Course Syllabus – Pre-intermediate Level (A2 – B1)

Proficiency
Advanced
Upper Intermediate
Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate
Elementary
Beginners
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Overview CEFR
Students entering at this level can usually deal with simple situations, but need to develop all language areas and skills. According to the Common European Framework,
students entering this level will be at A2 level. This is classified as follows;

A2 Listening A2 Reading A2 Spoken Interaction A2 Spoken Production A Writing

Can understand phrases and Can read very short, simple Can communicate in simple Can use a series of phrases and Can write short, simple notes
the highest frequency texts. and routine tasks requiring a sentences to describe in simple and messages relating to
vocabulary related to areas of Can find specific, predictable simple and direct exchange of terms my family and other matters in areas of immediate
most immediate personal information in simple everyday information on familiar topics people, living conditions, my needs.
relevance (e.g. very basic material such as and activities. educational background and my Can write a very simple
personal and family advertisements, prospectuses, Can handle very short social present or most recent job. personal letter, for example
information, shopping, local menus and timetables and I exchanges, even though I can’t thanking someone for
area, employment). can understand short simple usually understand enough to something
Can catch the main point in personal letters. keep the c
short, clear, simple messages
and announcements.
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Upon finishing this course we aim for students to have reached a confident/strong B1 level, which is classified as follows;

B1 Listening B1 Reading B1 Spoken Interaction B1 Spoken Production B1 Writing

Can understand the main Can understand texts that Can deal with most situations Can connect phrases in a Can write simple connected
points of clear standard speech consist mainly of high frequency likely to arise while travelling in simple way in order to describe text on topics which are familiar
on familiar matters regularly every day or job-related an area where the language is experiences and events, my or of personal interest.
encountered in work, school, language. Can understand the spoken. dreams, hopes and ambitions. Can write personal letters
leisure, etc. description of events, feelings Can enter unprepared into Can briefly give reasons and describing experiences and
Can understand the main point and wishes in personal letters. conversation on topics that are explanations for opinions and impressions.
of many radio or TV programs familiar, of personal interest or plans.
on current affairs or topics of pertinent to everyday life (e.g. Can narrate a story or relate the
personal or professional family, hobbies, work, travel plot of a book or film and
interest when the delivery is and current events). describe reactions.
relatively slow and clear.
Students will be encouraged to sit the Cambridge KET examination if they wish.

In lessons, students will practise a percentage of grammar, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation and speaking skills. The lessons will encourage communication and
practise fluency.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Goals
 To develop the communication skills of students
 To provide a learning environment where students feel comfortable to use language effectively and experimentally
 To encourage individual students to own their learning experience
 To encourage individual students to take responsibility for their own learning progress
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Language Covered

RESOURCES SOURCE
POSSIBLE TOPICS
Please refer to the current course book but also to the references below.
Personality NEF Unit 1, English Vocabulary in Use, Handouts Online Pre Int
Characteristics Cutting Edge Unit 2, 4, NEF Unit 1, Reward Pre Int
Cutting Edge Unit 3, Life Unit 7, Reward Pre Int, English Vocabulary in Use, Role Plays for today, Handouts
Jobs
Online Pre Int
Future Cutting Edge Unit 7
Education NEF Unit 5, Life Unit 9, Handouts Online Pre Int
Food and drink NEF Unit 3
Entertainment NEF Unit 5, 8, English Vocabulary in Use
Media Cutting Edge Unit 2, NEF Unit 2, 9
Cutting Edge Unit 1, Cutting Edge Unit 4, NEF Unit 4, 8, Life Unit 1, 4, Reward Pre Int, English Vocabulary in
Lifestyle
Use, Role Plays for today, Handouts Online Pre Int
Belief and superstition NEF Unit 7
Cutting Edge Unit 6, 8, NEF Unit 2, 3, 4, Life Unit 3, 10, English Vocabulary in Use, Role Plays for today ,
Travel
Handouts Online Pre Int
Inventions NEF Unit 7, Life Unit 8, Reward Pre Int, English Vocabulary in Use
Sport NEF Unit 5, Life Unit 2
Global issues NEF Unit 6, Life Unit 5, 12, Handouts Online Pre Int
Relationships NEF Unit 3, 4, 9, Reward Pre Int, Role Plays for today
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RESOURCES SOURCE
GRAMMAR
Please refer to the current course book but also to the references below.
Present Simple Reward Pre Int, Activity Box, More Grammar Games, Practical Grammar Level 1
Present Continuous Practical Grammar Level 1
Countable/Un-Countable nouns Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
Much/many/a few/a little/a lot of Reward Pre Int, More Grammar Games, Practical Grammar Level 1
Some/any Reward Pre Int
Something/anything/nothing Practical Grammar Level 1
Articles Practical Grammar Level 1
Verb patterns infinitive vs gerund More Grammar Games, Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
Future going to vs will vs Present Continuous for future Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
What’s ~~~~~ like? Practical Grammar Level 1
Comparative adjectives Reward Pre Int, Practical Grammar Level 1
Superlative adjectives Practical Grammar Level 1
As ~~~ as Practical Grammar Level 1
For and since Reward Pre Int, Practical Grammar Level 1
First Conditional & Second Conditional Reward Pre Int, Activity Box
Have to / should / must Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
Might Reward Pre Int, Handouts Online Pre Int
Present Perfect vs Past Simple Reward Pre Int, Handouts Online Pre Int
Time clauses (as soon as / when / while / until) Practical Grammar Level 1
Present Perfect Continuous Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous Practical Grammar Level 1, Handouts Online Pre Int
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RESOURCES SOURCE
FUNCTIONS
Please refer to the current course book but also to the references below.
Describing habits and routines Cutting Edge Pre Int, Reward Pre Int
Describing past experiences Cutting Edge Pre Int, NEF Pre Int, Life Pre Int
Describing people Cutting Edge Pre Int, Reward Pre Int
Describing places Cutting Edge Pre Int
Describing things Cutting Edge Pre Int, Outcomes Pre Int, Reward Pre Int
Obligation and necessity Cutting Edge Pre Int, Reward Pre Int
Requests Outcomes Pre Int, NEF Pre Int, Life Pre Int
Suggestions Outcomes Pre Int, NEF Pre Int

ASSESSMENT
1. Placement Test. Students will be placed at CEFR levels in grammar, speaking and writing
2. Bi-monthly Progress Test. Students will be tested every two weeks on the content on the previous two weeks’ lessons. The test will be created by teachers and
may cover all key language areas depending of work covered.
3. On-going Classroom Assessment. Teachers will constantly assess students during classroom interactions using a variety of interactions (role plays,
presentations, discussions, quizzes)
4. Tutorials. Individual students and teachers will meet once per month to discuss individual progress.
5. Exit Report/ Interview. Students will receive a written course exit report outlining their progress and current strengths and weaknesses.

METHODOLOGY
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Communicative approach
The communicative approach is based on the idea that learning language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning. When learners are involved
in real communication, their natural strategies for language acquisition will be used, and this will allow them to learn to use the language.

Students will take part in the following interactions and activities:

 Role-plays, debates and class discussions, pair work, problem solving, creative designs

Example
Practising question forms by asking learners to find out personal information about their colleagues is an example of the communicative approach, as it involves
meaningful communication.

In the classroom
Classroom activities guided by the communicative approach are characterised by trying to produce meaningful and real communication, at all levels. As a result there
may be more emphasis on skills than systems, lessons are more learner-centred, and there may be use of authentic materials.