The main goal of the course is practising students’ reading and speaking skills so that they can easily understand a text and take part in a conversation about everyday life topics. Furthermore, the course aims at providing students with the grammar points and common vocabulary (B1 level -according to the Common European Framework of Reference) listed below (see “program”).

Particularly, the course is based on:

- the study of some vocabulary (B1 level) through reading activities;

- the study of the grammar topics listed below;

- activities to improve students’ speaking skills.

The course is principally focused on reading and speaking activities on general topics so that students can practise to have a good command of the language.

The course provides students with a short overview of the following grammar topics, in particular: 

- articles (indefinite, definite, no article);

- the Present Simple and Continuous;

- the Present Perfect Simple;

- the Past Simple and Continuous;

- past habits- Used to;

- the Past Perfect Simple;

- future - Will, Going to, Present Simple, Present Continuous;

- Modal verbs;

- the passive form;

- comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs;

- pronouns and determiners (many, much, some, any and so on)

Knowledge and understanding:

At the end of the course, students should show a certain level of knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary topics above-mentioned (B1 level - according to the Common European Framework of Reference). Consequently, they should be confident enough to understand the key points of a text/conversation about general topics.

Applying knowledge and understanding:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

- develop a reasonable level of knowledge of the grammar topics and vocabulary studied during the course so that the interaction with other speakers becomes quite possible and meaningful;

- understand the key points of a text about general topics;

- ask and answer questions about general topics.

Making judgements:

 At the end of the course, students should be able to:

-  express their preferences for/opinions about general topics;

- develop a certain level of awareness of their language mistakes so that they can correct them.

Communication skills:

 At the end of the course, students should be able to:

- develop a reasonable level of fluency so that the interaction with other speakers becomes quite possible and meaningful;

- take part in a discussion based on the topics of a reading activity.

Learning skills:

Students should have a reasonable level of knowledge of the grammar topics and vocabulary studied during the course in order to become independent enough to deepen their understanding of those topics.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Coursebook: Lambert J., Latham-Koenig C., Oxenden C., English File. Digital Gold. B1-B1+ (fourth edition). Student's book, workbook and eBook with key, Oxford University Press, 2019

Support material (optional) for further grammar exercises: Murphy R., English grammar in use fourth edition, Cambridge University Press, 2012

The additional teaching material can be found in the Blended Learning platform.

Teaching

Frontal lessons. Additional material can be found in the Blended Learning platform.

Attendance

The course does not involve compulsory attendance. However, in order to reach good results as far as command of the language is concerned regular attendance of the lessons is highly recommended.

For those students who are unable to attend, regular access to the Blended Learning platform and study of the coursebook (Lambert J., Latham-Koenig C., Oxenden C., English File. Digital Gold. B1-B1+ (fourth edition). Student's book, workbook and eBook with key, Oxford University Press, 2019) are strongly required.

Course books

Lambert J., Latham-Koenig C., Oxenden C., English File. Digital Gold. B1-B1+ (fourth edition). Student's book, workbook and eBook with key, Oxford University Press, 2019

Support material (optional) for further grammar exercises: Murphy R., English grammar in use fourth edition, Cambridge University Press, 2012

The additional teaching material can be found in the Blended Learning platform.

Assessment

The final written exam consists of a reading and grammar test.

NOTE: In the autumn session, the oral examination will consist of a reading and grammar test.  

NOTE: In the winter session, the oral examination will consist of a reading and grammar test.  

Please have a look at the topics in the Blended Learning platform to study in preparation for the exam.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Frontal lessons. Additional material can be found in the Blended Learning platform.

Attendance

The course does not involve compulsory attendance. However, in order to reach good results as far as command of the language is concerned regular attendance of the lessons is highly recommended.

For those students who are unable to attend, regular access to the Blended Learning platform and study of the coursebook (Lambert J., Latham-Koenig C., Oxenden C., English File. Digital Gold. B1-B1+ (fourth edition). Student's book, workbook and eBook with key, Oxford University Press, 2019) are strongly required.

Course books

Lambert J., Latham-Koenig C., Oxenden C., English File. Digital Gold. B1-B1+ (fourth edition). Student's book, workbook and eBook with key, Oxford University Press, 2019

Support material (optional) for further grammar exercises: Murphy R., English grammar in use fourth edition, Cambridge University Press, 2012

The additional teaching material can be found in the Blended Learning platform.

Assessment

The final written exam consists of a reading and grammar test.

NOTE: In the autumn session, the oral examination will consist of a reading and grammar test.  

NOTE: In the winter session, the oral examination will consist of a reading and grammar test.  

Please have a look at the topics in the Blended Learning platform to study in preparation for the exam.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.