English is a language spoken by around 400 million native speakers, with a further 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, students will gain the necessary theoretical and practical foundation to use the language effectively, whilst also reinforcing their career expectations by communicating fluently in English. The content is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference, which ensures greater compatibility with other language teaching systems and facilitates the geographical mobility of the person who obtains the certification.
Cross-cutting
Languages
50 hours
Intensive English Course A2. Official CEFR Level
Languages
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Gain valuable experience grammar relating to verb forms, modal verbs, quantifiers, interrogatives, and the most common types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory).
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Use vocabulary related to everyday topics: introducing yourself, talking about family, asking for directions, making phone calls, etc., by taking on board the 700 most common expressions and words in the language.
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Improve and practise the correct pronunciation and intonation of vowels and consonants, as well as recognising the main phonetic transcription symbols.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. DESCRIBING OURSELVES
Listening
- Used to
- Linking words
Reading
- Comparative adjectives: superiority and inferiority
- Comparative adjectives: equality
Speaking: Semi-vowel sounds
Writing: An essay
Vocabulary
- Adjectives describing personality
- Adjectives describing physical appearance
- Hobbies
UNIT 2. THE MEDIA
Listening
- There was, there were
- A few, a little
Reading
- A lot of, much, many
- How much, how many
Speaking: The schwa
Writing: A news report
Vocabulary
- Journalism and the media
- Verbs related to news
UNIT 3. ON HOLIDAYS
Listening
- Be going to
- Simple future: will
Reading
- Prepositions of time
- Adverb formation
Speaking: Voiced and voiceless consonants
Writing: A postcard
Vocabulary
- Holiday destinations
- Holiday items
- Verbs related to holidays
UNIT 4. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Listening
- Present continuous
- Make vs. do
Reading
- Something, anything, nothing
- Someone, anyone, no one
Speaking: Sh vs. S
Writing: An invitation
Vocabulary
- Parts of the house
- Housework
UNIT 5. LET’S GO SHOPPING
Listening
- Past continuous
- Interrogative pronouns (what vs. which; who vs. whom; whom vs. whose)
Reading
- Imperative (affirmative)
- Make vs. let
Speaking: Sh vs. Ch
Writing: An email
Vocabulary
- Clothes
- Expressions relating to clothes
- Types of shops
UNIT 6. AT THE DOCTOR’S
Listening
- Must, mustn’t
- Should, shouldn't
Reading
- Infinitive of purpose
- Phrasal verbs
Speaking: The voiceless TH sound
Writing: A blog post
Vocabulary
- Parts of the body
- Illnesses
- Verbs relating to health
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