Inglés Americano A2-I

Modalidad: Teleformación – Duración: 30 h – Código: 693

Objectives: In this block the learner will consolidate the material from the previous Block and begin the transition from the Basic Level. The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas. In this block the learner is introduced to the Past Simple of the verb To Be, regular verbs and some common irregular verbs, extended comparative practice as well as the Present Continuous forms of many common verbs, the difference between the present simple and continuous, the going to form and various expressions. 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 dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items, grammar and expressions.

UNIT 1

What a mess! There was a party

Aims: To introduce and learn structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Activities include Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures – Listening to a movie and answering questions about it, etc. Vocabulary: parts of the house, furniture, months.

Were you at work this morning?

Aims: To study and practice grammar and expressions through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Past simple: the verb To Be – Time expressions: now, yesterday, last week, night etc – There was/were – Extension of adjectives – How much/many? Vocabulary: – House and home vocabulary, months. Activities: Student-led activity: click on the drawings – Fill in the blanks – Rewrite the sentences – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat –  Pronunciation: listen and repeat.

An apartment to rent

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and structures covered in the lessons through a series of interactive activities. Structures and functions: – Past simple: the verb To Be – Time expressions: now, yesterday, last week, night etc – There was/were – Extension of adjectives – How much/many? – Interrogative pronouns. Vocabulary: – House and home vocabulary. Months Activities: Listening: choose the right option, choose the correct word, Choose the correct option, Listen and write, choose the sentence which means the same, Listening: fill in the blanks, Dub the movie.

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UNIT 2

Shopping for clothes

Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Vocabulary: – Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc – Clothes. Activities: – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat – Watch the movie. Movie understanding: match the columns.

Last night

Aims: To introduce, study and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Past simple (affirmative): regular verbs – Too + adjective – Comparison of short adjectives. Vocabulary: – Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc – Clothes.  Activities: Student-led practice: click on the drawings – Fill in the blanks – Listening: listen and write.

The catalogue

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar,  structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Past simple (affirmative): regular verbs and /t/ /d/ /id/ endings – Comparison of short adjectives – Too + adjective. Vocabulary: – Shopping vocabulary: sizes, prices, trying things etc – Clothes. Activities: – Pronunciation: listen and repeat – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listen and repeat – Listening: fill in the blanks – Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary – Fill in the blanks with the correct word or option – Dub the movie – Choosing synonymous sentences.

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UNIT 3

How was your day?

Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items. Activities – Watch a movie – Movie understanding: match the columns.

Better or worse

Aims: To introduce, study and practice grammar,  through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Past Simple: interrogative and negative – Past Simple: irregular verbs – Obligations: have to – Comparison of long and irregular adjectives. Vocabulary: – Seasons, months and dates (ordinals), means of transport. Activities: – Student-led listening: click on the vocabulary – Fill in the blanks – Choose the correct word or option.

What did you do last Saturday?

Aims: To revise the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Past Simple: interrogative and negative – Past Simple: irregular verbs – Obligations: have to – Comparison of long and irregular adjectives – Travel: to go by + transport. Vocabulary: – Seasons, months and dates (ordinals) – Transport. Activities:  – Pronunciation: listen and repeat ‘th’ (soft) – Association of words and sentences with correspnding images – Listening and writing: fill in the blanks – Choosing synonymous sentences  Choosing the correct word or option  – Fill in the blanks activity –  Dub the movie.

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UNIT 4

Going back to New York

Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

What is he doing?

Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as student-led listening exercises, fill in the blanks activities, Pronunciation: listen and repeat, etc.. Structures and functions: – Present continuous: all forms – Present simple for habitual actions vs Present Continuous for actions at the time of speaking – Some and any. Vocabulary: – Vocabulary extension – Have + daily actions: have a shower, have breakfast. Activities – Student-led practice: click on the drawings – Fill in the blanks – Pronunciation: listen ansd repeat: «ing» – Fill in the blanks: multiple choice.

What’s the matter?

Aims: To revise, practice and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, choosing the correct word and answer, etc. Structures and functions: – Present continuous: all forms – Present simple for habitual actions vs Present Continuous for actions at the time of speaking – Some and any. Vocabulary: – Vocabulary extension. Activities: – Association of sentences and words with corresponding pictures: listn and repeat – Listening: fill in the blanks – Fill in the blanks – Multiple choice – Make sentences – Answer the questions – Listening: listen and choose an option – Comprehension exercise: choose the synonymous sentence – Dub the movie – Choosing synonymous sentences.

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UNIT 5

The fortune teller

Aims: To introduce structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs and student-led listening practice with the vocabulary items.

He is going to work at home

Aims: To introduce and practice the grammar through a series of interactive exercises such as word/sentence-picture association, fill in the blanks activities activities, etc. Structures and functions: – Going to + infinitive: predictions, future plans and intentions, deductions from visual clues – Present simple for habitual actions – Present continuous for temporary states. Vocabulary: – Vocabulary extension: work and leisure – Ordinal numbers: talking about special occasions, Dates , Get + married, dressed, etc. Activities: Student-led pracrtice: click on the drawings – Fill in the blanks: multiple choice – Choose the correct option.

What are you doing nowadays?

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: – Going to + infinitive: predictions, future plans and intentions, deductions from visual clues – Present simple for habitual actions – Present continuous for temporary states. Vocabulary: – Vocabulary extension: work and leisure – Ordinal numbers: talking about special occasions – Time expressions: nowadays, at the moment. Dates.  Get + married, dressed, etc. Activities: – Pronunciation: listen and repeat; Association of  images with expressions: listen and repeat; Listening: listen and answer, choose the right option, true or false; choosing synonymous sentences; Fill in the blanks: complete the sentences; Dub the movie.

At work – Additional vocabulary

This lesson provides students with additional materials to expand their knowledge of vocabulary on the subject of jobs and professions. Vocabulary is presented in context and there are follow-up exercises that provide extended practice.

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UNIT 6

Returning to work

Aims: To revise and conslidate the contents of the Block through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include associating words with pictures; listening comprehension with short, realistic dialogs; dubbing the movie; dialog understanding by filling in the blaks, etc. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: – Past Simple: telling a simple story – Some and any – Describing a house. Vocabulary: – House and home. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the drawings – Real practice situation: dialog – Dub the movie – Dialog understandin: fill in the blanks – Reading comprehension: fill in the blanks.

This outfit matches

Aims: To revise and consolidate the contents of the Block  through a variety of exercises and activities. Interactive exercises include word/sentence-picture association, Pronunciation: listen and repeat; Listening comprehension: fill in the blanks, etc.. A comprehensive revision of the topics covered. Structures and functions: – Present continuous – Going to + infinitive – Adjectives: comparison. Vocabulary: – Clothes. Activities: – Student-led practice: click on the drawings – Pronunciation: listen and repeat – Listening: listen and fill in the blanks – Complete the sentences: fill in the blanks.

High days and holidays – Reading comprehension

In this lesson students read and listen to a written passage of text about some of the most important holidays in the UK (e.g.: Christmas) and how they are usually celebrated. After reading, students answer a series of questions that follow a sequential order and elicit their skills on active reading. Readers are asked to peruse the passage for the general meaning, particular details and logical inferences. The suggested activities comprise both multiple-choice and true/false questions, an example for each is provided. By practicing active and effective reading students acquire strong cognitive skills such as attention, auditory analysis, sound blending, sound segmenting, memory, processing speed and visualisation.

Holidays on-board – Additional vocabulary

This lesson provides students with additional materials to expand their knowledge of vocabulary on the subject of holidays, specifically when travelling on cruise. Vocabulary is presented in context and there are follow-up exercises that provide extended practice.

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UNIT 7

In a restaurant – Typical situation

A practical immersion in which the student experiences a real situation with conversations among other characters. New vocabulary is introduced in this lesson; once the exercise is finished, the student practices with said vocabulary.

Chores and emotions – Dialogue

The student listens to a series of questions that he/she must freely answer and send the responses to the teacher.  New vocabulary is introduced in this lesson; once the exercise is finished, the student practices with said vocabulary.

Fast food – Reading

In this lesson students read and listen to a written passage of text about fast food restaurants and other restaurants that offer international foods in the US. After that, students answer a series of questions that follow a sequential order and elicit their skills on active reading. Readers are asked to peruse the passage for the general meaning, particular details and logical inferences. The suggested activities comprise multiple-choice and true/false questions, an example for each is provided. By practicing active and effective reading students acquire strong cognitive skills such as attention, auditory analysis, sound blending, sound segmenting, memory, processing speed and visualisation.

Fast food – Dictation

In this lesson students have to follow the dictation of a text about fast food restaurants and other restaurants that offer international foods in the US. Students practice first and foremost their listening and writing skills and within the latter a range of sub-skills from spelling to punctuation. Moreover, this dictation makes students practise and enhance their vocabulary, syntax, grammar and, when reviewing his/her work, proofreading. The written passage of text has been divided into different phrases or sentences and it is listened to by the student, who has to write it. Students can listen to the phrase or sentence as many times as they wish and even ask for help if needed. Once a paragraph has been completed, students re-read it while listening to the audio and move on to the next paragraph.

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UNIT 8

Test summary exercises

In this last lesson of the course and as a way to revise, the student will come across a variety of exercises which will help consolidate and evaluate any knowledge which has been acquired throughout the duration of the course.

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