English Dexway Express: Level B2

The course content remains functional and focused entirely on improving learner independence in all areas, especially in real-life situations such as work and leisure, house and home, films and habitual actions etc. In this couse the learner will continue to notice an increased confidence when faced with basic functions and will be able to read an English or American newspaper with little difficulty, follow conversations in English with native speakers and participate in more complex exchanges. In terms of grammatical structures there will be continued revision and extension of the structures covered with emphasis on parts of the language such as phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and the differences between British and American vocabulary. As with the other levels on the course, there is frequent pronunciation practice and the learner has exposure to long and short sounds, correct regular past tense endings, minimal pairs, elision as well as general vocabulary and sentence level practice. The use of a variety of exercises encompasses different learner styles as well as guaranteeing thorough coverage of the topics covered.

Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Doing market research

Aims: To introduce and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games - Everyday expressions: to have a rest, to get ready.

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Doing market research

Aims: To learn and practice the grammar as well as some more structures and vocabulary through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Do, go and play - Talking about frequency: adverbs and expressions - Present simple vs. Present continuous - To be keen on + noun. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games - Everyday expressions: to catch up on, to give someone a ring, to get together.

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Doing market research

Aims: To review and consolidate the grammar, structures and vocabulary covered in the lessons through a series of interactive exercises. Structures and functions: - Do, go and play - Talking about frequency: adverbs and expressions - Present simple vs. Present continuous. Vocabulary: - Free time - Games.

Unit 1 - Lesson 4 - Doing market research - Additional exercises

Additional exercises.

Unit 2 - Lesson 1 - Remembering old times

Aims: To learn and acquire the structures and vocabulary related to the topic through a series of interactive exercises. Vocabulary - Talking about family - Describing living spaces.

Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Remembering old times
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