out and pass on
confidence w ith this the me.
language learne r needs today.
betw een tw o friends, one
about a company and complete a
The secrets of
10005231 I086 CEU success
one of the most common skills a
I22CEU
In this lesson you w ill talk to a
friend about how they can
reduce their spe nding. You w ill
listen to a conversation
The task for this lesson is to read
Develop your skills and
1000131
You w ill practise vocabulary
associated w ith the topic.
spend less money.
Communicating about mon ey is
rather than...; If yo u ... you can …;
alternatives to a pay inc rease. candidates, show yo ur appreciationl
receive advice abo ut how to
confidence w ith this the me.
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people an d read a text about
The task in this lesson is for
students to take part in tw o
Develop your skills and
about being 'green': It’s better to...
You shouldn’t … w hen ...
w ill discuss w ays of re w a rding associated w ith bene fits and re w ards at
roleplay a me eting at w ork to
for staff.
Communicating about money is
one of the most common skills a
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learners to w ork in groups to
decide w hich perks to introduce
settings
Phrases for expressing opinions
In this lesson you w ill roleplay a
meeting at w ork to decide w hat Collocations associated w ith benefits
benefits to give your staff. You a nd rew ards at w ork; w ord fo rms
The task for this lesson is for
To compa re and contrast
recycled paper, recycling bins, g reen
language that they use. You w ill policies
also look at vocabula ry
associated w ith gree n issues at
w ork.
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
Collocations associated w ith 'green'
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or Discussing and reaching a group
settings
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
Work is central to many of our
social responsibility is and ho w
involved w ith; make a differenc e; post
it ca n be good for a company.
pictures o n a w ebsite
You'll learn and practise
vocabulary connected w ith the
topic.
In this lesson you w ill w ork w ith
your grou p to produce a list of
Can tak e part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
Work is central to many of our
Verb collocations connected w ith social
responsibility: give something back, g et
You w ill rea d about a
to pay peanu ts; a ballpark figure; a
successful compa ny and learn
money spinner
and practise how to w rite and
say different kinds of numb ers.
You’ll also learn and practise
some idioms related to money.
In this lesson you w ill take part
in a meeting to discuss how a
Talking about hypothetical situa tions and
small company can re duce its
possibilities. Verb / noun collocations
expenditure. You w ill identify
related to money and the w orkplace: If
w hat expenses companies
students to take part in an informal
someone w ent then w e’d need to sh are
have and listen to tw o company
meeting at w ork to discuss w hat
out their w orkload. And in reality I’m not
situations and explain w hy
Develop your skills and
confidence w ith this them e.
solving)
something is a problem.
practical problems in w ork settings
differen t solutions to a problem
their small company can do to
reduce expenditure.
directors discussing som e ideas
sure ho w easy
for reducing expenditure. You
that w ould be …
w ill focus on hy pothetical
Another possibility w ould be to see if
language an d some verb nou n
anyone w anted to reduce their hours.
collocations related to money
and the w orkplace.
Communicating about mon ey is
one of the most common skills a
1000131
I22CEU
Money
language learne r needs today.
To express o pinions, describ e
Can give or seek personal view s
1000535 I088CEU How to get rich
and opinions in discussing topics of
Develop your skills and
Yo-B120 0-Sp-0194
Informal Discussion (opinions)
interest.
In this lesson you w ill discuss
the pros and cons of so me
different w ays to make money.
You w ill discuss some quotes
discuss w hat might be easy o r
about w ealth a nd read an article Expressions meaning to make money:
Discussing pros and cons and
difficult about some different
that discusses differe nt w ays path to riches, have their bank accounts
others on abstract to pics in w ork
ranking ideas
w ays of making money and to
of getting rich. You w ill look at filled,
order them in terms of how g ood some vocabulary related to
an idea they are.
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
articulated speech in the standard
Can you spot w eaknesses in
businesses? Do you have
ideas how to develop an d
1000132 I23CEU Business ideas imp rove companies and
1000536 I089CEU The ma rketing mix dialect and w hich involves the
services? In this theme you can
practise your talents and
improve your English.
Can you spot w eaknesses in
businesses? Do you have
ideas how to develop an d
1000132 I23CEU Business ideas imp rove companies and
What are w e
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services? In this theme you can
practise your talents and
improve your English.
doin g w rong?
services? In this theme you can
practise your talents and
improve your English.
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
Can exch ange, check and confirm
information, deal w ith less routine
situations and explain w hy
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I w ould n’t choose
there!
a bstract, cultural topics such as
films, books, music etc.
Discussing marketing decisions
Students discuss marketing
decisions for a new p roduct.
solving)
asking for ideas o n how to solve
suggesting improvements
hotel meeting to decide on a longer a me eting discussing problems
term strategy.
In this lesson you w ill practise
talking about ho w location is
important for a shop. Yo u w ill
To express o pinions, describ e
Informal Discussion (opinions)
and look at phrases used to
make suggestions and come to
agreements.
reactions and seek opinions from
Discussing th e location of a ne w
Students discuss the location of a learn phras es for expressing
others on abstract to pics in w ork
settings
business
new business.
dreamed of getting rich? … you
are high. The tricky part is that it
have to seize opportunities
has to be a very clever invention
be happy to pay that price? How
In this lesson you w ill discuss
hotels and ideas for
improvements. You w ill listen to
Students role play a follow up
of new businesses fail so the risks
Questio ns (asking / prompting ideas
and suggestions): Will the customer
meetings to discuss and agree
on strategy. You w ill practise
using the questions in a mee ting
to discuss ideas for a ne w
product.
Discussing a business and
Expressions related to
disadvantages of ideas: Th e
dow nside is that the vast majority
and the patenting process can be
long and difficult.
typical questions to use in
To provide help by giving, and
practical problems in w ork settin gs
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0194
money sta rts to accumulate
making money and describing
disadvantages of different
ideas. You w ill also look at
some differe nt uses of ‘have’.
Informal Discussion (problem -
Can express thoughts on m ore
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alternatives, discuss w hat to do or
w hat option to choose in w ork
settings
something is a problem.
Can you spot w eaknesses in
businesses? Do you have
ideas how to develop and
1000132 I23CEU Business ideas imp rove companies and
Yo-B1200 -Sp -0195
steady nine-to-five job …, … if y ou
have original ideas; Who hasn’t
In this lesson you w ill practise
discussing key decisions a
company nee ds to make about a
new product. You w ill look at
To compa re and contrast
exchange of factual information,
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
Uses of "have": Having a g ood
reactions and seek opinions from
settings
confidence w ith this the me.
The task for this lesson is to
can w e make it different to the
competitor p roducts?
Business terms: incentive, reductio n,
campaign
Suggesting and responding in a
meeting: How about offerin g a free
w alking to ur of the tow n?
Why don’t w e offer discounts on
our most expensive roo ms? I
suggest offering a discount. I don’t
think w e can afford a new
expensive campaign at the moment.
That’s great. Excellent idea.
Vocabulary related to shops/
Phrases for expressing plans and
preferences: We favour option A.
businesses: accessibility, commuters,
We agree on option B. Phrases for
preferenc e and fo r expressing competitors, lease, retail
doubts about a plan. You w ill
discuss the location of a ne w
shop in your city
expressing doubts: I am concerned
that the decision w as taken against
my advice.
Can you spot w eaknesses in
businesses? Do you have
ideas how to develop an d
1000132 I23CEU Business ideas imp rove companies and
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Improving th e
business
services? In this theme you can
practise your talents and
improve your English.
play an important part in many
To give a prepared presentation and
answ er clea r questions in a w ork
Presentation
difficulty most of the time, and in
w hich the main points are explained
w ith reasonable precision.
dialect and w hich involves the
exchange of factual information,
and opinion.
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
play an important part in many
A change is as
1000539 I094CEU good as a rest
about your habits, expe rience
and opinion.
Informal Discussion (compa ring)
articulated speech in the standard
dialect and w hich involves the
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I095CEU
The value of sport explanations for opinions, pla ns and
actions.
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Transaction (proble ms)
EU w riting
EU w riting
EU w riting
EU w riting
revie w of a TV quiz sho w and
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a biography of a favourite
artist. You'll also consider ho w
to tell a good story in w riting.
Informal Discussion (opinions)
Transaction (proble ms)
EU w riting
w ays of giving suggestions and
settings
providing reasons. You w ill take
part in a discussion a bout diet
and decide w hich
recommendations are best.
topics, check information and ask
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Production (opinions)
Students discuss and compare
changes and co mpare and rate Multi-w ord phrases: cut do w n, cut out,
suggestions for change.
them. You w ill look at asking
hypothetical questions and
answ ers. You w ill also look at a
selection of multi-w ord p hrases.
Students discuss how they spen d
Discussing the benefits of sp ort
others on abstract to pics in social
settings
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topics of interest.
Productio n (familiar subjects)
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review of a TV quiz sho w a nd
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a bio graphy of a favourite
artist. You'll also consider ho w
to tell a good story in w riting.
Arranging a g et
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toge ther
to friends, se rvice people, teachers
and others w ho feature in his/her
everyday life, getting across
comprehensibly the points he/she
feels are important.
Expressing yourself in w riting
can be more difficult than in
speaking. W e can't stop and
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I03WEU
Expressing your sta rt, w e can't sho w emotion
ideas in w riting w ith our faces. So learn about
how to get your ideas across
clearly and meaningfully in this
theme.
Are you for or
against?
Can w rite short, simple essays on
topics of interest.
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Production (opinions)
doing Triathlons? Ho w did you
start?
Comparative forms w ith "a bit", "a
little", "a lot", "much", "far": It w as
stress.
far more relaxing than I expected. I
take decisions much more calmly.
EU w riting
EU w riting
comparative forms and practise
sharing and discussing your
ow n opinions.
EU w riting
To give personal opinions in w riting Writing a review of a TV show
learners to w rite a review of a TV
competition show .
The task in this lesson is for
learners to w rite a short story
describing feelings a nd reactions in Writing a sto ry
trip.
The task for this lesson is for
learners to w rite a short
To w rite comprehensible, con nected
texts on a variety of familiar
Writing a bio graphy
your experie nces and fe elings to
others in social settings
in study settings
learners to w rite a group em ail to
organise you r ideas into clea r
paragraphs. Yo u w ill look at a
EU w riting
show s: p anel, contestants, episod e,
variety of different ph rases for presenter
introducing you r opinions in
your w riting and some
vocabulary related to TV
competition sho w s.
In the lesson you w ill plan and
w rite a story. You w ill read a
short story, a nsw er some
questions and consider how it
use of the past perfect in
narrative and the use of
adverbs to m ake your w riting
more interesting.
In this lesson you w ill learn how
to w rite a biography of a
famous pers on. You w ill focus
on the conte nt of biographies,
EU w riting
EU w riting
EU w riting
Phrases for introducing opinio ns:
I’m not usually a huge fan of …
Vocabulary related to TV competition
How ever … Although there w ere
many things I enjoyed abo ut the
show , …
Past Perfect: They had all recently
finished university … and w ere
Adverbs used for drama tic effect:
excited about getting abou t from
gradually, fortunately, finally,
the city after all th e hard studying kindly, unfortun ately
they had don e.
Lexical phrases related to an artist’s life: Connecting phrases to express
his w ork w as characterised by sombre dates and times: by the time he
arrange a me et up in 140–180
w ords.
do w ith describing a n artist’s
life, and practise connecting
phrases to talk about da tes and
times.
In this lesson you w ill learn how
to w rite an email to a group of
friends to suggest a g et-
together. You w ill focus on the
content of th e email and ho w it
is organised. You w ill also learn
some useful informal ph rases
and languag e for making
suggestions and requests.
In the lesson you w ill learn and
practise how to w rite a
balanced discursive essay. You
w ill learn about the style and
structure of an essay an d look
at key w ords and phrases for
linking ideas clearly. You w ill
Writing a discursive essay
EU w ritin g
biography of a famous artist from identify some useful phrases to paintings, com posed of shades of blue (w as), meanw hile … w ere
the past in
120–150 w o rds.
Writing an invitation
EU w riting
In the lesson you w ill w rite a
review of a TV show . You w ill
read a review and learn how to
about something going w rong on a is organised. You w ill look at the
To give pers onal opinions in w riting
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up, to be h ard on something/s omebody
Students discuss w ays to red uce stress. You w ill look at
expressing opinions and describing
Corresponde nce (informal)
Questions: How have you been
reduce stress
The task for this lesson is for
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Phrasal verbs: come up, sw itch off, take
sport. You w ill learn som e
useful expressions fo r talking
about sport and have the
opportunity to give your
opinions.
In this lesson you w ill look at
various w ays of reducing
money.
To w rite informal messages
Can w rite notes conveying simple
information o f immediate relevance
experie nces and opinions abo ut
Comparing various methods to
interest
What's yo ur favourite form of
entertainment? Learn to w rite a
much time do you spend in front of
the TV, or online or texting?
To explain w hy something is a
subjects in your areas of aca demic
artist. You'll also consider ho w
to tell a good story in w riting.
having lunch out every day? Ho w
problem in a social setting
social settings
Can w rite short, simple essays on
w ould you save if you stoppe d
keep somebo dy up, let somebody dow n
In this lesson you w ill discuss
sport. You w ill look at questions
for asking about people's
To w rite simple descriptive texts
about experiences or events,
Creative
a recent trip – real or imagined.
ones.
Condition al 2: How much mon ey
benefits
What's yo ur favourite form of
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of sugar, salt or fat.
Talking about change and the
in social settings
artist. You'll also consider ho w
to tell a go od story in w riting.
entertainment? Learn to w rite a
review of a TV quiz sho w and
usually contain a high percentage eat snacks, especially high calorie
problem in a social setting
In this lesson the task is for
Can w rite a description of an event, So-B1100-Wr-0302
1000427 I002W EU A short story
contains far m ore calories as they count all food and drink. Try not to
To explain w hy something is a
EU w riting
about or explain problems w ith
reasonable p recision.
What's yo ur favourite form of
entertainment? Learn to w rite a
review of a TV quiz sho w and
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explanations for opinions, plans and So-B1200-Sp-0311
EU w riting
since): Processed foo d generally Making suggestions: Make sure you
Comp aring an d discussing diets. an d lose w eight. You w ill look at
w hat option to ch oose in social
Can conv ey information and ideas
on abstract as w ell as concrete
entertainment? Learn to w rite a
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Discussing food and diets
reactions and seek opinions from
actions.
What's yo ur favourite form of
Giving reasons (b ecause, as,
recommendations to eat w ell
alternatives, discuss w hat to do or
Can briefly give reas ons and
1000503 I096CEU Fighting stress
restaurants and w hat's
important to custome rs and
discuss how improveme nts can
be made.
In this lesson you w ill discuss
the value and benefits of
change. You w ill at a variety of
Can briefly give reas ons and
about your habits, expe rience
and opinion.
EU w riting
go over thos e points ag ain. I’m
happy to take any questions y ou
have. Criticising politely / in directly.:
It lacks … /a little more … w ould …
To express o pinions, describ e
Sport and fre e time activities
play an important part in many
EU w riting
how to improve a restaurant.
To compa re and contrast
So-B1200 -Sp -0313
exchange of factual information,
receiving instructions or the
discussion of solutions to p ractical
problems.
play an important part in many
EU w riting
Presentation signpostin g: In my
presentation I’d like to summarise
four main areas I think need
improving. So, in conclusion let me
In this lesson you w ill practise
talking about fo od and diet. You
w ill look at diffe rent
Sport and fre e time activities
1000133 I24CEU Mind and body people's lives. Practise talking
In this lesson you w ill make a
short presentation. You w ill look
at how to structure a
Students make a presentation on presentation. You w ill talk about
Can take part in routine formal
discussion of familiar subjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
Sport and fre e time activities
1000133 I24CEU Mind and body people's lives. Practise talking
about your habits, expe rience
and opinion.
Making presentations
setting
articulated speech in the standard
1000538 I093CEU Diet
about your habits, expe rience
1000133 I24CEU Mind and body people's lives. Practise talking
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Can take part in routine form al
discussion of familiar su bjects
w hich is conducted in clearly
Sport and fre e time activities
1000133 I24CEU Mind and body people's lives. Practise talking
Can give a prepared straightforw ard
presentation on a familiar topic
w ithin his/he r field w hich is clear
enough to be follow ed w ith out
Learners w rite a discursive essay.
learn more about planning yo ur
w riting, and w o rk on defining
and identifying pa ragraphs. You
w ill learn how to develop an
argument giving reasons in
support of/against a particular
view point and explain the
and blue-green
building, shortly after, later
Making suggestions and re quests: I
thought it w ould be a nice ide a if
w e (got together) … It w ould be
great if you could (w hip up ) …
What about (next Saturday?)
Would you be able to (grab) … ?
Discourse markers: on the positive
advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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Expressing yourself in w riting
can be more difficult than in
speaking. W e can't stop and
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Expressing you r start, w e can't show emotion
Can w rite straightforw ard, detailed
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ideas in w riting w ith ou r faces. So learn about
A good place to
visit?
how to get your ideas across
clearly and mea ningfully in this
theme.
Expressing your start, w e can't sh ow emotion
ideas in w riting w ith ou r faces. So learn about
how to get your ideas across
clearly and mea ningfully in this
theme.
Production (familiar subjects)
subjects w ithin his/her field of
range of familiar subjects in social
ideas about a city and create a
settings
Writing a description of a place
first draft using a clear structure.
Writing a
descriptions on a range of familiar
descriptions on a range of familiar
subjects w ithin his/her field of
interest.
Production (familiar subjects)
range of familiar subjects in social
Writing a restaurant review
Writing a restaurant review .
settings
Can w rite straightforw ard, detailed
Writing an
description and lo ok at how to
organise your ideas in w riting.
In this lesson you w ill w rite a
colleague or sta ff memb er's
performance evaluation. You
w ill look at how to org anise
Write an evaluation o f somebody
Information and Argument (reports) reports, passing on routine
information in w ork settings
You w ill also look at us eful
adjectives and useful phrases
for saying w hether you thought
something w as good or bad.
To w rite short, simple, standardised
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Modal verbs: You ca n try the
variety of food on offe r.
Write a clear performance evaluation
they know .
your ide as and construct
Phrases to give advice: Althoug h
it’s an attractive city for tourists,
There are also quieter places yo u
Bandung does have a number of
ought to visit. Quantifiers: Bandung
problems. All in all, Bandung is
also has several inte resting
museums.
In this lesson you w ill w rite a
restaurant revie w . You w ill look
at organising yo ur ideas clearly.
To w rite short, connected texts on a
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restaurant revie w subjects w ithin his/her field of
interest.
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In this lesson you w ill improve
your skills to w riting a
description abou t a city/place.
You w ill read an example
You w ill look at useful language
for describing cities for visitors
and w rite a description of a
place you know w ell.
Can w rite straightforw ard, detailed
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Expressing yourself in w riting
can be more difficult than in
speaking. W e can't stop and
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So-B1100 -W r-0303
Students w ill draft and discuss
interest.
Expressing yourself in w riting
can be more difficult than in
speaking. W e can't stop and
1000096 I03W EU Expressing you r start, w e can't show emotion
ideas in w riting w ith ou r faces. So learn about
how to get your ideas across
clearly and meaningfully in this
theme.
descriptions on a range of familiar
To w rite short, connected texts on a
definitely w orth visiting.
Positive / negative revie w phrases:
Adjectives: pleasu rable, attentive, What a place, stands o ut, The best
disappointing, know ledgeable
thing about, I w as also impressed
by…
Review Present Perfect / Past
Formulaic phrases for an
Simple: It has not been a perfect
evaluation: overall / summary of
paragra phs. You w ill also look
year. Key clients said they w ere
perform ance, pe rformance related
at common tenses in an
evaluation looking back at the
last year and le arn some useful
phrases for describing
performance.
not informed of product chan ges.
to key ele ments of the job,
areas in nee d of improvement
Theme ID Theme Code Theme name
Theme summary
Lesson ID Lesson Code Lesson name
CEFr
BCCF code
BCCF category
Meetings are a time when many people feel under
37 U01CEA
BCCF Can do
BCCF Learning purpose
Aim
Task
Lesson description
pressure and your language ability is put under
Can explain a viewpoint on
and discussion,
extended conversations in a
Handle meetings with
the spotlight. It is this moment where you have to
a topical issue giving the
expressing clearly my
work setting, expressing your
Making balanced
The task is for the learners in
groups to simulate an
confidence
rise to the occasion and master the art of
points of view, ideas or
points of view, ideas and
arguments in a group
informal meeting to discuss a respond to opinions in a business
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
discussion
175 U001CEA Clarity is key
advantages and
Yo-B2100-Sp-0404 Conversation
disadvantages of various
options.
engagement.
I can take an active part
in extended conversation
Can contribute, account for
187 U002CEA Being in control
and sustain his/her opinion,
Yo-B2100-Sp-0404 Conversation
evaluate alternative
In the task for this lesson
meeting
effective turn taking.
opinions in a business
210 U003CEA Time to change
evaluate alternative
Yo-B2100-Sp-0403 Arguing a Case
To develop a clear argument in a
work setting, linking ideas
expanding and
logically and expanding and
proposals and make and
supporting my points with supporting points with
respond to hypotheses.
appropriate examples.
group discussion
Phrases related to meetings
drag on
get side tracked
keeps butting in
have in jokes
Interrupting and dealing with Intonation to express
Hot-desking in the office
Pay versus time off in lieu
interruptions
different feelings
- practise using intonation to sound more Working from home
Increase in holidays
Unplanned overtime
Subsidised lunches and meals
The topic of this lesson is change. You
will:
- take part in a meeting to discuss a
possible change of location for your
company
Linkers to show the relationship
between ideas
For instance
In fact
However
take part in a meeting where - focus on language for emphasising and What’s more
they justify their opinions; and minimising what you say
At least
try to reach an agreement.
appropriate examples
Contrastive stress
on a training workshop
The task is for learners to
To justify opinions in a
meeting setting
to
- focus on language for interrupting others Work issues:
opinions and propose a new - focus on language for dealing with
itinerary for a 3-day regional interruptions
training workshop.
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
Modal verbs:
should/have to/needs Interrupting
polite.
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
Interaction /
Production
- take part in a meeting to give feedback go on and on
learners will take part in a
Managing interactions in a meeting to share their
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
Pronunciation Theme category
Functions
Giving and responding to
- focus on different ways to give and
The topic of this lesson is a regional
training workshop. You will:
work setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
Grammar
and justifying your opinions
meeting
- focus on phrases for interrupting
- practise using contrastive stress to
clarify your meaning.
joint venture.
To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
Vocabulary
The topic of this lesson is meetings. You
will:
- take part in a business meeting, giving
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
- practise linking ideas when you’re
speaking
Emphasising and minimising Pausing for emphasis
points
So
On the whole
- practise pausing when speaking to add
In a word
impact to what you say.
I can sustain my opinions
213 U004CEA
38 U02CEA
Communicate with
Understanding and communicating information in
public really puts your English to the test. Learn
how to avoid the pitfalls and negotiate a range of
situations with ease and confidence. Whether
confidence in public
meeting new people, applying for a membership,
170 U05CEA
Justifying your
Can construct a chain of
opinion
reasoned argument.
Easy conversation
Can engage in extended
conversation on most
with strangers
general topics in a clearly
networking, or enjoying a meal with friends, this
participatory fashion, even
module is designed to equip you with the tools
you need to understand in practical situations and
be understood by those around you.
in a noisy environment.
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heard
To sustain my opinions in
discussion in work settings by
So-B2200-Sp-0532 Conversation
I can converse
spontaneously without
much sign of restricting
what I say. I can
To converse spontaneously in
social settings without much sign
of restricting what you say. You Starting and finishing a
So-B2200-Sp-0532 Conversation
I can converse
To converse spontaneously in
spontaneously without
social settings without much sign
much sign of restricting
of restricting what you say. You
can reformulate ideas in different
personal significance of
reformulate ideas in
ways to ensure people
events and experiences.
different ways to ensure
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
responsibility for damage in
a flat, for blame regarding
and accident.
195 U008CEA The year in review
Can pass on detailed
The task is for learners in
groups to share their opinions
Expressing how you feel
about a range of things
understand exactly what you
enjoy. How do we make sure we buy what we
want? Another issue is that nowadays service is
an important part of our society. But what
39 U03CEA Buying and selling
happens when it is not up to scratch? How do you
receive compensation for things that are rightfully
yours? This theme examines readdressing
situations that arise from bad service and helps
commenting, putting point
alternative proposals and
you make the right
purchases.
Ending a conversation.
Present tense
Expressing your likes/dislikes exaggeration
Intonation for
multi-word verbs with ‘through’ related to
- focus on different expressions for
expressing your feelings
effort/experience/completion
learners say.
- focus on some useful idioms
scrape through something
(Attitudinal)
Word building with awkward
awkward moment/silence/situation/pause
awkwardness
awkwardly
embarrassing
extended conversations in a
expressing clearly my
social setting, expressing your
Responding appropriately role play a series of awkward excuses, both formally and informally
delicate
Making and accepting
points of view, ideas and
in awkward situations
tricky
excuses
events in a film or play.
The task is for learners to - look at some useful phrases for making
situations where they need to - focus on some useful phrases for
maintain good relations.
So-
play or book (fiction and non-
accepting excuses, both formally and
informally
- practise using connected speech to
sound more natural and fluent.
in discussion by
providing relevant
To report an event and
The task is for learners to
create a news story about a
what was said
famous person and report it
- practise using hedging phrases to make blame
to the class.
what you say less direct
- focus on using intonation to grab your
listener’s attention.
explanations, arguments
making and
Giving and responding to
providing relevant explanations, opinions
arguments and comments
Reported speech Hedging phrases
Pauses and
intonation for
dramatic effect
admit
regret
offer
invite
Shopping verbs, nouns and places
Shopping verbs
get
hassle
haggle
rip-off
complain
bargain
- take part in a discussion on shops and deal (with customers)
shopping
To sustain my opinions in
discussion in social settings by
Linking sounds
cringe worthy
problematic
embarrassing
uncomfortable
Reporting verbs
The topic of this lesson is the news. You claim
will:
accuse
- prepare and deliver a news report
refuse
- focus on a range of different reporting
deny
threaten
verbs
The topic of this lesson is shops and
shopping. You will:
I can sustain my opinions
(Attitudinal)
- take part in a group discussion, giving come together
and discussion,
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
Polite intonation
Idioms
get to grips with something
go round and round in circles
comment on what the other
Can take an active part in
183 U009CEA Shops and shopping of view clearly, evaluating So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
Keeping a conversation going
simple
opinions about a range of topics
The topic of this lesson is awkward
situations. You will:
- take part in a role play to practise
dealing with awkward situations
B2100-Sp-0516 Summarising (narrative) the plot and sequence of sequence of events in a film,
informal discussion in
familiar contexts,
Present and past
excellent, (un)favourable, poor, first,
- practise using intonation to exaggerate get through something
what you say and make yourself clearer. sail through something
go through something
see something through
fiction) in a social setting
Shopping is a great pastime which many people
Collocations with ‘impression’
considerable, tremendous, deep,
profound, strong, lasting, good, bad,
points of view, ideas or
I can summarise orally To orally summarise the plot and
information reliably.
when persuading
about their emotions and to
mean
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
Pausing and stress
false + impression
The topic of this lesson is opinions and
emotions. You will:
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
dispute like an undeserved
Techniques for persuading
conversation
create, leave, make + an impressions
- focus on using intonation to sound more
polite.
what I say. I can
traffic ticket, financial
The topic of this lesson is first meeting
encounters. You will:
- make conversations with different
people at a party
The task for the lesson is for - focus on phrases for starting a
understand exactly what you
mean
people understand
exactly what I mean.
negotiate a solution to a
Take awkward out of
- focus on language for persuading others
- focus on some useful techniques for
persuading others
- practise using stress and pausing to
make your argument more persuasive.
can reformulate ideas in different conversation with someone learners to role play a variety conversation and keeping it going
ways to ensure people
- focus on phrases for ending a
new
of first meeting encounters.
different ways to ensure
Can cope linguistically to
the equation
need to give and justify your opinion
take part in role playing a
meeting where a decision
needs to be made based on
arguments presented.
The topic of this lesson is justifying your
opinion. You will:
- take part in a meeting in which you will
reformulate ideas in
people understand
exactly what I mean.
185 U007CEA
Developing a reasoned
argument in a group
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations,
discussion
and comments.
arguments and comments
Can convey degrees of
176 U006CEA Making your opinion emotion and highlight the
in discussion by
providing relevant
The task is for the learners to
The main task is for learners - focus on useful language for talking
Shopping nouns
Present perfect
to discuss their attitudes
about shops and shopping
rip-off
simple and continuous opinions
towards shopping.
- focus on the present perfect simple and fake
responding to hypotheses.
Giving and responding to
Stress in present
perfect simple and
continuous sentences
and comments.
continuous
- practise using accurate stress in present
perfect sentences.
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The task for this lesson is for
Can give a clear,
I can give clear, detailed
systematically developed
descriptions on a wide
presentation, with
188 U010CEA Selling an idea
highlighting of significant
So-B2200-Sp-0533 Description
points, and relevant
supporting detail.
Can explain a problem
221 U011CEA
descriptions on a wide range of
range of subjects related
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
social settings
I can make a complaint
which has arisen and make
customer service
it clear that the provider of So-B2100-Sp-0518 Transaction
problem and demanding
personnel
the service/customer must
make a concession.
appropriate action.
Marketing products and
evaluating marketing
pitches
To make a complaint effectively
effectively, explaining the
Dealing with
small groups of learners to
To give clear, detailed
in a social setting, explaining the Making a complaint and
problem and demanding
appropriate action
seeking compensation
market their hi-tech products.
Learners pitch their products
and then evaluate each
other’s product pitches.
The topic of this lesson is sales pitching.
You will:
- prepare and deliver a marketing pitch
- focus on a range of extreme adjectives
Extreme adjectives for marketing
- practise using the imperative to
persuade potential customers
- focus on connected speech between
consonants and vowels.
The topic of this lesson iscustomer
service personnel. You will:
- practise making and dealing with
The task is for the learners to
complaints
role play a situation where a
customer is making a
complaint.
Linking sounds –
products
- focus on using hedging phrases to
sound less direct
- practise dropping sounds in connected
speech to sound more natural.
fantastic, amazing, terrific, avid, cool,
Imperatives
consonant and vowel
sounds / Contractions
miraculous
Hedging phrases when
making a complaint
Features of rapid
speech – omission of
/t/ and adding of /r/
The topic of this lesson is your local
community. You will:
- take part in a debate about
Can develop a clear
argument, expanding and
234 U012CEA
at meetings
view at some length with
The task is for you to discuss
On the whole,
supermarkets and their possible impact
To develop a clear argument in a Taking part in a meeting by the impact supermarkets can - focus on a range of useful linking words although
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
Expressing yourself supporting his/her points of
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
ideas logically and
study setting, linking ideas
expanding and
logically and expanding and
subsidiary points and
supporting my points with
relevant examples.
appropriate examples.
supporting points with
presenting supported
have on local communities.
opinions and checking
You will be expected to take a - focus on phrases to check
position and support a line of
understanding and ask for more
understanding
appropriate examples
to use when making an argument
argument and challenge
information
conflicting arguments.
- practise using suitable intonation when
checking understanding.
Sports events, festivals, friends gatherings and
family reunions bring lots of joy and laughter.
What did you do? Did you have fun? What was
Can pass on detailed
202 U013CEA
Party at the festival!
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
information reliably.
descriptions on a wide
range of subjects related
descriptions on a wide range of Describing events in an
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
the atmosphere like? Handle these questions with
informal discussion
203 U014CEA
Can give clear, detailed
I can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
occasion
range of subjects related to
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of Giving an account of an
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
his/her field of interest.
Can take an active part in
informal discussion in
familiar contexts,
What's your take on commenting, putting point
223 U015CEA
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
dating?
range of subjects related
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
of view clearly, evaluating
expanding and
alternative proposals and
supporting my points with
making and responding to
hypotheses.
appropriate examples.
view at some length with
On top of that,
but
In one word - it’s ‘toxic.’
Generally speaking,
but at least
so
and phrases to express likes and dislikes huge
event you have attended
To develop a clear argument in a
study setting, linking ideas
Making balanced
logically and expanding and
arguments in a group
supporting points with
discussion
appropriate examples
Intrusion
information to simple sentences
- focus on connected speech and
practise using it to sound more natural.
The task is for learners to
The topic of this lesson is memorable
occasions and events. You will:
- speak at length about a memorable
Idiomatic language for describing
important events
jam packed
introduce a memorable
occasion you’ve experienced
to put one’s money on (an outsider)
occasion or event that they’ve
experienced to their partner.
social settings
Assimilation /
Relative clauses Expressing likes and dislikes
gorgeous
- focus on some idiomatic vocabulary for the atmosphere was electric/buzzing
describing important events
- practise using fillers when you’re not
sure what you want to say next.
The task is for learners to The topic of this lesson is dating and
discuss the pros and cons of relationships. You will:
modern dating
- discuss dating and relationships and
methods/issues such as
summarise others’ opinions
speed dating and online
- focus on vocabulary related to dating
dating. They summarise their - practise using phrases to introduce a
Narrative tenses
Fillers
to be into something/someone
blasting out
chuffed to bits
kick-started
Relationship terms
speed dating
compatible
Giving opinions
Asking for opinion
arranged marriage
Summarising ideas
Intonation when
giving opinions
(Discourse) /
Intonation when
ideas and then present these summary
blind date
asking someone’s
to another group in order to
find similarities and
differences.
chaperone
opinion (Discourse)
- focus on using appropriate intonation
when giving and asking for opinions.
The topic of this lesson is technology and
its effects on people. You will:
- take part in a debate on technology and Verb phrases related to addiction
I can sustain my opinions
Is technology bad for supporting his/her points of
us?*
Actually
- focus on a range of extreme adjectives Extreme adjectives
Can develop a clear
argument, expanding and
230 U016CEA
checking
understanding
like,
important celebration and
enjoy taking part in it.
descriptions on a wide
Getting and checking
understanding
Spoken linking phrases
explain to describe and
explain why they enjoy/don’t - practise using relative clauses to add
social settings
confidence and ease.
An unforgettable
Intonation when
Therefore,
The topic of this lesson is celebrations.
You will:
- describe an important celebration and
The task is for the learners to explain how you feel about it
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
Learn how to effectively describe these days.
40 U04CEA The big day out
Written linking phrases
In fact,
For instance,
What’s more,
However,
To sum it up,
So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
in discussion by
discussion in social settings by
providing relevant
providing relevant explanations, group discussion
go cold turkey
- focus on some useful verbs and nouns take an overdose
Justifying your opinion in a small groups to discuss
explanations, arguments
arguments and comments
and comments.
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
its effects on people
The task is for learners in
To sustain my opinions in
issues of related to
to talk about technology addiction
seek professional help
technology.
- practise using phrases to make a
counter argument
get withdrawal symptoms
have a drink problem
Intonation in making
Countering an argument
counter arguments
(Discourse)
- practise using suitable intonation when kick the habit
making a counter argument.
Can outline an issue or a
41 U05CEA
Requests, agreements and meetings may often result in conflict or
and solutions
disagreement. Ensure your vocabulary is up to
177 U017CEA
or consequences, and
Solving problems
and finding solutions
weighing advantages and
speed and able to deal with real life situations.
Yo-B2100-Sp-0408 Discussion (opinions)
I can sustain my opinions
in discussion by
To sustain my opinions in
Describing an issue and
providing relevant
investigating various
discussion in work settings by
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations,
disadvantages of different
approaches.
Can outline an issue or a
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
189 U018CEA That's good advice or consequences, and
The topic of this lesson is company
profits. You will:
The task for this lesson is for
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
Requests and topic changing in conversations
solutions
and comments.
arguments and comments
I can evaluate
advantages and
To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and
disadvantages, and participate in Describing an issue and
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
informal discussions in a work
setting
how best to increase profits.
Groups will present their
The task for the lesson is for
solutions
198 U019CEA Dealing with disaster
201 U020CEA Office morale
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
To outline an issue or problem,
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and
or consequences, and consequences, and weigh up the Making recommendations
insignificant
Offering advice
when accepting or
problems
long-term
Accepting advice
rejecting someone’s
short-term
potential
Rejecting advice
best to solve office problems.
The task is for learners in
groups to agree on
alternative proposals and
making and responding to
hypotheses.
disadvantages of
different approaches.
of different approaches in work
settings
do in dangerous situations.
Can outline an issue or a
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
I can evaluate
advantages and
disadvantages, and
To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and participate in
or consequences, and
Making recommendations
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or
in a meeting
decision in formal or
informal discussions in a work
informal discussion.
setting
approaches.
- focus on phrases to offer, accept, and
reject advice
Can convey degrees of
emotion and highlight the
spontaneously without
much sign of restricting
what I say. I can
The topic of this lesson is dangerous
situations. You will:
- work with a group to make
recommendations relating to disasters
- focus on words to describe different
levels of certainty
- focus on phrases to give advice and
express possibility
- practise using stress to emphasise
possibility and doubt.
The topic of this lesson is office morale.
You will:
The task for this lesson is for - take part in a meeting and make
small groups of learners to recommendations
make recommendations to - focus on phrases for making
Expressing possibility
absolutely/quite inevitable
highly/very/quite likely
quite possible
Giving advice and warnings
Conditionals
Using stress to
express certainty or
doubt
highly/very/quite unlikely
absolutely/quite impossible
Making and responding to
Correct intonation for
their manager around where recommendations
career breaks
recommendations
showing interest and
their company should be
relocated and how work
- focus on phrases to describe work
conditions
convenient location
modern working environment.
conditions can be improved.
- practise using intonation to sound
interested and sincere.
sincerity
Things that make you feel good/bad
a cliché
a dull desk job
The topic of this lesson is emotions. You a downer
will:
get out and about
To converse spontaneously in
social settings without much sign
of restricting what you say. You Asking for and giving
advice.
trivial
urgent
Work conditions and environment
flexible working hours
child care facilities
disable access
I can converse
Discussing the real world requires an extensive
vocabulary. Whether talking about hotels, brands,
Correct intonation
- focus on ways to describe different
recommendations for what to
Yo-B2100-Sp-0692 Speculation
Describing problems
ongoing
minor
decision in a group on how
- practise using suitable intonation when
accepting or rejecting advice.
weighing advantages and
disadvantages of different
Describing the world
clarifying information
Clarifying information
the learners to reach a
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages in a group discussion
of view clearly, evaluating
Contrastive stress for
Agreeing
agreement and disagreement
- practise using stress to clarify
information.
The topic of this lesson is office
problems. You will:
- work as a group to solve some
problems in an office
approaches.
Can take an active part in
informal discussion in
familiar contexts,
commenting, putting point
Giving opinions
Agreeing
- focus on phrases for showing
- focus on phrases for giving opinions
ideas and the whole class
then vote for the best plan.
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or investigating various
weighing advantages and
disadvantages of different
- take part in a meeting to decide how to
increase a company’s profits
you to role play a business
meeting where you decide
The task is for learners to
share feelings about what
- share your feelings about what makes
you feel good and bad
- focus on nouns and adjectives related
get on top of me
a looming deadline
Expressing feelings
42 U06CEA
around us
people or just finding more about someone's
opinion, learn how to describe and discuss the
things that make you tick.
174 U021CEA Explaining emotions
personal significance of
events and experiences.
So-B2200-Sp-0532 Conversation
reformulate ideas in
different ways to ensure
people understand
exactly what I mean.
can reformulate ideas in different information clearly and
ways to ensure people
precisely
understand exactly what you
mean
makes them feel good or feel to verbs
Nouns from adjectives and verbs
bad. Then they share this
- focus on phrases describing things that rebel (verb/noun)
with another learner.
make you feel good or bad
- focus on word stress and how it can
change within word families.
capable, capability
finance, financial
vary, variety
anxieties, anxious
creativity, creative
active, activities
Word formation
Shifting word stress
The topic of this lesson is when things
don’t go as planned. You will:
I can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
Can give clear, detailed
179 U022CEA When things don't
go as planned
descriptions on a wide
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
range of subjects related to
his/her field of interest.
range of subjects related
To give clear, detailed
Giving a detailed account
subjects that interest you in
social settings
to my fields of interest.
- describe a time when something didn’t Now and again
go as planned for you
The task is for learners to
descriptions on a wide range of
Idioms with time
A whale of a time
Time after time
(Just) in the nick of time
Round the clock
From now on
In the long run
Once in a blue moon
describe a time when
something did not go to plan.
- focus on phrases for describing when
things happened
- focus on some idioms relating to time
- focus on stress and weak forms in
sentences.
Mishaps
Narrative tenses Signposting a story (linkers)
Weak forms in
locked yourself out
left a personal belonging in a taxi/on a
bus.
been late for an important meeting.
got on a bus/train going in the wrong
direction.
slept through your alarm/forgotten to set
your alarm.
missed a flight.
walked into a (glass) door/ lamppost.
spilt a drink over someone.
sentences (schwa)
The topic of this lesson is achievements. Achievement and effort
You will:
To throw in the towel
- describe someone you know who has
All that blood, sweat and tears paid off
194 U023CEA
Can give clear, detailed
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
Pride in our
descriptions on a wide
descriptions on a wide
achievements
range of subjects related to So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
descriptions on a wide range of
range of subjects related
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
his/her field of interest.
social settings
I can give clear, welldeveloped and detailed
descriptions on a wide
range of subjects related
Can convey degrees of
228 U024CEA Do you regret?
emotion and highlight the
personal significance of
So-B2200-Sp-0533 Description
events and experiences.
Holidays are the best time of the year! But they
43 U07CEA Let's go on holiday!
can also cause a huge amount of stress if your
English is not up to the right standard. Learn how
Can engage in extended
conversation on most
186 U025CEA Hotel meet and greet general topics in a clearly
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
a rip roaring success
why this was amazing
has impressed them.
- focus on phrases for acknowledging
others’ achievements
- practise using suitable intonation to
help you sound sincere.
crowning achievement
nearly kill yourself + gerund
years of hard work
ace an exam
The topic of this lesson is regrets. You
will:
- discuss some of the things you regret
Phrases related to regret
The task is for the learners to with your group
and detailed descriptions on a
wide range of topics, expanding Expressing regrets
and supporting your ideas in
- focus on ways of expressing regrets
- focus on phrases for talking about
role play a TV interview
where the interviewee
expresses a personal regret. regrets
- practise using contractions to sound
more natural when speaking.
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
extended conversations in a
In the task for this lesson,
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
other practical matters.
in a noisy environment.
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
205 U026CEA Change of plan
describe an achievement that describing achievements
supporting my ideas with
social settings
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
participatory fashion, even
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
Starting and maintaining a learners will role play an
conversation with someone extended conversation with
feelings in a natural way, and
new
which has arisen and make
I can make a complaint
To make a complaint effectively
effectively, explaining the
in a social setting, explaining the Requesting and clarifying
it clear that the provider of So-B2100-Sp-0518 Transaction
problem and demanding
the service/customer must
make a concession.
appropriate action.
information
tour
- focus on some useful questions for
- focus on techniques and phrases for
maintaining a conversation
- practise using suitable intonation to
show you’re interested in what they say.
Flight vocabulary
a window seat
a range of free drinks
up to date inflight entertainment systems
friendly staff
a generous baggage allowance
play at a ticket office where
responding to enquiries politely
an emergency exit seat
Polite requests
Intonation in echo
questions to express
surprise or confusion.
Emphatic stress in
they try to confirm travel
- focus on ways to express surprise
a quick check in
Indirect questions
echo questions
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
make a concession.
plenty of storage space
a direct flight
an airline with an excellent safety record
Intensifying adverbs
completely
unbelievably
in a social setting, explaining the Making complaints about a and a travel agent. Learners - focus on phrases for signposting
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
extended conversations in a
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
will be required to explain
their problems and try and
reach an agreement about
compensation.
- focus on using adverbs to make what
we say stronger
- practise using accurate stress when
speaking.
Intonation to sound
polite
Stress to emphasize
absolutely
Signposting additional
dissatisfaction
extremely
bitterly
seriously
deeply
information
Contrastive stress
Terms related to bad holidays
It poured
The topic of this lesson is holiday-related
It rained heavily/bucketed
The task is a survey planned problems. You will:
stir-crazy
and carried out in groups, to - conduct a survey and present its results
To participate actively in
Explaining problems and
resolutions clearly
making effective use of turn
taking
find out common
problems/annoyances
to the class
- focus on fillers to use while speaking
experienced on holidays and - focus on phrases for talking about
what people do about them. results
Learners report what they
find out to the class.
- practise using weak forms to sound
more natural.
get cabin fever/feel like climbing up the
walls
Expressing results
fraught
tense/stressed
Fillers
Weak form and linking
deserted
to make the most of
to take advantage of/make the best of a
bad situation
The topic of this lesson is past
experiences. You will:
The task for this lesson is for - share past experiences with a partner
It's great to be able to tell stories, but we also
Can convey degrees of
need to be able to make comparisons and engage
in other peoples' tales as well. Develop your skills
you’re surprised.
The topic of this lesson is nightmare
holidays. You will:
- take part in a role play between a
it clear that the provider of So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
the service/customer must
Intonation for
indicating interest
and attention to a
The topic of this lesson is changes to
The task for learners in this travel plans. You will:
lesson is to take part in a role - take part in a role play making and
dissatisfied customer and a travel agent utterly
holiday
sincere
speaker’s information
dissatisfied holiday maker
problem and demanding
appropriate action
Starting conversations
Echoing to express interest
Expressing personal response
In the task learners will role
play a situation between a
appropriate action.
Intonation to sound
Use of contractions
Question formation
effectively, explaining the To make a complaint effectively
Can explain a problem
which has arisen and make
conversation
If only
I can make a complaint
in extended conversation
Engaging in meaningful
3rd Conditional
Past wishes
dwell on something
kick yourself
details. They will be required - focus on way of making polite enquiries an aisle seat
to make enquiries and ask for - practise using intonation to show that good food
appropriate action
I can take an active part
44 U08CEA
Past modals
Can explain a problem
the service/customer must
make a concession.
220 U028CEA The problem is …
There’s no use crying over spilt milk.
shame
regret
which has arisen and make
problem and demanding
peoples’ achievements
starting a conversation
clarification.
217 U027CEA A nightmare holiday it clear that the provider of So-B2100-Sp-0518 Transaction
Word stress
Narrative tenses Acknowledging other
The topic of this lesson is meeting new
people. You will:
- role play extended conversations with
someone you meet for the first time on a
someone you meet for the
first time on a package tour.
making effective use of turn
taking
problem and demanding
overcome the odds
and giving reasons as to
To give clear, well-developed
to my interests,
expanding and
to talk about holidays and deal with planning and
Can explain a problem
achieved something that impressed you No pain no gain.
Describing an achievement The task for the learners is to - focus on some useful vocabulary for
166 U029CEA My life story
emotion and highlight the
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
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personal significance of
events and experiences.
in encouraging others, but also bring your own
experiences to life.
descriptions on a wide
learners to share past
in your life
To participate actively in
I can give clear, detailed extended conversations in a
Can convey degrees of
The symphony of
emotion and highlight the
sympathy
personal significance of
events and experiences.
descriptions on a wide
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social setting, expressing your
range of subjects related points of view, ideas and
Narrative tenses
Expressing attitudes and
feelings precisely
and then pass on the most - focus on useful follow-up questions to
interesting points to another find out more information
group.
171 U030CEA
and then summarise what you hear
descriptions on a wide range of Describing important events experiences with their partner - focus on phrases for expressing feelings
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest. social settings
The task is for learners to
Expressing sympathy and
decide how sympathetic they
giving support
would be in a given number
Intonation to express
emotion (Attitudinal)
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound more interested.
Vocabulary related to unfortunate
The topic of this lesson is sympathy. You incidents
will:
spilt
- discuss how to respond sympathetically passed away
to a range of situations
whinges
- focus on phrases for expressing
sympathy
have an operation
Responding with (or without) Sympathetic
stay well clear of
sympathy
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intonation (Discourse)
g
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a
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to my fields of interest.
ear,
of situations.
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
drama queen
spread nasty rumours
made redundant
- focus on vocabulary for talking about
personal problems
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound more sympathetic.
Fillers
so, oh, well, you know
I can find out and pass
on detailed information
reliably, face-to-face and
systematically developed
172 U031CEA My future
presentation, with
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on the phone, asking
To find out and pass on detailed
information reliably in a social
In this lesson you will ask and answer
questions about your hopes and
setting, face-to-face and on the
phone, asking follow-up
highlighting of significant
follow-up questions and questions and getting
points, and relevant
supporting detail.
getting clarification or
elaborating when
necessary.
Giving a presentation
Students discuss their hopes ambitions for the future. You will read an
and ambitions for the future
clarification or elaborating when
necessary
The task is for learners to
I can take an active part
in extended conversation To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
Can convey degrees of
216 U032CEA I find that annoying
emotion and highlight the
personal significance of
events and experiences.
and discussion,
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expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
will' for preditions;
'going to' for plans
Expressing hopes and
article discussing common dreams and
may
ambitions
ambitions and practise language for
expressing plans and predictions
might
Ambitions
The topic of this lesson is conversation
with strangers. You will:
role play a conversation with - practise making conversation with
a stranger who they meet at a people you don’t know well
Describing personal
party. Learners will open the - focus on phrases to use to begin a
problems and giving
conversation, try and find
sympathy
common ground and ask and know
answer questions about their - focus on phrases for expressing
lives and respond
appropriately to keep the
conversation going.
Contractions
conversation with someone you don’t
dissatisfaction
- practise using accurate intonation and
stress in sentences.
Sentence stress and
intonation in
Starting a conversation
Expressing dissatisfaction
conversation openers
/ Emphasis on key
words
The topic of this lesson is job interviews.
The task for learners in this
I can find out and pass
Negotiation, managing conflicts, presenting
Can take initiatives in an
yourself in interviews, and being clear on the
interview, expand and
45 U09CEA Developing your career phone are fundamental to getting things done. In
168 U033CEA
To understand and
develop ideas with little
be understood
this lesson, learn how to deal with these situations
appropriately.
on detailed information
reliably, face-to-face and
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follow-up questions and
interviewer.
getting clarification or
elaborating when
lesson is to take part in a job
information reliably in a work
interview role-play. They will
setting, face-to-face and on the
on the phone, asking
help or prodding from an
To find out and pass on detailed
phone, asking follow-up
questions and getting
You will:
have the opportunity to be the
Asking for and checking
interviewer and the
and clarifying information
interviewee. In the role-play,
clarification or elaborating when
necessary
checking information
- practise using suitable intonation in
they will need to ask for
information and check the
question tags.
Can outline an issue or a
173 U034CEA
you deserve
qualifications
career goals
Question tags for
hobbies
checking information Requesting clarification
Requesting information
Intonation in question
tags
personality
money
family background
The topic of this lesson is pay rises. You Work benefits
will:
paid overtime
- take part in a role play between an
maternity/paternity leave
I can develop a clear
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
or consequences, and
- focus on phrases for requesting
- focus on phrases for clarifying and
information they have heard.
Getting the pay rise
reasons for applying
information
necessary.
Interview topics
previous work experience
- take part in a role play of a job interview
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
The task is for the learners to employer and employee discussing a pay company car
To develop a clear argument in a
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
weighing advantages and
expanding and
disadvantages of different
supporting my points with
work setting, linking ideas
logically and expanding and
Reacting appropriately to
role play a meeting between rise
an employee and employer - focus on phrases for accepting and
pension scheme
health insurance
supporting points with
proposals
where the employee is
flexible hours
appropriate examples
appropriate examples.
approaches.
rejecting proposals
negotiating an improvement - focus on some useful work-related
profit sharing
in their package.
professional development
vocabulary
Accepting and rejecting
proposals
Tentative intonation
Sentence stress
Tentative language
- practise using suitable stress to sound end of year bonus
more tentative.
lunch allowance
I can find out and pass
on detailed information
reliably, face-to-face and
Can take initiatives in an
interview, expand and
211 U035CEA A new role
develop ideas with little
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on the phone, asking
interview in which they need interview, explaining why you’re right for decisive
the role
reliable
setting, face-to-face and on the Describing characteristics, to sound enthusiastic and
information reliably in a work
phone, asking follow-up
follow-up questions and questions and getting
help or prodding from an
interviewer.
The topic of this lesson is characteristics, Personal characteristics
strengths, and weaknesses. You will:
creative
The task for this lesson is for
- take part in a role play of a job
persuasive
the learners to role play a job
To find out and pass on detailed
- focus on vocabulary to describe
strengths and weaknesses convincing and to
in a job interview
appropriately use a range of
yourself in a positive way
With advancements in medical science, the rights
and wrongs of technology are hot issues. Medical
discussion and related topics bring a whole set of
complicated vocabulary to the table. Tackle the
Are you a right or
left-sided thinker?
The topic of this lesson is job reviews.
You will:
To find out and pass on detailed
highlighting achievements you’ve made genuinely
In this lesson, learners will
setting, face-to-face and on the Describing work
role play a job review where
- focus on words to make your
achievements in a job
they have to seek agreement achievements sound more impressive
review
for a course of action.
uncommonly
interviewer.
elaborating when
clarification or elaborating when
to find out more information
necessary.
necessary
- practise using stress to emphasise what unexpectedly
presentation, with
highlighting of significant
debate.
supporting detail.
Presentation
and weigh up the
advantages and
critical manner and weigh up the
advantages and disadvantages Giving a presentation
in extended conversation To participate actively in
view at some length with
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
St-B2100-Sp-0461 Conversation
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
Can develop a clear
argument, expanding and
227 U039CEA What's your take on supporting his/her points of St-B2100-Sp-0691 Speculation
view at some length with
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
Taking part in a discussion
by giving and asking for
opinions
The task is for learners to
take part in a discussion
where you give and ask for
opinions.
The task is for learners to
take part in a group
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages surgery
discussion on plastic surgery.
of different approaches in study
settings
potions
drowsy
remedy
- focus on useful medical vocabulary
- focus on phrases to give opinions
- practise pausing when giving an
opinion.
acupuncture
swear by something
indigestion
pills
old wives’ tale
common ailments
surgery, clearly expressing your opinions restore
- focus on phrases for describing unreal make full use of
situations
wrinkles
The topic of this lesson is medical
intervention. You will:
- take part in a discussion about different
Can account for and
and discussion,
extended conversations in a
I made the right
sustain his/her opinions in
expressing clearly my
study setting, expressing your
Justifying your opinion in a
choice
discussion by providing
points of view, ideas or
points of view, ideas and
group discussion
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
science. You will:
- take part in a discussion on medical
science, giving and asking for opinions
- focus on phrases to express opinions
- practise identifying and using weak
forms in long words.
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
St-B2100-Sp-0461 Conversation
The topic of this lesson is medical
Brain related terms
concept
endeavour
a peek
initially
to take over
to disengage
Words and phrases related to medical
science
Pausing when giving
Giving an opinion
an opinion
Talking about something
hypothetically
Schwa /ə/
The topic of this lesson is plastic surgery. Words and phrases related to plastic
You will:
surgery
- take part in a discussion on plastic
reconstructive plastic surgery
To outline an issue or problem,
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and
Taking part in a group
or consequences, and consequences, and weigh up the discussion on plastic
disadvantages of
different approaches.
intuitive
thoughtful
character
their findings to a small group. - focus on phrases to talk about results
- practise identifying and using weak
forms.
I can take an active part
argument, expanding and
supporting his/her points of
totally
completely
particularly
quiz their partner to find out they are a right or left-sided thinker
whether they are right or left - focus on vocabulary to describe your
brained. Then they present
disadvantages of various of various options in a study
setting
options.
extended conversations in a
study setting, expressing your
Question formation
- focus on phrases for asking questions surprisingly
Character adjectives
factual
emotional
The topic of this lesson is the brain and creative
its influence on how you think and act.
subjective
You will:
analytical
The task is for the learners to - interview your partner and decide if
logical
I can present a topical
To present a topical issue in a
issue in a critical manner
St-B2100-Sp-0434
Can develop a clear
229 U040CEA
incredibly
questions and getting
points, and relevant
plastic surgery?
Unstressed words
Intensifiers
remarkably
hugely
unusually
- take part in a role play of a job review, exceptionally
information reliably in a work
follow-up questions and phone, asking follow-up
punctual
action-oriented
getting clarification or
issues with confidence, ease, and master the
226 U038CEA Modern medicine
Signposting language
and weaknesses
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound enthusiastic and keen.
help or prodding from an
Can give a clear,
systematically developed
191 U037CEA
Stress on intensifiers
- focus on phrases to talk about strengths well-organised
adjectives to describe
themselves.
you say.
46 U10CEA Nature and science
Probing questions
phrases and character
necessary
on the phone, asking
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sounding enthusiastic
clarification or elaborating when
reliably, face-to-face and
interview, expand and
develop ideas with little
Intonation for
weaknesses
getting clarification or
on detailed information
233 U036CEA Job review
Talking about strengths and
elaborating when
necessary.
I can find out and pass
Can take initiatives in an
flexible
out-going
types of medical intervention
The task is for learners to
- focus on phrases for introducing a topic
Giving an opinion
physical deformity
disfigurement
frivolous
side effects
Medical terms
self-diagnosis
stomach stapling
discuss different types of
in a discussion
medical intervention.
- focus on phrases to agree and disagree
surrogate pregnancy
with someone in a discussion
- practise using suitable sentence stress
when agreeing or disagreeing.
genetic selection
Phrases with have/get
your roots done
your eyes tested
your shirt pressed
your trousers taken in
a filling
a tan
a general check-up
your tyres checked
I can use the telephone
1st/2nd Conditional
Introducing a topic
Showing agreement
Sentence stress
Showing disagreement
when agreeing and
disagreeing
The topic of this lesson is telephone enquiries. You will:
to find out detailed
Clarity is the cornerstone of telephone
information, provided the
communication. In situations where you need to
Clear communication on distinctly outline opinions and recollections, there
47 U11CEA
the phone
is no room for error. Learn how to take your
experience and opinion and provide it others in an
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To use the telephone to find out
184 U041CEA
Telephone enquiries
information reliably.
Yo-B2100-Sp-0413 Telephoning
the other person speaks clearly,
clearly, and ask follow up
and ask follow-up questions to
questions to check that I
check full understanding in a
have understood the
point fully.
effective manner.
- role play a phone conversation between a facial
a customer and receptionist
detailed information, provided
other person speaks
Can pass on detailed
Asking for and giving
information clearly and
precisely
The task is for the learners to
role play a telephone enquiry
Saying telephone
a full-body massage
Have / get something done
about services we receive
a body scrub
a pedicure
Telephone language
- focus on useful phrases to use on the
phone
- practise saying telephone numbers
clearly and confidently.
work setting
a leg wax
- focus on using get and have to talk
numbers clearly
Linking sounds
a cut and blow-dry
an eyebrow tint
a hot stone back massage
a mud bath
a scalp massage
a face slap treatment
a chocolate body wrap
Dental treatments
teeth whitening
laser treatment for cold sores
fillings
root canal
porcelain veneers/crowns
Can explain a problem
Following up with
197 U042CEA
enquiries
which has arisen and make
it clear that the provider of Yo-B2200-Sp-0428 Transaction
the service/customer must
make a concession.
The topic of this lesson is follow-up
telephone calls. You will:
- role play a polite phone conversation
The task is for the learners to about a difficult situation
I can make a complaint
effectively, explaining the
problem and demanding
appropriate action.
To help to negotiate a solution to Making telephone enquiries
a dispute in a work setting
about a late payment
role play a business
telephone conversation
sound less direct
Intonation for
less direct
Making polite requests
hedging language
where one is enquiring about - focus on phrases for making polite
a late payment.
Hedging language so as to
- focus on phrases to help you sound
requests
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound polite.
(Attitudinal)
Can explain a problem
I can make a complaint
effectively, explaining the
which has arisen and make
218 U043CEA Right and wrong
it clear that the provider of Yo-B2100-Sp-0414 Transaction
problem and demanding
the service/customer must
appropriate action.
in a work setting, explaining the Making a complaint and
problem and demanding
seeking compensation
describe a problem they have
appropriate action
with an item or a product and
219 U044CEA
on the phone
Travel, culture and
global trekking
167 U045CEA
Music makes me
descriptions on a wide
feel alive
range of subjects related to
and the journey becomes even more engaging.
to express
Customer
annoyance
- focus on phrases for apologising and
Services/Apologising/Offering (Attitudinal)
problem and demanding
appropriate action
The task is for learners to
discuss problems with
customer service on the
Resolving problems with
customer service on the
telephone
phone and suggest ways of
improving the service.
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
descriptions on a wide
range of subjects related
to my fields of interest.
his/her field of interest.
descriptions on a wide range of
subjects that interest you in
offering solutions
- practise using pronunciation to make
you sound sorry.
Giving a detailed account
social settings
solutions
The topic of this lesson is customer
service on the phone. You will:
- discuss problems with customer service
on the phone and find solutions to the
problems
- role play phone conversations to
Telephone phrases
suggest solutions to solve a problem
- focus on useful telephone phrases
- practise using suitable intonation on the
phone.
The topic of this lesson is music and
musical tastes. You will:
- take part in a discussion about how
The task is for the learners to your musical tastes have changed
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
Can give clear, detailed
had. When you know how to ask for directions, or
discuss culture, things just get that more exciting,
appropriate action.
responsibility for damage in
a flat, for blame regarding
and accident.
The world is full of wonder and adventures to be
48 U12CEA
Yo-B2100-Sp-0414 Transaction
To make a complaint effectively
effectively, explaining the
problem and demanding in a work setting, explaining the
Intonation and stress
Expressing dissatisfaction
expressing dissatisfaction
how to resolve it.
I can make a complaint
Describing why something is
wrong
- focus on phrases for complaining and
between two speakers to
make a concession.
Can cope linguistically to
negotiate a solution to a
dispute like an undeserved
Resolving problems traffic ticket, financial
The topic of this lesson is complaints on
the phone. You will:
- role play a phone conversation about a
complaint
The task is for learners to
create a short dialogue
To make a complaint effectively
Polite intonation on
the telephone
Music related vocabulary
classical
rock
jazz
hip-hop
easy listening
new age
dance
pop
heavy metal
electronica
folk
punk
soul
opera
- focus on useful vocabulary for talking
give an account of how their about music
musical tastes have changed
indie
from when they were younger. - focus on phrases to organise your
speaking
disco
funk
Pronunciation of ‘s’
Simple past
R&B
used to
Talking about preferences
with different spelling
patterns
- practise identifying and using different reggae
pronunciations of the letter ‘s’.
country
mainstream
feelings towards music/how it makes
you feel
pumped up
puts me in a really good mood
there’s nothing like…
to make something/all go away
total bliss
to move (someone) to tears
taste in music
Can engage in extended
The task is for learners to
conversation on most
and discussion,
social setting, expressing your
give an account of a weekend - focus on vocabulary to talk about
rock climbing
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas and
activity and to express
caving
178 U046CEA Leisure and activities general topics in a clearly
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
participatory fashion, even
in a noisy environment.
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
Asking for and giving
information in an interview
surprise when listening to
other accounts.
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
225 U047CEA
Can help along the
and discussion,
extended conversations in a
Expressing a
progress of the work by
expressing clearly my
social setting, expressing your
cultured opinion
inviting others to join in, say So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
what they think, etc.
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
Can give a clear, prepared
presentation, giving
reasons in support of or
against a particular point of
237 U048CEA Take the lead
descriptions on a wide
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
range of subjects related
to my fields of interest.
advantages and
disadvantages of various
options.
49 U13CEA
When engaging in group activities and planning,
you don't want to have your voice lost in crowd.
discussion
Learn the essentials in making yourself heard
169 U049CEA
How's the learning
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
going?
evaluate alternative
In this lesson learners will
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
Then they will listen to
descriptions of pieces of art
and give their opinions on
which piece is best.
a discussion on art
Describing the area you live
descriptions on a wide range of in and making predictions
subjects that interest you in
about what a visitor would
social settings
enjoy there
perspective
The topic of this lesson is your
neighbourhood. You will:
- present to your group about the area
where you live
- focus on phrases to make you sound
more confident when speaking
- practise using contractions to sound
more natural when speaking.
bustling markets
vibrant arts scene
The topic of this lesson is education. You
will:
- take part in a discussion, giving your
opinion and responding to others
Learner styles
- focus on phrases for summarising
Visual
arguments in a group
about different learning styles important information
discussion
and the education system in - focus on different meaning and uses of Reading
appropriate examples.
appropriate examples
their country.
The task for this lesson is for
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
To develop a clear argument in a
ideas logically and
expanding and
study setting, linking ideas
logically and expanding and
supporting my points with supporting points with
appropriate examples.
appropriate examples
Expanding your ideas
logically
‘just’
- practise pausing when speaking to
sound more natural.
Auditory
Summarising a point
Emphasis through
Functions and meanings of
pausing
Kinaesthetic
Social issues
The topic of this lesson is crime and anti- truancy
social behaviour. You will:
speeding
- take part in a debate, presenting an
discussion on anti-social
issue and responding to questions on it homelessness
- focus on vocabulary to talk about
crimes and anti-social behaviour
hooliganism
graffiti
vandalism
focus
on phrases
introducing a topic begging
supporting
an for
argument
arguments
and agree
whichof- and
drinking and driving
problem
is most
deserving
local council funding.
Contractions and
sentence stress
‘just’
learners to have a group
behaviour where they give
extended and reasoned
Making predictions
botanical gardens
quirky coffee shops
trendy bars
logically and expanding and
respond to hypotheses.
Future forms
historic monuments
expanding and
list.
Intonation to express
surprise
Vocabulary related to tourist attractions
cobbled streets
pavement cafes
exciting nightlife
In this lesson learners will
take part in a discussion
supporting my points with supporting points with
Expressing surprise
Question formation
Adjectives related to art
abstract
bold
vivid
striking
classical
modern
To develop a clear argument in a
study setting, linking ideas
Making balanced
proposals and make and
Can construct a chain of
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
reasoned argument.
- focus on phrases for clarifying
information that sounds surprising or
confusing
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound surprised.
live in and describe how they about your neighbourhood
area with a foreign visitor.
Intonation to express
surprise, interest
Nouns related to art
portrait
The topic of this lesson is art and culture. composition
You will:
landscape
- present to your group about a work of
texture
presentation of the area they - focus on useful vocabulary for talking
would spend a day in that
Expressing surprise
parkour
snowboarding
paragliding
paintballing
roller-skating
kite surfing
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
clearly, and pushing your agenda to the top of the
180 U050CEA Justice and society
- focus on phrases for interrupting and
expressing surprise
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound surprised.
Interrupting
Past simple
picture is best for their office. - focus on vocabulary for talking about art masterpiece
Learners will give a brief
To give clear, detailed
extreme sports
discuss in small groups which art that interests you
Successfully taking part in
I can give clear, detailed
view and giving the
Standing out in group
Extreme sports/activities
white water rafting
The topic of this lesson is weekends. You
bungee jumping
will:
swimming with sharks
- tell your classmates a surprising story,
skydiving
and express surprise at their stories
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
extended conversations in a
- practise identifying word stress and
using it accurately.
The topic of this lesson is gender. You will:
Developing an argument
Word stress
systematically
dropping litter drug abuse
anti-social neighbours teenage anti-social behaviour Characteristics and abilities good communication skills good at maths
good at languages
The task is for learners to
make notes on how typical
I can sustain my opinions
To sustain my opinions in
in discussion by
Can construct a chain of
190 U051CEA Gender issues
reasoned argument.
St-B2100-Sp-0457 Discussion (opinions)
providing relevant
discussion in study settings by
Justifying your opinion in a male/female characteristics
influence work, pay,
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations, group discussion
and comments.
relationships and shopping.
arguments and comments
good at driving/parking cars
- take part in a discussion about gender good at reading maps
differences, giving and justifying opinions
- focus on phrases for agreeing and
disagreeing
- focus on phrases for giving your opinion
good at cooking
physical strength
being indecisive
Agreeing and disagreeing
Stress for
Giving opinions
exaggeration
Giving examples
Then using these notes small
being confident
- practise identifying and using stress to
groups have a discussion.
being aggressive
make your meaning clearer.
being able to multi-task
emotional understanding
being sensitive
being strong leaders
215 U052CEA Mysteries of life
Can account for and
sustain his/her opinions in
discussion by providing
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
St-B2100-Sp-0691 Speculation
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
To outline an issue or problem,
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and
Giving possible reasons
or consequences, and
consequences, and weigh up the why something happened
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages
disadvantages of
different approaches.
of different approaches in study
settings
in a group discussion
The task is for learners in
small groups to discuss
possible explanations for
unsolved mysteries.
The topic of this lesson is mysteries.
You will:
- take part in a discussion about
mysteries, giving possible reasons for
them
- focus on vocabulary for talking about
mysteries
- focus on phrases for speculating
- practise identifying and using sentence
stress accurately with modal verbs.
Paranormal phenomena
a psychic premonition
an out of body experience
an alien abduction
demonic possession
telepathy
Modals of past
deduction
Sentence stress with
modals of deduction
Contractions with
Narrative tenses
modals of deductions
Can give a clear, prepared
presentation, giving
50 U14CEA
Collaboration and
presentation
Working in groups presents some of the
challenging aspects of mastering English. It is
193 U053CEA
crucial to be able to handle a range of situations
from projects to presentations and much more.
reasons in support of or
Clear and effective against a particular point of
St-B2200-Sp-0432 Presentation (planned)
presentations
The topic of this lesson is clear and
effective presentations. You will:
- prepare and deliver a short
presentation giving practical advice
I can give a clear, wellstructured presentation, To give a clear, well-structured
view and giving the
advantages and
disadvantages of various
options.
with highlighting of
significant points, and
presentation, with highlighting of
significant points, and can
can answer questions
about content.
answer questions about content
in a study setting
Giving a short presentation
The task is for learners to
create a presentation and
Presentation topics
- focus on the structure of an effective
presentation
present this to another
person.
industry information
compliance
- focus on phrases for signposting,
signalling, and summarising in
presentations
- practise identifying and using stress to
make your meaning clear.
Can give a clear,
I can give a clear, well-
systematically developed
structured presentation, To give a clear, well-structured
The task requires learners to
presentation, with
with highlighting of
presentation, with highlighting of Creating and delivering a
create and deliver a short
- focus on vocabulary for talking about
unrivalled
significant points, and
significant points, and can
presentation on an unusual
new products
out of this world
can answer questions
about content.
answer questions about content small group
in a work setting
- focus on phrases to help signpost a
presentation
high grade
ergonomic
highlighting of significant
Yo-B2200-Sp-0424 Presentation (planned)
points, and relevant
supporting detail.
Sentence stress
summarising in presentations
Phrases and words to describe new
products
aerodynamic
outdoor lifestyle
control panel
gadgets
handle bars
HD camera
range of colours
gradient
recyclable material
The topic of this lesson is unusual
products. You will:
212 U054CEA Making a case
Signposting, signalling or
communication
job specific skills
- prepare and deliver a presentation on a innovative
short presentation for a
new concept for a product
product to a small group.
endless
Pausing to add
emphasis
Signposting in a presentation Pausing to grab
attention.
- practise pausing when speaking to add latest
emphasis to what you say.
state-of-the-art
brand new
comfortable
cutting-edge
top quality
exceptional
incredible
limitless
ingenious
Can give a clear, prepared
presentation, giving
232 U055CEA
Completing
against a particular point of
questionnaires
view and giving the
St-B2100-Sp-0456 Information Exchange
advantages and
The task is for learners in
small groups to create a
disadvantages of various
options.
interesting replies.
Can give a clear,
I can give a clear, well-
systematically developed
235 U056CEA Today's presentation
To find out and pass on detailed
effective, fluent interview, information reliably in a study
departing spontaneously setting, face-to-face and on the Creating a questionnaire,
phone, asking follow-up
carrying out a survey and
from prepared questions,
questions and getting
presenting findings.
following up and probing
I can carry out an
reasons in support of or
presentation, with
highlighting of significant
Yo-B2200-Sp-0424 Presentation (planned)
points, and relevant
supporting detail.
clarification or elaborating when
necessary
The topic of this lesson is surveys. You
will:
questionnaire and use this to
- create a small questionnaire and use it
to carry out a survey
carry out a survey. Then they
another group.
- practise using suitable intonation when
asking indirect questions.
structured presentation, To give a clear, well-structured
In the task for this lesson
with highlighting of
significant points, and
presentation, with highlighting of
significant points, and can
learners will work together to - focus on phrases for sequencing a
process
plan and present a process to
can answer questions
answer questions about content
about content.
in a work setting
another group.
Can give clear, detailed
range of subjects related To give clear, well-developed
capture attention and engage an audience. This
descriptions on a wide
to my interests,
module will help you develop vocabulary and
181 U057CEA Reporting incidents
range of subjects related to
skills to achieve just that.
So-B2200-Sp-0533 Description
his/her field of interest.
expanding and
supporting my ideas with
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
Can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
- focus on useful phrasal verbs for
wide range of topics, expanding Giving a detailed account
they compare the differences
Reporting verbs
describing an incident
between their two accounts to
claim
- focus on reporting what someone said,
social settings
214 U059CEA It's magic!
prepare a short anecdote
descriptions on a wide range of Telling an anecdote about about an accident and tell
expanding and
subjects that interest you in
his/her field of interest.
supporting my ideas with social settings
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
an accident
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages
alternative proposals and
making and responding to
hypotheses.
disadvantages of
different approaches.
- focus on phrases for telling a story
Contrastive stress
of different approaches in social
settings
The topic of this lesson is magic tricks.
You will:
- take part in a discussion about a
famous magic trick and try to explain it
The task is for learners to
happened
things you’re not sure about
- practise using contractions when
speaking to sound more natural and
fluent.
explain how a trick is done.
The topic of this lesson is celebrations.
You will:
range of subjects related To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
range of subjects related to
expanding and
subjects that interest you in
his/her field of interest.
supporting my ideas with social settings
subsidiary points and
Giving an interesting
In the task learners will give a
Intonation to show
interest
Idioms using magic
the magic word
wave my magic wand and make
everything OK
work like magic
work his magic
lose his magic touch.
Expressing assumptions and
Past modals
explanations
Contractions to help
you speak more
fluently
Magic trick terms
a sleight of hand
a coincidence
supernatural powers
a hoax
hypnosis
Phrases related to celebrating special
events
It’s a big one
to toast
going on
catching up
keep to it
Adverbs for emphasis
- tell your partner about a celebration or similar meaning to a bit
quite*
special event that you attended
description of a special get detailed and interesting
together
Narrative tenses Responding to an anecdote
- focus on phrases for responding to story
- practise using suitable intonation to
sound interested in a story.
descriptions on a wide
to my interests,
Reported speech
Narrative tenses
an accident or mishap
To describe a show and to
- focus on some idioms using ‘magic’
consequences, and weigh up the
describe a memorable
explain how a trick
performance and then try and - focus on ways of giving explanations for
or consequences, and
of view clearly, evaluating So-B2100-Sp-0514 Speculation
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
fall into
this to their partner, trying to more effectively
maintain their partner’s
interest.
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
To outline an issue or problem,
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and
commenting, putting point
descriptions on a wide
of key information
The topic of this lesson is mishaps and
accidents. You will:
The task is for the learners to - tell a story about a time when you had
I can give clear, welldeveloped and detailed
222 U060CEA Storytelling
Intonation and
pausing for emphasis
state
using a range of different reporting words
admit
- practise using stress to show contrast.
insist
deny
add
exclaim
mention
agree on what actually
happened.
to my interests,
Can give clear, detailed
Sequencing a presentation
push off
account they heard. Then
range of subjects related To give clear, detailed
Can take an active part in
informal discussion in
familiar contexts,
- give a detailed witness statement about
and detailed descriptions on a
and supporting your ideas in
Passive voice
Phrasal verbs related to accidents
crash into
pull out
go around
come to
an incident
range of subjects related to
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
Curd cutting
Salting
- look at how the passive voice is used in
Shaping
describing a process
Ripening
- practice intonation and pausing to
emphasise key information
learners to report back an
I can give clear, welldeveloped and detailed
descriptions on a wide
182 U058CEA Mishaps happen!
Process of cheese making
Acidification
Coagulation
The topic of this lesson is witness
statements. You will:
The task in this lesson is for
descriptions on a wide
Sometimes we need to add life to a situation to
polite when asking
questions
process
I can give clear, welldeveloped and detailed
51 U15CEA Crafting the perfect story
Indirect questions
more polite
The topic of this lesson is the cheese
making process. You will:
- work together to plan and describe a
Presenting a process
Intonation to sound
- focus on using indirect questions to be
present their findings to
account about a special event.
- focus on phrases for adding or reducing
emphasis
kind of
fairly
- focus on useful phrases for storytelling pretty
- practise using stress to add emphasis
Narrative tenses
Discourse markers
Word stress in
adverbs
relevant examples.
to what you say.
The topic of this lesson is celebrity. You Vocabulary related to fame
will:
a burning ambition
Talking about the rich and famous is part of
52 U16CEA Celebrity culture
everyday life. How do we deal with these people if
Can take initiatives in an
we come across them in our lives? How do we
interview, expand and
discuss our views or accurately summarise
similar meaning to very
so
particularly
extremely
intensely
unbelievably
incredibly
really
206 U061CEA The fame game
articles we have read? Discover more about this,
develop ideas with little
- take part in a role play telling the story an overnight sensation
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
The task is for the learners to of how a celebrity became famous
descriptions on a wide
role play being a celebrity
to my fields of interest.
interviewer.
I can take an active part
in extended conversation
Can convey degrees of
207 U062CEA I'm your greatest fan
emotion and highlight the
personal significance of
events and experiences.
descriptions on a wide range of Describing the career of
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
help or prodding from an
in addition to how these skills have wider use in
everyday conversation.
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
describing how they became - focus on phrases for introducing events to make a comeback
in a story
- practise reading and saying phrases
written in the IPA.
the constant media attention
hounded by the paparazzi
in the public eye
To participate actively in
The topic of this lesson is super fans.
You will:
Vocabulary related to ‘fan’
extended conversations in a
- take part in a role play, explaining why fan base
and discussion,
social setting, expressing your
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas and
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
someone famous
social settings
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
famous.
The task is to work in groups
you are a super fan
‘super fan’.
- focus on phrases for expressing
disbelief
- practise using suitable intonation when
expressing disbelief.
Narrative tenses
Using ‘at first’ to talk about
help you sound more
change
fluent
fan club
Reacting with surprise and to vote on the most dedicated - focus on vocabulary using the word ‘fan’ fanzines
disbelief
Introducing events in a story Chunking phrases to
a big break
- focus on phrases relating to celebrity life in the limelight
fan fiction
fanatics
Word stress and
Expressing disbelief
intonation to express
disbelief
The topic of this lesson is celebrities and
salaries. You will:
- take part in a discussion about how
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
208
U063CEA
Celebrity: What's
your opinion?
Can account for and
sustain his/her opinions in
discussion by providing
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
extended conversations in a
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
In this lesson the task is for
Justifying your opinion and learners to role play a
challenging what others say discussion on whether
feelings naturally with
feelings in a natural way, and
in a group discussion
effective turn taking.
making effective use of turn
taking
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
much celebrities are paid
- focus on phrases for challenging what
someone says
Challenging what the other
person says
Asking the other person to
celebrities deserve high pay - focus on phrases to ask someone to
or not.
consider other information after speaking
- practise connecting words together to
sound more natural.
Food/restaurant terms
still, sparkling, a risotto, gazpacho,
manooshe
The topic of this lesson is organising a
dinner. You will:
Can outline an issue or a
I can evaluate
- work with a group to plan a menu for a
problem clearly,
advantages and
To evaluate advantages and
speculating about causes
disadvantages, and
disadvantages, and participate in Reaching a consensus in a small groups to agree on the
224 U064CEA Organising a dinner or consequences, and
The task is for learners in
So-B2100-Sp-0510 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or group discussion and
menu for a meal and then
food and cooking
weighing advantages and
decision in formal or
informal discussions in a social presenting this
present their menu to another
disadvantages of different
approaches.
informal discussion.
setting
group.
- focus on phrases for describing menus
53 U17CEA Conveying group ideas effectively summarises everyone's points. In this
module, discover the nuances of presenting ideas
- practise identifying where a speaker
stresses words and where they pause.
- take part in a meeting to decide who is
To evaluate advantages and
the best candidate for a job
In the task for this lesson,
- focus on vocabulary to talk about
disadvantages, and participate in
Who's the best fit for
Giving balanced arguments learners vote on the best
192 U065CEA
and present and respond to Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or
qualities related to jobs
candidate
for
a
job
promotion
the job?
and turn-taking
- focus on phrases for interrupting and
complex lines of argument
decision in formal or
informal discussions in a work
from the group in public.
advantages and
disadvantages, and
convincingly.
informal discussion.
at work.
setting
Stress of key words
coffee/tea
Making decisions and
for emphasis
adjectives: bland, tasty, disgusting,
explaining choices
Pausing for improving
Giving opinions
fluency
crispy, juicy, under-done, tender, rare,
The topic of this lesson is qualities
required for different jobs. You will:
Can express his/her ideas
and opinions with precision,
have a sweet tooth
courses: starter, main, dessert,
celebrity dinner
- focus on vocabulary for talking about
I can evaluate
It is often a challenge to be able to work in a large
group, and take the ideas for a presentation that
Linking sounds to
improve fluency
consider other information
encouraging people to speak
- practise using suitable intonation in
phrases related to meetings.
medium-rare, well-do
cooking methods: steamed, baked, roast
types of restaurant: fine-dining, fast
food, Mexican, Japanese
Management qualities
Being a good administrator and
organiser.
Having the ability to motivate people.
Being good with time management.
Being a good team member.
Being able to take risks.
Having the ability to make difficult
decisions under pressure.
Describing someone’s
Having good lines of communication
character/personality
Intonation in turn
with other staff.
Turn taking in discussions
taking
Organising ideas
Pausing for emphasis
Giving advice
to help you speak
Being discreet and diplomatic.
Having a good understanding of other
cultures.
Being willing to work overtime to meet
deadlines.
Being transparent and non-judgemental.
Liking a challenge.
Vocabulary for describing graphs/charts
Adjectives to describe change
slow
steady
gradual
slight
sudden
dramatic
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
196 U066CEA Assessing the project evaluate alternative
Yo-B2100-Sp-0692 Speculation
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages and balanced point of view
disadvantages of
different approaches.
Nouns to describe change
increase
rise
gain
surge
growth
escalation
Past modals of
graphs
decrease
deduction
- focus on phrases for speculating
- practise pausing when speaking to
emphasise what you say.
decline
dip
fall
reduction
The topic of this lesson is project
assessments. You will:
- take part in a project review meeting
The task is for you to review - focus on vocabulary for describing
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
To outline an issue or problem,
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and
or consequences, and consequences, and weigh up the Presenting a developed
the outcomes of a business
decision.
of different approaches in work
settings
Past verbs to describe change
increased
rose
gained
surged
grew
escalated
Adverbs
slowly
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
199 U067CEA
Can help along the
and discussion,
extended conversations in a
Top tips for group
progress of the work by
expressing clearly my
work setting, expressing your
Discussing problems and
range of problems related to
work
inviting others to join in, say Yo-B2100-Sp-0404 Conversation
points of view, ideas or
points of view, ideas and
suggesting solutions
working with other people
feelings naturally with
feelings in a natural way, and
and offer advice about what
effective turn taking.
making effective use of turn
taking
to do.
what they think, etc.
The topic of this lesson is team work.
You will:
- discuss some common problems
The task is for learners in
relating to team work, and suggest
solutions
small groups to discuss a
- focus on some useful vocabulary
related to teamwork
- focus on phrases for giving advice
- practise making some letters silent in
connected speech.
Sayings related to working with other
people
Two heads are better than one.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Many hands make light work.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
If you want a thing done well, do it
Reducing pronouns
yourself.
faster
Collocations with "team": player / mate /
work / dynamics / building / spirit / leader
The topic of this lesson is food and
restaurants. You will:
Places to eat
a juice bar
- take part in a meeting to decide how to a greasy spoon
I can evaluate
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
204 U068CEA Food for thought
evaluate alternative
advantages and
disadvantages, and
To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and participate in Reaching consensus in a
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or meeting without offending
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
informal discussions in a work
setting
Can account for and
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
extended conversations in a
and discussion,
anyone
The task is for learners to
have a meeting to try and
reach an agreement on what
to do next.
we can understand and interpret the news, and be
able to form our own opinions on the issues that
54 U18CEA Understanding the media matter. Even better is to have the skills to
participate in the media by learning how to
sustain his/her opinions in
200 U069CEA Morality in the media discussion by providing
relevant explanations,
complete questionnaires and techniques for
interviewing.
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
different kinds of restaurant
- focus on phrases to disagree with
someone without offending them
- practise using pausing and stress to
sound more polite.
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
arguments and comments.
effective turn taking.
Can account for and
I can sustain my opinions To sustain my opinions in
sustain his/her opinions in
in discussion by
- take part in a discussion about morality
The task is for the learners to in the media
Actively participating in a
discussion
Speaking diplomatically
a high class restaurant
Giving opinions
less direct
Sentence stress to
sound more
diplomatic
a pop up restaurant
a gastro pub
a food truck
making effective use of turn
taking
discussion in social settings by
Actively participating in a
Exposing cover-ups
In the public interest
share their opinions of, and
discuss in a group, morality
and the media’s hunger for
- focus on some useful vocabulary for
describing the media
- focus on different fillers to use when
exclusive news.
you need to time to think while speaking Corruption
- practise pronouncing fillers and using
Tabloids
them effectively.
The topic of this lesson is discussing
social media. You will:
- take part in a discussion about social
Learning something
Pausing to sound
a fast food restaurant
a theme restaurant
The topic of this lesson is morality in the
Media terms
media. You will:
Gutter Press
I can take an active part
The media is all around us: It is thus critical that
solve a problem for a restaurant
- focus on vocabulary to describe
Newsworthy
Invasion of privacy
Scandal
Fillers
Stalling for time when
responding to questions
Rhythm and
intonation of fillers
Giving opinions
Sentence stress to
Social media
at the click of a button
The task is for learners to
media, sharing and challenging opinions in touch
discuss the value of the
- focus on useful vocabulary related to
any old Tom, Dick or Harry
209 U070CEA
new
discussion by providing
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
providing relevant
providing relevant explanations, discussion
explanations, arguments
arguments and comments
and comments.
media nowadays and to
social media
share their own personal
opinions in a group debate.
- focus on phrases for conceding and
challenging points
- practise using sentence stress
effectively when giving an opinion.
information and
To summarise information and
his or her opinion about a
arguments from a
arguments from a number of
short story, article, talk,
number of sources, such sources, such as articles or
So-B2100-Sp-0515 Summarising (arguments) as articles or reports,
Challenging opinions
Conceding opinions
emphasise opinions
and points
The topic of this lesson is news stories. Verbs for summarising an article
You will:
read…
I can summarise
Can summarise and give
231 U071CEA I saw it in the news discussion, interview or
drivel
narcissistic
keep up
- summarise a news story and then have confirm
The task is for learners to
Summarising a newspaper present a summary of a
reports, discussions, interviews article in order to generate newspaper article and use
documentary and answer
discussions, interviews, and presentations in a social
further questions of details.
presentations, etc.
setting
a conversation
a conversation about it
state
- focus on phrases for talking about the
warn
Past simple
news
say
Question formation
this to have a conversation
- focus on useful questions to use when hear
about the topic.
talking to someone about the news
- practise using stress to make your
meaning clearer.
suggest
mention
discuss
Summarising
Sentence stress
Can summarise and give
The task is for learners to
his or her opinion about a
236 U072CEA
Discussing a
documentary
short story, article, talk,
discussion, interview or
So-B2100-Sp-0516
Summarising (narrative)
I can summarise orally
To orally summarise the plot and
the plot and sequence of
events in a film or play.
sequence of events in a film,
play or book (fiction and non-
How does business affect the world around us?
102 U19CEA
Buiness in an ideal
Learn about different businesses and people and
world (WPE)
discuss the impact they have on their
I can summarise
information and
arguments from a
Can summarise and give
his or her opinion about a
short story, article, talk,
457 U073CEA Living without money
discussion, interview or
surroundings.
documentary and answer
presentations, etc.
Yo-B2100-Sp-0408 Discussion (opinions)
Can outline an issue or a
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
providing relevant
and comments.
respond to hypotheses.
459 U075CEA Cultural differences or consequences, and
weighing advantages and
disadvantages of different
approaches.
Summarising an article
discussion in work settings by
problem and justifying the
proposal.
arguments and comments
descriptions on a wide
Description
460 U076CEA A good boss
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
debit
most successful in your town. article
currency
development ideas
Vocabulary related to tourism and
Phrases to present and justify Linking sounds and
- focus on language to present ideas
development
proposals
- see ways to justify your ideas
- practise linking words together
naturally.
The topic of this lesson is cultural
differences. In this lesson you will:
Cultural misunderstandings
Giving advice to someone about behaviour in your
country in different
situations.
Every business faces challenges. This module will
103 U20CEA
Business solutions
(WPE)
help you give your opinion on these problems and
and sustain his/her opinion,
461 U077CEA Marketing strategies evaluate alternative
discuss good business ideas.
- read about cultural differences around to bow
the world
- focus on ways to give strong or
tentative advice
- practise using stress to change the
strength of advice.
extended conversations in a
work setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
learners to take part in a
Describing characteristics, discussion to decide which
exchanging ideas, ranking are the most
feelings naturally with
feelings in a natural way, and
and reaching a consensus. important characteristics to
accessible
careful
caring
effective turn taking.
making effective use of turn
taking
look for in applicants for a
senior position.
advantages and
To evaluate advantages and
The task for this lesson is for - discuss ways to make a business more kick off (with)
disadvantages, and
Taking part in a meeting in learners to take part in a
disadvantages, and participate in
which you exchange ideas meeting as part of a
person is suited to a managerial job
- focus on different ways to describe
professional character
clarification
- practice your intonation in tag
questions.
The topic of this lesson is marketing. You
Multiword verbs for talking about
will:
implementing a marketing strategy
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or
marketing team and decide
successful
stave off
- focus on multi-word verbs related to
win back
Expressions for participating Stress in multi-word
marketing strategies
come up with
effectively in meetings
informal discussions in a work
about the best way to
informal discussion.
setting
improve a company’s sales the best way to improve sales - focus on common meeting expressions go with
I can evaluate
advantages and
To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and
disadvantages, and participate in Evaluating and commenting the learners to evaluate the
The task for this lesson is for
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or on different types of
proposals and make and
decision in formal or
informal discussions in a work
respond to hypotheses.
informal discussion.
setting
businesses
strengths of different online
businesses and discuss what
they need to be successful.
463 U079CEA Making a decision
routine and non-routine
formal discussions.
discuss how to make them successful
- read about a successful online business
- focus on conditional structures and talk
To evaluate advantages and
The task for this lesson is for group decision
disadvantages, and
disadvantages, and participate in
learners to take part in a
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or Taking a vote in a meeting meeting in which they must
take a vote in order
to come to a decision.
informal discussions in a work
setting
Can contribute, account for
I can evaluate
advantages and
To evaluate advantages and
and sustain his/her opinion,
disadvantages, and
disadvantages, and participate in
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
Yo-B2100-Sp-0407 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
- focus on vocabulary used to take votes
Voting vocabulary
proxy vote
in favour of
take a vote
draw or tie
casting vote
and reach an agreement
- practise using common meeting
phrases used to reach a decision
a meeting
informal discussions in a work
setting
The task for this lesson is a
Chairing and taking part in
The topic of this lesson is successful
meetings. You will:
- take part in a formal meeting to agree
on redundancies in the office
role-play in which colleagues - learn vocabulary related to meetings
Can explain a viewpoint on
I can converse
spontaneously without
much sign of restricting
To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
Expressions for asking for
and giving opinions, agreeing
rejected
and disagreeing , making
show of hands
against
suggestions and taking a vote
unanimous
abstain
make a proposal
Vocabulary about meetings
item
participants
minutes
Expressions used by the
and phrases used by a chairperson
chair(person)
chairperson in meetings
should proceed with
redundancies.
- read about the chairperson’s role in
successful meetings
- practise stressing meeting language
accurately.
vote
consensus
apologies
agenda
The task for this lesson is for
You will
- debate the advantages and
disadvantages of social networks
Linking/catenation
carried
discuss how a company
The topic of this lesson is social media.
One thing we can agree on is the need to give our
Stress in conditional
sentences
- take part in meetings in order to reach a
- work on linking words together naturally.
464 U080CEA Chairing the meeting evaluate alternative
Conditions (zero,
first, second)
about consequences
- practice stressing conditional sentences
naturally.
advantages and
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
verbs
team up with
hold on
The topic of this lesson is using the
internet for business. You will:
- look at different online business and
The topic of this lesson is decisions. You
will:
I can evaluate
Can participate actively in
Intonation in tag
questions
Question tags
generous
courageous
charismatic
humorous
decisive
extroverted
empathetic
decision in formal or
and sustain his/her opinion,
advice
balanced
- focus on ways to ask questions or seek
respond to hypotheses.
evaluate alternative
and tentative advice
Adjectives to describe personal
characteristics
obsessive
adventurous
aggressive
boring
in a failing car hire company. - practise using correct stress in multiword verbs.
462 U078CEA Online business
Expressions for giving strong Emphatic stress in
squeamish (adj)
equine (adj)
repugnant (adj)
an implement
a pitfall
proposals and make and
Can contribute, account for
weak forms
- give cultural advice about behaviour in a breakthrough
your country
the downside
The topic of this lesson is bosses. You
will:
The task for this lesson is for - discuss descriptions and decide if a
I can evaluate
Can contribute, account for
summarising
development of a nearby
unfamiliar with your culture
descriptions on a wide range of
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest. social settings
and discussion,
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
Pausing when
Phrases to summarise
for the ecological
To give advice to someone
I can take an active part
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
evaluate alternative
Yo-B2100-Sp-0404 Conversation
Money related vocabulary (optional)
lend
volunteer
barter
credit
decide which shop would be - focus on phrases to summarise an
beauty spot.
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
So-B2100-Sp-0508
Linking sounds to
speak fluently
- practice pausing naturally in summaries. profit
rent
membership fee
donate
bill
The topic of this lesson is tourist
developments. You will:
The task for this lesson is for- have a meeting to propose different
Presenting a proposal on a learners to present proposals
setting
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations,
proposals and make and
Structuring a summary
The task for this lesson is to - summarise an article about a business borrow
reports, discussions, interviews,
I can sustain my opinions
in discussion by
To sustain my opinions in
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
Narrative tenses
phone ins
mockumentaries
the news
fly-on-the-wall documentaries
The topic of this lesson is living without
money. You will:
To summarise information and
arguments from a number of
discussions, interviews, and presentations in a work
further questions of details.
458 U074CEA Business and tourism evaluate alternative
as articles or reports,
games shows
soap operas
different kinds of TV show
- focus on phrases for structuring a
whether they want to watch it. summary
- practise connecting words together
when speaking to sound more natural.
number of sources, such sources, such as articles or
Yo-B2100-Sp-0411 Summarising (arguments)
chat shows
summarise a description of a - focus on vocabulary for describing
Summarising a documentary documentary about an
unusual job and decide
fiction) in a social setting
documentary and answer
further questions of details.
Types of television programme
sit coms
reality shows
cartoons
The topic of this lesson is
documentaries. You will:
- summarise a documentary, and take
part in a discussion about it
Positive and negative adjectives to
describe social media
abundant
reputable
enhanced
life-saving
cutting-edge
innovative
horrific
Sentence stress
a topical issue giving the
opinions in a clear and persuasive way. These
104 U21CEA Saying what you think
lessons help you develop that ability while talking
465 U081CEA Social media
advantages and
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
disadvantages of various
about current dilemmas we face as a society.
Can develop a clear
view at some length with
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
learners to discuss various
Taking part in a debate
people understand
making effective use of turn
exactly what I mean.
taking
in discussion by
So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
providing relevant
explanations, arguments
and comments.
- read and exchange information on
aspects of the topic of social aspects of social media
media and report
their opinions to the class.
- focus on positive and negative
adjectives and ways of emphasising and
asking effective questions
- practise using stress for emphasis.
The topic of this lesson is crime and
punishment. You will:
The task for this lesson is for - discuss crimes and consider
I can sustain my opinions
argument, expanding and
supporting his/her points of
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
different ways to ensure feelings in a natural way, and
options.
466 U082CEA Fair justice?
what I say. I can
reformulate ideas in
learners to list crimes
To sustain my opinions in
Discussing and ranking the
discussion in social settings by
seriousness of crimes and according to how serious you - focus on expressions for making
providing relevant explanations,
arguments and comments
punishments
judge them to be and
appropriate punishments
comparisons
messy
Language to give emphasis
totalitarian
and ask effective questions
relentless
compulsive
underlying
hierarchical
interactive
collaborative
whacky
Vocabulary related to crime and
punishment
to do community service
to pay a fine
Sentence stress and
to be put on probation
Expressions for making
emphasis in
to get a suspended sentence
comparisons
comparisons
decide on the punishment for - focus on vocabulary for crimes and
to get a prison sentence
each one.
to be sentenced to capital punishment
to be put under house arrest
to get a traffic ticket
punishments
- practise using stress for emphasis.
Emphatic stress
overwhelming
all-consuming
Vocabulary related to copyright
copyright
The topic of this lesson is illegal
downloading. You will:
Can develop a clear
I can develop a clear
argument, expanding and
supporting his/her points of
467 U083CEA Illegal downloads
view at some length with
- take part in a TV discussion show about
To develop a clear argument in a
The task for this lesson is for illegal downloading
Taking part in a discussion, learners to take part in a TV - read and summarise an article on the
social setting, linking ideas
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
expanding and
subsidiary points and
supporting my points with
relevant examples.
appropriate examples.
logically and expanding and
supporting points with
putting forward opinions,
discussion show about illegal topic
agreeing and disagreeing
downloading.
468 U084CEA
workplace
appropriate examples
Presenting your ideas to an audience can be
105 U22CEA Giving a talk
daunting. This module will give you practice
presenting on a number of topics, focusing on
sustain his/her opinions in
expressing clearly my
social setting, expressing your
Discussing ethical issues
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
and agreeing on
appropriate solutions
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
various aspects of presentation skills. These will
The ‘Healthy Mind’
clinic
help you develop your confidence when giving
talks, be it in your work life, study life or both!
470 U086CEA Be an urban planner
argument, expanding and
supporting his/her points of
Yo-B2100-Sp-0410 Presentation
view at some length with
options.
Can develop a clear
I can present a topical
issue in a critical manner To present a topical issue in a
So-B2100-Sp-0513 Presentation
which they live.
with highlighting of
presentation, with highlighting of Making a formal
learners to formally present
significant points, and can
answer questions about content
in a social setting
and promote a city at a
tourism fair.
So-B2200-Sp-0538
Presentation
(spontaneous)
weighing advantages and
prepared presentation and follow Planning and presenting an The task for this lesson is to
prepared text and follow
up on interesting points raised
up interesting points
Can take initiatives in an
talk about your past, present and future.
473 U089CEA
What you’d like to
interview, expand and
be famous for
develop ideas with little
follow-up questions and
getting clarification or
elaborating when
I can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
Can give clear, detailed
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
range of subjects related to
range of subjects related
to my fields of interest.
his/her field of interest.
information reliably in a social
setting, face-to-face and on the
phone, asking follow-up
necessary.
descriptions on a wide
Signposting language for a
signposting phrases
and features of
- focus on signposting language used in planning
presentation
connected speech to
- listen to a formal presentation
inexpensive cheap pricey
- focus on language to emphasise
information
- practise word stress in adjectives to
describe and promote a city.
boring dull interesting
charming delightful horrid
lively exciting sleepy
celebrated notable little-known
sprawling vast compact
picturesque quaint ugly
plan and present an event to
- develop vocabulary related to raising
money
475 U091CEA Learning a language develop ideas with little
help or prodding from an
interviewer.
So-B2200-Sp-0536
(complex information)
Taking part in an informal
interview
Language used to describe
promote/hold/host/take part in an event
certain and less certain future connected speech to
launch/support/donate to/found a charity
plans
learners to interview each
and abilities
other informally on what
- focus on multi-word verbs used to talk for
take on; come up with; run out of; look
Multiword verbs related to
Skills and ability
ability to do st/characteristic/playing
and personal qualities
sound natural
skills and qualities
about yourself
famous for /respected and
report back to the others in
- focus on language to describe skills
and qualities
necessary
their group.
- practise natural stress in phrases about chess/being loyal/encouraging
In this lesson the task is to
prepare for and deliver a
To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of Reviewing and assessing a
subjects that interest you in
Features of
pack out/provide/hire/book a venue
they’d like to be
project
others/being creative
The topic of this lesson is work or
personal projects. You will:
- talk about a project you have been
Vocaublary related to project cycles
identify/document and
decision/implement/review/design/plan/cl
ose
Collocations related to projects
achieve/set/fail the objectives
been involved in at work or in - focus on language to describe projects
your personal life.
Language to describe skills
skills and qualities.
review of a project you have involved in
carry out/set/complete tasks
set/meet/miss deadlines
exchange complex
To understand and exchange
complex information and advice Interviewing someone and
relating to fields with
relating to familiar topics in
which I have some
social settings
about his or her language
making recommendations
learning experiences, identify
Word stress
Verb-noun collocations for
talking about objectives,
Narrative tenses
obstacles and solutions
Stress in verb-noun
collocations
fulfill/apply/meet criteria
and project stages
go over/come under/within my budget
The topic of this lesson is language
learning. You will:
The task for this lesson is for
- interview each other about your
learners to interview a partner
information and advice
familiarity.
donate/raise/make/save money
questions and getting
clarification or elaborating when
I can understand and
Information Exchange
Word stress in
adjectives
The topic of this lesson is your skills and Multi word verbs
qualities. You will:
let down; get on with
The task for this lesson is for - interview each other on your qualities
rely on; pass it on; cheer up
- practise stressing phrases accurately.
interview, expand and
Inversion for
emphasis
Vocabulary related to raising money
- focus on language used to talk about
certain and less certain future plans
- practise features of connected speech
to sound natural.
social settings
Can take initiatives in an
sound natural
Vocabulary related to cities and urban
planning
bustling busy deserted
contemporary modern historic
The topic of this lesson is tourism. You
will:
- present and promote a city
- read about a British charity
raise money for charity.
To find out and pass on detailed
reliably, face-to-face and
on the phone, asking
So-B2100-Sp-0512 Information Exchange
help or prodding from an
interviewer.
474 U090CEA Project review
event to raise money for
by members of the audience in a charity
I can find out and pass
on detailed information
Your life and your stories. Enhance your ability to
Pausing when using
- develop vocabulary related to cities and
urban planning
Vocabulary related to cities and urban
money for charity
To depart spontaneously from a
raised by members of the social setting
audience.
disadvantages of different
approaches.
The topic of this lesson is urban
planning. You will:
- give a formal presentation on how to
improve the area in which you live
‘power’ words
The topic of this lesson is raising money
for charity. You will:
- plan and present an event to raise
spontaneously from my
speculating about causes
or consequences, and
The task for this lesson is for
significant points, and
can answer questions
about content.
presentation, I can depart
problem clearly,
Word stress on
Language of persuasion
presentations
- practise pausing when signposting and
features of connected speech to sound
natural.
When giving a
Can outline an issue or a
106 U23CEA Life stories
compete, competition/competitiveness,
competitive, competitively
revolutionise, revolution, revolutionary,
revolutionarily
rely, reliability/reliance, reliable, reliably
options.
presentation
/t/
Word formation (power words)
compare, comparison,
comparative/comparable,
comparatively/comparably
professionalise, profession,
- focus on intonation when expressing
negative information.
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
I can give a clear, wellstructured presentation, To give a clear, well-structured
Silent or pronounced
situations and suggest
solutions
afford, affordable, affordably
learners to give a formal
presentation on how they
setting
Modal verbs to evaluate
Pretending you’re ill in order to take time
off
Taking a long lunch break on company
time
Taking bribes
Leaking information to the media:
‘whistleblowing’
Nepotism.
professional, professionally
advance, advancement, advanced
The task for this lesson is for
critical manner and weigh up the
advantages and disadvantages Giving a presentation
permits
attract customers.
would improve the area in
So-B2200-Sp-0537 Presentation (planned)
ethical issues
- focus on different ways to evaluate
situations and suggest solutions
- listen to and practise sentences with
silent sounds.
The task for this lesson is for - pitch an idea for a healthy mind clinic
learners to present ideas for - focus on language of persuasion
disadvantages of various of various options in a social
a topical issue giving the
472 U088CEA Comic Relief
setting
and weigh up the
advantages and
- see words and phrases to describe
a healthy mind clinic to try to - develop ‘power’ words
view at some length with
advantages and
disadvantages of various
options.
Vocabulary to describe ethical issues
Fiddling expenses
Giving an employee a good reference
because you want them to leave
Making use of work facilities for
The topic of this lesson is health. You
will:
critical manner and weigh up the
advantages and disadvantages Presenting a pitch
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
argument, expanding and
supporting his/her points of
appropriate way to
resolve some ethical issues
in the workplace.
disadvantages of various of various options in a work
Can explain a viewpoint on
471 U087CEA The tourism fair
and weigh up the
advantages and
(catenation/intrusion)
- decide how best to resolve a variety of personal reasons
ethical issues
Employing immigrants without work
discussion to decide the most
I can present a topical
issue in a critical manner To present a topical issue in a
Can develop a clear
469 U085CEA
The task in this lesson is for
learners to take part in
newspaper article
Agreeing and disagreeing
crack down on
stat
a gig
to ban
The topic of this lesson is business
ethics. You will:
To participate actively in
in extended conversation
extended conversations in a
and discussion,
Expressions for referring to a Linking
takings
to prosecute to
agreeing and disagreeing
- practise linking words together
naturally.
Can account for and
discussion by providing
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
piracy
to leak
- focus on expressions for summarising,
I can take an active part
Ethics in the
emotive
language learning
fall behind/be ahead of/draw up a
schedule
face/overcome/rise to challenges
tackle/overcome/face problems
Vocabulary related to language learning
to have a good ear
to improve
Useful verbs for talking about
to force oneself to do st
language
- focus on expressions for talking about to imitate
Useful expressions for talking
strengths and weaknesses
language learning
to be/feel confident in st
and make appropriate
- look at different strategies for learning a liberating
recommendations.
language
- practise stressing adverbs and
adjectives to show how you feel.
about language learning
Adverb/adjective
stress
(pretty) shy strong/weak point(s)
Can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
476 U092CEA Misunderstandings range of subjects related to So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
his/her field of interest.
I can give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
range of subjects related
to my fields of interest.
The topic of this lesson is
In this lesson you will tell an misunderstandings. You will:
anecdote about a
- tell a story about a misunderstanding
misunderstanding. You will
you have experienced
To give clear, detailed
listen to people telling
descriptions on a wide range of
subjects that interest you in
social settings
Telling an anecdote
Useful expressions for telling
- focus on phrases to help organise a
Past perfect tense for
anecdotes about
story
spoken narratives
misunderstandings and will
identify and practise some
- look at different verb forms used in
stories
language features of spoken - practise natural sentence stress when
narrative.
telling stories.
an anecdote
Contractions in past
Common discourse markers perfect sentences
in spoken anecdotes
107 U24CEA The way we live
Discover useful language to pariticipate in group
discussions on the trials and tribulations of
477 U093CEA
today's society and how people choose to cope
with them.
Nightmare
neighbours
Can cope linguistically to
negotiate a solution to a
dispute like an undeserved
traffic ticket, financial
So-B2100-Sp-0518 Transaction
responsibility for damage in
a flat, for blame regarding
and accident.
I can make a complaint
To make a complaint effectively
effectively, explaining the
problem and demanding in a social setting, explaining the
The topic of this lesson is neighbours.
You will:
- discuss the common causes of
neighbour disputes and how to resolve
The task for this lesson is to them
discuss neightbour disputes - learn a range of phrases to describe
Resolving an issue
problem and demanding
appropriate action
appropriate action.
and resolve them.
anti-social behaviour
- focus on language used to refer to
disputes
- practise using intonation when
expressing negative information.
The topic of this lesson is moving to a
new place. You will:
Can account for and
argument, linking my
To develop a clear argument in a
sustain his/her opinions in
ideas logically and
study setting, linking ideas
Giving additional
expanding and
logically and expanding and
information
discussion by providing
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
479 U095CEA Who's to blame?
Can outline an issue or a
problem clearly,
speculating about causes
or consequences, and
The task for this lesson is to
So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
weighing advantages and
I can sustain my opinions
in discussion by
providing relevant
new places
to another country.
To sustain my opinions in
discussion in social settings by
The task is for learners to
take part in a discussion to
determine who or what is
Discussing responsibility
for and solutions to social
responsible for a social
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations, issues
arguments and comments
and comments.
disadvantages of different
approaches.
problem.
- focus on sentence stress to highlight
points you are making
- practice using phrases to add
information.
I can give clear, detailed
sustain his/her opinions in
480 U096CEA Cutting back
discussion by providing
To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
range of subjects related
descriptions on a wide range of
The task is for learners to talk
Talking about lifestyle
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
Intonation used when
opinions
being tactful
social settings
lifestyle
about a change they made in
changes and their related
their lives and the challenges
challenges.
they had to overcome.
Giving reaons to support your
opinion
what is responsible for something
- develop vocabulary related to social
issues
- practise sentence stress to emphasis
key points
- describe how often you do something
- practise introducing surprising or
unpleasant facts
highlight additional
Describing the cause of a
Sentence stress
problem
stress related illnesses
truancy
Phrases related to money
meagre
scrimp and save
live on
steer clear of
tighten your belt
- focus on expressions related to
managing money
Sentence stress to
information
nothing to show for
self sufficient,
sold up
keep our heads above water,
out of our depth,
The topic of this lesson is responsibility. Lexis relatted to social problems
You will:
teenage pregnancy
- discuss the causes of certain social
cyber bullying
problems related to young people
computer game addiction
- focus on phrases to describe who or
obesity
The topic for this lesson is lifestyle
changes. You will:
Can account for and
Expressing feelings and
Phrases related to work and living
opted out,
- learn a range of phrases to describe the vanishes
role play a discussion on the
challenges of modern life
cost of living
pros and cons of emigrating
supporting points with
supporting my points with
appropriate examples
appropriate examples.
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
Language related to disputes
friendly chat
light hearted
clear the air
distress
disturbance
outlining
Communication breakdowns
work wonders
oblivious
specialist help
- discuss why people choose to move to suited me.
I can develop a clear
478 U094CEA The good life
Phrases describing anti social
behaviours
being nosey
having loud parties
barking dogs
not maintaining their property
parking disputes
playing loud music / having the TV on
too loud
badly behaved children
having domestic arguments
leaving rubbish all over the place
Phrases to describe frequency
Signalling surprising or
Features of
negative information
connected speech to
sound natural
…. just about every day
Most days ….
- focus on features of connected speech …. at least once a week
to sound natural.
…. a couple of times a week
Once in a while ….
…. hardly ever…
This theme focuses on helping you express your
123 U26CGL Having your say
ideas in an academic setting.
541 U101CGL
Essay writing
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
To develop a clear argument in a
ideas logically and
study setting, linking ideas
expanding and
logically and expanding and
supporting my points with supporting points with
appropriate examples. appropriate examples
The task is for learners to
The topic of this lesson is essay writing
services. You will:
developing a logical
debate the effects of essay
- debate the effects of essay writing
argument in a seminar or
writing services by presenting
tutorial
and developing a logical
argument.
Presenting and / or
I can take an active part
in extended conversation To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
and discussion,
542 U102CGL Assessment: Is it
fair?
St-B2100-Sp-0461 Conversation
expressing clearly my
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
I can evaluate
advantages and
The task is for learners to
study setting, expressing your
Participating actively in an discuss the fairness of
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
extended conversation
To evaluate advantages and
Evaluating different
difference types of
assessment for various
subjects.
The task is for learners to
evaluate views on different
services
phrases for expanding ideas
phrases for contrasting ideas linking in fixed
essay-related vocabulary
phrases for giving examples phrases
different types of assessment
opinions, preferences and
personal feelings
- focus on expanding and contrasting
ideas.
The topic of this lesson is assessment.
You will:
- discuss common forms of assessment
and their fairness
- work with assessment-related
vocabulary
- focus on phrases giving opinions and
making comparisons.
lexical phrases for giving
phrases for describing course
goals
phrases for describing course
The topic of this lesson is educational
options. You will:
disadvantages, and participate in
543 U103CGL
Education and choice
disadvantages, and
arguments and reaching a types of course and academic - discuss different ways to study
St-B2100-Sp-0458 Discussion (evaluating) participate in reaching a reaching a decision in formal or decision on a discussion
life. They will respond to
- look at vocabulary to describe different
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
informal discussions in a study
setting
point
I can give a clear, wellstructured presentation, To keep up with a discussion in
544 U104CGL
The right personality
St-B2200-Sp-0444 Discussion
with highlighting of
a study setting, and express your Presenting and developing
significant points, and
ideas and opinions clearly,
can answer questions
about content.
precisely and convincingly, even conviction
in formal meetings
opinions and ideas, with
statements as a way of
building an argument.
types of courses
- focus on phrases to evaluate courses.
The task is for learners to
The topic of this lesson is personality.
You will:
- debate the effect of personality
present their ideas in an
academic debate on the topic - focus on ways to give emphasis
of personality and identity.
I can use the telephone
for a variety of purposes, To use the telephone for a
including establishing
124 U27CGL Attention to detail
This theme focuses on helping you give clear
descriptions in a variety of academic settings.
545 U105CGL
Webinars
St-B2200-Sp-0440 Telephoning
variety of purposes in a study
contact with people I do setting, including establishing
not know, though I may contact with people I do not
need to ask for
clarification if the accent for clarification if the accent is
unfamiliar
I can give clear, welldeveloped and detailed
descriptions on a wide
To give clear, well-developed
range of subjects related
546 U106CGL
Field trips (A)
St-B2200-Sp-0445 Description
to my interests,
expanding and
and detailed descriptions on a
content
phrases for describing who a word stress
course is aimed at
phrases for describing
different types of courses
ways to give emphasis to a
adverbs for making opinions more
and supporting your ideas in
emphatic stress in
adverbs
- use adverbs to make your opinions
more precise.
students or a tutor to find
out detailed information
lecture.
The task is for learners to
will:
phrases for clarifying
- practise taking part in a webinar
take part in a webinar where
- focus on language for clarifying
they play the roles of student
and tutor.
meaning and checking understanding
phrases for rephrasing
phrases for dealing with
rising and falling
intonation in
technical issues
questions
- look at ways of dealing with technical
issues.
The topic of this lesson is field trips. You
The task is for learners to
will:
wide range of topics, expanding Describing details of a field reflect on field trips they have - talk about a field trip you have been on phrases for describing field trips
supporting my ideas with study settings
subsidiary points and
relevant examples.
point
precise
The topic of this lesson is webinars. You
Teleconferencing with other
know, though I may need to ask about a missed seminar or
is unfamiliar.
word stress
trip related to my study area had and to listen to other
- focus on phrases for commenting on
present perfect
continuous/past
contractions
simple
learners describe their own. trips
- focus on using narrative tenses.
I
c
a
n
nd out and pass
on detailed information To find out and pass on detailed
reliably, face-to-face and information reliably in a study
Providing detailed
on the phone, asking
547 U107CGL
548 U108CGL
What's involved?
Virtual investment
St-B2100-Sp-0456 Information Exchange
St-B2100-Sp-0455 Summarising (arguments)
setting, face-to-face and on the
getting clarification or
elaborating when
necessary.
questions and getting
clarification or elaborating when
necessary
I can summarise
information and
arguments from a
To summarise information and
arguments from a number of
number of sources, such sources, such as articles or
questions about educational - focus on phrases to describe courses
academic interview
background.
Summarising information
The task is for learners to
and arguments from a
summarise and evaluate an
125 U28CGL Different perspectives
changes in education and helps you express your
opinions on them.
structured presentation, To give a clear, well-structured
presentation, with highlighting of
Clear signposting
St-B2200-Sp-0432 Presentation (planned)
significant points, and
can answer questions
significant points, and can
answer questions about content
about content.
in a study setting
phrases to describe skills,
vocabulary related to courses
requirements and feelings
weak forms
towards an academic course
- use questions common in academic
interviews.
The topic of this lesson is online finance.
You will:
- debate advantages and disadvantages
of online finance
finance vocabulary
phrases for evaluating and
sentence stress
summarising articles
- focus on phrases to evaluate and
summarise articles
- look at online finance vocabulary.
The task is for students to
with highlighting of
549 U109CGL
article related to online
finance.
setting
I can give a clear, well-
This theme focuses on different trends and
The topic of this lesson is courses. You
will:
- talk about a course you have taken
my studies during an
as articles or reports, reports, discussions, interviews number of sources
discussions, interviews, and presentations in a study
presentations, etc.
The task is for learners to
information about myself or have an interview asking
follow-up questions and phone, asking follow-up
The topic of this lesson is learning
give a short presentation on a technologies. You will:
Giving a presentation in a topic related to technology.
seminar
They will peer assess their - focus on phrases to structure a talk
classmates presentations and - work with learning technologies-related
offer feedback
using pauses
- talk about a piece of technology you use work with learning technologies-related
vocabulary.
vocabulary
phrases to structure a talk
effectively when
giving presentations
I can sustain my opinions
in discussion by
providing relevant
The price of
550 U110CGL
St-B2100-Sp-0457 Discussion (opinions)
education
The task is for learners to
Presenting and defending share opinions related to
To sustain my opinions in
discussion in study settings by
explanations, arguments providing relevant explanations,
and comments.
opinions using examples
and explanations
arguments and comments
I can understand and
exchange complex
551 U111CGL
Academic forums
St-B2200-Sp-0443
Information Exchange
information and advice
(complex information)
relating to fields with
defend their position during
discussion.
The task is for learners to
give each other advice
related to academic
Giving advice to fellow
To understand and exchange
students on an assignment
complex information and advice
or other study-related
relating to your field of study
matters
which I have some
familiarity.
I can outline an issue or
problem clearly,
552 U112CGL
St-B2100-Sp-0691 Speculation
qualifications?
Can take an active part in
informal discussion in
132 U29CEA Sport
This theme focuses on different sport, awards and
events and helps you share opinions and
familiar contexts,
commenting, putting point
577 U113CEA Taking up a sport
personal experiences about them.
1 So-B2200-Sp-0537
2 So-B2200-Sp-0534
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
weaker
2 Conversation
2 So-B2100-Sp-0507
- focus on phrases for speculating
education.
of different approaches in study different approaches
settings
The task is for learners to
practise debating issues
in formal meetings
related to sport, and
persuading others
Reading: To understand the
specific points of view expressed
by writers in articles, reports and
reviews on a range of issues,
especially those related to your
personal interests
informal discussions in a social
setting
2 To participate actively in
Sharing opinions and
extended conversations in a
accepting the opinions of
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
clearly my points of view,
others
The task is for learners to
share your opinions on issues
relating to sports, sporting
events and awards.
descriptions on a wide
- practise debating issues related to
sport, and persuading others to agree
vocabulary for describing sports
language used for persuasion intonation for lists
vocabulary for describing honours
disagreeing and accepting
contrastive stress to
(MBE, OBE, Knighthood, etc.)
others’ opinions, passive
forms
show disagreement
- read an article about taking up a new
sport
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
The topic of this lesson is sporting
awards. You will:
- share your opinions on issues relating
to sports, sporting events and awards
- read a text about the UK honours
system
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
phrases for agreeing,
descriptions on a wide range of
The topic of this lesson is sporting
events. You will:
seen or experienced to their - describe your experiences of a
Sharing personal
subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest.
his/her field of interest.
certainty
- look at phrases related to higher
education.
making effective use of turn
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
range of subjects related
verbs to emphasise
taking
The task is for learners to
describe a memorable
sporting event they have
descriptions on a wide
phrases for speculating
1 To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and participate in
reaching a decision in formal or
2 I can take an active
range of subjects related to So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
stressing modal
phrases related to higher education
The topic of this lesson is taking up a
sport. You will:
your ideas and opinions clearly,
precisely and convincingly, even Debating issues and
persuading others to agree.
ideas or feelings
naturally with effective
turn taking.
579 U115CEA Sporting events
- debate possible causes for current
disadvantages of
different approaches.
part in extended
conversation and
discussion, expressing
Can give clear, detailed
giving advice
The topic of this lesson is higher
education. You will:
The task is for learners to
trends
1 Discussion (evaluating)
1 So-B2100-Sp-0510
phrases related to
suggestions
- work with modal verbs to make
suggestions stronger or weaker.
current trends in higher
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
Can account for and
sustain his/her opinions in
discussion by providing
stress words in
suggestions stronger or
classmates and offer
suggestions using target
phrases modelled in a
reading text.
problems
or consequences, and consequences, and weigh up the speculating and evaluating debate possible causes for
1 I can evaluate
advantages and
disadvantages, and
participate in reaching a
578 U114CEA Sporting awards
The topic of this lesson is academic
advice. You will:
- talk about solutions to academic
weighing advantages and advantages and disadvantages the pros and cons of
of view clearly, evaluating R So-B2100-Re-0502 Reading: Information and 2 I can keep up with a
alternative proposals and
Argument
discussion and express
making and responding to
my ideas and opinions
hypotheses.
clearly, precisely and
convincingly, even in
formal meetings.
about data
phrases for making
suggestions / giving advice
modal verbs to make
To outline an issue or problem,
about content.
universities and courses
- focus on phrases for making
1 To give a clear, well-structured
presentation, with highlighting of
1 I can give a clear, well- significant points, and can
answer questions about content
structured presentation, in a social setting
with highlighting of
2 To keep up with a discussion
significant points, and
1 Presentation (planned)
in a social setting and express
can answer questions
2 Discussion
phrases related to describing stress when talking
ways to talk about data
- focus on ways to talk about data
- work with phrases related to describing
universities and courses.
their problems with
problems. They will share
speculating about causes speculate about its causes and Outlining an issue,
Wasted
The topic of this lesson is the price of
education. You will:
- debate the effects of changes to
issues in education and try to education
social settings
classmates. They will
using the correct
memorable sporting event with your
vocabulary related to sporting events
phrases to show you
intonation for phrases
experiences and describing exchange information and
classmates
and achievements
understand a speakers
to show
events
- listen to people talking about their
memories of sporting events
use phrases to showing
interest and understanding.
feelings
understanding
Finally, they will decide which - develop listening for gist and detail
event they feel was the most skills.
memorable.
1 I can evaluate
advantages and
disadvantages, and
1 To evaluate advantages and
disadvantages, and participate in
participate in reaching a
580 U116CEA Alternative sports
Can contribute, account for
and sustain his/her opinion,
1 So-B2100-Sp-0510
evaluate alternative
proposals and make and
respond to hypotheses.
decision in formal or
informal discussion.
1 Discussion (evaluating)
2 I can take an active
2 Conversation
2 So-B2100-Sp-0507
reaching a decision in formal or
The task is for learners to
informal discussions in a social
setting
2 To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
decide on a new sport to be
included in school PE
lessons. They will discuss
good and bad points about
part in extended
social setting, expressing your
conversation and
points of view, ideas and
discussion, expressing
feelings in a natural way, and
clearly my points of view,
making effective use of turn
ideas or feelings
naturally with effective
turn taking.
Sharing opinions and
making group decisions
four potential sports, then
share their views in a group
using linking phrases from
133 U30CEA Festivals
events and looks at the different ways people
descriptions on a wide
581 U117CEA Those crazy Brits!
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
information reliably.
celebrate them.
range of subjects related
to my fields of interest.
linking phrases for adding
word stress in linking
more information
phrases
the lesson.
The task is for learners to
take part in a role play in
Can pass on detailed
vocabulary related to extreme sports
school sports lessons
- read an article about an alternative sport
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
taking
The topic of this lesson is cultural events.
which they describe a cultural You will:
I can give clear, detailed
This theme focuses on festivals and other cultural
The topic of this lesson is alternative
sports. You will:
- decide on a new sport to be included in
To give clear, detailed
event in Britain and invite
cultural events
will be required to clarify
information, respond
appropriately, and decide
which event sounded most
interesting.
extended conversations in a
Sharing experiences of a
share experiences of a
- share experiences of a festival or event
social setting, expressing your
points of view, ideas and
cultural event
festival or event that you
know well.
that you know well
- read about a UK music festival
subjects that interest you in
social settings
intonation patterns
- take part in a role play to decide which
descriptions on a wide range of Exchanging information on their partner to attend. They cultural event to attend
for phrases
phrases for expressing
idiomatic language/proverbs
surprise/disbelief
- listen to a conversation about a local
festival
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
expressing surprise
contractions
(Optional)
1 I can give clear,
582 U118CEA Music festivals
Can give clear, detailed
1 So-B2100-Sp-0508
descriptions on a wide
2 So-B2100-Sp-0507
range of subjects related to
his/her field of interest.
detailed descriptions on
a wide range of subjects 1 To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
related to my fields of
subjects that interest you in
interest.
social settings
2 To participate actively in
2 I can take an active
1 Description
2 Conversation
part in extended
conversation and
discussion, expressing
feelings in a natural way, and
clearly my points of view,
making effective use of turn
ideas or feelings
taking
naturally with effective
The task is for learners to
The topic of this lesson is music festivals.
You will:
correct sentence
language for sharing opinions stress when
vocabulary to describe music festivals
and disagreeing politely
expressing opinions
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
turn taking.
Can account for and
1. So-B2100-Sp-0511 1. Discussion (opinions) I can sustain my opinions
1. To sustain my opinions in
discussion in social settings by
providing relevant explanations,
arguments and comments
The topic of this lesson is jokes and
ho
axe
s.
Yo
u
will
:
stress in cleft sentences
cleft sentences to
sustain his/her opinions in 2. (same)
583 U119CEA April Fools!
relevant explanations,
Reading: Information and explanations, arguments
Argument
134 U31CEA Cultural pastimes
encourages you to share your opinions about
them.
585 U121CEA Hamming it up!
2. (same)
and comments.
Reading: To understand the
The task is for learners to
- discuss to what extent culture shapes
vocabulary related to jokes and pranks emphasise opinions
stressing modal
Discussing humour in
discuss to what extent culture our sense of humour
vocabulary to describe events on April
modals of deduction
verbs of deduction
different cultures
shapes an indvidual's or
Fool’s Day
when discussing
features of
unlikely events/acts
assimilation
group's sense of humour.
specific points of view expressed
by writers in articles, reports and
reviews on a range of issues,
especially those related to your
personal interests
practised in different countries
- develop reading for gist and detail skills
The topic of this lesson cultural events.
You will:
- exchange information about cultural
Can give clear, detailed
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide descriptions on a wide range of Sharing information about exchange information with a events in your country
vocabulary for describing cultural events
asking questions to sustain
for vocabulary related
range of subjects related to
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
and festivals
conversation
to cultural events
his/her field of interest.
to my fields of interest.
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
cultural events
social settings
partner about cultural events - listen to an interview about a famous
in your country
UK festival
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
The task is for learners to
- perform part of a modern Shakespeare
I can take an active part 1 Does not align
in extended conversation 2 To participate actively in
systematically developed
1 Does not align
presentation, with
2 So-B2100-Sp-0507
highlighting of significant
points, and relevant
supporting detail.
The task is for learners to
- read a text about jokes and hoaxes
descriptions on a wide
Can give a clear,
This theme focuses on cultural pursuits and
in discussion by
providing relevant
Reading : So-B2100-
arguments and comments. Re-0502
584 U120CEA Carnival time!
2. (same)
discussion by providing
and discussion,
1 Does not align
2 Conversation
correct word stress
The topic of this lesson is drama. You
will:
extended conversations in a
expressing clearly my
social setting, expressing your
Giving a personal response perform a short scene from a adaptation
vocabulary related to feelings and
points of view, ideas or
feelings naturally with
effective turn taking.
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
making effective use of turn
taking
to a play
emotions to prepare for the performance imperatives
modern adaptation of a
Shakespeare story.
- watch a British Council video 'The
Prince of Denmark'
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
short, emphatic
pauses for dramatic
effect
586 U122CEA Sharing memories
Can engage in extended
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
The task is for learners to
conversation on most
descriptions on a wide
share their own smartphone
general topics in a clearly
participatory fashion, even
in a noisy environment.
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest. social settings
I can follow lively
conversations and
Can help along the
587 U123CEA Let's get quizzical
descriptions on a wide range of Sharing short anecdotes
progress of the work by
So-B2100-Sp-0509
inviting others to join in, say
may have a problem
joining in.
what they think, etc.
questions to facilitate
the past continuous and past simple
conversation
- listen to two friends discussing photos when telling anecdotes
from a holiday
- develop listening for gist and detail
skills.
photos with classmates and
describe them.
Sharing opinions with
certainty/uncertainty
comprehension and inviting
others to participate
The task is for learners to
take part in a quiz and write
- take part in a quiz and write your own
quiz questions
your own quiz questions.
- read about Britain's obsession with
quizzes
- develop reading for gist and detail skills.
use correct intonation
patterns for questions
The topic of this lesson is quizzes. You
will:
To help along a discussion on
discussions with several familiar ground in a social
fast speakers, although I setting, confirming
Discussion (following)
about past experiences
The topic of this lesson is photography.
You will:
- practise describing photos to classmates
identify and use
language to express
certainty/uncertainty
vocabulary related to quizzes and trivia
correct sentence
stress for phrases
expressing
certainty/uncertainty
1 I can give clear,
detailed descriptions on
a wide range of subjects 1 To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range of
related to my fields of
subjects that interest you in
interest.
social settings
2 To participate actively in
Can give clear, detailed
1 So-B2100-Sp-0508
descriptions on a wide
588 U124CEA Typically British
range of subjects related to
2 So-B2100-Sp-0507
2 I can take an active
extended conversations in a
Sharing short anecdotes
2 Conversational
part in extended
social setting, expressing your
about past experiences
conversation and
discussion, expressing
his/her field of interest.
ideas or feelings
naturally with effective
turn taking.
Can give clear, detailed
138 U51CGL
Football fever
Football fever. Come to lessons in this theme to
talk about football and big football competitions.
descriptions on a wide
range of subjects related to
his/her field of interest.
592 U201CGL Football fever
So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
Can give clear, detailed
In 2019, the world wide web is 30 years old.
143 U52CGL The web at 30
range of subjects related to
his/her field of interest.
So-B2100-Sp-0508
Description
608 U203CGL
Everyone's a
journalist
sustain his/her opinions in
discussion by providing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
the 21st century. Whether you work for a small or
99 U01WEA Emails @ work
large company, being able to use language
(W)
accurately and stylishly will help you achieve your
goals with whoever you are communicating with.
99 U01WEA Emails @ work
large company, being able to use language
accurately and stylishly will help you achieve your
Writing assertively
(W)
accurately and stylishly will help you achieve your
effectively and accurately it is contracted.
Knowing how to use grammar and vocabulary
information, following a
template.
following a template
I can write standard
To write standard formal letters
emails) requesting or
communicating relevant
information, following a
template.
I can write standard
formal letters (and
commenting on the
information, following a
correspondent’s news and
views.
template.
Can write clear, detailed
449 U005WEA Writing a profile (W)
descriptions on a variety of Yo-B2100-Wr-0417 Information and
subjects related to his/her
Argument (reports)
field of interest.
Writing
The task is for you to convert
word stress when
describing cultural
activities
• read a review of a mixed media
exhibition
• focus on language used to describe
works of art
• practise using intonation appropriately
when comparing and contrasting
changes in journalism
• read an article about changes in
journalism
• focus on language used to talk about
changes
• practise using elision and catenation
when describing changes.
Writing
Comparing and contrasting
used to , would ,
Technology
Journalism
changes
Writing
The topic of this lesson is updates at
work. You will:
- focus on phrases commonly used to
ask for updates
Requests: for updates
- develop business vocabulary to refer to
Structuring an email
The topic of this lesson is workload and
delegating. You will:
The task for this lesson is for - discuss how you manage your work
Outlining tasks and
delegating responsibility
you to write an email in which - distinguish between a direct and
Delegating
you delegate a colleague’s
Formality in writing
indirect style
workload to other colleagues. - focus on idiomatic expressions related
to work and responsibilities.
The topic of this lesson is complaints and
responses. You will:
The task is for you to write a - discuss how to respond appropriately
Writing a response
letter responding to an
- look at how to write with a polite but
communicating relevant
signalling positive and
unreasonable request or
assertive tone
negative response
complaint. The letter will be in - focus on how to respond positively and
a standard form, following a
template.
following a template
indirect vs direct language
attitudinal adverbs
phrases to signal positve and
negative responses
negatively
-practise using adverbs that express
attitude.
The topic of this lesson is memos at
work. You will:
The task is for you to rewrite - read and critique the clarity of a memo
an existing memo to make it - focus on the structure and style of
To write standard formal letters
and emails requesting or
Writing a clear and well
structured memo
easier to read. You will do
memos
this by restructuring it and
- practise using plain, direct language in
Plain English
Imperatives
using clearer and more direct memo writing
following a template
language.
- rewrite a memo to make it easier to
read.
The topic of this lesson is company
profiles. You will:
- discuss the background of famous
companies
of view, and explaining
particular point of view, and
Summarising detailed
The task is for you to write a - focus on verbs to describe corporate
Relative clauses: non-
the advantages and
explaining the advantages and
information
summary of a company.
defining
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various options
transactions
- practise writing complex sentences
in a work setting
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
catenation in
language to describe
continuous to talk
about changes
Writing
- practise identifying and summarising
key information.
The task is for you to
complete a short report
describing business sales
from a line graph. You will
The topic of this lesson is business
trends. You will:
- focus on describing data in a line graph
- develop language related to describing
comparing
Elision and
present perfect
simple and
projects at work.
- look at how to structure a work email.
colleagues.
Catenation
Intonation when
Art
The topic of this lesson is changes in
journalism brought about by technology.
You will:
• develop your ability to talk about
and emails requesting or
information in a work setting,
Describing people (sporting
performance)
appropriate tone
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
options.
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
argument, giving reasons in
activities
Writing an email to request
notes into a full email
information using an
requesting updates from
To write standard formal letters
and emails requesting or
communicating relevant
or
448 U004WEA Writing memos (W) significance of events and Yo-B2100-Wr-0415 Correspondence (formal) emails) requesting
communicating relevant
experiences and
information in a work setting,
effectively in English will mark you out as
someone who should be listened to.
When it comes to writing, it is important to
produce work which is free from errors! The
people who read your writing, whether colleagues,
bosses, customers, professors, or friends and
information in a work setting,
following a template
have a discussion about
changes in journalism, in
pairs or small groups.
To write standard formal letters
and emails requesting or
pieces of art using the
language introduced in the
lesson.
The task is for learners to
To sustain my opinions in
communicating relevant
formal letters (and
Correspondence (formal)
experiences and
Can write letters conveying
degrees of emotion and
highlighting the personal
When it comes to writing, it is important to
produce work which is free from errors! The
people who read your writing, whether colleagues,
bosses, customers, professors, or friends and
family, will form judgements about based on how
communicating relevant
I can write standard
formal letters (and
commenting on the
correspondent’s news and
views.
goals with whoever you are communicating with.
100 U02WEA Reporting information
significance of events and Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
compare and contrast two
two pieces of art
discussion in social settings by Discussing changes in
providing relevant explanations, journalism
information, following a
template.
highlighting the personal
447 U003WEA
Being able to write appropriate and effective
emails or letters is an essential work place skill for
the 21st century. Whether you work for a small or
large company, being able to use language
The topic of this lesson is digital art. You
will:
• compare and contrast two pieces of art
emails) requesting or
Correspondence (formal)
Can write letters conveying
degrees of emotion and
goals with whoever you are communicating with.
99 U01WEA Emails @ work
experiences and
commenting on the
correspondent’s news and
views.
the 21st century. Whether you work for a small or
accurately and stylishly will help you achieve your
The task is for students to
communicating relevant
or
446 U002WEA Delegating tasks (W) significance of events and Yo-B2100-Wr-0415 Correspondence (formal) emails) requesting
communicating relevant
experiences and
information in a work setting,
Being able to write appropriate and effective
emails or letters is an essential work place skill for
large company, being able to use language
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
Writing
Can write letters conveying
degrees of emotion and
highlighting the personal
goals with whoever you are communicating with.
99 U01WEA Emails @ work
about football tournaments and past
stars.
I can write standard
formal letters (and
commenting on the
correspondent’s news and
views.
Being able to write appropriate and effective
emails or letters is an essential work place skill for
the 21st century. Whether you work for a small or
about a sportsperson they
know about.
Writing
Requesting updates significance of events and Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
445 U001WEA
The task is for learners to talk Football fever! Join this lesson to talk
explanations, arguments arguments and comments
and comments.
Can write letters conveying
degrees of emotion and
highlighting the personal
Being able to write appropriate and effective
emails or letters is an essential work place skill for
language to describe cultural
activities
skills.
descriptions on a wide descriptions on a wide range of
Describing events
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest. social settings
in discussion by
providing relevant
relevant explanations,
arguments and comments.
vocabulary related to typically British
do in London
- developing listening for gist and detail
I can give clear, detailed To give clear, detailed
I can sustain my opinions
So-B2100-Sp-0511 Discussion (opinions)
- listen to two friends talk about what to
taking
range of subjects related subjects that interest you in
to my fields of interest. social settings
Can account for and
typical activities in your own country
about typical activities in your
making effective use of turn
descriptions on a wide descriptions on a wide range of Comparing and contrasting
descriptions on a wide
607 U202CGL Art in the digital age
Come to lessons in this theme to talk about the
impact the internet has had on our lives.
prepare a short presentation
own country.
points of view, ideas and
feelings in a natural way, and
clearly my points of view,
The topic of this lesson is cultural
pastimes. You will:
- prepare a short presentation about
The task is for learners to
1 Description
Summarising
Writing
100 U02WEA Reporting information
100 U02WEA Reporting information
family, will form judgements about based on how
effectively and accurately it is contracted.
450 U006WEA Describing business support of or against a
trends (W)
particular point of view and
Knowing how to use grammar and vocabulary
explaining the advantages
effectively in English will mark you out as
someone who should be listened to.
and disadvantages of
various options.
When it comes to writing, it is important to
produce work which is free from errors! The
people who read your writing, whether colleagues,
bosses, customers, professors, or friends and
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
argument, giving reasons in
family, will form judgements about based on how
effectively and accurately it is contracted.
451 U007WEA Structuring a report support of or against a
(W)
particular point of view and
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
disadvantages of various
options.
Yo-B2100-Wr-0417 Information and
Argument (reports)
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
explaining the advantages
disadvantages of various
effectively in English will mark you out as
someone who should be listened to.
and disadvantages of
various options.
options.
family, will form judgements about based on how
effectively and accurately it is contracted.
Knowing how to use grammar and vocabulary
effectively in English will mark you out as
someone who should be listened to.
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
Making deductions argument, giving reasons in
452
U008WEA
and
recommendations
support of or against a
particular point of view and
(W)
explaining the advantages
and disadvantages of
various options.
particular point of view, and
explaining the advantages and
Reporting on key features
of a line graph
disadvantages of various options
in a work setting
particular point of view, and
explaining the advantages and
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
trends
Speculating
language for trends,
- look at a simple report structure
Predicting
summarising, reporting on
- complete a short report.
The topic of this lesson is product
reports. You will:
- discuss a product you are familiar with
The task for this lesson is for - identify the characteristics of a good
Writing a standard
business report
learners to write a standard
report
business report.
- use a range of phrases to review a
disadvantages of various options
particular point of view, and
explaining the advantages and
disadvantages of various options
disadvantages of various
in a work setting
options.
Direct/Indirect language
Complaints: responses
product
in a work setting
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
Yo-B2100-Wr-0417 Information and
Argument (reports)
have the opportunity to use
existing data, and speculating
over future data.
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
Knowing how to use grammar and vocabulary
When it comes to writing, it is important to
produce work which is free from errors! The
people who read your writing, whether colleagues,
bosses, customers, professors, or friends and
100 U02WEA Reporting information
Yo-B2100-Wr-0417 Information and
Argument (reports)
- write a short report on a product.
Writing a report making
future projections and
recommendations
The main task is for you to
The topic of this lesson is problems
companies face. You will:
- focus on highlighting significant points
write a report making future
projections and
and relevant supporting detail
- practise making deductions
recommendations.
- outline suggestions and
recommendations in a report.
Modals: deduction
(present)
Predicting
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
argument, giving reasons in
Every language has correct and incorrect ways of
organising writing. Organising your writing in
English will mean you will be able to communicate
101 U03WEA Organising your writing effectively with a wide range of people in various
contexts throughout your life. Knowing how to
453 U009WEA Describing
processes (W)
support of or against a
St-B2100-Wr-0448
Information and
particular point of view and
Argument (reports)
Every language has correct and incorrect ways of
organising writing. Organising your writing in
English will mean you will be able to communicate
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
argument, giving reasons in
454
support of or against a
particular point of view and
form logical and clear written arguments in
explaining the advantages
English will give you a step up in your work and
academic life.
and disadvantages of
various options.
effectively with a wide range of people in various
U011WEA Cause and effect
ideas or solutions to a
Information and
Argument (reports)
St-B2100-Wr-0448 Information and
Argument (reports)
explaining the advantages
English will give you a step up in your work and
academic life.
and disadvantages of
various options.
EU speaking
EU EU speaking EU speaking
what we're proud of and admire or what we regret,
it's a common topic. We also explore people's
EU speaking
Argument (reports)
EU speaking
EU speaking
- practise adding new ideas and giving
examples.
The topic of this lesson is social
problems. You will:
Presenting and supporting
a reasoned argument,
The Main Task is for students
using the opinions of
published sources as
to write a persuasive essay
responding to a statement.
EU speaking
and on the phone,
Information Exchange asking follow-up
a social setting, face-to-face
and on the phone, asking
Opinions
- look at different ways of expressing
your opinion
Arguments: developing an
agrument
- practise emphasising key points
Essay structure
- write a response to a statement.
EU speaking
I can find out and pass
on detailed information To find out and pass on
reliably, face-to-face detailed information reliably in
departing spontaneously So-B2100-Sp-0512
from prepared questions,
- discuss various social issues
EU speaking
The Task in this lesson is
Asking and answering
questions
EU speaking
EU speaking
In this lesson you will answer questions
about your interests asked by other
questions and getting follow-up questions and
and answering their
their free time and practise indirect
clarification or
elaborating when
necessary.
questions.
questions and showing interest when
listening to someone speaking.
Talking about our lives and others' lives is
Can give a clear,
prepared presentation,
I can present a topical
something we all do. Whether it's talking about
giving reasons in support
issue in a critical
of or against a particular So-B2100-Sp-0513 Presentation
manner and weigh up the advantages and
Presenting and discussing discuss and then present
different areas of our lives. You will also Vocabulary to discuss future events:
point of view and giving
the advantages and
disadvantages of various
options.
the advantages and
disadvantages of
various options.
ideas
read about the future of football and do
some language work on making
predictions about the future.
what we're proud of and admire or what we regret,
1000237 U022CEU My future
it's a common topic. We also explore people's
Right and wrong isn't always black and white.
How discipline should be dealt with in schools,
what punishments different crimes deserve and
disadvantages of various
options in a social setting
your predictions for the
future on different topics.
Future forms for
anticipate, foresee
To give clear, detailed
The task for this lesson is In this lesson you will talk about a
descriptions on a wide
on a wide range of
descriptions on a wide range
Recounting an anecdote
to tell an anecdote
childhood memory. You will also look at
describing a childhood
ways of giving yourself time to think
memory.
when you speak and look at expressions
to talk about past events and past habits.
to his/her field of interest.
1000246 U031CEU Truth and lies
Can take an active part
in informal discussion in
familiar contexts,
commenting, putting
point of view clearly,
So-B2100-Sp-0508
Description
evaluating alternative
proposals and making
subjects related to my of subjects that interest you in
fields of interest.
social settings
I can give clear,
detailed descriptions
on a wide range of
To give clear, detailed
descriptions on a wide range
subjects related to my
fields of interest.
Telling a story
Can account for and
sustain his/her opinions
in discussion by
providing relevant
explanations, arguments
and comments.
Science and technology are fast evolving areas.
We look at some controversial issues in scientific
Can contribute, account
for and sustain his/her
opinion, evaluate
1000252 U037CEU Science today
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
St-B2100-Sp-0462
alternative proposals and
make and respond to
hypotheses.
Arguing a Case
expanding and
supporting my points
with appropriate
examples.
I can present a topical
systematically developed
presentation, with
St-B2100-Sp-0434
1000269 U054CEU A social issue
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
expanding and
supporting my points
with appropriate
examples.
Can give a clear,
Here we explore a range of issues that are
relevant to society today. We look at issues
In this lesson you play a game in which
The task for this lesson is
you present facts about yourself and the
for learners to play a game class must decide whether you are telling
to tell facts about yourself the truth or not. You will listen to a
truth.
So-B2100-Sp-0506 Arguing a Case
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
behaviour of their
children.
ideas logically and expanding discussion
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
critical manner and weigh up
Preparing and delivering a
discipline in school and look at some
verb–noun collocations and language for
supporting and disagreeing with an
argument.
unlikely, it seems rather
improbable
Supporting/disagreeing with
an argument: Nothing is
accomplished when.., Better
School: play truant, detentions and
results will be achieved
if we can …
In this lesson you will take part in a radio
The task for this lesson is programme called ‘Science Today’
for learners to take part in discussing some controversial topics in
a radio programme called science and technology. You will listen to Vocabulary of scientific
‘Science today’,
discussing controversial
topics in science and
technology.
a panel discussion on animal
conservation and focus on referring to
what others say, inviting others to
contribute to the discussion and the
language of scientific research.
issue, discussing the
nature of the issue, its
deliver a mini-presentation on a social
issue. You will listen to an example mini-
causes, consequences
disadvantages of various
and possible solutions or
presentation and focus on the language limited employment opportunities
of cause and effect. You will brainstorm
area of communications.
supporting detail.
various options.
options in a study setting
measures which could be
ideas in small groups and then organise
ideas into a cohesive and coherent talk.
Participate in a TV talk
In this lesson you will discuss the impact
of different technological advances and
Could I just pick up on
something David mentioned
before?
Present Perfect to
describe the present
Social issues: consumerism, crime,
the advantages and
taken.
Referring to what others have
said: If I remember rightly,
research:scientific breakthrough, test a
hypothesis, clinical trials
disadvantages of
To develop a clear argument
Expressions to express belief
and doubt: that sounds a bit
suspensions
the advantages and
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
Let me see…, sort of…,like…
Lying: to mislead someone, a blatant lie,
points, and relevant
mini-presentation
Hesitation: Anyway.., um..,
would: She used to
a fib
Prepare and deliver a miniIn this lesson you will prepare and
presentation on a social
To present a topical issue in a
issue in a critical
manner and weigh up
Perfect, used to/
buy Cornish pasties;
we’d have a picnic on
the beach every day
technological advances in the workplace and the
highlighting of significant
Presentation
In this lesson you will discuss discipline
The task for this lesson is in school and whether parents should be
to discuss whether parents punished for the behaviour of their
should be punished for the children. You will read an article about
Taking part in a panel
disgusting, grotty, breathtaking
expressions for expressing opinions and
vocabulary for different sorts of lies.
To develop a clear argument
in a study setting, linking
ideas logically and expanding Carrying out a debate
To develop a clear argument
in a study setting, linking
Continuous, Past
Adjectives for describing attitudes:
and for your classmates to programme in which contestants try to
decide if you are telling the fool their opponents and you will look at
of subjects that interest you in
social settings
and responding to
hypotheses.
1000247 U032CEU Behaviour at school
predicting: will
happen, going to,
might, He's likely to
Past Simple/Past
detailed descriptions
what laws you would introduce in a small society
are some of the interesting topics we explore in
this theme.
affecting our local community, social concerns,
The task in this lesson is to predictions about future changes in
Can give clear, detailed
1000239 U024CEU Childhood memories range of subjects related So-B2100-Sp-0508 Description
this theme.
advances, medicine and technology and consider
the rights and wrongs of using animals in
experiments.
In this lesson you will present your
critical manner and weigh up
their free time?
I can give clear,
what laws you would introduce in a small society
are some of the interesting topics we explore in
Right and wrong isn't always black and white.
How discipline should be dealt with in schools,
what punishments different crimes deserve and
To present a topical issue in a
EU speaking
Could you tell us how Expressions to show interest:
British people spend Go ahead. That’s impressive
interesting replies.
getting clarification or
elaborating when necessary
EU speaking
Indirect questions:
to talk to a partner about a students. You will also listen to an
hobby or interest by asking interview about how Europeans spend
future may bring with increased leisure time.
preferred leisure time activities and what the
future may bring with increased leisure time.
1000067 U14CEU Society now
EU speaking
Report structure
following up and probing
what we're proud of and admire or what we regret,
1000061 U08CEU Right and wrong
particular point of view, and
explaining the advantages and
- identify topic sentences in an essay
preferred leisure time activities and what the
something we all do. Whether it's talking about
1000061 U08CEU Right and wrong
in a study setting
in support of or against a
various social problems
effects of a problem. They will - use a range of phrases to describe
causes, effects and solutions
also offer possible solutions.
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various options support
in a study setting
options.
Can carry out an
effective, fluent interview,
1000236 U021CEU My time
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
question on the causes and
disadvantages of various options
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
Talking about our lives and others' lives is
1000061 U08CEU Right and wrong
effects of a problem
against a particular point
Information and
The topic of this lesson is issues that
affect our health. You will:
- discuss the causes and solutions to
learners to respond to a
Describing the causes and
argument, giving reasons in
St-B2100-Wr-0448
The task for this lesson is for
explaining the advantages and
Can write an essay or
report which develops an
Speculating
Predicting
- write a short report.
particular point of view, and
English will mean you will be able to communicate
Summarising
are more popular than others
- identify key features in a line graph
- compare two sets of data
of view, and explaining
Every language has correct and incorrect ways of
organising writing. Organising your writing in
form logical and clear written arguments in
The topic of this lesson is education. You
will:
The main task is for students - discuss the reasons why some subjects
Accurately comparing and
write a short report
contrasting two sets of datatocomparing
data in a graph.
the advantages and
options.
support of or against a
particular point of view and
stages
- write a clear description of a process.
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
English will give you a step up in your work and
academic life.
it's a common topic. We also explore people's
preferred leisure time activities and what the
future may bring with increased leisure time.
1000059 U06CEU My Life
particular point of view, and
explaining the advantages and
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
disadvantages of various
Being persuasive
(W)
report to describe it.
disadvantages of various options
disadvantages of various
in a study setting
options.
problem.
456 U012WEA
- describe the importance of particular
in a study setting
form logical and clear written arguments in
effectively with a wide range of people in various
contexts throughout your life. Knowing how to
your life and write a short
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
St-B2100-Wr-0448
Can evaluate different
455
Talking about our lives and others' lives is
something we all do. Whether it's talking about
1000059 U06CEU My Life
difficulty
options.
EU speaking
1000059 U06CEU My Life
logical order
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various options
contexts throughout your life. Knowing how to
EU speaking EU speaking
explaining the advantages and
explaining the advantages
English will mean you will be able to communicate
101 U03WEA Organising your writing
collocations to express importance and passive structures
the advantages and
and disadvantages of
various options.
Every language has correct and incorrect ways of
organising writing. Organising your writing in
101 U03WEA Organising your writing
Describing a sequence in a you to consider a process in - practise using a range of sequencers
English will give you a step up in your work and
academic life.
U010WEA Comparing data
sequencing words
of view, and explaining
particular point of view, and
form logical and clear written arguments in
effectively with a wide range of people in various
101 U03WEA Organising your writing
contexts throughout your life. Knowing how to
The topic of this lesson is processes.
You will:
The task for this lesson is for - discuss an application process
I can write a paper giving
To write a paper giving reasons
reasons in support of or
in support of or against a
against a particular point
results of past
events: Another
Cause and effect:as a
consequence of …something
factor which has
must be done ..have brought
affected eating habits about …
is the fast-paced
nature of modern life.
Language for discussing
advantages and
EU speaking
EU speaking EU speaking
Here we explore a range of issues that are
relevant to society today. We look at issues
1000067 U14CEU Society now
affecting our local community, social concerns,
technological advances in the workplace and the
area of communications.
1000270 U055CEU
The Impact of
Can construct a chain of
technology
reasoned argument.
ideas logically and
expanding and
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
supporting my points
with appropriate
examples.
in a study setting, linking
Participating in a TV talk
ideas logically and expanding
show debate
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
1000067 U14CEU Society now
1000110 U20CEU Animals
affecting our local community, social concerns,
1000271 U056CEU Communication
develop ideas with little
technological advances in the workplace and the
help or prodding from an
area of communications.
interviewer.
St-B2200-Sp-0433 Information Exchange spontaneously from
(interview)
prepared questions,
following up and
probing interesting
replies.
To carry out an effective,
fluent interview, departing
spontaneously from prepared
issue in a critical
Find out what kind of animal you are through a
and supporting his/her
manner and weigh up critical manner and weigh up
debate just how necessary animals are in our
lives and consider some problems related to
animal life in the city.
length with subsidiary
points and relevant
examples.
So-B2100-Sp-0513 Presentation
Focus on question
word order:Question Composing questions for a
Word (how often) +
and report back to the rest
communication and report back with your messaging, LinkedIn, WhatsApp
Auxiliary Verb (do) + using Facebook? When did
of the group with the
findings.
findings. You will focus on ways of writing
questions which will give you the
information you want.
Subject (you) + Main you last receive a postcard?
verb (log in)
In this lesson you will talk about your
I can present a topical
argument, expanding
points of view at some
facilitate. Language for taking
part in a debate: Research
suggests/indicates/
proves that …Could I just
come in here, please?
carry out a survey on a particular form of Means of communication:instant
Carrying out a class survey means of communication
questions, following up and
Can develop a clear
1000436 U077CEU The animal in you
disadvantages:outweigh,
doubtless benefitted, obvious,
debate about the advantages and
disadvantages of the internet. You will
learn useful language for discussing
advantages and disadvantages.
different ways in which people
communicate today. You will design and
write and carry out a
survey on a common
probing interesting replies in a
study setting
Animals play an important role in all our lives.
quiz. Give your opinion on controversial issues,
read about the effect of technology on
the workplace. You will take part in TV
In this lesson the task is to In this lesson you will discuss the
I can carry out an
effective, fluent
interview, departing
Can take initiatives in an
interview, expand and
Here we explore a range of issues that are
relevant to society today. We look at issues
show debate on the theme
of “The world would be a
better place without the
internet”.
To present a topical issue in a
the advantages and
the advantages and
disadvantages of
various options.
disadvantages of various
options in a social setting
The task for this lesson is
own and your partner’s personality and
give a short presentation to your group.
Talking about personality
for learners to give a short You will read a text about different
presentation about their
partner’s personality.
personality types and how they
correspond to different animals. You will
learn adjectives to describe personality
and descriptive phrases.
Personality adjectives: peace-loving,
laid-back, considerate,
mellow
survey: When did you start
I can develop a clear
Animals play an important role in all our lives.
argument, linking my
Find out what kind of animal you are through a
quiz. Give your opinion on controversial issues,
1000110 U20CEU Animals
1000437 U078CEU The ape escape
debate just how necessary animals are in our
lives and consider some problems related to
animal life in the city.
ideas logically and
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
expanding and
supporting my points with
appropriate examples.
To develop a clear argument
In this lesson the task is to In this lesson you will discus some
think of arguments for and controversial statements related to
ideas logically and
in a study setting, linking
against controversial
animals welfare. You will listen to a radio
Gradable and non-
expanding and
ideas logically and expanding Discussing animal welfare statements related to
news report about a break-in into an
gradable adjectives
supporting my points
with appropriate
examples.
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
animal testing laboratory. You will look at
the use of gradable and non-gradable
adjectives and their negative prefixes,
and adverbial modifiers.
and adverbial
modifiers: utterly
inhumane, totally
indefensible,
completely unethical
animal welfare and to
present your personal
opinion.
The task for this lesson is In this lesson you will take part in an
for learners to take part in
informal meeting in which a town’s
I can develop a clear
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
Animals play an important role in all our lives.
Find out what kind of animal you are through a
quiz. Give your opinion on controversial issues,
1000110 U20CEU Animals
debate just how necessary animals are in our
1000438 U079CEU Urban issues
lives and consider some problems related to
animal life in the city.
Animals play an important role in all our lives.
Find out what kind of animal you are through a
quiz. Give your opinion on controversial issues,
1000110 U20CEU Animals
expanding and
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
supporting my points with
appropriate examples.
1000504 U080CEU
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
Can we live without ideas logically and
debate just how necessary animals are in our
lives and consider some problems related to
animal life in the city.
them?
The future begins today. Make the promises of a
financial investment. Decide on the contents of a
1000509 U086CEU Time capsule
To participate activelyin
The task for this lesson is
In this lesson you will decide on which
extended conversations in a
for students to decide
objects you think should be placed in a
So-B2100-Sp-0507 Conversation
explanations, arguments
naturally with effective making effective use of turn
The future begins today. Make the promises of a
Can contribute, account
for and sustain his/her
politician and consider the best options for
opinion, evaluate
1000510 U087CEU A good investment
alternative proposals and
Yo-B2100-Sp-0404 Conversation
The future begins today. Make the promises of a
Can summarise and give
his or her opinion about a
politician and consider the best options for
short story, article, talk,
So-B2100-Sp-0516 Summarising
discussion, interview or
(narrative)
EU writing
Food matters for sure. Share your restaurant
experiences through writing a review or write a
letter of complaint after a bad restaurant
experience. Argue the case for healthy eating and
the case against fast food.
Food matters for sure. Share your restaurant
1000511 U088CEU Fact or fiction?
EU writing
EU writing
EU writing
EU writing
EU writing
Can write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety of So-B2100-Wr-0492
1000381 U001WEU A restaurant review
subjects related to his/her
field of interest.
1000382 U002WEU
Eating in and eating support of or against a
out
particular point of view and
Food matters for sure. Share your restaurant
1000383 U003WEU A bad restaurant
experience
1000103 U01WEU Eating well
Food matters for sure. Share your restaurant
experiences through writing a review or write a
Creative
1000384 U004WEU Food and health
Argument (reports)
application, an email describing a problem, a
proposal or a report, it's important to express your
ideas in the appropriate way, clearly and
accurately.
to talk about making and losing money
and useful expressions for evaluating
available.
potential investments.
of events in a film or
film, play or book (fiction and outline of a film or book.
present an outline of a film
play.
non-fiction) in a social setting
or book set in the future.
EU writing
EU writing
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety of
of subjects related to my subjects that are of personal
field of interest.
interest
EU writing
potential investments: If we
invest in the right company…,
fluctuations, make a killing, flop
Any investment can bring…
In this lesson you are going to plan and
present an outline of a film or book set in
The task for this lesson is
Expressions for evaluating
the future. You will listen to a futurologist
the plot and sequence and sequence of events in a Planning and presenting an for learners to plan and
future predictions: It’s highly
talking about fictional predictions and
EU writing
Learners write a restaurant
Writing a restaurant review. review for a newspaper in
140–180 words.
Can write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety of So-B2100-Wr-0492
subjects related to his/her
Creative
particular point of view, and
Writing a for and against
explaining the advantages and
essay
emails) requesting or
(formal)
communicating relevant
information, following a
template.
I can write standard
formal letters (and
Correspondence
emails) requesting or
(formal)
communicating relevant
write a for and against essay
likely that…, It’s
look at some useful expressions for
discussing the probability of future
predictions becoming reality.
inconceivable that…, I reckon
it’s quite possible that
EU writing
EU writing
EU writing
In this lesson you will learn how to write
a
Adjective / noun collocations: signature
restaurant review. You will focus on the
dish, quick snack, ice-cold drinks, stone
content of restaurant reviews, adjective / cold soup, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate
noun collocations to describe restaurants
cake
and different expressions to express
personal opinions.
EU writing
Expressions to express
personal opinions:I
recommend…; The ... is to
die for; The only downside
was that…
restaurants.
also learn how to use a range of words
The task for this lesson is for
Writing a formal email of
learners to write a formal
complaint.
email of complaint to a
restaurant.
following a template
article on healthy eating.
interest
I can write standard
formal letters (and
To write standard formal
letters and emails
requesting or
complaint to a restaurant. You will learn Linking expressions: furthermore, in the
end, otherwise
how to organise an email of complaint,
received/ … but the food and
make your language sound more formal
and you will practise using some linking
expressions.
In this lesson you will plan and write an
brought this to the waiter’s
attention/ I told the waiter …
service were rubbish; I
Topic sentences: This article
explains how important water
and drinks are for our health;
Some teenagers resist family
meals at all costs.
the importance of topic sentences and
practise writing clearly developed
paragraphs.
Writing a formal letter of
The task for this lesson is for a formal letter of application for a job.
application for a job.
learners to write a formal
The task for this lesson is for
Writing a formal email to another
information, following a
template.
Formal vs informal language:
... my strong dissatisfaction
with the food and service I
In this lesson you will write an email of
You will learn how to organise a letter of
Appropriate formal register:
soon/ in the near future;
Linking words and phrases: firstly, apart
looking really hard for/
from, in addition, although
letter of application for a job. application, make your language sound
more formal and consider the use of a
range of linkers.
company about a problem.
information in a work
setting, following a
template
many people are against
In this lesson you will prepare for writing
Writing a formal letter of
application for a job.
information in a work
setting, following a
template
To write standard formal
letters and emails
requesting or
communicating relevant
important advantage; taking everything
into consideration; on the other hand;
article about healthy eating. You will read
The task for this lesson is for an article with information and advice
Writing a magazine article. learners to write a magazine about healthy eating. You will learn about
To write standard formal
letters and emails
requesting or
communicating relevant
Linking words and phrases: the most
and focus on how it is organised. You will
and phrases to link and sequence ideas
in an essay.
To write standard formal letters
and emails requesting or
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety of
of subjects related to my subjects that are of personal
In this lesson you will learn how to write
a ‘for and against’ essay. You will read
an example of a ‘for and against’ essay
about eating in fast food
in a study setting
field of interest.
Correspondence
The task in this lesson is to
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
information, following a
template.
I can write standard
formal letters (and
1000386 U006WEU Problems at work
best to invest the fund of
€7 million they have
different options and
taking
communicating relevant
significance of events and Yo-B2100-Wr-0415 Correspondence (formal) emails) requesting or
communicating relevant
experiences and
information in a work setting,
The world of work these days often requires us
application, an email describing a problem, a
Making and losing money: depreciate,
turn taking.
I can write standard
formal letters (and
proposal or a report, it's important to express your
ideas in the appropriate way, clearly and
accurately.
1000098 U02WEU Working life
Expressions for evaluating
best to invest the funds you have
view, ideas or feelings feelings in a natural way, and reaching agreement
naturally with effective making effective use of turn
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various options
Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
The task for this lesson is In this lesson you will evaluate some
for learners to discuss and investment opportunities and decide how
available. You will learn some vocabulary
points of view, ideas and
options.
Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
their significance and practise using -ing
forms correctly.
options and decide how
clearly my points of
explaining the advantages
1000385 U005WEU Applying for a job
to write in English. Whether it's a letter of
To participate actively in
extended conversations in a
and disadvantages of
various options.
field of interest.
to write in English. Whether it's a letter of
artefacts, personal belongings
capsule to be opened 100 expressions to talk about objects and
reasons in support of or To write a paper giving reasons
in support of or against a
against a particular point
St-B2100-Wr-0448 Information and
The world of work these days often requires us
1000098 U02WEU Working life
everyday objects,
I can write a paper giving
commenting on the
correspondent’s news and
views.
letter of complaint after a bad restaurant
experience. Argue the case for healthy eating and
the case against fast food.
I can take an active
part in extended
conversation and
EU writing
Can write letters conveying
degrees of emotion and
highlighting the personal
letter of complaint after a bad restaurant
experience. Argue the case for healthy eating and
the case against fast food.
taking
Objects and their significance: mundane
also look at a variety of useful
be placed in a
time
I can summarise orally To orally summarise the plot
documentary and
answer further questions
of details.
experience. Argue the case for healthy eating and
the case against fast food.
experiences through writing a review or write a
time capsule to be opened in your
decision
years from now.
turn taking.
Another interesting point is
…, As I see it, …
Discussing and coming to a which eight objects should country 100 years from now. You will
discussion, expressing work setting, expressing your Discussing and evaluating evaluate a number of
make and respond to
hypotheses.
letter of complaint after a bad restaurant
Eating well
points of view, ideas and
book or film set in the future.
experiences through writing a review or write a
1000103 U01WEU
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
view, ideas or feelings feelings in a natural way, and
report which develops an
argument, giving reasons in
Eating well
clearly my points of
Functional language for
taking part in a discussion:
Back to the question of …,
humans and animals, and will answer
house believes that
questions on them. You will focus on
humans can live without
animals and their products.’ useful language for taking part in a
discussion and learn some vocabulary
connected to animal products.
conversation and
in discussion by
Actually, I see what he means
…, I’m not convinced that’s…,
Someone should do
something about …
In this lesson you will take part in a
debate about whether humans can live
The task for this lesson is without animals and their products, or
for learners to prepare and not. You will read posts on an online
take part in a debate: ‘This forum debating the relationship between
Animal products: gelatine, margarine
I can take an active
part in extended
Can write an essay or
1000103 U01WEU
To develop a clear argument
in a study setting, linking
ideas logically and expanding Taking part in a debate.
Expressions for giving
opinions, agreeing,
disagreeing and suggesting:
Types of birds: hawk, goose, seagull,
deal with them. You will also prioritise the
pigeon
problems. You will listen to some people
describing problems and focus on word
stress and intonation in sentences for
giving opinions, agreeing, disagreeing
and suggesting.
aim is to suggest
strategies the council
should adopt to deal with
each problem and to
prioritise them.
discussion, expressing social setting, expressing your
time capsule for future generations and create a
book or film set in the future.
1000103 U01WEU Eating well
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
expanding and
providing relevant
financial investment. Decide on the contents of a
EU writing
and supporting points with
appropriate examples
Can account for and
sustain his/her opinions
time capsule for future generations and create a
book or film set in the future.
EU writing EU writing
ideas logically and expanding Discussing urban problems animals are causing. The
time capsule for future generations and create a
financial investment. Decide on the contents of a
1000113 U22CEU Future gazing
supporting my points
residents discuss problems urban
animals are causing and suggest
strategies the council should adopt to
supporting my points
with appropriate
examples.
and comments.
1000113 U22CEU Future gazing
To develop a clear argument
in a study setting, linking
expanding and
supporting my points with
appropriate examples.
politician and consider the best options for
1000113 U22CEU Future gazing
an informal meeting in
which a town’s residents
discuss problems urban
argument, linking my
ideas logically and
expanding and
with appropriate
examples.
St-B2100-Sp-0462 Arguing a Case
Negative prefixes for
adjectives: im-, ir-, in, il-, dis-
I can develop a clear
argument, linking my
Writing a formal email to
another company about a
problem.
actively seeking; giving me/
providing me with…
In this lesson you will learn to write a
learners to write a formal
formal email to another company about a Appropriate formal collocations:
Non-defining relative
email to another company
problem. You will learn how to organise excellent value, a timely solution, a
pronouns: who, which
about a problem.
The task for this lesson is for
learners to write a formal
your email appropriately, to link
sentences using who / which and how to
use some more formal collocations.
preferred supplier
Appropriate formal language: at the
Phrases for stating the
proposal, providing
background information,
making recommendations ans
EU writing
EU writing
EU writing
1000098 U02WEU
Working life
The world of work these days often requires us
to write in English. Whether it's a letter of
1000433 U007WEU
Writing a proposal
Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
Correspondence
(formal)
application, an email describing a problem, a
proposal or a report, it's important to express your
ideas in the appropriate way, clearly and
accurately.
to write in English. Whether it's a letter of
application, an email describing a problem, a
1000434 U008WEU
Writing a report
1000111 U04WEU Culture Vulture
Yo-B2100-Wr-0417
Information and
Argument (reports)
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
of view, and explaining
the advantages and
proposal or a report, it's important to express your
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various
ideas in the appropriate way, clearly and
accurately.
options.
Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit.
Write an article about a cultural landmark and
1000111 U04WEU Culture Vulture
communicating relevant
describe a city to a friend. Write a proposal for a
Creative
of subjects related to my of subjects that are of
personal interest
Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit.
I can express news,
To write informal letters,
emails or other
you have attended.
1000505 U014WEU
Catching up with
friends
So-B2100-Wr-0491
moment/ currently; is the best choice/
would seem to be the best option;
proposal to the Board of a
In this lesson you will learn to write a
company in which they
formal proposal suggesting an initiative.
propose an initiative.
You will learn how to organise your
proposal, use appropriate headings, use
some useful words and expressions for
this genre and to use formal vocabulary
Writing a report
Writing a report
report on a working practice
(home working) for senior
learn how to organise your report, using
appropriate headings, to use expressions
management.
of approximation and quantity and to use
some useful words and expressions for
this genre.
showed/ revealed
suggestions and writing a
conclusion: I would like to
suggest; This proposal is for;
Following a survey
amongst residents; To
conclude
Verbs to report people’s views:
considered; were of the opinion that;
mentioned Appropriate collocations for
The task for this lesson is for In this lesson you will learn to write a
learners to plan and write a report on a working practice. You will
this genre: internal communication;
team values; to develop strategie.
Expressions of approximation and
quantity: a significant proportion;
roughly; an overwhelming majority of
The task for this lesson is for In this lesson you will plan and write an
Descriptive phrases: sheer immensity;
learners to write a magazine article about a cultural landmark. You will
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety
So-B2100-Wr-0492
1000439 U013WEU Cultural Landmarks
field of interest.
new cultural centre and review a cultural event
Writing a proposal
options in a work setting
new cultural centre and review a cultural event
you have attended.
Write an article about a cultural landmark and
describe a city to a friend. Write a proposal for a
Writing a proposal
communicating relevant information in a work
information, following a
setting, following a
template.
template
I can write a paper giving To write a paper giving
reasons in support of or reasons in support of or
against a particular point against a particular point
The world of work these days often requires us
1000098 U02WEU Working life
emails) requesting or
Writing an article
Writing a restaurant review.
article about a cultural
landmark.
learn how to use language descriptively
and write effective opening and closing
paragraphs.
cool marble floors; sugar-sweet;
dignified silence
views and feelings
effectively in
messages in a social
setting expressing news, Writing an informal email about a Writing a for and against
The task for this lesson is for
Correspondence
(informal)
correspondence, and
views and feelings
respond to those of the
other person.
effectively, and to
respond to those of the
other person
email about a recent visit to a will read some emails and focus on how to; that’s all for now; dying to
city.
to avoid repetition. You will also learn
about the informal language used in
emails to friends.
visit to a city
essay
students to write an informal
In this lesson you will write an email an
Informal language: what you’ve been up
informal email about a visit to a city . You
Avoiding repetition: plans for
the future ... hopes for the
future
Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit.
Write an article about a cultural landmark and
1000111 U04WEU Culture Vulture
describe a city to a friend. Write a proposal for a
Yo-B2100-Wr-0415
1000440 U015WEU The cultural centre
Correspondence
(formal)
new cultural centre and review a cultural event
you have attended.
Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit.
describe a city to a friend. Write a proposal for a
To write standard formal
letters and emails
requesting or
Writing a formal email of
communicating relevant communicating relevant Writing a proposal
information in a work
information, following a
setting, following a
template.
template
complaint.
So-B2100-Wr-0492
1000506 U016WEU A live performance
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety Writing a review of a live
Creative
new cultural centre and review a cultural event
of subjects related to my of subjects that are of
field of interest.
performance
personal interest
1000114 U05WEU In the news
company event and an essay about the role of the
dance performance or a live
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
1000512 U017WEU
A company event
So-B2100-Wr-0492
Creative
of subjects related to my of subjects that are of
technology habits for a news website.
field of interest.
News is all around us. Write an article about a
I can write a paper giving To write a paper giving
reasons in support of or reasons in support of or
1000513 U018WEU The role of the media
St-B2100-Wr-0448
Information and
Argument (reports)
Writing an article for a
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety Writing an article for a company company magazine
media. Review a film and describe trends in
company event and an essay about the role of the
media. Review a film and describe trends in
technology habits for a news website.
example of a play, a
music performance.
News is all around us. Write an article about a
magazine describing an event.
describing an event.
personal interest
against a particular point against a particular point
of view, and explaining of view, and explaining
the advantages and the advantages and
1000114 U05WEU In the news
media. Review a film and describe trends in
St-B2100-Wr-0448
1000514 U019WEU Describing data
dance performances and plays: sang offkey; the brilliant acting; a wooden
performance; the play grips the
imagination Adjectives to describe
performances: exciting gripping, dull,
tedious, exhilarating
useful collocations connected to the topic
for words; an entertaining speech…
and formal words and expressions. You
will identify and practise using some
reporting verbs.
learners to write a for and
against essay about the
media.
Writing a short description
Argument (reports)
of view, and explaining
of view, and explaining
of data.
the advantages and
the advantages and
data.
Linking words and expressions: Finally,
of data for a website about
trends in the
Verbs to describe trends: rocket;
figures / trends: The table
some vocabulary to describe different
compares …; brought up the
time spent online by people in a short text describing data. You will
options in a study setting
the UK.
1000444 U020WEU
Film Review
So-B2100-Wr-0492
Creative
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
descriptions on a variety descriptions on a variety
media. Review a film and describe trends in
of subjects related to my of subjects that are of
technology habits for a news website.
field of interest.
personal interest
Writing a film review
Writing a film review
Expressions for comparing
short description of data. You will learn plummet; oscillate Different ways to
describe trends, using an adjective +
rear; followed by…
remarkably; declined suddenly
identify and practise expressions for
comparing figures and trends.
In this lesson you will learn how to write
News is all around us. Write an article about a
company event and an essay about the role of the
Quicksilver Ltd.
Despite, For instance. Topic and essayessay and focus on how it is organised.
related collocations: use and abuse;
You will identify and practise using some
current affairs; to gain access
ownership of technology and ways of presenting information, and read noun or verb + adverb: a slight fall; rose
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various
1000114 U05WEU In the news
Reported speech: I
essay about the media. You will read an
The task for this lesson is for
students to write a description In this lesson you will plan and write a
against a particular point against a particular point Writing a short description of
options.
vocabulary to describe musical and
dance performances and plays.
would be useful to; All in all
linking words and expressions. You will
also learn and practise some useful
collocations.
Information and
technology habits for a news website.
read a review of a ballet and focus on
how it is organised. You will look at
The task for this lesson is for In this lesson you will plan and write an
I can write a paper giving To write a paper giving
reasons in support of or reasons in support of or
company event and an essay about the role of the
review of a live performance. You will
In this lesson you will learn to write an
article describing an event for a company
Formal words and expressions: could go
The task for this lesson is for magazine. You will read an article about
to/ were able to attend; really nice/
disadvantages of various disadvantages of various
options.
options in a study setting
News is all around us. Write an article about a
proposal is to assess; It
asked how many staff
learners to write an article for an event and identify the key features of thoroughly enjoyable… Topic-related
worked / work for
this kind of text. You will learn some
a company magazine
collocations: to mark the occasion; lost
describing an event.
Writing a for and against
Writing a for and against essay.
essay.
Phrases to start and finish a
proposal: The aim of this
Linking words and phrases: even though
and then write a proposal for proposal. You will read a proposal about / whereas; However / On the other hand
improving a museum, study language to
a cultural
start and finish proposals and how to use
centre in their town.
linkers effectively.
Specific vocabulary of musical and
The task for this lesson is for
live cultural event, for
Writing a magazine article.
you have attended.
1000114 U05WEU In the news
The task for this lesson is for
learners to brainstorm ideas In this lesson you will plan and write a
learners to write a review of a In this lesson you will plan to write a
I can write clear, detailed To write clear, detailed
Write an article about a cultural landmark and
1000111 U04WEU Culture Vulture
I can write standard
formal letters (and
emails) requesting or
Ways to express an opinion
a film review. You will learn some topic- Film-related vocabulary: chorus, support
The task for this lesson is for
related vocabulary, some useful positive cast, set in Positive and negative
learners to write a film review
about a film they have seen. and negative adjectives and how to
organise a review. You will also learn
different ways to express your opinion
and recommend.
adjectives: star-studded; superb;
contrived
and recommend: I would
definitely recommend; ...was
the worst film I’ve seen this
year; ...is not to be missed…