INGLÉS B2+.2 UNIVERSIDAD SÉNIOR

Dirigido a alumnos nacidos en 1974 o en fechas anteriores. Mayores de 50 años.
Es conveniente tener una cuenta de correo electrónico.

Learning grammar structures to help the student understand texts from contemporary literature and write on a variety of subjects, expressing points of view and supporting or rejecting the thesis of other authors. Developing speaking skills to allow a natural interaction with native speakers in debates or discussions.

B2. Independent user.
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
GRAMMAR B2+.2
• Conditionals with present tenses. Conditionals with past tenses.
• The future perfect. Question tags.
• Uncountable nouns. Emphatic structures.
• Supposed to be -ing and should for talking about the future. Determiners.
• The past perfect simple and continuous. be always/constantly -ing, wish and would
• Passives. Wish.
• Linking words. Patterns after reporting verbs.
• The future continuous. Expressing necessity and ability.

VOCABULARY B2+.2
• Working life. Presentations.
• Celebrating. Making mistakes. Talking about parties.
• Problems when renting. Driving.
• Health problems. Parts of the body and operations.
• Life-changing events. Values and concepts.
• Money problems. Metaphor.
• Food and cooking. Prefixes. Food in the news.
• Reasons for phoning. Building up a business. Business collocations.
LISTENING B2+.2
• How´re you finding your job? A dying breed. PISA.
• Going out to celebrate. Starting conversations.
• Renting a car. Reporting problems. Driving in different countries.
• Suddenly falling III. Medical tourism.
• Catching up with news and gossip. Key life events around the world.
• Money-related problems. The Magic Moneybag (Part 2). A debate about the lottery.
• How do you cook it? Food-related news stories.
SPEAKING B2+.2
• Feelings about the future.
• Arranging to meet
• Expressing surprise or shock.
• Passing on messages.
• Showing uncertainty.
• Apologising and offering explanations.
• Vague language.
• Using would to show formality.

READING B2+.2
• My first job.
• From faux pas to front page news.
• Amazing journeys.
• Just clowing around.
• Managing conflict.
• The Magic Moneybag (Part 1)
• Food, friends, family.
• Top ten characteristics of successful people. New African entrepreneurs.