English Level 2 (B1)

Instituto de Idiomas
Introduction

1. Expectations
2. Specific objectives (skills)
3. Course materials
4. Course dynamics
5. Homework assignments
6. Evaluations
 1. Expectations
 Teacher more than 50% Student more than 50%
 Prepare homework + check your answers
 (if this is not possible, familiarize yourself with the material and
come to class with questions)
 The homework may consist of readings, listening and/or writing
assignments.
 Compositions (emails, letters, essays)
There will be a minimum of 10 compositions assigned.
 Participation + attendance
Whole class
Small group
Role plays
Oral exam practice
 2. Specific Skills we will focus on:

Oral expression, interaction and

Written expression
Written comprehension
Auditory comprehension (listening)
 3. Course materials
Text: STRAIGHTFORWARD Pre-Intermediate (Students’ Book & Webcode N/E)
MacMillan ISBN: 9780230424463. Este libro del estudiante viene con un código
personal e intransferible que permite el acceso a una gran variedad de
recursos online: audios interactivos, ejercicios de vocabulario, gramática,
lenguaje y pronunciación.
Author: Philip Kerr

Workbook: STRAIGHTFORWARD Pre-Intermediate Workbook with answer key

(2nd edition) ISBN: 9780230423169. Este libro de ejercicios viene con un CD de
audio que incluye las grabaciones de todos los textos de lectura del mismo.
Authors: Matthew Jones and Philip Kerr
 4. Course dynamics
Each day in our class notes you will find:
 Introduction regarding the class content
 Step-by-step explanation of the before class activities and homework
Reading- most reading will be assigned for homework
 Reading commentary/discussion
 Vocabulary from Reading
Grammar: It will be introduced and explained in detail as it appears in your
student test book.
 Assignments will be given to reinforce grammar concepts
Speaking and Oral Topic / Practice
 In pairs or small groups
 Oral topics should be prepared at home ahead of time.
 5. Homework Assignments
1. Mandatory review of the material given in class.
2. Completion of the exercises assigned after every class
(answers will be posted on the platform).
3. Learning and retention of vocabulary from the lessons.
4. Compositions assigned and turned in on the due dates.
5. Preparation for the oral topics offered in each unit. These will
help you prepare for and feel comfortable for the B1 oral exam.
6. Web links for grammar and listening that are found on our
platform.
 6. Evaluations
There will be one final evaluation at the end of the course.
It consists of two parts: written and oral.
 Prueba escrita (duración: 2 horas y media)
-Ejercicios de comprensión oral puntuación: 25%
-Ejercicios de comprensión lectora puntuación: 25%
-Ejercicios de expresión escrita puntuación: 25%
 Prueba oral (duración: aproximadamente 7 minutos)
puntuación: 25%
(Students will have 2 convocatorias de exámenes oficiales:
one in February/June and another in September.)
My office hours and contact info:
Please contact me with any questions: aheyworth@us.es

OFFICE HOURS:
All tutorials will take place in the Subsede del Instituto de Idiomas on the 4th
floor of the Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo. (* = con cita previa)

MONDAY:
17:00 – 18:00

TUESDAY:
16:30 – 17:30*

WEDNESDAY
15:00 – 16:30 *
16:30 – 18:00

THURSDAY
16:30 – 17:00 *