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PROGRAMACIÓN GENERAL
Lifestyle
UPPER INTERMEDIATE__________________
ÁREA DE LENGUA EXTRANJERAINGLÉS
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 1
LYFESTYLE Teaching Programme
UNIT 1: CONNECTIONS
I. AIMS- To read a text about first impressions- To read an article about speed business networking- To read a text about top ten emailing tips- To read an email- To read an article about making a good impression- To listen to three people talking about first impressions- To listen to a radio programme about speed networking- To listen to six conversations- To listen to the openings of four conversations- To speak about first impressions- To make an interview- To speak about emails- To speak about how a person can feel excluded from
conversations- To speak about work- To make a presentation- To revise the tenses in English: present, past, will future- To know the form and use of question forms in English- To know vocabulary about making and changing arrengements- To know how to structure a presentation- To read an email- To read an article about making a good impression- To write an evaluation questionnaire- To write an email (dos and don’ts)- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about first impressions- Reading an article about speed business networking- Reading a text about top ten emailing tips- Reading an email- Reading an article about making a good impression- Listening to three people talking about first impressions- Listening to a radio programme about speed networking- Listening to six conversations- Listening to the openings of four conversations- Speaking about first impressions- Speaking about emails
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- Speaking about how a person can feel excluded from conversations
- Speaking about work- Writing an evaluation questionnaire- Writing an email (dos and don’ts)
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Present simple- Present continuous- Past simple- Past continuous- Future with will
B. Vocabulary- Making and changing arrangements- Structuring presentations
Sociocultural Aspects- To debate about the importance of first impressions- To think and talk about the labour market- To debate about speed networking
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo think about how people feel when they are excluded from a conversationEducation for equalityTo respect men and women
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous, future will. Changing arrengements. Structuring presentations. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise one's own learning, either individually or in groups, in accordance with one's own needs, and
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 3
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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 1 - CD-ROM, Unit 1
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 1 - CD-ROM, Unit 1
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 1
UNIT 2: TRANSFORMATION
I. AIMS
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 4
- To read a text about changing for better- To read a text about motivators- To read two texts about power poses- To read a text about successful situations- To read a text about great ideas- To read a letter- To speak about making improvements- To give a short talk- To speak about winning over people- To speak about making a pitch- To speak about solutions- To speak about irritating gestures- To speak about cross-cultural awareness- To compare solutions- To listen to an expert talking about motivation techniques- To listen to five people speaking about unusual motivation
methods- To listen to five conversations - To listen to a life coach giving a talk about body language- To listen to a conversation in a travel agent’s- To listen to a pitch- To know to structure a pitch- To write a short pitch for an idea for a blog- To know vocabulary about the body language- To know the form and use of the modal verbs used to express
obligation, permission and prohibition- To study the future forms of verbs- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about changing for better- Reading a text about motivators- Reading two texts about power poses- Reading a text about successful situations- Reading a text about great ideas- Reading a letter- Speaking about making improvements- Speaking about winning over people- Speaking about making a pitch- Speaking about solutions- Speaking about irritating gestures- Speaking about cross-cultural awareness- Listening to an expert talking about motivation techniques- Listening to five people speaking about unusual motivation
methods- Listening to five conversations
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- Listening to a life coach giving a talk about body language- Listening to a conversation in a travel agent’s- Listening to a pitch- Writing a short pitch for an idea for a blog
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Modal verbs- Future Forms
B. Vocabulary- Body language- Structure a pitch
Sociocultural Aspects- To debate about the importance of first impressions- To think and talk about cross-cultural awareness- To debate about the importance of motivation- To think and talk about the differences in body language
depending on the culture
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsTo be aware of the importance of motivationEducation for equalityTo respect men and women
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: modal verbs, future tenses. Body language. Structuring a picth. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise 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.
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 6
- 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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 2- CD-ROM, Unit 2
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 2 - CD-ROM, Unit 2
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 1-2, page 24-25- Workbook, Unit 2
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 7
UNIT 3: WHAT’S UP?
I. AIMS- To read some news on a noticeboard- To read a text about openness pay off- To speak about forms of communication their workplace or
school use- To speak about daily information- To speak about places to make small talk- To know different discourse markers and utter sounds or words
in English to keep the conversation going
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 8
- To speak about keeping secrets- To talk about problems- To speak about their own philosophy - To know usual sayings in English- To speak about different forms of saying “I don’t know” in a
conversation- To speak about a crisis management- To speak about speaking straight or using euphemisms- To discuss about euphemisms- To ask probing questions when receiving bad news, to know
their form and use- To listen to a conversation between colleagues- To listen to five podcasts about problems- To listen to a phone call between colleagues about problems- To listen to five conversation extracts- To listen to someone giving some news to a friend- To listen to six people breaking bad news- To write an email to a boss- To know the form and use of the present perfect - To know the form and use of the past simple- To use the present perfect and the past simple- To use time expressions with the present perfect and the past
simple- To know discourse markers- To know the form and use of different expressions to use when
reacting to news- To know euphemisms- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading some news on a noticeboard- Reading a text about openness pay off- Speaking about forms of communication their workplace or
school use- Speaking about daily information- Speaking about places to make small talk- Speaking about keeping secrets- Talking about problems- Speaking about their own philosophy
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- Speaking about different forms of saying “I don’t know” in a conversation
- Speaking about a crisis management- Speaking about speaking straight or using euphemisms- Discussing about euphemisms- Asking probing questions when receiving bad news, to know
their form and use- Listening to a conversation between colleagues- Listening to five podcasts about problems- Listening to a phone call between colleagues about problems- Listening to five conversation extracts- Listening to someone giving some news to a friend- Listening to six people breaking bad news- Writing an email to a boss
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Present perfect- Past simple B. Vocabulary
- Discourse markers- Talking about problems- Euphemisms
Sociocultural Aspects- To think about euphemisms- To debate about the labour market- To think and talk about the crisis and different ways to
face it- To debate about solutions to different problems- To think and talk about different ways, depending on the
culture, to react to different situations, especially from a linguistic point of view
- To debate about euphemisms or talking straightaway
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsTo debate euphemisms and cultures
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: present perfect, past simple, discourse markers, talking about problems, euphemisms. Expressions used when reacting to news. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 10
- 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 organise 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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 3- CD-ROM, Unit 3
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 3
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- CD-ROM, Unit 3III. Sociocultural aspects
- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 3
UNIT 4: A BETTER WORLD
I. AIMS- To read a text about the power of kindness- To read an article about financing a project- To read a formal letter- To read some workers profiles- To read an article about a social enterprise project- To read a text about mobility centre- To speak about groups that help local communities - To debate about how society could encourage people to be
kind- To debate about important virtues for society- To speak about time and money- To speak about happiness- To speak about buying happiness
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 12
- To debate about what people choose if they were offered the choice between more money and more time
- To speak about ideas and developing ideas- To debate about funding scientific projects or artistic ones- To speak about what workers want- To plan a reward to workers- To speak about different projects- To listen to a couple describing their experience of buying
something- To listen to someone speaking about what workers want- To listen to an extract from a working meeting- To listen to social entrepreneurs speaking- To write a web profile- To know how to handle a meeting- To know the form and use of countable and uncountable nouns
and expressions- To know the form and use of articles in English- To know vocabulary about time- To know vocabulary about money- To know metaphors about money, water and happinness- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about the power of kindness- Reading an article about financing a project- Reading a formal letter- Reading some workers profiles- Reading an article about a social enterprise project- Reading a text about mobility centre- Speaking about groups that help local communities - Speaking about how society could encourage people to be kind- Speaking about important virtues for society- Speaking about time and money- Speaking about happiness- Speaking about buying happiness- Speaking about what people choose if they were offered the
choice between more money and more time- Speaking about ideas and developing those ideas- Speaking about science and art- Speaking about what workers and workers labour conditions- Speaking about different projects- Listening to a couple describing their experience of buying
something- Listening to someone speaking about what workers want- Listening to an extract from a working meeting- Listening to social entrepreneurs speaking
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 13
- Writing a web profile
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Countable and uncountable nouns- Articles overview B. Vocabulary
- Time and money- Metaphors: money, water and happiness
Sociocultural Aspects- To speak about money- To debate about the connection between happiness and
money- To think and talk about happiness- To debate about working conditions- To debate about social enterprises- To think and talk about time
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsTo debate about happiness and moneyConsumer educationTo debate about different ways to spend moneyEducation for equalityTo respect people
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: countable and uncountable nouns, articles. Time, money, metaphors. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise 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
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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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 4- CD-ROM, Unit 4
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 4- CD-ROM, Unit 4
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 3-4, page 46-47- Workbook, Unit 4
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 15
UNIT 5: THE HUMAN FACTOR
I. AIMS- To read a text about having the choice of whom to work with- To read some articles about different cultural values- To read some facts and generalizations about the British
culture- To read some texts about handling difficult people- To read some emails about a difficult colleague- To read a short text about printing- To speak about colleagues at work- To speak about the qualities people value most in a work
colleague- To speak and contrast cultural values- To debate about generalizations- To debate about the possibility of living and working abroad- To speak about time- To speak about how to handle with difficult people- To speak about handling conflicts- To speak about different possible ways of saving costs- To listen to people talking about the ways they manage their
time
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- To listen to a counsellor’s suggestions for dealing with difficult people
- To listen to a departmental meeting where cost-saving measures are on the agenda
- To write an e-mail providing cultural information to a foreigner- To express comparison and contrast- To know certain generalizations about other countries- To know how to express generalizations- To know expressions with time- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about having the choice of whom to work with- Reading some articles about different cultural values- Reading some facts and generalizations about the British
culture- Reading some texts about handling difficult people- Reading some emails about a difficult colleague- Reading a short text about printing- Speaking about colleagues at work- Speaking about the qualities people value most in a work
colleague- Speaking and contrast cultural values- Speaking about generalizations- Speaking about the possibility of living and working abroad- Speaking about time- Speaking about how to handle with difficult people- Speaking about handling conflicts- Speaking about different possible ways of saving costs- Listening to people talking about the ways they manage their
time- Listening to a counsellor’s suggestions for dealing with difficult
people- Listening to a departmental meeting where cost-saving
measures are on the agenda- Writing an e-mail providing cultural information to a foreigner
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Comparison- Contrast B. Vocabulary
- Generalizations- Expressions with time
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Sociocultural Aspects- To speak about the possibility of living and working in a
foreign country- To debate about colleagues- To show interest in discovering different cultural values- To show interest in discovering Great Britain- To think and talk about time and life
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsTo debate about happiness and timeTo respect different cultural valuesConsumer educationTo debate about different ways to spend moneyEducation for equalityTo respect people
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: comparison and contrast, generalizations, expressions with time. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise 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
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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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 5- CD-ROM, Unit 5
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 5- CD-ROM, Unit 5
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 5
Programación General – Lifestyle Upper Intermediate 19
UNIT 6: NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH?
I. AIMS- To read a text about a mystery (the canoe man mystery)- To read an article about lying- To read a text about secrets (in love with a secret millionaire)- To speak about famous cases of fraud- To speak about punishments and crimes- To speak about truth and lies- To speak about children and lies- To speak about parents and lies- To speak about principles- To know compliments and responses- To know expressions to mediate- To listen to an interview to a retired detective- To listen to a professor speaking about the connection between
words and emotions- To listen to five conversations where speakers respond to
compliments- To listen to a girl talking about her own perspectives- To write an email paying a compliment- To know the form and use of the past simple- To know the form and use of the past perfect- To use the past simple and the past perfect- To know vocabulary and expressions about truth and lies
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- To know connotations- To know phrasal verbs with turn - To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about a mystery (the canoe man mystery)- Reading an article about lying- Reading a text about secrets (in love with a secret millionaire)- Speaking about famous cases of fraud- Speaking about punishments and crimes- Speaking about truth and lies- Speaking about children and lies- Speaking about parents and lies- Speaking about principles- Listening to an interview to a retired detective- Listening to a professor speaking about the connection
between words and emotions- Listening to five conversations where speakers respond to
compliments- Listening to a girl talking about her own perspectives- Writing an email paying a compliment
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Past simple- Past perfect B. Vocabulary
- Truth and lies- Connotations- Phrasal verbs with turn
Sociocultural Aspects- To speak about the telling the truth and telling lies- To debate about lies nowadays- To think and talk about punishments- To think about connotations- To know how to make compliments and respond to them
in English
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topics
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To think about the use of lies in lifeTo think and talk about punishments and their effectsEducation for equalityTo respect peopleRoad safetyTo drive carefully
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: past simple, past perfect, truth, lies, phrasal verbs with turn. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise 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
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Language. To improve the four skills studied. To listen to the teacher’s explanations with respect and interest.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 6- CD-ROM, Unit 6
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 6- CD-ROM, Unit 6-
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 5-6, page 68-69- Workbook, Unit 6
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UNIT 7: FINDING FIXES
I. AIMS- To read an advertisement about the position of Emergency
planning officer- To read an extract from a risk assessment report- To read an article about consumers, complaining and internet- To read a text about consumer complaints- To read and play a game about problem solving- To listen to a conversation about Heathrow’s terminal 5- To listen to a successful candidate talk about his or her job- To listen to a news report- To listen to a conversation about approaches to negotiations- To listen to a conversation between a client and a supplier- To listen to a travel update- To debate about possibilities- To anticipate risks and speak about emergency planning- To speak about traditional methods of complaining- To speak about fixing problems- To play a game about problem solving- To write a letter/email of complaint- To know the form and use of the mixed conditionals- To know connectors in English- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills
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- Reading an advertisement about the position of Emergency planning officer
- Reading an extract from a risk assessment report- Reading an article about consumers, complaining and internet- Reading a text about consumer complaints- Reading and play a game about problem solving- Listening to a conversation about Heathrow’s terminal 5- Listening to a successful candidate talk about his or her job- Listening to a news report- Listening to a conversation about approaches to negotiations- Listening to a conversation between a client and a supplier- Listening to a travel update- Speaking about emergency planning- Speaking about traditional methods of complaining- Speaking about fixing problems- Writing a letter/email of complaint
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Mixed conditionals B. Vocabulary
- Connectors
Sociocultural Aspects- To think and talk about emergency plans- To debate about risk assessment- To debate about consuming and complaining- To debate about problems and solutions
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsEducation for equalityTo respect peopleRoad safetyTo drive carefullyConsumer educationTo know consumers’ rightsTo think about different ways to complain
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: mixed conditionals, connectors. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- Mathematical competence: Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical thinking in
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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 organise 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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 7- CD-ROM, Unit 7
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 7- CD-ROM, Unit 7-
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III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 7
UNIT 8: BREAKING NEWS
I. AIMS- To read an article about radio 9- To read a positive review- To read a negative review- To read some tips- To read a phone message- To read a note- To read a report on a website- To listen to a media analyst giving a talk about the way news
consumption has changed- To listen to two interviews with Paul Valera- To listen to five extracts from TV programmes- To listen to a phone conversation between two colleagues- To listen to a conversation between the Health and Safety
Officer - To give a talk- To speak about news- To speak about interviewers and good interviews- To speak about language and the creation of new words- To roleplay a phone conversation- To analyse a problem- To write a memo to a management team making
recommendations- To know the form and use of the passive voice- To ask questions in English- To know vocabulary about TV programmes- To know vocabulary about language- To avoid misunderstandings- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading an article about radio 9
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- Reading a positive review- Reading a negative review- Reading some tips- Reading a phone message- Reading a note- Reading a report on a website- Listening to a media analyst giving a talk - Listening to two interviews with Paul Valera- Listening to five extracts from TV programmes- Listening to a phone conversation between two colleagues- Speaking about news- Speaking about interviewers and good interviews- Speaking about language and the creation of new words- Writing a memo - Asking questions in English
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Passive voice- Questions B. Vocabulary
- TV programmes- Evolving English
Sociocultural Aspects- To think and talk about the media- To debate about breaking news- To think and talk about TV- To debate about interviewers and interviews- To debate about solving problems
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo be aware of cross-cultural topicsTo avoid misunderstandingsTo think and talk about TVEducation for equalityTo respect peopleConsumer educationTo know consumers’ rightsEnvironmental educationTo respect nature
BASIC COMPETENCES
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- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign languages: passives, questions, tv programmes, evolving english. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise 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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 8- CD-ROM, Unit 8
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II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 8- CD-ROM, Unit 8-
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 7-8, page 90-91- Workbook, Unit 8
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UNIT 9: SECURITY AND PRIVACY
I. AIMS- To read a text about the restaurant KFC- To read a text about internet executives facing a Milan trial- To read two articles- To listen to people talking about money and plastic money- To listen to a marketing executive talking about an accident at
the UN- To listen to some radio news- To listen to three conversations- To listen to someone talking about the way English speakers
make requests- To listen to an extract from a radio documentary- To make predictions- To speak about what the future holds- To speak about buying and saving- To speak about employees and internet security issues- To speak about internet and security issues- To speak about privacy- To speak about privacy and internet- To try to sound less direct when speaking, using appropriate
vocabulary and expressions- To write a memory about monitoring measures- To know the form and use of the modal perfect- To know compound nouns- To know vocabulary about law- To know easily confused words and expressions - To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about a restaurant - Reading a text about internet executives facing a trial- Reading two articles- Listening to people talking about money and plastic money- Listening to a marketing executive - Listening to some radio news- Listening to three conversations- Listening to someone talking about the way English speakers
make requests
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- Listening to an extract from a radio documentary- Speaking about what the future holds- Speaking about buying and saving- Speaking about employees and internet security issues- Speaking about internet and security issues- Speaking about privacy- Speaking about privacy and internet- Writing a memory about monitoring measures
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Making predictions- Modal perfect B. Vocabulary
- Compound nouns- Law- Easily confused words and expressions
Sociocultural Aspects- To think and talk about security and privacy- To think and talk about security and privacy and internet- To debate about internet and the law- To debate about plastic money- To debate about the boss and internet
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo think and talk about security and internetEducation for equalityTo respect peopleConsumer educationTo know consumers’ rightsTo debate about buying and selling on internetTo debate about plastic money
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: making predictions, modal perfect. Compound nouns, law, easily confused words and expressions. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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.
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- 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 organise 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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 9- CD-ROM, Unit 9
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 9- CD-ROM, Unit 9
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 9
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UNIT 10: FLEXIBLE THINKING
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I. AIMS- To read a text about solving a career dilemma- To read an internal report- To read a text about pros and cons- To read an advertisement about a country house hotel- To speak about thinks that can change during a life and a
career- To speak about visiting a careers guidance expert- To tell an anecdote, a story or a joke- To speak about the characteristics they value in a worker- To speak about works- To speak about motivation- To debate about unsatisfactory works- To speak about how to encourage a team- To present a plan- To listen to an anecdote about a motorbike- To listen to two former colleagues catching up on news- To listen to two managers discussing their concerns about a
topic- To listen to a team leader make an announcement - To write a summary- To know the form and use of different verb patterns- To know the form and use of adverbs- To know extreme adjectives- To know adjectives to describe characteristics- To know linking words- To know idioms connected to change- To improve the pronunciation of the English Language- To improve the intonation of the English Language- To recognize the word stress
II. CONTENTS
Communication Skills- Reading a text about solving a career dilemma- Reading an internal report- Reading a text about pros and cons- Reading an advertisement about a country house hotel- Speaking about thinks that can change during a life and a
career- Speaking about visiting a careers guidance expert- Telling an anecdote, a story or a joke- Speaking about the characteristics they value in a worker- Speaking about works- Speaking about motivation- Speaking about unsatisfactory works- Speaking about how to encourage a team- Listening to an anecdote about a motorbike- Listening to two former colleagues catching up on news
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- Listening to two managers discussing their concerns about a topic
- Listening to a team leader make an announcement - Writing a summary
Language reflectionsA. Language and grammar functions- Verb patterns- Adverb usage B. Vocabulary
- Extreme adjectives- Describing characteristics- Linking- Idioms connected to change
Sociocultural Aspects- To think and talk life and work- To debate about motivation- To think about developing a career- To think about different ways to spend free time
CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPICSMoral and civic educationTo respect peopleTo think and talk about catching up on news with respectTo debate about motivationTo debate about educationEducation for equalityTo respect peopleConsumer educationTo debate about different ways to spend money
BASIC COMPETENCES- Communication in the mother tongue and in foreign
languages: verb patterns, adverb usage, extreme adjectives, describing characteristics, linking, idioms connected to change. Pronunciation, intonation and stress.
- 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 organise one's own learning, either individually
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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.
ASSESSMENTI. Communication skills
- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 10- CD-ROM, Unit 10
II. Language reflections- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 10- CD-ROM, Unit 10-
III. Sociocultural aspects- Students’ Book. Review 9-10, page 112-113- Workbook, Unit 10
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