inlingua School of Languages ENGLISH SYLLABUS FULL-TIME · Quality, Professionalism and Service V1.1_20160324 ELEMENTARY 1A Course Book Inlingua Book 1 Step 1 (CEFR A1) Unit Functional

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ELEMENTARY 1A Course Book Inlingua Book 1 Step 1 (CEFR A1)

Unit Functional topic Content and Learning Objectives

1 Self-introduction Present Simple: to be (I, you)

2 Introducing other people Asking for names of objects in English

Present Simple: to be (He, She, We, They) What is this? Is this…?

3 Understanding flight information Asking about airport facilities

Alphabet, Numbers (1-10) Where’s the …?

4 Reading and Writing An email - Write short, simple phrases about a family photo Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

5 Saying 24-hour times Drinks and prices

Numbers (11 - 50) What time is it? (o’clock) Containers for liquids

6 Referring to places in a town Buying bus tickets

Vocabulary for places What time is it? (quarter to, quarter past)

7 Buying snacks Talking about likes and dislikes

What is this/What are these? Like + noun

8 Reading and Writing A product review - Write short, simple sentences about a product Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

9 Saying where you live and work Saying what you do

Present Simple: verbs (I, you) Present Simple questions: Do you…? What do you…?

10 Talking about your daily routine Leisure activities

Verbs for talking about daily routines and leisure activities Like + infinitive

11 Talking about people and families Present simple sentences and questions: 3rd person

12 Talking about possessions Describing looks and age

Possessive pronouns, Whose Looks + adj, looks like + noun

13 Talking about home interiors and rooms in a house

There is/are (sentences and questions)

14 Reading and Writing A letter - Write short simple sentences to describe yourself and your family Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

15 Spelling words and abbreviations IT and Computers

Asking about and giving spellings of words Can for ability

16 Talking about Food Vocabulary for common types of food and snacks Would you like vs Do you like

17 Polite language at the table Ordering meals at a restaurant

Could for requests What’s… like?, What kind of…?

18 Talking about Geography Wh Questions Geographical vocabulary

19 Review Session Review Session

20 Test


ELEMENTARY 1B

Course Book Inlingua Book 1 Step 1 (CEFR A1)


21 Giving simple descriptions Talking about distance and duration

How + adj questions quite, very

22 Making suggestions Shall we..? Let’s… On + days

23 Referring to dates and years Talking about sporting events

Ordinal numbers

24 Reading and Writing An email invitation – Use common phrases to complete a simple email invitation Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

25 Talking about shopping, money and prices

Would you like… review Vocabulary of different types of shops Numbers (100 – 999)

26 Making requests at a clothes shop Describing colour

Can for requests

27 Describing basic rules Checking in for a flight

Can/Can’t for permission, requests 0 Conditional

28 Reading and Writing A letter asking for information Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

29 Buying train tickets Describing places you like

Asking for repetition and clarification I would like to… for requests, What’s … like?

30 Filling out forms with personal details Making arrangements at a hotel desk

Hotel vocabulary Review: Could for requests

31 Talking about places inside buildings and hotel facilities

Is there… review How many… are there?

32 Referring to common actions Describing present actions

Imperatives Present Continuous

33 Asking for and giving directions Asking for tourist information in a town

Directions

34 Reading and Writing A City Description

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers Easystart

35 Describing the weather Adverbs of frequency Contrasting present simple with present continuous

36 Describing locations in countries Talking about outdoor activities

North of, center of, near to… Go verb-ing

37 Advantages of different types of media Describing precise frequency

How often, once, twice, each, every

38 Discussing personal preferences Talking about movie stars

Phrases for likes, dislikes and preferences

39 Review Review

40 Test


ELEMENTARY 2A


Lesson Functional topic Content and Learning Objectives

1 Using appropriate polite phrases with strangers Keeping up a polite conversation

Polite Phrases Present Simple vs Present Continuous, Adverbs of Frequency

2 Asking for information at a train station Personal Preferences on train journeys

Review of railway vocabulary I like to…

3 Talking about Past Events Past Simple (was/were) and Past time markers Past Simple (regular verbs)

4 Reading and Writing A Postcard Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

5 Talking about Past Events Past Simple (irregular verbs)

6 Talking about Objects (Shapes/Dimensions/Weights) Describing Basic Functions of Tools

How + Adj You use it to, You use it for, You can… with it

7 Understanding Written Technical Instructions Describing and Explaining Gadgets

Imperatives

8 Reading and Writing A Travel Review Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

9 Describing Experiences and Feelings Making comparisons

Adjectives Comparatives

10 Making comparisons Talking about eccentric sports

Superlatives

11 Arranging to meet someone Describing locations to meet

Suggestions Prepositions of Place

12 Describing Future Arrangements Talking about travel preparations

Present Continuous for the future

13 Referring to common animals Referring to parts of the body

Animal and body parts vocabulary

14 Reading and Writing Giving Directions Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

15 Talking about presence and absence Telling anecdotes about animal encounters

Some, any, no, none Past tense review

16 Asking about and explaining word meanings

Compounds with some, any, no e.g thing Relative clauses How many vs much for Countable and Uncountable Nouns

17 Talk about approximate quantities Giving facts about your area of expertise

Much/Many in questions A lot/a little/a few vs not much/not many Relative clauses review

18

Discussing Requirements and abilities for jobs Describing actions

Be able to/know how to Adverbs of manner


20 Test


ELEMENTARY 2B



21 Expressing Warnings and Precautions Talking about dangerous jobs

Forms of must If, Before, When

22 Talking about near and distant things Using appropriate language as a host and guest

This/That/These/Those Too vs Enough

23 Giving Advice Talking about how to throw a party

Should

24 Reading & Writing Giving Advice Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

25 Making and responding to suggestions Formulating Plans

Phrases for inviting need to and have to

26 Discussing Plans Designing a tourist information website

Going to for plans

27 Talking about correspondence Understanding common words on websites

Fixed expressions for letters and emails IT Terminology

28 Reading & Writing An Internet Blog Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

29 Making simple telephone calls Talking about interesting websites

Phrases for telephone enquiries

30 Referring to things you have done Present Perfect Regular verbs and Irregular verbs

31 Referring to periods of time Present Perfect with How Long

32 Referring to domestic tasks Referring to tasks you have or have not done

Present Perfect with just, yet and already

33 Referring to common travel preparation tasks Moving to a new home

Vocabulary

34 Reading and Writing A Job for the Summer Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 1 (Beginners)

35 Referring to different forms of transportation Describing positions and directions

Preposition of place Preposition of movement

36 Describing Processes Talking about interesting journeys

Present Passive

37 Expressing hopes and predictions Expressing opinions

Will/Won’t for predictions Opinion phrases

38 Referring to common school subjects Talking about things you hope to do someday

Subjects


40 Test


ELEMENTARY 3A

Course Book New Total English Pre-Intermediate (CEFR B1)


1

Describe personal events in the past Past Simple

2 Talk about personal achievements and experiences

Present Perfect Simple: experience

3 Ask different types of questions Questions

4 Reading & Writing Write a short biography about someone’s life Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

5 Tell a friend about your future plans Be going to : future plans

6 Make arrangements with a friend Present Continuous: future arrangements

7 Define and describe things to explain what you mean

Defining relative clauses

8 Reading & Writing Write a note or message to a friend Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

9 Compare people Comparative adjectives

10 Talk about challenging events and activities

Superlative adjectives

11 Ask questions in everyday situtations Indirect questions

12 Exchange opinions with a friend Should, have to, can: obligation and permission

13 Talk about friends Present Perfect Simple: for and since

14 Reading & Writing Write a ‘thank you’ email Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

15 Describe yourself when you were younger

Used to : past habits

16 Make general predictions about the future

Will , may , might : prediction

17 Describe a favourite place Countable and uncountable nouns

18 Give reasons for choices Too , too much/many , (not) enough

19 Review Review Session

20 Test


ELEMENTARY 3B

Course Book New Total English Pre-Intermediate (CEFR B1)


21 Talk about possible events and situations in the future

First Conditional

22 Describe someone’s personality Gerunds and infinitives

23 Discuss illness and give advice Stop , try , remember : gerunds and infinitives

24 Reading & Writing Write an apology with an explanation Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

25 Discuss the use of technology Present Simple Passive

26 Talk about special occasions Prepositions of time

27 Describe past actions Past Continuous and Past Simple

28 Reading & Writing Write a short story describing a sequence of events Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

29 Talk about your abilities Can , could , be able to : ability

30 Respond to simple job interview questions

Adverbs of manner

31 Tell a story from the news Past Simple Passive

32 Describe a holiday Present Perfect Simple : just , yet , already

33 Make generalizations about customs Verbs with two objects

34 Reading & Writing Write about recent travel experiences Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

35 Recommend a film Past Perfect Simple

36 Talk about people who influenced you Would : past habits

37 Discuss adverts and their influence Articles

38 Talk about decisions and plans for the future

Will and be going to : decisions and plans


40 Test


ELEMENTARY 4A

Course Book Inlingua Book 2 Step 1 (CEFR B1)


1

Using polite language appropriately Talking about long and short term present situations

Review of formal/informal greetings Contrasting present simple vs present continuous

2 Discussing usual and specific situations Sharing foreign language adventures

0 conditional with if and when Using the gerund as a subject/object

3 Discussing biographical information Discussing past events

Collocations Past Simple review

4 Reading and Writing A Personal Message for a Website Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

5 Discussing experiences of education and work

Education related collocations

6 Discussing past experiences in detail Talking about goals

Present Perfect vs Past Simple for talking about experiences, been vs gone Present Perfect with yet, already, for, since, so far and still

7 Referring to types of sports and physical activities Talking about spectator sports

Sports: Play, Go, Do

8 Reading and Writing A Story 1 Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

9 Understanding and discussing high frequency news topics Summing up recent events

Vocabulary Interchangeable use of the Present Perfect and Past Simple

10 Describing past circumstances and memories Talking about 15 minutes of fame

Past Continuous with when and while

11 Explaining reasons for doing things and purpose of things Common computer/internet terminology

Infinitives of purpose Common IT vocabulary

12 Using appropriate language in everyday emails Talking about useful travel resources

Common expressions in emails

13 Discussing travel procedures Talking about frequent and infrequent situations

Air and rail vocabulary Adverbs of frequency

14 Reading and Writing An email to a friend Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

15 Talking about travel problems Sharing travel anecdotes

Vocabulary

16 Offering to do things Making future arrangements Describing arrangement

I’ll, shall I…?, will/won’t + as soon as, until Pres Continuous for future event, Present Simple for timetabled events

17 Discussing plans and decisions Making a travel plan

Contrast of going to vs will (spontaneous decisions)

18 Discussing predictions with various levels of certainty/uncertainty Describing the weather

Will + adverb of possibility, may, might Weather vocabulary


20 Test


ELEMENTARY 4B



21 Giving confident forecasts Discussing possible scenarios Discussing weather impact on industry

Going to vs will for predictions First conditional

22 Talking about transactions and purchases Discussing advantages/disadvantages

Vocabulary for shopping Advantages and Disadvantages phrases

23 Making comparisons Spending habits

Comparative adjectives + degree (a little, far, etc)

24 Reading and Writing A Description of your town Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

25 Talking about leisure activities Discussing likes, dislikes and preferences

Prepositions after go and related verbs Phrases for referring to likes and dislikes

26 Discussing feelings and experiences Talking about quality time

-ing and –ed endings for adjectives

27 Discussing the use of time Making recommendations

Phrases containing the word “time” Phrases for offering advice

28 Reading and Writing A description of a favourite possession Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

29 Discussing imaginary scenarios Discussing a back-to-basics holiday

Second conditional

30 Discussing the natural environment Describing systems and processes

Geographical vocabulary Passive: Present Simple review, Past Simple

31 Describing position and movement Discussing perceptions of the ocean

Prepositions of place and movement Ocean vocabulary

32 Talking about traffic issues Discussing traffic law

Car and traffic vocabulary Modals of obligation

33 Making arrangements to rent vehicles Talking about pros and cons of cars

Car Rental Vocabulary

34 Reading and Writing An email to arrange a trip

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 2 (Elementary)

35 Referring to common fruits and vegetables, food and drink

Vocabulary Food/Beverage container vocabulary (e.g a packet of)

36 Describing cooking methods Talking about local dishes

Food preparation vocabulary

37 Describing clothing styles Referring to items of clothing

Modifiers, so, such a Clothing vocabulary

38 Describing safety issues Giving a talk on clothing

Vocabulary for minor injuries Reflexive pronouns


40 Test


INTERMEDIATE 1A


Lesson Functional topic Content and Learning Objectives

1 Expressing Opinions and Linking ideas Expressing degrees of (dis)agreement

Opinion phrases, also, too, as well Phrases for agreeing and disagreeing

2 Reporting comments others made Expressions and culture

Reported Speech (sentences)

3 Referring to actions on the telephone Answering the phone and dealing with incoming calls

Telephone vocabulary Telephone expressions

4 Reading and Writing An Opinion Composition Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

5 Reporting Questions Cell Phone Etiquette

Reported Speech (questions)

6 Referring to parts of appliance Understanding technical instructions for common devices

Common electrical appliance vocabulary Verbs to describe technical

7 Describing physical actions for using appliances Culture of speed

Splitting two-word verbs

8 Reading and Writing A Note Giving Instructions Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

9 Describing household fittings and furnishings Referring to common materials

Vocabulary

10 Describing styles and colours The Ideal Home

Adjectives to describe style and colours

11 Referring to everyday tasks Describing physical actions

Phrasal verbs Adverbs of manner – comparative forms

12 Describing Past routines Jobs in the past

Used to, could/couldn’t

13 Referring to problems and difficulties Making and responding to suggestions

Future ability Phrases for making suggestions

14 Reading and Writing A Letter of Application Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

15 Discussing past problems and solutions What to do in an emergency

Was/Wasn’t able to, managed/didn’t manage to

16 Discussing social issues Referring to places, people and things

Review of no/some/every/any + one/thing/body Introduce no/some/every/any + where -ever e.g whichever

17 Discussing City Attractions National stereotypes

Vocabulary

18 Using appropriate polite expressions Asking questions politely

Indirect Questions


20 Test


INTERMEDIATE 1B



21 Referring to Personal Characteristics Culture Shock

Adjectives to describe character traits

22 Talking about places to eat Explaining dishes/types of food

Vocabulary

23 Using polite language at the table Discussing Restaurant Experiences

Vocabulary

24 Reading & Writing A Review of a Restaurant Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

25 Understanding offers in advertisements Explaining precautions

Vocabulary

26 Describing positive and negative changes Styles of Advertising

Describing trends

27 Discussing everyday financial matters Referring to past situations in markets

Review of Past Simple

28 Reading & Writing A Story 2 Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

29 Giving precise and approximate figures Discussion on motivation to make money

Decimals and percentages Adverbs expressing approximation

30 Describing positive and negative emotions

Vocabulary

31 Connecting complimentary and contrasting ideas, consequences Stress

Conjunctions

32 Referring to types of TV programs Referring to types of music

Vocabulary

33 Discussing issues relating to stories and movies Reality TV

Vocabulary

34 Reading and Writing A Review of a Film Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

35 Talking about tourist accomodation Vocabulary

36 Describing faults and problems Hotel experiences

Use of won’t to describe faults

37 Describing how things move Explaining cause and effect

Verb particles for movement and direction Cause and effect phrases

38 Discussing certain/uncertain information and estimates Philosophical Discussions

It is said/thought…


40 Test


INTERMEDIATE 2A

Course Book New Total English Intermediate (CEFR B1+)


1 Express interest in what is said Auxiliary verbs (do, be, have)

2 Start a conversation with a stranger Present Simple and Present Continuous

3 Re-tell a simple narrative in your own words

Present Perfect Simple and Past Simple

4 Reading & Writing Write a description of an event Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

5 Give opinions and agree/disagree Defining relative clauses

6 Describe an object The passive

7 Describe an important event from your life

Past Simple and Past Continuous

8 Reading & Writing Write an email of complaint Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

9 Make a complain Future plans

10 Compare cities Comparatives and superlatives

11 Take notes while listening Future possibility

12 Use intonation to check and confirm information

Question tags

13 Carry out a survey and present results Modal verbs of obligation and Prohibition

14 Reading & Writing Write a report on factual information Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

15 Ask for and give clarification Zero and First Conditionals with if/ When / unless / as soon as

16 Describe your response to a picture Present Perfect Continuous and Present Perfect Simple

17 Describe a pastime Verb patterns with -ing and infinitive

18 Describe a restaurant Countable and uncountable nouns


20 Test


INTERMEDIATE 2B

Course Book New Total English Intermediate (CEFR B1+)


21 Describe a memorable photo Past Perfect Simple

22 Get around a new place Uses of like

23 Talk about unexpected events Articles

24 Reading & Writing Write a detailed description of a place Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

25 Describe a learning experience Subject and object questions

26 Describe a teacher from your past Used to and would

27 Carry out an interview Modals of ability, past and present

28 Reading & Writing Summarise a short article Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

29 Discuss problems and suggest changes

Second Conditional

30 Express and respond to opinions Adverbs

31 Describe the effect of important decisions

Third Conditional

32 Ask for clarification Make, let, allow

33 Take notes while listening Reported speech

34 Reading & Writing Write about change Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

35 Describe job skills Past obligation/permission

36 Respond to a poem I wish/If only

37 Briefly describe a famous person Review of past tenses

38 Understand cultural differences Phrasal verbs


40 Test


INTERMEDIATE 3A

Course Book Inlingua English 3 Step 1 (CEFR B2)

Unit Topic Content and Learning Objectives

1

Describing precise and approximate frequency Describing objectives and hopes

Adverbs of Frequency Phrases to discuss aims and ambitions

2 Expressing degrees of agreement and disagreement Talking about experiences

Giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing

3 Making reference to previous experience and discussing it in detail Describing wondrous things

Adjectives to describe exceptional experiences Present Perfect vs. Past Simple, Review of irregular verbs

4 Reading and Writing A narrative: lottery winner Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

5 Comparing experiences Discussing what makes countries unique

Comparative and Superlative adjectives review and with the Present Perfect

6 Describing the urban landscape, shapes and sizes

Vocabulary to describe urban areas Describing shapes and sizes

7 Giving multi-word descriptions Talking about urban sprawl

Adjective order

8 Reading and Writing An extract from a holiday brochure Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

9 Referring to routine activities and travel preparations

Phrasal verbs for routines and commutes Splitting phrasal verbs

10 Discussing past, present and future leisure activities

Phrasal verbs for leisure activities Idioms for leisure activities

11 Referring to common cooking utensils and ingredients

Vocabulary (cooking utensils) Vocabulary (household ingredients)

12 Describing and understanding recipes Talking about creative cuisine

Vocabulary to write recipe instructions

13 Describing uses, capabilities and functions of objects Describing hypothethical concepts

Modal Passives, Future Passives able to and capable of

14 Reading and Writing A description of a sporting event Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

15 Describing past and recent concepts Talking about how technology makes life easier

Present Perfect and Past Passives

16 Describing personal characteristics, strengths and weaknesses

Adjectives to describe personality, strengths and weaknesses

17 Talking about recent jobs and tasks Talking about the current economic climate

Present Perfect Continuous Contrast Present Perfect Simple vs. Continuous

18 Referring to different types of weather conditions and giving detailed climatic information

Describing general climatic conditions Describing extreme weather


20 Test


INTERMEDIATE 3B



21 Describing climate change issues Talking about global warming

Vocabulary for climate change issues

22 Discussing predictions and probability Referring to approximate quantities

Probability (maybe, probably, certainly, etc.) and chances

Phrases for giving approximations

23 Describing scenarios and theories Talking about viral marketing

Review of 2nd Conditional Passives in 2nd conditional sentences

24 Reading and Writing Advantages and Disadvantages Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

25 Referring to categories of retail outlets Talking about services

Store vocabulary Causative have/get

26 Discussing purchases and orders Talking about negotiation

Vocabulary to describe problems with purchases and recourse options

27 Discussing details of travel tickets Referring to stages in a sequence

Travel ticket and fare vocabulary Phrases for sequencing

28 Reading and Writing A narrative Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

29 Offering advice Talking about transportation

Phrases and idioms for offering and responding to advice

30 Describing changes and developments Referring to key economic issues

Related verb and noun forms of globalization terms

31 Referring to future events Talking about intelligent globalization

Future Perfect and Future Continuous

32 Referring to past events and periods Past tenses review - (Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, used to)

33 Describing past happenings which preceded others Talking about wildlife encounters

Past Perfect Simple vs. Continuous Animal species vocabulary

34 Reading and Writing A letter of advice

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

35 Describing styles in terms of modernity Describing past methods and conventions

Compound adjectives Used to and would

36 Making connections between related points Talking about home staging

Words for connecting and contrasting

37 Referring to people’s ages approximately and timeframes

Phrases for describing approximate ages and time phrases

38 Explaining the cause and consequences of things Talking about retirement issues

Phrases for expressing causes and consequences

39 Review Review

40 Test


INTERMEDIATE 4A



1 Describing types of advertising Expressing anger and frustration

Vocabulary (Different types of advertising) Idioms for expressing anger and frustration

2 Describing ideas Discussing experiences with salespeople

Adjectives to describe ideas

3 Discussing civil and criminal law issues Referring to types of crime

Legal Vocabulary Crimes and Offenses Vocabulary

4 Reading and Writing An advertisement Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

5 Describing what’s legal and illegal Discussing methods of reducing crime

Rules and regulations

6 Expressing support for ideas and opinions Describing majority and minority views

Describing agreement and disagreement Describing collective agreement

7 Discussing the shortcomings of democracy Discussing types of freedom

Describing democratic processes

8 Reading and Writing A funny crime story Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

9 Understanding IT terminology Describing study and research tasks

IT Vocabulary Phrasal verbs for research and study

10 Describing communication and making contact Talking about social networking

Phrasal verbs for communication

11 Referring to common types of transportation infrastructure Describing transportation routes

Vocabulary for civil infrastructure Prepositions of movement

12 Reporting progress on projects Talking about controversial infrastructure projects

Vocabulary for talking about current projects, Present Continuous Passive

13 Referring to types of social communication Expressing and responding to thanks

Describing different types of social interactions Polite phrases for expressing and responding to thanks

14 Reading and Writing A description of a town or city Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

15 Expressing apologies and regrets Talking about body language

Expressing sincere apologies and regrets

16 Discussing details of conversation Reacting in conversations

Reporting verbs for summarizing conversations

Reacting in conversations

17 Expressing empathy and provoking responses in conversations Discussing the importance of small talk

Question tags

18 Discussing fashion trends Making subjective descriptions

Describing fashions and trends Adverbs with gradable and ungradable adjectives + subjective adverbs


20 Test


INTERMEDIATE 4B



21 Making emphatic descriptions using idioms Discussing crowd mentality

Idiomatic descriptions

22 Speaking opinions decisively and tentatively Adding emphasis to arguement

Question tag intonation, negative questions

Speaking emphatically using auxiliaries and uncontracted forms

23 Structuring arguments and addressing contrary arguments Dissuassion

Phrases for structuring arguments

24 Reading and Writing A letter of complaint Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

25 Understanding common words in headlines and journalistic reporting style

Verbs used in newspaper headlines Nouns and verbs used in press reports

26 Discussing facts and myths Talking about what makes good news

Words for describing truth and lies

27 Discussing things that went wrong Describing mistakes and misunderstandings

Irregular verbs to describe past mishaps Phrases for describing mistakes and confusion

28 Reading and Writing Writing a report Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

29 Discussing mishaps with hindsight Talking about different aspects of risk

Expressing wishes and regrets

30 Talking about academic subjects Describing qualifications

Words for referring to specific academic subjects and professional qualification

31 Discussing what might have been Discussing meritocracy and social classes

Third Conditional

32 Referring to occupational groups Discussing issues relating to employment

Categories of jobs Discussing employment packages

33 Discussing feelings about work Talking about career change

Adjectives to describe feelings and reactions

34 Reading and Writing A description of a best friend

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 4 (Intermediate)

35 Discussing cultural characteristics Describing degrees of interest and enthusiasm

Discussing cultural characteristics

Describing attitudes and perceptions

36 Discussing influences Talking about cultural globalization

Phrases for discussing positive and negative influences

37 Reflecting on language abilities Talking about learning issues and processes

Talking about language Describing learning issues and goals

38

Using modern words to describe actions Talking about English as a global language

Verb-ing new words

39 Review Review

40 Test


ADVANCED 1A

Course Book New Total English Upper-Intermediate (CEFR B2+/C1)


1 Take part in a conversation and make small talk

Overview (1): the present and future

2 Express your opinion and manage a conversation

Overview (2): the past

3 Talk about obligations and abilities Obligation and ability

4 Reading & Writing Write about personal experiences Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

5 Talk in detail about your experiences Present Perfect Simple and Continuous

6 Ask for information and give detailed answers

Questions

7 Express opinions about places and make comparisons

Modifying comparatives

8 Reading & Writing Write about recent news in a blog Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

9 Tell a clear and engaging story Past Perfect Simple and Continuous

10 Talk about inventions and reach an agreement

Articles

11 Give a clear, well-prepared talk expressing personal opinions

Adjectives and adverbs

12 Talk about certain and uncertain future plans

Futures (1)

13 Discuss how you spend your time Future Perfect and Future Continuous

14 Reading & Writing Write a clear, engaging narrative Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

15 Discuss attitudes to clothes and the workplace

Verb patterns: -ing forms and infinitives

16 Talk about real and imagined risky activities

Conditional structures (1)

17 Talk about different sports Advice and permission

18 Describe and choose films Emphasis


20 Test


ADVANCED 1B

Course Book New Total English Upper-Intermediate (CEFR B2+/C1)


21 Describe past habits and changes used to, be used to, get used to, would

22 Describe personal memories Wishes and regrets

23 Give a detailed reaction to a book Preparatory it

24 Reading & Writing Write a review of a book or film Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

25 Describe food and different attitudes to food

Quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns

26 Explain a problem and request a solution

Passives

27 Talk about luxuries and necessities have/get something done

28 Reading & Writing Explain a problem and request action Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

29 Describe how you behave in different situations

It’s time, I’d rather, I’d better

30 Report and describe what people say to you

Reported speech

31 Report the results of a survey Reporting verbs

32 Tell a short anecdote Participle clauses for sequencing

33 Speculate about past and present events

Deduction: past and present

34 Reading & Writing Write a positive description of someone Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

35 Take part in a discussion about crime and punishment

Relative clauses

36 Discuss your beliefs and opinions Reflexive pronouns

37 Persuade someone to do something Conditional structures (2): with conjunctions

38 Talk about wishes and intentions for the future

Futures (2)


40 Test


ADVANCED 2A

Course Book Inlingua English 4 Step 1 (CEFR C1)

Unit Functional Topic Content and Learning Objectives

1

Referring to types of communication Describing characteristics of sophisticated communication

Collocations for communication Noun, verb, adjective forms of characteristics

2 Discussing common communication problems Talking about cultural complexity

Phrasal verbs with “get”

3 Reacting during conversations Eliciting responses from others

Short conversational responses Question Tag review

4 Reading and Writing A Work Email and An Email to a Friend Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

5 Making summary comments to conclude anecdotes Analyzing a conversation

Phrases for summing up comments

6 Referring to types of relationships Describing positive and negative relationship issues

Multi-word verbs for talking about relationships Phrasal verbs for describing relationship issues

7 Discussing behavioural issues in relationships Discussing combined relationships

Phrases and idioms for discussing behavior

8 Reading and Writing A Story Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

9 Making points evocatively Using signals for persuasive effect

Phrases

10 Reporting consensus and issues raised during a debate Discussing win-win negotiating

Phrases to report comments

11 Expressing criticism Ask searching questions

Phrases for expressing criticism Phrases for asking nuanced and loaded questions

12 Expressing opinions in measured terms Constructive and destructive criticism

Words and phrases for expressing considered opinions

13 Suggesting ideas confidently and tentatively Referring to criteria

Phrases

14 Reading and Writing A Review Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

15 Discussing innovation and innovative thinking Talking about crowdsourcing

Phrases

16 Discussing issues related to effectiveness and efficiency Discussing speed of change

Prefixes: in-,un-,im-,dys-,counter-

17 Making projections with estimated timescales Talking about green technology

Future Perfect, Future Continuous Review Future Perfect Continuous Modal Verbs

18 Talking about environmental issues Relating causes and consequences

Cause and effect phrases


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ADVANCED 2B

Course Book Inlingua English 4 Step 1 (CEFR C1)

Unit Functional Topic Content and Learning Objectives

21 Describing estimated and approximate figures Talking about extreme weather

Estimates and approximations

22 Referring to commonly discussed social issues Describing degrees of certainty

Describing degrees of likelihood

23 Discussing scenarios Talking about missions to Mars

Review and extension of Second Conditional

24 Reading and Writing A Website Article Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

25 Referring to agricultural issues, food production and storage

Phrases

26 Describing the taste of food objectively and subjectively Talking about exotic food

Phrases

27 Describing quality and standards Discussing reputations and popularity

Phrases

28 Reading and Writing A Report Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

29 Describing locations and surroundings Discussing tourist appeal of places

Collocations and idioms

30 Describing success and failure emphatically and retrospectively

Collocations and idioms Review and extension of could, managed to, etc

31 Discussing perceptions of challenges Defining success

Multi-word verbs

32 Discussing issues related to finance, risk and security

Words and phrases

33 Describing positive and negative attitudes Discussing extreme wealth

Phrases

34 Reading and Writing A Composition

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 5 (Upper Intermediate)

35 Describing voluntary and charitable actions Degrees of willingness

Words and phrases

36 Discussing relationships between supply and demand Discussing altruism and charities

Words and phrases

37 Describing states of mind Phrasal verbs

38 Describing abilities and talents Discussing quotations on happiness

Phrases

39 Review Review

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ADVANCED 3A



1 Referring to types of knowledge Discussing accuracy and objectivity of information

Words and phrases related to the topic

2 Describing degrees of simplicity and complexity Talking about bureaucracy


3 Describing thinking and decision-making processes Weighing arguments for and against

Idioms related to the topic Connection phrases for linking related and contrasting points

4 Reading and Writing An Essay Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

5 Commenting emphatically during decision-making Talking about whistle-blowing

Idioms for commenting

6 Discussing individual and team effort Describing behavior within teams


7 Describing personalities within teams Discussing what traits are important in a high-functioning team

Adjectives describing personalities

8 Reading and Writing Job Applications Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

9 Referring to industrial sectors Describing common stages in business development

Words and phrasal verbs related to the topic

10 Talking about business using popular terms Discussing what attracts young people

Popular business buzzwords

11 Discussing prices emphatically Discussing standards and service

Words and phrases related to the topic Adjectives related to standards of service

12 Discussing how useful things are Talking about how to go past the hype


13 Describing styles evocatively Discussing and assessing perceptions and images

Adjectives for describing style Words and phrases related to the topic

14 Reading and Writing Description Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

15 Emphatically describing likes, dislikes and preferences Talking about consumer privacy


16 Referring to advice and expertise Expressing support and caution in advice

Phrases for giving advice

17 Referring to conventional wisdom using proverbs Talking about Paremiology

Common proverbs relating to advice

18 Analyzing experiences Discussing past events and situations

Collocations and idioms relating to the topic Time phrases for referring to the past


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ADVANCED 3B



21 Sequencing and relating past events Talking about different views of luck

Phrases for sequencing Idioms with the word “luck”

22 Analyzing situations retroactively Describing mishaps and near misses

Review and extension of the 3rd conditional


23 Describing stories and movies objectively and subjectively

Past modals of possibility and deduction

24 Reading and Writing Biographies and autobiographies Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

25 Understanding common words in headlines and journalistic reporting style


26 Telling stories entertainingly Telling a tale

Phrases for emphasizing surprise, suddenness and speed

27 Describing natural environments evocatively Describing weather positive/negatively

Collocations related to the topic

28 Reading and Writing A Narrative Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

29 Describing natural forces Talking about weather’s influence on architectural styles

Phrasal verbs for describing natural forces

30 Discussing protective and restrictive measures Discussing residential properties


31

Discussing issues in buying and renting property Talking about the importance of location


32 Describing types of conflicts Complaining politely and forcefully

Collocation and idioms for describing types of conflicts Phrases used in complaints

33 Responding to complaints Talking about expressions of anger across cultures

Phrases for responding apologetically and defensively

34 Reading and Writing A Letter of Complaint

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

35 Discussing conflict in the news Understanding words used in newspaper headlines

Words and phrases related to the topic Words found in newspaper headlines

36 Reporting plans and predictions using formal language Talking about news consumption

Phrases for reporting plans

37 Talking about humour and comedy Discussing reactions to comments


38 Describing amusing incidents entertainingly Talking about bloopers


39 Review Review

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ADVANCED 4A

Course Book Inlingua Book 5 (CEFR C1)


1 Discussing communication objectives and aims

Words and phrases for describing objectives and aims

2 Discussing communications problems Words and phrases for describing communication problems

3 Discussing communication strategies Words and phrases for describing communication strategies

4 Reading & Writing An Article Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

5 Analyzing and describing persuasive communication

Words and phrases for describing persuasive communication

6 Sequencing and contrasting arguments logically and persuasively

Review and extension of words and phrases for building arguments

7 Signaling and clarifying important points Words and phrases for signaling and clarifying

8 Reading & Writing Cause and Effect Essay Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

9 Discussing casual relationships Words and phrases for discussing casual relationships

10 Substantiating claims and opinions Words and phrases for discussing empirical evidence

11 Discussing conclusions and their certainty

Words and phrases for discussing conclusions and their certainty

12 Discussing standpoints and principles Phrases for referring to opinions, signaling a perspective

13 Interpreting situations speculatively Review and extension of speculative phrases

14 Reading & Writing Persuasive Essay Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

15 Discussing hypotheses and exploring the implications of hypotheses

Review of first, second and third conditionals Review of inverted conditionals

16 Describing degrees of conflict and consensus

Phrases and idioms for describing degrees of agreement and disagreement

17 Engaging in and commenting on conflict resolution

Words and phrases for discussing conflict resolution

18 Reaching consensus and agreement Phrases and idioms for concluding agreements


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ADVANCED 4B

Course Book Inlingua Book 5 (CEFR C1)


21 Making points frankly and forcefully Responding bluntly and forcefully

Phrases for making points and responding forcefully

22 Making tentative suggestions Responding to suggestions diplomatically

Phrases for speaking tentatively and diplomatically

23 Minimizing and speaking euphemistically

Words and phrases used euphemistically

24 Reading & Writing Proposals Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

25 Using rhetorical questions to make key points

Techniques of using rhetorical questions

26 Enhancing descriptions with powerful terms

Powerful adjectives and descriptive phrases

27 Illustrating points with imagery Phrases for drawing parallels and creating images

28 Reading & Writing A Story Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

29 Recounting anecdotes coherently and entertainingly

Phrases for structuring and dramatizing anecdotes

30 Empathizing and reacting in conversations

Short reactive comments

31 Summing up situations and experiences

Phrases and questions for summing up situations

32 Describing communication registers, formality and style

Words and phrases for describing communication registers, formality and style

33 Employing formal communication styles

Review of passive verbs Elaborate phrases used in formal speech

34 Reading & Writing A Formal Email

Optional Reading: Penguin Readers 6 (Advanced)

35 Employing informal communication styles

Words and phrases used in informal speech

36 Interpreting people’s comments and reactions

Words and phrases for describing others’ comments and reactions

37 Discussing cultural values and beliefs Phrases for describing cultural traits

38 Offering insights and advice Phrases for offering insights and advice


40 Test


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