Level B1 - Block 3

In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and begin the crossover from B1 to a B2. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner’s independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as travel and eating out, asking for and following directions, health etc. In this block the learner will start to notice an increased confidence when faced with basic functions and will be able to read an English or American newspaper with little difficulty. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, minimal pairs, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. 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 - Saying goodbye to the band

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic 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 - Wild animals - Colloquial language: mates - Everyday expressions.

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Saying goodbye to the band

Aims: To acquire and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Future simple: will/won't + infinitive - Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: - Animals - Colloquial language - Telephone expressions - More verbs. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the gaps - Complete the sentences - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures.

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Saying goodbye to the band

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammas as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Future simple: will/won't + infinitive - Comparisons: as … as. Vocabulary: - Animals - Colloquial language - Telephone expressions - More verbs. Activities: - Listening: listen and choose the best option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then select the right sound - Fill in the gaps with the correct word or option - Student-led practice: click on the images - Answer the questions - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Saying goodbye to the band - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Getting married

Aims: To acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic 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 - Vocabulary presentation: weddings and honeymoon trips.

Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Getting married

Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises Structures and functions: - Comparisons: more/less…than - Will vs. present continuous for future - Shall: offers and suggestions. Vocabulary: - Common expressions - Weddings - More adjectives. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Complete the sentences - Listen and pay attention - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures.

Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Getting married

Aims: To revise and consolidate the grammar and structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Comparisons: more/less…than - Will vs. present continuous for future - Shall: offers and suggestions - Travel: changing money. Vocabulary: - Weddings - Common expressions - More adjectives. Activities: - Listening: listen and choose the correct option - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the corresponding sound - Multiple choice - Gap-fill - Listening: listen and fill in the gaps - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Getting married -Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Meeting Jean's family I

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic 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 - House and home.

Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Meeting Jean's family I

Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First Conditional: facts and general truths - Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives. Vocabulary: - House and home - Common expressions - Irregular superlatives. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Fill in the gaps - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Choose the correct option - Complete the sentences.

Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Meeting Jean's family I

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First Conditional: facts and general truths - Superlatives: short and irregular adjectives Vocabulary: - House and home - Common expressions - Irregular superlatives. Activities: - Listening: listen and answer - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and then choose the corresponding sound - Fill in the gaps with the correct word or option - Complete the sentences - Reading: select the correct option - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary - Listening: listen and fill in the gaps - Multiple choice - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real-life dialoge: dub the film.

Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Meeting Jean's family I - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Meeting Jean's family II

Aims: To learn and acquire structures and vocabulary related to the topic 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 - The home.

Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Meeting Jean's family II

Aims: To learn and practice grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises Structures and functions: - Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned - Passive: talking about the agent. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell - Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book - Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: - Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: - Listen and repeat - Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures - Gap-fill: complete the sentences - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary.

Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Meeting Jean's family II

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar as well as the structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Active vs. Passive: John is cleaning / the room is cleaned - Passive - agent: The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell - Superlatives: long adjectives. The most interesting book - Prepositions of place: in, at, on. Vocabulary: - Tasks around the home: cooking verbs, cleaning. Activities: - Listening comprehension: multiple choice - Pronuncation: listen and repeat and choose the right sound - Fill in the gaps: multiple choice - Student-led practice: click on the vocabulary and fill in the gaps - Gap-fill - Listening: listen and fill in the gaps - Complete the sentences - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Meeting Jean's family II - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - A new barman

Aims: To learn and acquire new structures and vocabulary related to the topic 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.

Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - A new barman

Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises Structures and functions: - Talking about illness: headache, stomach ache - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear - Infinitive of purpose - To and for. Vocabulary: - Medication - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Student-led practice: click on the images - Fill in the gaps: multiple choice - Association of pictures with structures, sentences and phrases: listen and repeat - Listening: listen and fill in ghe gaps - Fill in the gaps - Listening: listen and choose the correct option.

Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - A new barman

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear, meet/know - Infinitive of purpose - To and for. Vocabulary: - Emotions - Illness. Activities: - Pronunciation: listen and repeat and choose the corresponding sound - Fill in the gaps: multiple choice - Gap-fill - Comprehension exercise: choose synonymous sentences - Real life dialogue: dub the film - Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - A new barman - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - Dreaming of becoming famous

Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First conditional - Confusing verbs: win/earn, lend/borrow, look at/watch, carry/wear, meet/know. Vocabulary: - Synonyms - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Real life dialogue: listen and dub the film - Listening comprehension: fill the gaps - Gap-fill: multiple choice - Make sentences.

Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - Dreaming of becoming famous

Aims: To expand, review and conslidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - First conditional - The passive voice. Vocabulary: - Synonyms - Expressing emotions. Activities: - Reading comprehension: true or false - Complete the sentences.

Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - Dreaming of becoming famous

Aims: To expand, review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the Block through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Comparative and superlative forms. Vocabulary: - Telephone conversation - Vocabulary from the previous units. Activities: - Listening: listen and fill in the gaps - Make sentences - Gap-fill: multiple choice.

Unit 5 - Lesson 24 - Know about the country and its customs. Just for fun!

Additional exercises.