Language LEADER
Pre-Intermediate
Programme
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Area of Foreign Languages
English
Language LEADER Teaching Programme
Unit 1: Cities
Aims
- To use the present simple and the present continuous
- To know the state and action verbs
- To know vocabulary about the weather
- To use the modifiers: quite, very, really, extremely
- To talk about adventure holiday activities
- To use the dictionary
- To read a British news report about the weather
- To read a news report about the UK and the weather
- To read a text about the winter in Siberia
- To speak about the winter
- To write a text describing the country
- To read an email from the boss of Double Action Adventures
- To show agreement
- To show disagreement
- To design a holiday
- To read a guidebook entry
- To write a guidebook entry
- To read a text about Mallorca
Contents
I. Communication skills
- Speaking about adventure holiday activities
- Reading a British news report about the weather
- Reading a news report about the UK and the weather
- Reading a text about the winter in Siberia
- Speaking about the winter
- Writing a text describing the country
- Reading an email from the boss of Double Action Adventures
- Reading a guidebook entry
- Writing a guidebook entry
- Reading a text about Mallorca
II. Language reflections
A. Language and grammar functions
- Present simple
- Present continuous
- State and action verbs
B. Vocabulary
- The weather
- Modifiers: quite, very, really, extremely
- Adventure holiday activities
III. Sociocultural aspects
- To show interest in learning English
- To debate about the climate change
- To show interest in knowing different countries
- To show interest in discovering England
- To think and talk about life and adventures
- To show interest in travelling
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS
Moral and civic education
To compare Spanish and British culture
To show interest in the British culture and language
To respect different cultures
Consumer Education
To think about travelling around the world
To think about the importance of the English language in the world market
Health Education
To think about health and sports
BASIC COMPETENCES
- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: present simple; present continuous; state and action verbs; using a dictionary
- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations, with the emphasis being placed on process, activity and knowledge.
- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);
- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organize one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.
- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;
- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.
- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).
- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.
Assessment
I. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 1.
II. Language reflections
- Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 1
III. Sociocultural aspects
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
Unit 2: People
Aims
- To use the past simple
- To know time expressions
- To use the past continuous
- To know personality adjectives
- To read an article about housewife races
- To listen to an interview
- To speak about the life of a famous personality
- To read a text about Freda Kahlo
- To speak about Freda Kahlo
- To speak about Louis Amstrong
- To speak about studying abroad
- To describe people
- To speak about choosing a new flatmate
- To read a text about learning styles
- To speak about learning styles
- To read a learning diary
- To write a learning diary
Contents
I. Communication skills
- Reading an article about housewife races
- Listening to an interview
- Speaking about the life of a famous personality
- Reading a text about Freda Kahlo
- Speaking about Freda Kahlo
- Speaking about Louis Amstrong
- Speaking about studying abroad
- Speaking about choosing a new flatmate
- Reading a text about learning styles
- Speaking about learning styles
- Reading a learning diary
- Writing a learning diary
II. Language reflections
A. Language and grammar functions
- Past simple
- Past continuous
- Time expressions
B. Vocabulary
- Personality Adjectives
III. Sociocultural aspects
- To debate about the third world countries and life there
- To debate about men and women
- To think and talk about people and funds famous for working to create a better world
- To think about Art and famous artists
- To show interest in Art and Music
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS
Moral and civic education
To debate about life, work and society
To debate about the third world
Education for equality
Men and women are equal
Consumer education
To debate about money and society
To show interest in Art
BASIC COMPETENCES
- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: past simple, past continuous, time expressions, a diary
- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);
- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organize one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.
- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;
- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.
- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).
- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.
Assessment
I. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 2.
II. Language reflections
- Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 2
III. Sociocultural aspects
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
Unit 3: The media
Aims
- To use the articles
- To use the relative pronouns
- To know vocabulary about the media
- To know nouns in English
- To know the name of TV programmes
- To speak about the media
- To read a text about the BBC Learning English
- To listen to an interview with a journalist
- To listen to a telephone interview
- To read a text about news companies
- To speak about media and internet
- To listen to the introduction to a TV programme Fame and Fortune
- To make suggestions
- To plan a TV programme
- To listen to a talk to new students on an English course
- To read a text about a BBC programme
- To read a TV review
- To write a TV review
Contents
I. Communication skills
- Speaking about the media
- Reading a text about the BBC Learning English
- Listening to an interview with a journalist
- Listening to a telephone interview
- Reading a text about news companies
- Speaking about media and internet
- Listening to the introduction to a TV programme Fame and Fortune
- Listening to a talk to new students on an English course
- Reading a text about a BBC programme
- Reading a TV review
- Writing a TV review
II. Language reflections
A. Language and grammar functions
- Articles
- Relative pronouns
B. Vocabulary
- The media
- Nouns: photography/photographer
- TV programmes
III. Sociocultural aspects
- To think about TV
- To debate about media
- To think about news and internet
- To show interest in studying abroad
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICS
Moral and civic education
To respect other people’s tastes
To show interest in news and the world
To think about studying abroad
Education for equality
To respect men and women
BASIC COMPETENCES
- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: Articles, relative pronouns, the media, nouns
- Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of information society technology (IST) and thus basic skills in information and communication technology (ICT);
- Learning to learn is related to learning, the ability to pursue and organize one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and awareness of methods and opportunities; to have an active participation in the activities developed in the classroom. To listen to the rest of the classmates and have a positive attitude towards them.
- Social and civic competences. Social competence refers to personal, interpersonal and intercultural competence and all forms of behaviour that equip individuals to participate in an effective and constructive way in social and working life. It is linked to personal and social well-being. An understanding of codes of conduct and customs in the different environments in which individuals operate is essential. Civic competence, and particularly knowledge of social and political concepts and structures (democracy, justice, equality, citizenship and civil rights) equips individuals to engage in active and democratic participation;
- Knowledge and connection with the world and environment It is the foundation for acquiring more specific skills and knowledge needed to interact with the world around. This should include awareness of ethical values and promote good governance.
- Cultural awareness and expression which involves appreciation of the importance of the creative expression of ideas, experiences and emotions in a range of media (music, performing arts, literature, and the visual arts).
- Being autonomous: is the ability to turn ideas into action. It involves creativity, innovation and risk-taking, as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. To have a positive attitude towards the English Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.
Assessment
I. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 3.
II. Language reflections
- Review Units1-3, page 30-31
- Workbook, Unit 3
III. Sociocultural aspects
- Students’ Book. Review Units 1-3, page 30-31
Unit 4: Health
Aims
- To use the present perfect
- To use time expressions with the present perfect
- To use the present perfect with for, since
- To know medical words
- To talk about life experiences
- To guess the meaning of unknown words
- To read a text about a healthcare charity
- To describe the healthcare system
- To listen to four podcasts about medicine
- To speak about student’s life experiences
- To read a text about feeding their mind
- To write a summary about a person they know
- To listen to an interview with a company’s health officer
- To give an advice and reasons
- To give health advice
- To read a thank you e-mail
- To write a thank you e-mail
Contents
I. Communication skills
- Speaking about life experiences
- Reading a text about a healthcare charity
- Speaking about the health care system
- Listening to four podcasts about medicine
- Speaking about student’s life experiences