English is a language spoken by approximately 400 million native speakers and an additional 500 million people who speak it as a second language. These days, learning this language is fundamental and essential in any professional field. Through this course, students will gain the theoretical and practical basis necessary to use the language effectively, whilst 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
Languages
70 hours
Intensive English Course (B2). Official CEFR Level
Languages
70 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Build a solid practice grammar relating to passive sentences, phrasal verbs, and question tags.
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Use vocabulary related to politics, average, working conditions, and other everyday topics, covering up to 800 new words or expressions.
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Improve and practise the correct pronunciation of vowels and consonants, as well as recognising the main phonetic transcription symbols.
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Reflect and express opinions on various topics of interest, such as the environment, economy, or transport, articulating ideas and putting forward convincing arguments in a foreign language.
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Complete vocabulary related to the workplace and business environment, as well as the most common expressions in this field, by memorising key phrases necessary for effective communication during meetings and negotiations, whilst also improving listening comprehension.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. FAMILY PEOPLE
Listening: Family time
Reading: Sharing the housework
Grammar: Present tenses
Speaking: Unstressed words
Writing: E-mails
Vocabulary
UNIT 2. ON HOLIDAYS
Listening: Where to go?
Reading: The 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: Jobs for teenagers
Grammar: Future tenses
Pronunciation: /m/, /n/ and /?/
Writing: Formal letters
Vocabulary
UNIT 4. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Listening: Rock or drama?
Reading: Who's got talent?
Grammar: Conditional sentences
Pronunciation: /?/, /j/ and /t?/
Writing: Essay
Vocabulary
UNIT 5. SALES!
Listening: Online or traditional shopping?
Reading: Harrods
Grammar: Modal verbs
Pronunciation: /a:(r)/ and /ea(r)/
Writing: A review
Vocabulary
UNIT 6. THE LIVING WORLD
Listening: Interview with a guide
Reading: Eco-friendly houses
Grammar: Indirect speech
Pronunciation: /?/, /?/ and /u:/
Writing: Articles
Vocabulary
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