Level C1 - Block 1
In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Blocks and complete the crossover from B2/pre-C1 to a C1 Proficient User level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, motivating the learner to become conversant on diverse subjects such as the family, work issues and making arrangements. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures in all tenses with focus on the future tenses to talk about completed or predicted actions in the future. Productive and receptive skills are stretched with more phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, the differences between British and American vocabulary, making predictions and talking about future plans, offering, suggesting. As with the other blocks on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, word stress, vowel sounds, contractions 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, sentence transformation, error detection and correction and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Starting out the theatre group I
Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered in the previous Blocks 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, where student has to listen and repeat the presented sentences. Structures and functions: Presentation of target vocabulary through contextual sentences. Vocabulary: Introduction to new vocabulary items: variety, diagram, lecturer, to look up, to fetch, gesture. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Multiple choice listening comprehension: real life dialogue

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Starting out the theatre group I
Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered as well as to present and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as reading, listening and answering questions, gap-filling, etc.Structures and functions:Tense review: present tenses, past tenses, perfect tenses, future tenses. Uses of 'Get'.Vocabulary: Useful expressions: on the dole, in a rut, to get the gist, to get rid of, to split up, to take your mind off, to count someone in, on the contrary, Non-verbal communication. Language learning, Activities: Reading and listening comprehension: yes or no. Finding synonyms. Listening practice: true or false. Error detection and correction.

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Starting out the theatre group I
Aims: To expand, consolidate and review the structures and vocabulary covered in the previous lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice: listen and repeat, gap-filling, dub the film, etc.Structures and functions: Tense review: present tenses, past tenses, perfect tenses, future tenses, Uses of 'Get', Prepositions collocated with verbs. Vocabulary: Revision of useful expressions and phrasal verbs: on the dole, in a rut, to get the gist, to get rid of, to split up, to take your mind off, to count someone in, on the contrary. Activities: Pronunciation: Listening practice: spelling, Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Error detection and correction, Real life dialogue: dub the film, Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Starting out the theatre group I - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.

Unit 2 - Lesson 5 - Starting out the theatre group II
Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered 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: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences. Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: background, motorist, chairman, theme, prospects, to write an account of, hardship, crisis, in the former / latter, manage to, recall, amongst etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

Unit 2 - Lesson 6 - Starting out the theatre group II
Aims: To present, practice and expand the grammar covered through a series of interactive exercises such as gap-filling, associating sentences with corresponding pictures, readings, etc. Structures and functions: Past simple vs. Past continuous, Present perfect simple and continuous vs. Past perfect simple and continuous, Used to & use to vs. would for past habits, Dates. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: let me introduce you to, I’d like you to meet, better late than never, it’s been a pleasure to meet you, to run into someone/something, the matter in hand. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Reading and listening comprehension: choose an appropriate sentence, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences, Listen and repeat, Listening and writing. practice: taking notes

Unit 2 - Lesson 7 - Starting out the theatre group II
Aims: To consolidate and review the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and repeating vocabulary, fill-in the gaps activities, choosing an option, dubbing the film, etc. Structures and functions: Past simple vs. Past continuous, Present perfect simple and continuous vs. Past perfect simple and continuous, Used to & use to vs. would for past habits, Dates. Vocabulary: Addressing people: titles and appropriate responses, Revision of useful expressions: let me introduce you to, I’d like you to meet, better late than never, it’s been a pleasure to meet you, to run into someone/something, the matter in hand. Activities: Pronunciation: Listening comprehension: true or false, Gap fill: vocabulary revision, Error detection and correction, Choose the appropriate response, Real life dialogue: dub the film, Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 2 - Lesson 8 - Starting out the theatre group II - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.

Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Starting out the theatre group III
Aims:To expand the structures and vocabulary covered 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: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences and dialogues. Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: box office, performance, troublemakers, seaside, to line up, eventful, refreshing, rest room etc. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

Unit 3 - Lesson 10 - Starting out the theatre group III
Aims: To study, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and repeating, correct/incorrect sentences, gap-filling, associating words or sentences with pictures, etc. Structures and functions: Present perfect simple vs. Present perfect continuous, Present perfect + often, still, yet, already, just…, Time markers: for, since, during, while, Articles: 'the’ or zero, Prepositions of place: in, on, by, at. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to get the bug for something, to keep verb+ing, to work something out, to make a fool of oneself, to do some verb+ing, Geographical names & location reference, Theatre, Letters to the editor. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Reading: error detection, Gap fill: supply the correct tense, Reading comprehension: true or false, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending for the sentences.

Unit 3 - Lesson 11 - Starting out the theatre group III
Aims:To consolidate and review the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice, fill in the gaps activities, dubbing the film, etc. Structures and functions: Present perfect simple vs. Present perfect continuous, Present perfect + often, still, yet, already, just…, Time markers: for, since, during, while, Articles: 'the' or zero, Prepositions of place: in, on, by, at. Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to get the bug for something, to keep verb+ing, to work something out, to make a fool of oneself, to do some verb+ing, Geographical names & location reference, Theatre, Letters to the editor. Activities: Pronunciation: abbreviations, Answer the questions: various formats, Gap fill: supply the correct word or phrase, Reading comprehension: true or false, Listening comprehension: write the correct tense, Real life dialogue: dub the film, Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 3 - Lesson 12 - Starting out the theatre group III - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.

Unit 4 - Lesson 13 - Rehearsing in a hired hall
Aims:To expand the structures and vocabulary covered 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:Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences and dialogues. Vocabulary: Presentation of new vocabulary: life expectancy, costume, representative, wildlife, dominant, trial, settlement, to be aware of something, gathered, etc.Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the correct ending for the sentences.

Unit 4 - Lesson 14 - Rehearsing in a hired hall
Aims:To present, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as selecting the best option, writing sentences, gap-filling, etc. Structures and functions: Will and shall: promises, predictions, offers and suggestions, Future continuous, Future perfect simple and continuous, By then, by the time… Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to take time off, to fall into the wrong hands, to go ahead with, to stand in for, to get a feel for, to get hold of, to bear in mind, Science, Synonyms, Antonyms. Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Reading and listening: detecting synonyms and antonyms, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate phrase, Listening comprehension: gap fill.

Unit 4 - Lesson 15 - Rehearsing in a hired hall
Aims:To consolidate, review and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as pronunciation practice, selecting the correct word, fill in the gaps activities, dubbing the film and finding synonymous sentences. Structures and functions: Will and shall: promises, predictions, offers and suggestions, Future continuous, Future perfect simple and continuous, By then, by the time… Vocabulary: Useful expressions: to take time off, to fall into the wrong hands, to go ahead with, to stand in for, to get a feel for, to get hold of, to bear in mind, Science, Synonyms, Antonyms, Activities: Pronunciation: word stress, Reading and listening: choose the appropriate word, Listening comprehension: specific information, Reading and listening: gap fill, Real life dialogue: dub the film, Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 4 - Lesson 16 - Rehearsing in a hired hall - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.

Unit 5 - Lesson 17 - An invitation to the local press
Aims: To expand the structures and vocabulary covered 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: Presentation of new vocabulary through contextual sentences, Vocabulary: Body: forehead, wrist, thumb, toe, complexion, pale, well built, General: heels, casual clothes, toddler, overweight, accessories, sharp, trendy, big headed, to gate crash, Age: teenager, middle-aged, adult,… Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending, Listening comprehension: gap fill.

Unit 5 - Lesson 18 - An invitation to the local press
Aims: To study, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listen and repeat, write correct sentences, selecting the right image, fill in the gaps, read, read and choose the correct answer, etc. Structures and functions: Order of adjectives, Compound adjectives, Family resemblance: look alike. Vocabulary: Body: ankle, chin, eyebrows, eyelashes, forehead, hips, knee, palms, shoulders, waist, wrist, Talking about similarities: to look like, to take after, to seem to be, to look as if, to look alike, Useful expressions: to look as if, to have a weakness for, to be fond of, to win someone´s heart, all over the world, to be deep in thought, Revision of clothes vocabulary: trendy, smart, casual, shawl, tracksuit, trainers, etc.Activities: Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures, Listen and repeat, Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate answer, Listening comprehension: gap fill, Sentence transformation.

Unit 5 - Lesson 19 - An invitation to the local press
Aims:To review, consolidate, practice and expand the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listen and repeat, write correct sentences, selecting the right image, fill in the gaps, read, read and choose the correct answer, etc. Structures and functions: Expressing degrees: fairly, slightly, extremely, Talking about approximate ages: early, mid, late, Compound adjectives. Vocabulary: Revision of lexical fields: ages, physical descriptions, appearances. Activities: Pronunciation: word stress, Listen and repeat, Listening for specific information: completing a form, Reading comprehension: supply alternative descriptions, Error correction, Real life dialogue: dub the film, Choosing synonymous sentences.

Unit 5 - Lesson 20 - An invitation to the local press - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.

Unit 6 - Lesson 21 - The First Performance
Aims:To review and consolidate the vocabulary, structures and pronunciation of the Block through a series of interactive exercises such as dialogue understamding, listening and repeating, dubbing the film, etc.Structures and functions: Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice. Vocabulary: Revision of vocabulary through contextual practice. Activities: Listening comprehension: choose the appropriate ending, Pronunciation: the schwa sound, Listen and repeat, Real life dialogue: dub the film.

Unit 6 - Lesson 22 - The First Performance
Aims:To review and consolidate the structures, grammar and vocabulary covered in the block through a series of interactive exercises such as readings, completing the sentences, filling in the gaps, etc.Structures and functions:Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice: supply the correct tense according to situation, choosing the correct modal verbs.Vocabulary: Revision of common verbs: to get, to look , take ,to carry, to run, to keep, to stand, to work, Revision of lexical fields from the previous lessons: appearances, ages, feelings. Activities: Reading and listening comprehension: supplying specific information, Reading comprehension: true or false, Sentence transformation, Gap-fill.

Unit 6 - Lesson 23 - The First Performance
Aims:To review and consolidate the structures and vocabulary covered through a series of interactive exercises such as listening and answering, etc. Structures and functions: Revision of structures and functions through contextual practice in dialogues and sentences, Vocabulary: Revision of lexical fields from the previous units: clothes, education, holidays, home life. Activities: Listening comprehension: specific information, Reading comprehension: choose the most appropriate word.

Unit 6 - Lesson 24 - The First Performance - Additional exercises
Additional exercises.