At the end of this level it is expected that students can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

-->  Taken from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


Monday, April 28, 2014

Exam Module 4.

Hello guys!

Here's some practice for you before the exam.

Emphasis.

Reporting structures: practice 1
                                practice 2 (be careful to use the list of verbs provided on the page)
                                Power point presentation we saw in class.
This is the game we played in class. At the end there's a detailed explanation of each example.

Synonyms of walk. (don't worry if you don't know them all, you should just know the ones we saw in class)

Phrasal verbs with run.


Thursday, April 24, 2014

Writing assessment.

Letter of complaint. 

You have just returned from a short holiday in London and are very disappointed. Write a letter of 200-250 words to the customer services department of the company complaining about the holiday and the way in which the advertisement misled you.

Structure:
First paragraph - Say why you are writing.
Middle section - Put each major complaint in a separate paragraph.
Final paragraph - Say what you expect the company to do. Finish with an appropriate set phrase.

Remember to use formal language. You can use some of the phrases you got from the activity in the classroom.

Letter is due on Tuesday for groups ABCD, and on Wednesday for groups EFG.

See you soon.