Level A2 - Block 1

In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block and continue the transition from A1 to A2 from Breakthrough to Waystage. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas. In this block the learner is introduced to Modal verbs for ability, extended prepositions as well as the Present Simple forms of many common verbs. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered. The block is comprised of a series of interactive exercises such as word-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Having a crash

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures as well as grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items as well as writing grammatically correct sentences, selecting the right picture or image, etc. Structures and functions : Introduction to Modal verbs: can/can't for ability - Telephone numbers and addresses - Prepositions of place: over, on, in - Vocabulary: Clothes, colours Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat; writing sentences.

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Having a crash

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures as well as practicing pronunciation through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and writing activities, and listening and repeting words or expressions, and - Basic telephone expressions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Having a crash

Aims: To review and consolidate vocabulary, grammar and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as listening: gap-fill, student-led listening: click on the vocabulary, listening prctice: spelling, pronunciation: listen and repeat, etc. Structures and functions - Modal verbs: can/can't for ability, permission and possibility - Exchanging personal information: telephone numbers and addresses - Prepositions of place: over, on, in - Present simple: all forms Vocabulary - Clothes - Basic telephone expressions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Having a crash - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - At the police station

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Structures and functions - Physical descriptions - Vocabulary: Clothes - Months and years Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, dialogue understanding.

Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - At the police station

Aims: To introduce and practice grammar and useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, choosing the correct word, listening and repeating, etc. Structures and functions - Order of adjectives - Present simple: all forms Vocabulary - Clothes - Physical descriptions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Matching: questions and answers.

Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - At the police station

Aims: To consolidate and review the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and writing activities, choosing the correct word or option, completing the sentences, etc. Structures and functions - Order of adjectives - Present simple: all forms - Talking about ages Vocabulary - Clothes - Physical descriptions - Numbers: revision and extension Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Matching: questions and answers - Dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - At the police station - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Megan's birthday

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Matching columns.

Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Megan's birthday

Aims: To introduce and practice grammar and useful phrases through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and repeating, listening and writing, etc. Structures and functions - Adverbs of frequency - Present simple: all forms with new verbs - Have Got: all forms - Prepositions of place: on, under, next to, in front of Vocabulary - Days of the week: revision - Physical descriptions - Relationships and family Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening and repeating.

Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Megan's birthday

Aims: To review and consolidate grammar, vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as choosing the correct word or option, compleating the sentences, dubbing the film, etc. Structures and functions - Adverbs of frequency - Present simple: all forms with new verbs - Have Got: all forms - Prepositions of place: on, under, next to, in front of Vocabulary - Physical descriptions - Relationships and family - Days of the week: revision Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Choosing correct word or option- Dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Megan's birthday - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - The fifth annual race

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Places in the town - Basic directions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures -Dialogue. Dialogue understanding.

Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - The fifth annual race

Aims: To introduce and practice grammar re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening and repeating, listening and writing, etc. Structures and functions - Prepositions of movement - Imperative: positive Vocabulary - Places in the town - Basic directions - Expressions with go: go up, go down, go onto Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Matching: questions and answers - Multiple choice.

Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - The fifth annual race

Aims: To consolidate and review grammar, vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as choosing the correct word, dubbing the film, etc. Structures and functions - Prepositions - Imperative Vocabulary - Places in the town - Basic directions - Expressions with go: go up, go down, go onto Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: Gap-fill - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: Spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat - Matching: questions and answers - Dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences - Multiple choice.

Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - The fifth annual race - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - Megan's dog

Aims: To introduce and re-cycle vocabulary and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogues and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary - Common expressions: I suppose so, poor thing, anyone, someone Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Dialogue and dialogue understanding.

Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - Megan's dog

Aims: To introduce, study and practice grammar and structures through a series of interactive exercises such as associating sentences and words with pictures, writing sentences, Pronunciation: listening and repeat, etc. Structures and functions - Giving instructions - Expressing prohibition: negative imperatives - Quantifiers: a few, a little, a lot of, plenty of, any, enough - Negative agreement: either - Expressing frequency: once, twice, three times Vocabulary - Instructions - Prohibitions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary - Listening practice: spelling - Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - Megan's dog

Aims: To consolidate and review grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and writing, choosing the correct word or sentence, dubbing the film, etc. Structures and functions - Giving instructions - Expressing prohibition: negative imperatives - Quantifiers: a few, a little, a lot of, plenty of, any, enough - Negative agreement: either - Expressing frequency: once, twice, three times Vocabulary - Instructions - Prohibitions Activities - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Listening: choose the correct option - Correct word, correct option, Listening: true or false, Listening: fill in the gaps, choosing synonymous sentneces, dub the film.

Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - Megan's dog - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - At the airport: looking for Megan

Aims: To revise the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include dubbing the film, dialogue understanding: selecting the correct option, making sentences and filling in the gaps. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions - Have Got - Talking about the family - Directions and places in a town - Asking for more information Vocabulary - Physical descriptions - Family and relations Activities - Watch a film and dub it. Listening: choosing the correct option - Make sentences. Fill in the gaps.

Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - At the airport: looking for Megan

Aims: To revise the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include choosing the correct word, Listen and answer: true or false, Reading: read and put in order, Listen and fill in the gaps, etc. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions - Have Got - Talking about the family - Directions and places in a town - Asking for more information - Possessive's' - Imperatives - Prepositions Vocabulary - Physical descriptions - Family and relations.