Learning objectives
By the end of the course the students reach level B2 of the European Frame of Reference, having developed their skills related to grammar, lexis, functions, reading and listening comprehension. Based on the CEFR, at level B2 the user can understand the main ideas of complex written and spoken text on a wide range of both concrete and abstract topics, including technical material in their field of specialization.
Prerequisites
Intermediate level knowledge of English (equivalent to level B1 of the Common European Frame of Reference).
Course unit content
All the topics set for English LEVEL B1
Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous
Second Conditional
The Passive voice
Indirect speech and reporting verbs
Modal verbs of deduction
Main conjunctions
Use of prefixes and suffixes to build nouns, adjectives, etc.
Expressing opinions.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Recommended for grammar and vocabulary:
Vv. Aa., Oxford 360° pack with answer key booklet, OUP
Textbook
A. Doff, C. Thaine, H. Puchta, J. Stranks, P. Lewis-Jones, Empower B2 Upper-Intermediate (Student’s book with Online Assessment and Practice, Online Workbook), Cambridge University Press
Further practice
S. Burgess, J. Newbrook, J. Wilson, Gold First Exam Maximiser New edition (with key), Pearson (with audio).
Teaching methods
Interactive classes with the use of multimedia.
Methodology: presentation of structures, deduction of rule, contrastive use of the language, use of different teaching aids (audio and video materials, slides, textbook, etc.).
Assessment: achievement test focusing on grammar, lexis, functions, reading and listening comprehension.
Assessment methods and criteria
Multiple choice test with questions on grammar, lexis, functions, reading and listening comprehension. The pass mark is 60%, obtained by adding the number of correct answers. Dictionaries, grammar reference books, electronic devices, etc. are not allowed.
Other information
VALIDITY OF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES
For valid certificates and their recognition / validation in place of the in-house test, please see http://www.cla.unipr.it/cla/standardpage.asp?ID=271&sFullId=6.7
Additional material with modules focusing on the topics related to the exam is available online and can be accessed on
http://elly.cla.unipr.it/2017/enrol/index.php?id=42,
by using the unipr access credentials
(name.surname@studenti.unipr.it). The material includes slides with exam tips and exercises which are automatically corrected. The pass mark for the exercises is 60%.
