2023/2024

EDUCATIONAL AIMS: The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations. Lectures are partly organised in in-class practice tests coherent with the International Preliminary English Test (PET). A selection of scientific texts, uploaded to the Moodle page of the course, will be analyzed so that to build lexical knowledge and debating skills related to Natural Sciences subjects. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The student can: - understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language; - understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters; - understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters; - enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life; - connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions; - briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well; - write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest; - write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.

The course provides a basic knowledge of the English language level A2 (elementary level) and is aimed at strengthening the main linguistic structures of intermediate level B1 in such a way as to enable the student to understand texts of a scientific nature easily.

Livello di Lingua Inglese A2 (CEFR)

• understand and use basic phrases and expressions
• understand simple written English
• introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself
• interact with English speakers at a basic level.

A2 (Waystage / Elementary)
A2 is one of the CEFR levels described by the Council of Europe.
An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express oneself in familiar contexts.

Examples:
-Can take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable topics.
-Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
-Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
-Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

A2 level exams
At this level, you can do the KET and PTE General Level 1 practice exams

Bibliography - Texts:
1. Barbara Centi (Autore). "ECOF@RMING. Farming practices for a Green World", ISBN 99788820366421. HOEPLI Editore.

2. Helen Stephenson (Autore), Paul Dummett (Autore), John Hughes, "LIFE PRE-INTERMEDIATE 2nd. Edition".
Student's book and workbook; Student's book Build Up con CD, DVD-ROM, con e-book e con espansione online e contenuto digitale per download e accesso on line. Editore: ELI, Collana:Inglese corsi ESP, Data di Pubblicazione:2018, EAN:9788853625144, ISBN:8853625147 - (3 Books).

3. Raymond Murphy (Author), Lelio Pallini (Author); "Essential Grammar in Use, con soluzioni ed eBook, Quarta edizione. Grammatica di base della lingua inglese". ISBN 9781316509029.

4. B1 Preliminary for Schools practice tests, for Revised exam from 2020 con CD-Audio e file audio per il download. ISBN 9788853627872. Editore: ELI, Collana: Certificazioni, Data di Pubblicazione:2020. EAN: 9788853627872, ISBN: 8853627875. 176 pages.

5. Dispense di Grammatica livello A2-B1+.


"Bringing National Geographic to Life" - https://eltngl.com/sites/Life2e/NGLandLife

PROGRAM:
B1 Grammar topics
These are topics you need to study to pass an exam at the B1 level, such as Cambridge English Preliminary:

Adverbs
Both, either, neither
A broader range of intensifiers; So, such, too, enough
Comparatives and superlatives
Question tags
Conditionals: 0, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Connecting words expressing cause and effect, contrast, etc. (Linking words)
Embedded questions
Future (present simple, present continuous, going to+verb, will/shall), Will and going to, for prediction

Modals - must/can’t, a deduction

Modals – might, may, will, probably
Modals – should have/might have/etc
Modals: must/have to

Present simple/present continuous
Past simple/Past continuous
Present Perfect/Past perfect
Present/Future and Past tense responses
Phrasal verbs, extended
Prepositions of place and movement
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect/past simple
Reported speech (range of tenses)
Passive and Active voice: simple passive
Wh- questions in the present, future, and past
You can also see which grammar topics are associated with other CEF levels.


Vocabulary Topics
All the words in this section are in the Cambridge PET word list. These are the important words you need to know to pass an exam at B1 level.

Appliances | Buildings | Clothes | Colours | Education | Entertainment and Media | Environment | Food and Drink | Health, Medicine and Exercise | Hobbies and Leisure | House and Home | Language | Personal Feelings, Opinions and Experiences | Places: Countryside | Places: Town and City | Services | Shopping | Sport | Technology and Communications | The Natural World | Travel and Transport | Weather | Work and Jobs


Vocabulary learning tips
Read as much as possible. If you come across a word you don't know, write it down or look it up.

Use a dictionary. Many browsers include dictionaries. If you are reading online, you may be able to right-click on a word to look it up.

Sign up for a 'word a day' email.

Think of ways of remembering words. Do they sound like a word in your own language?

Remember words are often used together with other words. Try to learn these 'collocations'.

Bibliography - Texts:
1. Barbara Centi (Autore). "ECOF@RMING. Farming practices for a Green World", ISBN 99788820366421. HOEPLI Editore.

2. Helen Stephenson (Autore), Paul Dummett (Autore), John Hughes, "LIFE PRE-INTERMEDIATE 2nd. Edition".
Student's book and workbook; Student's book Build Up con CD, DVD-ROM, con e-book e con espansione online e contenuto digitale per download e accesso on line. Editore: ELI, Collana:Inglese corsi ESP, Data di Pubblicazione:2018, EAN:9788853625144, ISBN:8853625147 - (3 Books).

3. Raymond Murphy (Author), Lelio Pallini (Author); "Essential Grammar in Use, con soluzioni ed eBook, Quarta edizione. Grammatica di base della lingua inglese". ISBN 9781316509029.

4. B1 Preliminary for Schools practice tests, for Revised exam from 2020 con CD-Audio e file audio per il download. ISBN 9788853627872. Editore: ELI, Collana: Certificazioni, Data di Pubblicazione:2020. EAN: 9788853627872, ISBN: 8853627875. 176 pages.

5. Dispense di Grammatica livello A2-B1+.


"Bringing National Geographic to Life" - https://eltngl.com/sites/Life2e/NGLandLife

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH EXAM - LEVEL B1

English language level description (CEFR) - English test B1 (Pre-Intermediate English)

https://tracktest.eu/english-levels-cefr/

-Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
-Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
-Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
-Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

PARTS OF THE ENGLISH EXAM

- Paper 1: Reading and comprehension:50 minutes.

- Paper 2: Writing - 45 minutes.

- Paper 3: Listening - 30 minutes

- Paper 4: Speaking - 10-12 minutes.(You can select a PWP presentation in a team of 2 to 5 people or a traditional interview with the examiner)

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH EXAM - LEVEL B1

English language level description (CEFR) - English test B1 (Pre-Intermediate English)

https://tracktest.eu/english-levels-cefr/

-Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
-Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
-Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
-Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

PARTS OF THE ENGLISH EXAM

- Paper 1: Reading and comprehension:50 minutes.

- Paper 2: Writing - 45 minutes.

- Paper 3: Listening - 30 minutes

- Paper 4: Speaking - 10-12 minutes.(You can select a PWP presentation in a team of 2 to 5 people or a traditional interview with the examiner)

Description of the Exam

PARTS OF THE ENGLISH EXAM

- Paper 1: Reading and comprehension:50 minutes. (prova scritta)

- Paper 2: Writing - 45 minutes. (prova scritta)

- Paper 3: Listening - 30 minutes. (prova scritta)

- Paper 4: Speaking - 10-12 minutes. (prova orale) (You can select a PWP presentation in a team of 2 to 5 people or a traditional interview with the examiner)

    Elizabeth HERNANDEZ BORRAYO