Syllabus
module 4. THE GLOBAL VILLAGE (WEEK 1-4) part A: A small world? (week 1+2) part B: Making a difference (week 3+4)
Language input
· sleep
· similar words/idioms/word pairs
· word formation: prefixes/suffixes
Language input
· issues and opinions
· language to express probability and certainty
· noun clauses
Vince self-study
· G25: phrasal verbs 3
· V10: social problems
· V19: word formation
Vince self-study
· V15: thinking and feeling
· WP1: expressions with COME, IN, idioms based on HAND, metal, wood, prefix UN, verbs of movement
· WP9: adverbs, expressions with THINK, GIVE, modifiers, words with more than one meaning module 5. CONTROVERSY (WEEK 5-8) part A: Global Issues (week 5+6) part B: An open society? (week 7+8)
Language input
· global issues
· word formation
· modifying (un)gradable adjectives
· adv-adj collocations
Language input
· security
· intensifying expressions
· conditionals
Vince self-study
· V12: government and society
· V14: world issues
· WP2: expressions with GET, SEE, OUT, suffix FUL, colour idioms, common expressions
Vince self-study
· G8: conditionals
· WP3: expressions with ON, ONE, BREAK, sounds, memory
· WP4: formality, expression with NO, HEAD, MAKE, compound words, words connected with people module 6. COMMUNICATION (WEEK 9-12) part A: Getting your message across (week 9+10) part B: A sixth sense (week 11-12)
Language input
· phrasal verbs
· TALK/SPEAK/SAY expressions
· informal expressions of speaking and understanding
· spelling
· easily confused words
Language input
· emotional reactions
· gerunds and infinitives
Vince self-study
· V3: News events
· V20: Multiple meaning
· WP5: size, suffixes, headline language, expressions with ONE, body movement…
Vince self-study
· G19: verbs + infinitive or –ing
· V5: media and advertising
· WP6: expression with SET, WITHIN, places…
· WP8: collocations: nouns linked by of, size and amount, bring, feelings...
Annotation
The aim of the subject is to develop students' language skills from B2/B2+ level to C1 level (CEFR). The course is based on systematic work with the core coursebook, however, there are also obligatory sources required by the teacher.
The course works with students on the development of practical skills regarding speaking, reading, listening and writing.