English is a language spoken by approximately 400 million native speakers and an additional 500 million people who speak it as a second language. Nowadays, learning this language is fundamental and essential in any professional field. Through this course, the student will gain the theoretical and practical foundation necessary to use the language effectively, while also enhancing career prospects by communicating fluently in English. The content is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference, ensuring greater compatibility with other language teaching systems and facilitating the geographical mobility of those who obtain the certification.
Cross-cutting
70 hours
Languages
Curso Intensivo Inglés B2. Nivel Oficial Marco Común Europeo
This course is aimed at individuals who already possess an intermediate level of English and wish to advance in the use of the language, achieving a greater degree of autonomy in conversation, reading, and writing.
70 hours
Languages
Course objectives
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Develop a solid practice of grammar related to passive sentences, phrasal verbs, and question tags.
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Use vocabulary related to politics, media, working conditions, and other everyday topics, covering up to 800 new words or expressions.
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Improve and practice the correct pronunciation of vowels and consonants, as well as recognizing the main phonetic transcription symbols.
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Reflect and express opinions on various topics of interest, such as the environment, economy, or transportation, articulating ideas and making convincing arguments in a foreign language.
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Complete vocabulary related to the workplace and business environment, as well as the most frequent expressions in this field, memorizing key phrases necessary for effective communication during meetings and negotiations, while also improving listening comprehension.
What does it prepare you for?
This B2 English Course prepares you to acquire the necessary knowledge to obtain the official European Council B2 certification. By completing this Upper-Intermediate English Course, you will demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. FAMILY PEOPLE
Listening: Family time
Reading: Sharing the housework
Grammar : Present tenses
Speaking: Unestressed words
Writing: E-mails
Vocabulary
UNIT 2. ON HOLIDAYS
Listening: Where to go?
Reading: Best holidays ever
Grammar: Past tenses
Speaking: Stress in compound words
Writing: A story
Vocabulary
UNIT 3. STARTING A NEW JOB
Listening: First day at work
Reading: Teen jobs
Grammar: Future tenses
Speaking: /m/, /n/ and /?/
Writing: Formal letters
Vocabulary
UNIT 4. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Listening: Rock or drama?
Reading: Who's got talent?
Grammar: Conditional sentences
Speaking: /?/, /j/ and /t?/
Writing: Essay
Vocabulary
UNIT 5. SALES!
Listening: Online or traditional shopping?
Reading: Harrods
Grammar: Modal verbs
Speaking: /a:(r)/ and /ea(r)/
Writing: A review
Vocabulary
UNIT 6. LIVING WORLD
Listening: Interview with a guide
Reading: Eco-friendly houses
Grammar: Reported speech
Speaking: /?/, /?/ and /u:/
Writing: Articles
Vocabulary