ENGLISH B2+.1
GRAMMAR B2+.1:
1. Present tenses. Future tenses. Time clauses. Relative. Relative clauses.
2. Past tenses. Used to – would – be/get. Clauses of result. Articles. Order of adjectives. Adverbs. Gradable/non gradable adjectives.
3. Reported speech. Special introductory verbs.
4. Modals. Infinitive /- ing form.
VOCABULARY B2+.1:
1. Jobs & money. Lifestyles. Character. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms.
2. Travel experiences. Going places. Travel. Money. Shopping. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms.
3. Environmental problems. Social issues. Natural disasters. The weather. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation.
4. Body language. Stages in life. Moods & feelings. Hobbies. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms
LISTENING B2+.1:
1. Announcements (sentence completion; T/F statements). A job interview (multiple choice). Pronunciation: /h/ silent.
2. A radio interview (multiple choice). Monologues (matching speakers). Pronunciation /iǝ/, /i:/, /ei/, /ai/
3. A lecture (answer questions, note taking. A TV interview (answer questions; discuss an issue; multiple choice). Pronunciation /u/, /ʌ/, /ʊ/, /j/.
4. Monologues (matching speakers). A radio interview (multiple choice, T/F statements). Pronunciation double letters: /ʃ/, /ʧ/, /f/; /o/
SPEAKING B2+.1:
1. A job interview. Compare jobs
2. Report lost property. Describe things. Express choice/reason. Prioritise/recommend.
3. Introduce topic. Express disgust. Express concern. Express hope. Compare& contrast pictures.
4. Ask about/express feelings. Express sympathy. Express regret. Express opinion/give reasons.
WRITING B2+.1:
1. A paragraph explaining if you would like to be a shark expert. A formal letter of application for a job (formal style).
2. A paragraph giving reasons why someone should visit Sri Lanka. A story (using adjectives/adverbs; sequence of events).
3. A paragraph suggesting ways to help protect a place. An essay suggesting solutions to a problem (linking words).
4. A paragraph giving reasons why stress can be good for people. An opinion essay (linkers; topic sentences; supporting sentences)
ENGLISH B2+.1
GRAMMAR B2+.1:
1. Present tenses. Future tenses. Time clauses. Relative. Relative clauses.
2. Past tenses. Used to – would – be/get. Clauses of result. Articles. Order of adjectives. Adverbs. Gradable/non gradable adjectives.
3. Reported speech. Special introductory verbs.
4. Modals. Infinitive /- ing form.
VOCABULARY B2+.1:
1. Jobs & money. Lifestyles. Character. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms.
2. Travel experiences. Going places. Travel. Money. Shopping. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms.
3. Environmental problems. Social issues. Natural disasters. The weather. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation.
4. Body language. Stages in life. Moods & feelings. Hobbies. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation/idioms
LISTENING B2+.1:
1. Announcements (sentence completion; T/F statements). A job interview (multiple choice). Pronunciation: /h/ silent.
2. A radio interview (multiple choice). Monologues (matching speakers). Pronunciation /iǝ/, /i:/, /ei/, /ai/
3. A lecture (answer questions, note taking. A TV interview (answer questions; discuss an issue; multiple choice). Pronunciation /u/, /ʌ/, /ʊ/, /j/.
4. Monologues (matching speakers). A radio interview (multiple choice, T/F statements). Pronunciation double letters: /ʃ/, /ʧ/, /f/; /o/
SPEAKING B2+.1:
1. A job interview. Compare jobs
2. Report lost property. Describe things. Express choice/reason. Prioritise/recommend.
3. Introduce topic. Express disgust. Express concern. Express hope. Compare& contrast pictures.
4. Ask about/express feelings. Express sympathy. Express regret. Express opinion/give reasons.
WRITING B2+.1:
1. A paragraph explaining if you would like to be a shark expert. A formal letter of application for a job (formal style).
2. A paragraph giving reasons why someone should visit Sri Lanka. A story (using adjectives/adverbs; sequence of events).
3. A paragraph suggesting ways to help protect a place. An essay suggesting solutions to a problem (linking words).
4. A paragraph giving reasons why stress can be good for people. An opinion essay (linkers; topic sentences; supporting sentences)
ENGLISH B2+.2
GRAMMAR B2+.2:
1. Passive. Causative. Reflexive/emphatic pronouns.
2. Conditionals. Mixed conditionals, wishes.
3. Clauses of concession. Clauses of purpose.
4. Modal verbs II (can/was able to – could/will/would – shall). Make deductions/assumptions
VOCABULARY B2+.2:
1. Film/theatre. TV/radio. Music/the arts. Media/books. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation.
2. Illnesses, accidents & injuries. Food & nutrition. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation.
3. Mysteries. Space. Prepositions/phrasal verbs/word formation.
4. School life. Types of schools. School/college subjects. Phrasal verbs with run. Forming nouns referring to people.
LISTENING B2+.2:
1. A radio interview (sentence completion; note taking). A radio interview (multiple choice). Pronunciation oo: /ᴐ:/, /ʊ/, /ʌ/, /u:/
2. Dialogues/monologues (multiple choice). A dialogue (multiple choice). Pronunciation: word stress.
3. A monologue (note taking). Monologues (matching speakers)
4. A conversation (multiple choice). Monologues (matching speakers). Pronunciation /i/; /i:/, /ai/.
SPEAKING B2+.2:
1. Decide what to watch on TV. Make suggestions. Express likes/dislikes. Agree/reject. Compare &contrast photos.
2. Ask for/ give advice. Compare & contrast pictures.
3. Express surprise. Ask for information. Book tickets. Make decisions.
4. Ask for/express opinions/uncertainty – speculate. Compare & contrast pictures.
WRITING B2+.2:
1. A paragraph expressing your opinion why Avatar is a special film. A film review (recommending).
2. A paragraph about poisonous foods. A for-and-against essay (linking words; supporting sentences)
3. A report.
4. A paragraph giving reasons. An opinion essay (II) (linking words; topic supporting sentences).